Calendar of Events

ACTION MOVIE: THE PLAY by Joe Faust and Richard Ragsdale
Directed by Andrew Gall

Synopsis: A diabolical villain threatens the world in this riotous parody of action movies. Filled with stage combat, stunts, and the mother-of-all-car-chases (live on stage) the critically acclaimed, award-winning, over-the-top, not to be missed, blockbuster theatre event makes is Asheville debut.

Featuring:
Daniel Moore
Mike Yow
Tippin
Chris Young
Michael Lilly
Jered Shults
Samantha LeBrocq
Brooks Wallace
Alexa Edelman
Zoey Laird

Lighting Design: Abby Auman
Sound Design: Rodney Smith
Costume Design: Samantha LeBrocq
Set Design/Carpentry: Tyler Johnson
Props/Puppet Design: Jim Julien and Katie Jones
Fight Choreography: Jered Shults and Andrew Gall
Stage Management: Jessica Johnson

https://www.facebook.com/events/374651153354935/?event_time_id=374651186688265

She is the perfect blend of organic, deep-mountain roots, folk (with a little splash of soft blues), rock and country. Put it all together and you have the makings of an Americana artist!

Her name is Jordyn Pepper, and she has something to sing about. Recently signed to Howlin’ Dog Records Jordyn just released her freshman album “Mountain Rain.”

We here at Howlin’ Dog hear shades of Loretta Lynn, Natalie Maines, Stevie Nicks and others in the lineage of great female singers!

https://www.facebook.com/events/369153560568394/

Chicago Don hosts the AGB Stage for our Big City Blues Jam. Come sign up to play!

Chicago, Detroit, New York. Bright lights. Big city. Get mesmerized in the sound of Big City Blues. Clear, sharp melodies on horns and harps contrast the deep, rich back beats of the electric bass. Keyboard riffs battle electric guitars that are on fire, and classic blues drum beats drive home the groove. Lose yourself in a night of soulful music reminiscent of Freddie King, Charlie Robison, Billie Holiday, Luther Allison in the smoke filled dance halls of the past.

https://www.facebook.com/events/285784058770493/?event_time_id=285784075437158

Carbon Leaf at The Grey Eagle

https://www.facebook.com/events/380525592492039/

Gash (Eau Claire)
https://gashrash.bandcamp.com/

Sleepy Poetry
https://sleepypoetry.bandcamp.com/

Son of
https://son-of.bandcamp.com/album/body-one

Coccordion (Philly)
https://cocordion.bandcamp.com/track/head

https://www.facebook.com/events/621989404927154/

One of our favorite and most talked about acts is back! You don’t want to miss The Resonant Rogues when they hit the stage March 29th @ 8 PM!

The Resonant Rogues is the songwriting soul child of partners Sparrow and Keith Smith. The pair met in Asheville in the Autumn of 2012, and their instant spark lit a blaze that could not be contained. Since then, they have dedicated their lives to crafting and sharing their music with the world, touring extensively across the US and Europe. The Resonant Rogues are difficult to define, but easy to enjoy. With a passion for folk music that spans continents and oceans, these songwriters bring a new relevance to old styles. The Rogues weave the threads of European, Middle Eastern, and American folk music together into a beautiful tapestry that simultaneously showcases tradition and innovation.

“American folk music has always had a populist perspective, a vision of music made by the people, for the people. Asheville, North Carolina roots band The Resonant Rogues know this well, for they’ve traveled the byways and highways of America, even crossed the water to Europe and the Mediterranean with instruments and songs in tow. Anchored by the songwriting duo Sparrow and Keith Smith, the Rogues have shared songs with train-hoppers in New Orleans, busked on the streets of Budapest, learned Turkish Romani dance in Istanbul, and marched in protest in the hills of Appalachia. Throughout, the stories they’ve heard and the people they’ve met have fueled their music, which abounds with influences like Eastern European Romani brass bands, New Orleans street jazz, old-time stringbands, Woody Guthrie anti-fascist folk, French jazz manouche, and Middle Eastern rhythms.”

https://theresonantrogues.com/videos/

https://theresonantrogues.com/

https://www.facebook.com/events/2295513767431830/

Pisgah Brewing welcomes Universal Sigh to the indoor, taproom stage on Friday March 29th. Free show, starting at 8pm.
INFO: http://www.pisgahbrewing.com/shows/universal-sigh/
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Universal Sigh is set for high gear in 2019 and beyond. Their unique “metamorphic rock” compositions are rooted in quintessential groove rock that delves into an epic, cinematic, psychedelic jazz journey. Their soulful melodies reflect peaks and valleys of emotion and their harmonious improv sparks fascination in their listeners. 2019 will be a very productive year for the band boasting several single debuts and the release of the band’s second full-length album.

Based out of Athens, GA these sweet southern boys have been bringing the heat across the country since 2013. In the past 2 years, the band has shared the stage with Leftover Salmon, Papadosio, Twiddle, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, The Main Squeeze, The Werks, Aqueous, Naughty Professor, The Jauntee, Cycles and more. The quartet regularly tours between the southeast and Colorado and are always planning their annual Sigh in July Music & Arts Festival.

The band name, Universal Sigh signifies a common thread that links everyone to life – the breath. Music, like breath, provides connection, awareness, and brings you into the present moment. Each breath and song is a simple reminder that we are all connected and reliant on each other in this journey through life.

https://www.facebook.com/events/306527913311503/

After their sold out show in November, the much anticipated return of Noche Flamenca with Eduardo & Flamenco Carolina is this March 29th! Come journey to the Andaluz region of Spain to an authentic Spanish Tablao and experience the intense, emotional power of Flamenco. Flamenco Night combines Spanish music, dance, cuisine and wines to create a one of a kind experience that is not to be missed!

$15 Early Bird / $20 Advance / $24Day of Show

Main Stage Seated, Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation, All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission, Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations

https://www.facebook.com/events/268486914065149/

$15 Early Bird / $20 Advance / $24Day of Show

After their sold out show in November, the much anticipated return of Eduardo and Noche Flamenca is this March. Come journey to the Andaluz region of Spain to an authentic Spanish Tablao and experience the intense, emotional power of Flamenco. Flamenco Night combines Spanish music, dance, cuisine and wines to create a one of a kind experience that is not to be missed!

Main Stage Seated :: Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations

https://www.facebook.com/events/2229581597298710/

Genre: Bluegrass
Tickets: adv. $10 / dos. $15
Doors/Show: 9PM
Ages: 21+

Kitchen Dwellers

Kitchen Dwellers: Bozeman, MT-based bluegrass quartet Kitchen Dwellers are riding the wave of their sophomore release, Ghost in the Bottle, an album produced by Leftover Salmon’s Andy Thorn. The album also features Twiddle’s Mihali Savoulidis, who joined the band in the studio to record the album’s first single “Vision of More.” The band continues to relentlessly tour the country, captivating audiences with their own unique style, dubbed “Galaxy Grass.”

Formed while attending college at Montana State, the group has burst onto the bluegrass scene sharing the stage with acts such as Railroad Earth, Greensky Bluegrass, The Infamous Stringdusters and Twiddle. In recent years the band has begun to tour nationally, hitting notable venues and festivals around the country including The Brooklyn Bowl, The Fox Theatre, Delfest, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Northwest String Summit, and The Frendly Gathering.

web: http://www.KitchenDwellers.com
vid: https://youtu.be/fn0mybw3zsk

Red Clay Revival

Born in the soul-basted countryside of Alabama, and brought to the heart of the Blue Ridge mountains to marinade and mature, Red Clay Revival delivers an experience that reshapes the parameters of “roots music” as its known. Songsmith extraordinaire, Doug McElvy, lays a solid foundation at the epicenter of Red Clay’s musical magnitude. McElvy’s skillful, heart-driven compositions are orbitted by the most noteabble and virtuosic musicians in the industy today. For the 2012 full-length debut, “Barefoot,” McElvy teams with resophonic guitar guru, Billy Cardine, as creative consultant and coproducer. The album features collaborations with decorated pros, such as; Keller Williams, Larry and Jenny Keel, and Tim carbone of Rail Road Earth. “Barefoot” received stellar reviews and accolades from industry peers, and listeners alike. The title track earned a spot on Relix Magazine’s widely distributed July-August 2012 compilation disc. For the 2014 EP, “Chilly,” McElvy and Cardine again pair in production, recruiting the talents of world class violinst, Casey Driessen, and beat master Jeff Sipe for backing elements. “Chilly” delivers nothing short of pure musical gold. Red Clay Revival’s powerful live performance harnesses an energy that electrifies any room, leaving audiences with an embedded musical experience.

web: https://redclayrevival.com/
vid: https://youtu.be/dYLgVeBy72o

Aaron “Woody” Wood

Aaron Woody Wood’s story is one steeped in music and tradition. Woody is straight up Appalachian Soul music. Carved from a piece of the NC foothills Rock and then Rolled through the Mississippi Delta mud, he’s a cosmic cowboy who represents the powerful soul and energy of American music.

Beginning all the way back in Love Valley in the Piedmont foothills of North Carolina where the famous Fiddler’s Grove was held, Woody was brought up in a family full of musicians and musical talent. As long as he could remember there was music surrounding his life. Woody’s Father, AL Wood, was an important figure in Contemporary Bluegrass Music throughout the 60’s and 70’s helping define that genre of music alongside bands like ‘Seldom Scene’ and ‘Country Gentlemen’. AL Wood was well respected for his songwriting, tenor singing, and banjo playing putting out records when Bluegrass was just beginning to get popular. Playing at the Grand Ole Opry 3 times and performing at the White House were among some of the great achievements of AL Wood’s career. Woody’s Mom influenced him through encouraging him to listen to her collection of rock n roll records turning him on to artists like Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Rockabilly music.

Being the youngest of 5 kids, all of whom played instruments or sang, Woody was immersed in music and tradition from a very young and formative time in his life. His first memory of being on stage was at the young age of 6 where he played a tiny banjo his Dad had made for him. He played and sang next to his Dad and Bill Monroe that day. Between the old time bluegrass his Father and brothers played and The Piedmont Blues that he was drawn to in his teenage years, his musical styles and influences were taking shape through his guitar playing and songwriting.

At 20, Aaron Woody Wood moved to the Asheville, NC mountains and soon began busking on the downtown streets with what would end up becoming the members of the Rag n Roll swing style Ragtime music of The Blue Rags – and would be the start of Woody’s musical career as an artist. When Woody was 23 the band was signed to Sub Pop Records and began touring, eventually recording 2 CD’s and playing in 47 states across the country and abroad over the following 5 years before disbanding. Along the tours they opened up for some of the greatest like Alabama, Leon Russell, Southern Culture on the Skids, Santana, Pavement, and Ziggy Marley in places like The Oregon Country Fair, High Sierra Fest, City Stages in Birmingham, Al and SummerFest in Milwaukee. Woody was featured in Acoustic Guitar Player Magazine in April of 1998 for the work that was being released during these years.

Over the next 10 years Aaron Woody Wood had many successes as a solo artist and began various bands in Asheville like the Sufi Brothers, Custard Pie, and Hollywood Red, opening up for Mountain and Kenny Wayne Shepard. In 2006 he was featured on the CMT television show Big Break, where he beat out over 400 local Asheville musicians to open for Country Superstar Sara Evans. The show aired numerous times on the network. Woody spent those years all over the country doing club shows and festivals like Bonaroo and The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

New Orleans has always been like a second home to Woody. While spending time in The Big Easy he recorded 2 albums and performed regularly with the Blue Brass Project, a blend of traditional New Orleans jazz and bluegrass music. The Blue Brass sessions features Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Woody, members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rebirth Brass Band, Larry Keel, and Trombone Shorty. He performed in New Orleans at Voodoo Fest and JazzFest in 2011 and 2012 with the Mardi Gras Indian funk band, the 101 Runners.

Over the past few years Woody has been doing studio work and opening up for acts like Brad Paisley, Buddy Guy, Jamey Johnson, Kellie Pickler, David Holt and Tony Joe White. He sang on The Avett Brothers 2013 release Magpie and The Dandelion and plays at the annual XMas Jam in Asheville, NC every year.

His newest release was recorded at Fleetwood Shack Studios in Nashville Tennessee where he joined some of his bandmates from The Blue Rags. “Sunshine” features Woody on guitar and vocals, Bill Reynolds as producer and bass player and Mike Rhodes on drums. It also features Micky Raphael (Willie Nelson) on harmonica, Jimmy Wallace ( Joe Walsh) on organ – and was mastered by Rob Frabone (Keith Richards, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Bob Marley….).

Woody continues to focus on songwriting and fresh styles of guitar picking while collaborating on new creative projects.
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web: http://www.aaronwoodywood.com
vid: https://youtu.be/wdF8Yf6QbM0

https://www.facebook.com/events/606532966435604/

Matthew Dear
plus STEREOSPREAD
Show: 9pm
Doors: 8pm
$20 – $22
Ages 16+

Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/matthew-dear/

https://www.facebook.com/events/326781147939669/

STIG is an all-instrumental progressive jazz/funk fusion band based out of Asheville, North Carolina, consisting of 5 best friends from a myriad of places both geographically and musically, including Ryan Stigmon on saxophone, Thomson Knoles on keyboards, Artie Sadtler on bass, Jack McChesney on drums, and Riley Hoover on guitar. They are individually influenced by jazz, funk, metal, bluegrass, psychedelic rock, and beyond. A day in the STIG tour van is soundracked by an absurd potluck of 5 musical brains and their live shows artfully weave their improvisational nature with tight communication and 3 years of playing and growing together, to create a high energy, exploratory and engaging experience.

STIG’s music is the culmination of a democratic and highly collaborative song-writing process – their tunes are all original and always written as a group to fuse each member’s genre-crossing influences. Since forming while at Berklee College of Music in Boston, STIG has been touring the country non-stop, and developing community around their music in the Southeast region.

From opening for the likes of Aqueous, Nicki Bluhm and Dynamo to raging the late night stage at Some Kind Of Jam festival, STIG is constantly working to bring their groovy sound to as many smiling faces as they can, catering to the vibe and energy of the crowd. Be on the lookout for new music, tour dates, and updates from the band!

Listen to STIG’s new single Splügarn:
https://open.spotify.com/track/04Y1X12XKIoZAcpWx8PU4e?si=BC5mVS_WQTyyfyXnDpIvPQ

www.stigfunk.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/266083290971969/

9pm doors
$7 cover for A moody evening with:

Vanishing Kids (Madison, WI – Svart Records)
Member of Jex Thoth – heavy midwestern post punk/psych/doom
https://vanishingkids.bandcamp.com/

Tadzio (Philly/DC)
~ Experimental Chamber Pop (harp, piano, flute, percussion)
https://the-tadzio.bandcamp.com/album/the-sick-room

Furnace (avl)
This new local synth duo is darker than the rabbit hole

https://www.facebook.com/events/2199702173424438/

Genre: Jam/Rock
Cover: Donations @ Door
Show: 10PM
Ages: 21+

Kendall Street Company

From late night jam sessions at the University of Virginia to the main stages at venues throughout the East Coast, the Company has broken out of the college bubble and into a world that loves to groove to a great live show. The band was founded in the early months of 2013 by guitarist/vocalist Louis Smith and saxophonist Andrew Drehoff. The duo had been playing together for some time in the greater Virginia Beach area, joined by a rotation of talented musicians who performed behind Louis as the Louis Smith Band. After moving to Charlottesville in late 2012 to attend the University of Virginia, the pair began putting together a group of student musicians, adding Brian Roy on bass/vocals and Ryan Wood on drums/percussion in early 2013. Since then, the band has added Andrew King on keyboards, Ben Laderberg on the electric guitar, and Jake Vanaman on saxophone.

Kendall Street Company performs regularly along the East Coast, maintaining a central presence around the state of Virginia. While the Company’s music is influenced by a variety of musicians and styles, the group has been described as “psychedelic,” “alternative,” “jammy,” “rock,” “indie,” and “ska.” Their recent performance at the 2017 Lockn Music Festival was praised by Relix magazine as having “[raised] the crowd’s energy with frontman Louis Smith and guitarist Ben Laderberg’s acoustic/electric interplay and lively, technical breakdowns”. It is not uncommon for guest performers to join the group on stage for extended jams.

web: http://www.kendallstreetcompany.com

vid: https://youtu.be/7U_KmEdIB_M

https://www.facebook.com/events/552529828549965/

Every Friday night you can find DJ Databoy and DJ Woodside spinning your favorite rap records. Dancing is permitted! No Cover.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2530249150380639/?event_time_id=2530253673713520

http://www.songkick.com/concerts/37055844-arooj-aftab-at-black-mountain-college-museum-arts-center

https://www.facebook.com/events/2102203279814961/

Bring a Friend for FREE!

Here’s the deal: One of our favorite parts about Studio Zahiya is seeing all the friendships that have started at the Studio.

Any dancer who has been to the studio before can bring a friend for free to any class. You can bring as many friends as you want, but one free class per friend!

This is applicable to all series at the studio. To bring a friend, just show on up or email us at [email protected]

We will be featuring some of our favorite friends at the studio over the month!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2252307044820162/

It’s not just a race. It’s a race with a purpose.

2 Mile Run – 14 Mike Bike – 2 Mile Run

Proceeds will help feed hungry people in Greenville County.

https://www.facebook.com/events/294269561204778/

The 2019 Spring Baseball and Softball season officially kicks off on March 30! More details to come!

https://www.facebook.com/events/792812597719046/

Start your no-obligation free 14 day trial any day of the week (see our class schedule link below). 12 women ages 35 to 55 are invited to be part of an exclusive FREE trial of dance fitness classes at Jazzercise South Asheville Fitness Studio. Take at least 5 classes within 14 days, then offer honest feedback via survey. When complete, you will receive a $50 credit towards registration (making the JF $0 for you!).

Check out the BEFORE & AFTER photos of real results from Jazzercise! Space is limited! To be a part of the trial group, please direct message us with the class day and time you would like to begin. For a complete class schedule, visit: https://jcls.jazzercise.com/facility/jazzercise-south-asheville-fitness-center

*Must begin your trial no later than April 15. Available to new clients only. Message us while spots are still available! Please arrive 15 minutes before your 1st class and bring a clean-bottomed pair of athletic shoes you can change into for class (dirt, sand, and tiny rocks will scratch our new studio floors).

https://www.facebook.com/events/2294581184153215/?event_time_id=2294581224153211

Redecorating? Spring cleaning? Whether you’re looking to make room for something new or looking to spruce up your space, join us on the lawn of Gotta Have It, the last Saturday of the month for our outdoor market. Maverick’s Grill will be set up serving delicious food, too.
Located just off I26. Bathrooms on site. Spaces are $30 for the day. No fee for shoppers. Tent and table set up available the day before.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2109270532495340/

Strawbridge Studio will be taking individual and team photos on Opening Day at the tball field. Please arrive one hour before game time!

***TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE – WE WILL NOTIFY YOU IMMEDIATELY IF ANYTHING CHANGES***

BASEBALL SCHEDULE:
8am:
Burrell (tball)
Searcy (tball)
Clemmons (tball)
Dockery (tball)

9am:
Criss (15U)

9:30am:
Mulley (10U)
Kissinger (10U)
Sims (tball)
Newman (tball)

11am:
Turner (8U)
Isaacs (8U)
Mathews (15U)
Smith (10U)
Noblit (10U)

12:45:
Crook (8U)
Mulley (8U)

1:
Bryant (12U)
Whittemore (12U)

2:30:
Fleming (8U)
DeHart (8U)

https://www.facebook.com/events/411865729380605/

Join us for the annual Charlotte LUNGe Forward 5K Run, Walk & Rally! From the 5K race to the celebration rally, to the kid’s dash, this year’s event will include a variety of activities for the entire family. The Charlotte LUNGe Forward will be a day of celebration and remembrance, as well as a day to take action and provide hope to those impacted by lung cancer. However you choose to participate, your support will make an impact in the fight against lung cancer in North Carolina.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1251700794996271/

Wildflowers springing from the ground are a sign that spring and warmer weather are right around the corner. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Shades of Spring Photo Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.

Cost: No additional cost to enter.

https://www.facebook.com/events/513276815831866/?event_time_id=513276849165196

It’s time to Get Your Rear in Gear in Asheville as we raise colorectal cancer awareness!

We will celebrate survivors, honor those we have lost to this disease, and work to promote education and prevention of this 2nd deadliest cancer killer.

Information about registration, forming a team for the timed 5K run or walk, sponsorship, and volunteering can be found on the event page: https://donate.coloncancercoalition.org/asheville

https://www.facebook.com/events/2205515446360098/

Experience America’s Largest Home® in an Entirely New Way
February 8–May 27, 2019

For the first time, reproductions of clothing from the Vanderbilts’ own wardrobes are displayed in the settings in which they were originally worn: the elegant rooms of Biltmore House.

Guided by Biltmore curators, Oscar®-winning costumier John Bright and Cosprop, London meticulously recreated fashions favored by the Vanderbilts and their guests at turn-of-the-century celebrations known as house parties.

A new custom Exhibition Audio Guided Tour created for this exhibition combines realistic 360° sound techniques with stories told from the perspectives of those who lived and worked at Biltmore in the early 1900s; this special component is what makes this exhibition a unique, immersive audio-visual Biltmore experience. As you hear the stories and witness scenes previously seen only in century-old black-and-white photographs brought to vivid, colorful life, you will feel as though you were attending A Vanderbilt House Party.

Purchase online 7 days or more in advance and save $10 per admission!

https://www.facebook.com/events/263407427893942/

Barnes and Noble will give 5% of sales to Asheville Middle. Patrons must say they are with AMS or present the book fair ID number. Orders online from 3/30-4/4 with book fair ID count toward AMS. Earnings will got toward AMS library maker space.
Students will perform.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2142116392746522/

**UPDATE** Registration is FULL! Thank you to everyone that signed up.

Join Asheville GreenWorks and Duke Energy for the first annual Asheville Tree Giveaway. We will be giving away Oaks, Sycamores, Red Maples, Blackgums, River Birches, Persimmons, Hickorys, or Sourwoods to Buncombe County Residents. One tree per household, first come, first serve.

You will be asked to bring along either a valid ID or your most recent water bill for verification. You will select your tree species upon arrival and will need to go through a short on-site training on how to plant and take care of your tree.

A big thanks to First Baptist Church of Asheville for providing the location and volunteers! This event is being funded by a grant from Duke Energy.

https://www.facebook.com/events/256449365288150/

Beneift carshow! for Cody Williams Tasha Moore and little man Micah is set for Saturday March 30th. Ashville Outlet Mall show starts at 9am runs to 4pm. We will have BBQ on site with plates, live DJ, 50/50, prizes, and raffles. Please share this as much as you can they need all the help they can get after a horrible car accident that they luckily walked away from. All proceeds goes to the family to help with bills and meds for all then. All cars, trucks, motorcycle, whatever all welcome. It’s a 20 dollar entry fee for the car show, if you are going to enter the show please show up at 7am. Thank you all so much for the help. If you are a small business owner and big business and would like to help please get in touch with me.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2536864363010241/

Join us to welcome spring at Claxton Elementary! We’ll be preparing our garden beds for the growing season and taking care of a few other tasks around campus. We have garden tools, but, if you have any favorites, please feel free to bring trowels, hand pruners, shovels, rakes, root diggers, and wheelbarrows. Children are definitely welcome! Email our Claxton PTO Grounds Chair, Tricia Johnson, at [email protected] if you have any questions.

https://www.facebook.com/events/312507322791350/