Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Friday, May 3, 2019
Knock on Wood Running Festival
May 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Camp Spearhead

More Information: www.UpstateUltra.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/159206304488945/

Rock & Roll Truth Music Fest – 12 Bands, Two Nights for BRHS
May 3 @ 6:00 pm – May 5 @ 12:00 am
Artisan Entertainment

Two nights… 12 Bands, 20 Beers and Ciders, Food Truck, in a two night rock jam extravaganza to support Blue Ridge Humane Society.

Lineup includes: Johnnie Blackwell, Up Dog, Appalachian Renegades, 28 Pages, Awake in the Dream, Daddy Rabbit, Fret Dreams, Pieces of Pisces, Zuzu Welsh, Scoundrel’s Lounge, Hustle Souls, and Mojomatic.

Tickets are $15 per night and will be on sale November 3rd,… goes to a great cause!
This is a 21 and up only show.

Sponsored by WTZQ Radio, Lyrical Lists by Layla and Crushed Leaf Studios…
[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/514430895650110/

Stab & Gab Needle Felters
May 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Wool Room

Irene Heckel, fiber artist, instructor, will be in the shop to help assist you with your ideas & fibery creations. Bring your needle felting project you wish to finish or get help with an idea. This session is open to all skill levels, so bring a new interested friend.
A fee of $15.00 will be asked for the session.

https://www.facebook.com/events/335274893977562/?event_time_id=335274913977560

An Evening with Rebecca Folsom
May 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Isis Music Hall

$15 / $17

Rebecca Folsom writes inspiring tales of human heartbreak, redemption and freedom. She shares her songs with exquisite intimacy, moves into a toe-tapping version of hope, then digs down deep offering an unbridled transcendent release. Rebecca’s world-class voice traverses a near-four-octave range, has been described as “knock-you-to-your-knees”, “shining,” and “her songs hit like little earthquakes.

Seated Lounge Show:: 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/364801990976757/

DISCOFLUX
May 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sly Grog Lounge

First off, to have formalities that must be formally had, HAIL ERIS AND DISCORD!

Formally, also, through the workings of Chao, you managed to receive this official invite to practice your duties as a Discordian.

‘But Disco Goddess, I’m not a Discordian.’

FALSE. We are all masters of the Chao. It’s only proper you get out and practice with others. Religion stagnates without other minds to coagulate with.

With that said, my fellow popesmen, I invite you to celebrate DISCOFLUX, the holyday of the season of Discord. (celebrated on Discord 50 (Discordian calendar) or May 3 (Gregorian calendar))

How do we celebrate? Via guided sermon (scripture to be handed out.) dictated by some guy with a big red beard. He’s pretty smart.
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LINE-UP:

8:00: Will Frank, legendary violinist.

9:30: Hot dog sermon/ritual with scripture provided. Ritual music provided by Heironymous Bots. (Music will be tuned to the Law of Fifths.)

10:00: Heironymous Bots set.

10:45: Ganjourn: HARSH NOISE WALL

11:15: Disco Goddess- Electronic/rock/hip hop/dance/guitar shred.

12:00: ???

1:00: DJ Bob Dobbs

https://www.facebook.com/events/403947637059771/

John Paul White Live – Asheville, NC
May 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ambrose West

John Paul White will perform live at Ambrose West on May 3rd.

https://www.facebook.com/events/154158838824401/

R Carlos Nakai & Will Clipman
May 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Streamside House Concerts

A rare opportunity to see the world’s premier performer of the Native American flute in a small, intimate setting with stellar acoustics.

Of Navajo-Ute heritage, R. Carlos Nakai is the world’s premier performer of the Native American flute. He began his musical studies on the trumpet, but a car accident ruined his embouchure. His musical interests took a turn when he was given a traditional cedar flute as a gift and challenged to master it. As an artist, he is an adventurer and risk taker, always giving his musical imagination free rein. Nakai is also an iconoclastic traditionalist who views his cultural heritage not only as a source and inspiration, but also a dynamic continuum of natural change, growth, and adaptation subject to the artist’s expressive needs.

More at Rcarlosnakai.com

ABOUT THE VENUE

Streamside Concerts is a series held at the home of Sally Sparks and Lora Tannenholz since 2011. We host a wide range of world class artists, from local musicians to touring artists from around the world. The setting is perfect for the ultimate listening room. Nestled in the woods by a stream and surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest, the performance stage looks into the woods through an enormous window and 27’ cathedral ceiling with a mix of materials giving the room a perfect ambience for acoustic music. Many concertgoers and musicians alike have called Streamside their favorite place for a great evening of live music.

DIRECTIONS TO 721 Streamside Dr, Arden, NC

From I-26 take EXIT 37, LONG SHOALS Rd. Drive WEST (away from Biltmore Park).

LEFT at the 2nd traffic light @ BREVARD RD. 300 yards.

RIGHT on AVERY’S CREEK RD. There is a cute little white church with a red door on the right at the intersection.

3.5 miles until the road ends at a gate labeled AVERY PARK.

APPLE MAPS and possibly other GPS systems will tell you to turn at Mt. Laurel Rd. DO NOT TURN THERE.

Continue on Avery’s Creek Rd until it ends at the Avery Park gate.

At the call box, if the gate is not open scroll to SPARKS with the A-Z buttons and press CALL. We will buzz you in.

1/2 Mile to the STOP sign.

LEFT on STREAMSIDE DR Go past the first driveway on the right and take the next right, which is a GRAVEL road.

FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Limited Parking available in front of the house. Street Parking is allowed.

What can I bring into the event?

Just bring yourself! Refreshments will be available for donations to a local charity.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Sally Sparks at [email protected]

What’s the refund policy?

No refunds unless the show is cancelled.

https://www.facebook.com/events/370504603512621/

Taproom – Music with singer song writer Tessia
May 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Noble Cider

Relaxing vibes of Tessia

https://www.facebook.com/events/351780635411705/?event_time_id=351780645411704

The Asheville Shellac Bash at The Mothlight
May 3 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Mothlight

“A Gathering of 78RPM Record Collectors”
The Asheville Shellac Bash
at The Mothlight
Friday May 3rd
Doors 7pm, Show 8pm
Tickets: $10adv, https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1837176

The Asheville Shellac Bash is a unique gathering of 78 RPM record collectors, discographers, and researchers. On the evenings of May 3rd (The Mothlight) & May 4th (Ambrose West), we will be featuring listening sessions of rare and seldom heard, original 78 RPM records, from the USA and abroad, along with expert discussion, and live music. The event’s primary goal is to provide an opportunity for fellowship among those who have helped to preserve and share this vast arena of the world’s greatest vernacular recordings of the Pre-WW2 era. Interspersed between listening to 78’s there will be short sets of live music.

Notable attendees include the following, along with many more.

Tony Russell (London, UK) – Author of Country Music Records: A Discography 1921-1942

Kinney Rorrer (VA) – Author of Rambling Blues: The Life & Songs of Charlie Poole

Russell Shor (CA) – Author, Journalist, & Co-Owner/Associate Editor of Vintage Jazz Mart

Marshall Wyatt (NC) – Founder & Owner of Old Hat Records

Paul Swinton (UK) – Frog Records, Owner

Joe Lauro (NY) – Founder & Owner of Historic Films

Interspersed between listening to 78’s there will be short sets of live music.

Come join us for a night of exceptional music with extraordinary people.

https://www.facebook.com/events/408104653351670/

Asheville Tourists vs. Delmarva Shorebirds
May 3 @ 7:05 pm – 10:05 pm
Asheville Tourists Baseball Club

Enjoy Dollar Dogs all night long!

That’s right, hot dogs are only $1 on Friday nights thanks to Blossman Gas and Mix 96.5

Every Friday we also have post-game fireworks that shoot toward the moon! This Friday, thank Ingles for providing a spectacular display.

https://www.facebook.com/events/477929586074194/

Arnold Hill Acoustic Set and Art After Dark
May 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Blue Ridge Beer Hub

Arnold Hill will be perform an acoustic set at the Beer Hub (7:30-9:30) during Downtown Waynesville’s Art After Dark (6:00-9:00). Come enjoy good music & good beer.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1248563855299420/

Oleanna by David Mamet on Second Stage
May 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Hendersonville Community Theatre

OLEANNA BY DAVID MAMET
Second Stage
May 3-12
Director: Lora Ristau
He said, she said—but exactly what happened? Oleanna examines the power struggle between a university professor and one of his female students, who accuses him of sexual exploitation and, by doing so, spoils his chances of being awarded tenure.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2833406970006432/?event_time_id=2833406980006431

Thomas Kozak ~Live Music
May 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Rustic Grape Wine Bar

With his laid back vibe and charming tunes, Thomas is the perfect back drop to chilling out on a Fri eve with great company, wine in hand. http://www.kozakandthepoets.com/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1002244919986836/

Queer Fam Circus Jam!
May 3 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Empyrean Arts

Join us every first Friday of the month for this 75 minute donation-based workshop from 7:45-9pm. $1-$10 sliding scale donations encouraged, all proceeds go directly to the instructor. Arrive a little early for your first visit to the studio (7:30pm) to find parking & sign your waiver. No sign-up required, read more below…

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Empyrean Arts instructor Maddy Battles invites our LGBTQIA+ friends and their friends to an evening of aerial fundamentals and playtime jam. Expect light instruction & guided exploration of the aerial arts. Open to all queer, trans, & non-binary humans ages 14+ as well as 1 friend. Attendees under the age of 18 must be dropped off by a legal guardian for their first visit to the studio. No sign-up required – just bring your fab self and a friend every first Friday of the month at 7:30pm for a fun & affordable 75 minute circus workshop / safe space. $1-$10 sliding scale donation for the instructor’s time.

https://www.facebook.com/events/225698498357332/?event_time_id=225698511690664

Edwin McCain, Maia Sharp, and David Wilcox [Songwriters Series]
May 3 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Peace Center

Crooning voices, soulful guitars, and rollicking pianos bring heartfelt lyrics and magical melodies to life in the brand-new Peace Voices Songwriters Concert Series. Led by Greenville favorite Edwin McCain and accomplished songwriter Maia Sharp, each concert brings a new guest singer-songwriter to the Upstate for a one-of-kind performance. Join us this season in Genevieve’s theater lounge for this intimate listening room experience.

David Wilcox
“Fueled by brilliantly articulate guitar, an honestly pretty baritone, and deft lyrics, David Wilcox combines the best of both pop and modern folk aesthetics” (The Boston Globe). Considered a songwriter’s songwriter, Wilcox was first inspired to play the guitar in college and is now 20 records into a career marked by personal revelation and wildly loyal fans. “He can carry any issue of significance to him straight into a listeners heart” (LA Weekly), and he takes audiences on a musical journey that is “compelling and richly deserving of a listen” (Rolling Stone).

Edwin McCain
Called the “great American romantic” by The New York Times, Edwin McCain has built an enviable career over the past 20 years. His enduring love songs and wedding must-haves “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask For More” have become two of the biggest love songs in the history of pop music. 2018 marks the 20th year of the hugely popular “I’ll Be,” which topped the Billboard charts in 1998 and has proven to be a timeless classic over the past two decades. After recording his mega hits and experiencing the success that comes with a television show (Flipping Ships), McCain now performs upwards of 100 shows annually throughout the US.

Maia Sharp
Maia Sharp wears many hats. She has had her songs recorded by The Dixie Chicks, Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Keb’ Mo’, Cher, Edwin McCain, and Art Garfunkel. She produced McCain’s album Mercy Bound and, most recently, two songs for Garfunkel’s retrospective double album, The Singer. Sharp has six solo releases, and her latest duo project is Roscoe & Etta, with writing/production partner Anna Schulze. Each release has led to extensive touring throughout the US and UK, and appearances on Mountain Stage, Acoustic Cafe, World Cafe, NPR’s All Things Considered, CBS This Morning and NBC’s Today.

https://www.facebook.com/events/236778306993018/

Flood Gallery World Cinema: “M. Hulot’s Holiday”
May 3 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Flood Gallery Fine Art Center

“M. Hulot’s Holiday” by Jacques Tati (France, 1953).
Monsieur Hulot takes a holiday at a seaside resort, where his presence provokes one catastrophe after another. Tati’s masterpiece of gentle slapstick is a series of effortlessly well-choreographed sight gags involving dogs, boats, and firecrackers.

Doors open at 7:30 / Film begins at 8:00 pm. Come on in, get comfortable, have some refreshments and enjoy great films from around the world! Open donation.

Soleil RiZing Live at Triskelion
May 3 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Triskelion Brewing Company

Soleil LeBlanc is a local singer-songwriter. With a unique mix of folk and soul, her music appeals to all walks of life.
She has been writing songs since she was 13 years old and her sound has grown into something even she has a hard time describing.

https://www.facebook.com/soleilrizing/

https://www.facebook.com/events/317695528920173/

Tame Impala – Sold Out!
May 3 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
U.S. Cellular Center

Opener: Mdou Moctar

Tame Impala is Kevin Parker – the almost legendary messianic figure and creative soul who has developed the particular sonic universe of psychedelic pop cultivated with guitar pedals, delays, reverbs and liquid explosions of color. There’s no one like him in the current music scene. We were left in 2015 with Currents, Tame Impala’s third album which ventured further into the pop genre, and added dance beats and R&B that only served to underpin the enthronement of the Australian. For his fourth album, Tame Impala remained true to his usual impenetrability and stands silent, but we have seen him parade through a number of collaborations: he has shared the studio with Mark Ronson and SZA, he has produced Lady Gaga and Travis Scott, Rihanna covered him on her latest album, he has remixed Mick Jagger and Miguel and has released songs with A$AP, Rocky, Theophilus London and ZHU. So what does all this mean? Well, we know what Tame Impala has been until now, but we haven’t a clue what will happen next. And that can only be a good thing.

https://www.facebook.com/events/793086747719084/

The Resonant Rogues LIVE at Sanctuary Brewing Company
May 3 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sanctuary Brewing Company

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 Friday May 3rd, 2019 @ 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/533934973781921/

Worthwhile Sounds Presents: John Paul White w/ Erin Rae
May 3 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Ambrose West

Worthwhile Sounds Presents: John Paul White with Erin Rae

WHEN: Friday May 3, 2019

WHERE: Ambrose West 312 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806

DOORS: 7pm

SHOW: 8pm

AGES: All Ages

SEATING: Seated Show

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: $22 ADV / $25 DOS / $30 VIP

John Paul White

John Paul White is a Grammy Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter who proudly resides in Florence, Alabama.

With The Hurting Kind, John Paul White has crafted a stunning album that draws on the lush, orchestrated music made in Nashville in the early 1960s. Yet these songs retain a modern feel, whether he’s writing about overwhelming love, unraveling relationships, or the fading memory of a loved one.

White grew up in tiny Loretto, Tennessee, and now lives in Florence, Alabama, not far from Muscle Shoals. He has cultivated his career in Nashville for two decades, first as a songwriter for a major publisher, then as half of The Civil Wars – a groundbreaking duo that won four Grammy Awards before disbanding in 2012.

Because The Civil Wars were so hard to categorize, White has earned a fan base among indie rock listeners, folk audiences, Americana outlets, and AAA radio. So, what will happen if people hear The Hurting Kind and call it country? “Well, that doesn’t scare me in the least,” he says. “As a matter of fact, it kind of thrills me.”

https://www.facebook.com/events/376524389847567/

Flashback at Mack Kells
May 3 @ 8:30 pm – May 4 @ 12:00 am
Mack Kells

FLASHBACK BAND rocks Mack Kells! We are very excited to play this venue as it’s the perfect place for the crowd to interact with the band! Bring your Rockin’ Dancing Shoes as Flashback turns up the heat with high energy Rock and Roll. Great musical atmosphere, food and drink! All that’s missing is “YOU”!

https://www.facebook.com/events/397680707446736/

Valence, Earth Collider, Gnarlscar, & Behind the Sun
May 3 @ 8:30 pm – May 4 @ 1:30 am
Static Age-Records

We’re making a stop in Asheville to share the stage with Earth Collider, GnarlScar, & Behind The Sun! Many notes will be played m/

$6 / 8:30 PM Doors

https://www.facebook.com/events/932367466958936/

Aaron Lewis, State I’m In Tour
May 3 @ 9:00 pm – May 4 @ 12:00 am
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Fri, 1 Feb 2019 at 10:00 AM

Total Rewards® Presale : Wed, 30 Jan 2019 at 10:00 AM

Ticketmaster Presale : Wed, 30 Jan 2019 at 10:00 AM

Social Media Presale : Thu, 31 Jan 2019 at 10:00 AM
Social Media Presale Code: FOREVER

American Express® Card Member Presale : Wed, 30 Jan 2019 at 10:00 AM

Meet & Greet VIP Package Presale : Wed, 30 Jan 2019 at 10:00 AM

VIP Meet & Greet Package Public Onsale : Fri, 1 Feb 2019 at 10:00 AM

Official Platinum : Wed, 30 Jan 2019 at 10:00 AM

https://www.facebook.com/events/2292508377635482/

De’ Rumba
May 3 @ 9:00 pm – May 4 @ 1:00 am
Urban Orchard Cider Co. South Slope

***English Below***

“‘De’Rumba-ndo los muros de la Indiferencia Cultural”’

Entrada Gratis.
Cada 1er y 3er Viernes en Urban Orchard Cider Co. South Slope estaremos De’Rumba con música de DJ Malinalli y con el apoyo de Asheville FM. La música comienza a las 9pm y termina a la medianoche. Habra bebidas especiales muy divertidas y una buena pista de baile te espera pa’ que te muevas al ritmo de Cumbia,Salsa,Bachata,Merengue, Reggaeton y mas.

Una porcion de cada compra de un cóctel de sidra seleccionado se destinará ha apoyar 103.3fm Asheville FM. AshevilleFM es una estación de radio comunitaria de base voluntaria.”, ayudanos a mostrarle un poco de amor y a poner tu ritmo mientras lo haces a este recurso tan importante en la comunidad.

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NO COVER!
Every 1st and 3rd Friday will be kickin’ at Urban Orchard Cider Co. South Slope, thanks to DJ Malinalli and Asheville FM. The music begins at 9pm and goes till midnight. Fun drink specials, Tropical inspired dance music and one of Asheville’s best dance floors awaits for you to dance to the rhythms of Cumbia,Salsa,Bachata,Merengue, Reggaeton and more.

There will be a well versed instructor to give FREE group lessons to get you set up for the evening.

A portion of every select Cider Cocktail purchased will go to support Asheville FM witch is a volunteer-based, grassroots community radio station.”, so help us show them some love and get your groove on while you do it.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1185613928255757/?event_time_id=1185613954922421

Hard Rocket // Egg Eaters // Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates
May 3 @ 9:00 pm – May 4 @ 12:00 am
Fleetwood's

Rock-n-Roll from:
Hard Rocket
https://www.facebook.com/HardRocket1/

Egg Eaters
https://www.facebook.com/EggEaters/

Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates (VA)
https://tuckerriggleman.bandcamp.com/album/time-machine-ep

https://www.facebook.com/events/280894816162460/

Japanese Breakfast w/ Eternal Summers at The Grey Eagle
May 3 @ 9:00 pm – May 4 @ 12:00 am
The Grey Eagle

Japanese Breakfast at The Grey Eagle

https://www.facebook.com/events/310045729626497/

Jim James presents Uniform Distortion – Sold out
May 3 @ 9:00 pm – 11:59 pm
The Orange Peel

Jim James presents Uniform Distortion – Sold out
plus Amo Amo
Show: 9pm
Doors : 8pm
$35 – $40
Ages 18+

Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/jim-james-presents-uniform-distortion/

Jim James has spent the better part of almost two decades as the lead singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of My Morning Jacket. Through seven studio albums, My Morning Jacket has grown into one of the most acclaimed rock and roll bands in the world. The New York Times heralded the band as, “…the new kings of expand-your-mind, religious-experience rock…” Their last three albums, 2008’s Evil Urges, 2011’s Circuital and 2015’s The Waterfall, each received Grammy nominations for Best Alternative Album — the latter debuting at number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart. Alongside the band’s recording and touring, James has maintained a steady, bordering on voracious, flow of work.

In 2013, James released his debut solo record, Regions of Light and Sound of God. James wrote, produced and played all instruments himself (except for strings and some percussion) for the record, which was inspired by life and the 1929 novel (written in woodcuts), ‘God’s Man’ by Lynd Ward. It was named one of the best albums of the year by PASTE, MTV and FUSE and was “the year’s first great record” (GQ). A performance of track “A New Life” on the then-hosted Late Night earned high praise from the now-Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon just this year: “”…to this day my favorite musical performance was ‘A New Life’ on Late Night that we did…He [Jim James] is fantastic. I love him”.

In 2016 James released the politically charged solo record, Eternally Even. Rolling Stone described as, “nine flamboyantly spiritual songs wrapped in creamy electronics and set to funk and hip hop beats…an eccentric, gently compelling pleasure. [Jim James] renders his change gospel with conversational grace, Bill Withers warmth, Sly Stone optimism and Neil Young conviction”. The album’s release saw him embark on a national tour with appearances on the Tonight Show, the Late Late Show with James Corden and a debut at #1 on Billboard Alternative chart. The album topped many year-end ‘best’ lists, with NPR praising the record’s “arresting, soulful … transcendent tunes”.

James’ released his third solo album, Uniform Distortion, in June 2019, which was received with immediate acclaim. “A giddily powerful response to these troubled times,” hailed the Guardian in its 4-star review. “His mix of musical joie de vivre and lyrical home truths prove fiendishly effective.” The Washington Post said, “With driving guitar riffs and catchy hooks combined with his signature soaring vocals, James delivers an utterly engaging, hard-charging, straight-ahead record that almost feels like a throwback to a different era while also being very much current,” while American Songwriter claimed, “”There are enough artistic twists and turns to please even the most dedicated Jacket fan, showing that James remains as musically edgy as ever on an album that pulses with energy, enthusiasm and the restless spirit James has always personified.” Four months after Uniform Distortion was released, James followed with the companion record of Uniform Clarity comprising acoustic renditions of the songs in a more stripped down and honest response to what went before.

Although splitting his time between LA and Kentucky, James has little plan to remain in one place. James has continued expanding on his zealous lists of credits, lending his voice to albums by the likes of the Roots, David Lynch, Brandi Carlile and John Fogerty and partnering with other artists on numerous side projects such as New Multitudes, Monsters of Folk, and T-Bone Burnett’s The New Basement Tapes. Known for his live performances, James has found himself in the touring company of those like Neil Young, Pearl Jam, and Bob Dylan – even appearing in the Dylan-inspired film, I’m Not There – and My Morning Jacket supported Roger Waters as his surprise backing band during famed Newport Folk Festival in 2015. He has embedded himself in the world of film and television, be it through the use of his music in various projects or his long-running relationships with those in the field. James has also established himself as a producer in his own right, producing records by Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Dean Wareham, Basia Bulat, Amo Amo, and Ray Lamontagne’s Ouroboros (2016), the same year in which he collaborated with NASA for the launch of their Juno Mission and Sundance Film Festival and their “Freedom of Expression” event. In the fall of 2018, James embarked on successful, intimate, career-spanning solo acoustic tour, which saw him play sold out dates through historic theatres and performing arts centers across the United States. In Spring 2019, James will set out on the Jim James Presents Uniform Distortion Tour, playing the complete record with a full band for the first time nationally.

www.jimjames.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/322579425042359/

Operation ADV Orienteering Poker Run
May 3 @ 9:00 pm – May 5 @ 12:00 am

Enjoy a weekend of riding and adventure with some of the greatest people in the world! This is the kick off fundraiser event to help Operation ADV spread its wings. Each rider will receive a list of coordinates that they can choose from to ride to. Every successful location will result in a card with which to build your best hand. Prizes to be announced. We will also offer raffle tickets and other amazing gifts and experiences. Winner will be announced at 8pm Saturday night!
The event will encompass primarily Buncombe, Transylvania, Jackson, and Macon counties. We’ve decided to make other arrangements for camping. This is our first event and it’s a bit more logistically than we first thought so we’ve decided to reduce this to a one day event on Saturday at a place that is yet to be determined. Thanks for you’re understanding. If you’ve already purchased camping, cost will be refunded. Thanks!

Tickets are now available on our website: operationadv.org

Ticket prices are as follows:
$35.00 for Rally tickets (capped at 100 riders)

https://www.facebook.com/events/362759064300505/

The Rinaldis w/ Kathryn O’Shea
May 3 @ 9:00 pm – May 4 @ 12:00 am
The Burger Bar

Friday May 3rd
The Burger Bar
1 Craven St Asheville, NC
9pm
$5 suggested donation

Featuring live music from:

THE RINALDIS:
www.therinaldis.bandcamp.com

The Rinaldis are a rock band based out of North Carolina. Stacey Rinaldi effortlessly embodies the siren sound of Grace Slick and the warm grace of Patsy Cline as she eerily floats and sucker punches her way through the polished but raucous sound of her brooding band – who also happen to be her brothers. The Rinaldis serve up rock with blues, jazz, and soul influences – think Tom Waits, Judy Garland, and Alabama Shakes all closing down a smoky, dimly lit bar.

The band’s second album, Rain In The Face, released on November 15th 2018, and is available online at therinaldismusic.com.

KATHRYN O’SHEA:
https://kathrynoshea.bandcamp.com

Kathryn O’Shea is a banjo-playing folk/indie-rock singer-songwriter from Asheville, NC.

https://www.facebook.com/events/342172899986595/

First Friday’s with Dirty Dead
May 3 @ 10:00 pm – May 4 @ 1:00 am
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Dirty Dead return for their monthly First Friday residency

https://www.facebook.com/events/357047871561574/