Calendar of Events

Visitors to Grovewood Village will have the opportunity to learn the story of Biltmore Industries on a guided history tour, offered Wednesday – Saturday at 1pm during April – November. The tour includes a visit to Biltmore Industries’ production facility (aka Dye House), where guests can peek into the past and view the original looms, carding machines, spinning mule and dye vats used to make the famed Biltmore Handwoven Homespun.

The tours last approximately 45 minutes and operate on a first-come, first-served basis, open to 25 people. There is no charge to take the tour, but donations are appreciated. Tours begin at the Homespun Museum in Grovewood Village, where a docent will give a detailed overview of Biltmore Industries’ historic importance before leading guests into the 100-year-old Dye House (usually closed to the public).

Private group tours are also offered for a fee and should be scheduled at least one week in advance.

Wednesdays equal = $12 Craft Beer & Sandwich Night! Enjoy our chosen Craft beer Special & our Featured Sandwich Plate (includes macaroni salad or chips and pickle) for $12.

For the month of October our featured sandwich is the 5 Pepper Cheesesteak. Imagine a mouthwatering cheesesteak with a bit of spice. This sandwich is back by popular demand. You asked for it- so come enjoy it in the month of October. No more worrying about what’s for dinner on hump day!

This weeks featured beer is Ballast Point Sculpin IPA- The Sculpin IPA is a gold-medal winning IPA, whose inspired use of hops creates hints of apricot, peach, mango and lemon flavors, but still packs a bit of a sting, just like a Sculpin fish.

https://www.facebook.com/events/873029186236420/

Steak Night! Steak, Baked Potato and Salad with Garlic Bread From 4:09 pm until we run out!

https://www.facebook.com/events/258234404896881/

Join us in The Lab as we build and conduct interesting experiments. This month: Join us for spooky science! Pumpkin volcanoes, dancing ghosts, and more! For school-age children, ages 5+.

https://www.facebook.com/events/315338389260497/

Looking for something fun and creative to do after school? In this 5-week class, kids will learn how to center clay on the potter’s wheel, pull up the walls and form a variety of shapes including bowls, cups and plates. A little hand building will be involved as we embellish our pottery with handles and decoration. At the end we will paint and glaze all of our creations making them food safe and durable. Class includes one on one instruction and the room to grow and experiment with clay. Tuition is $225.

Come out to learn more about the the Whitewater Wave and Greenway & Blueway project. Your attendance will support the project as we celebrate progress to date.
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AWESOME GEAR RAFFLE

– Manta Ray Angler 12 XT Fishing Kayak by Native Watercraft
– RPM MAX “Makers’ Edition” Whitewater Kayak from Dagger Kayaks
– Specialized Crosstrail Disc Bicycle from Motion Makers Bicycle Shop
– Hala Asana Inflatable Standup Paddleboard from Southern Raft Supply
– Homeslice Whitewater Kayak from Liquidlogic Kayaks
– Custom Handcrafted Oak “Bourbon” Table by The Old Wood Co.
– TR 270 Mountain Bike Wheelset from Industry Nine
– Fourteen nice runner-up prizes across those seven separate drawings.

Check all the items out at http://woodfingreenwayandblueway.org/raffle-prizes/

Separate drawings for each, and raffle participants will put their ticket(s) toward whichever ltem(s) they wish.
**** YOU NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN**** For those unable to attend the event, tickets for the raffle may be purchased online, and we’ll enter them for you. Winners will be notified by email.
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Complementary snacks, soft drinks, and beer provided.
We’re planning for an outdoor event in beautiful fall weather, but there is plenty of indoor space on-site just in case….

The design team will be on hand with presentations. Ask questions and offer input.

Event proceeds will help build the project…. Your support is appreciated (and needed!) Please consider an additional contribution to the project at checkout. Please also consider becoming an event sponsor.

Friends of Woodfin Greenway & Blueway is the proud fundraising partner of the Town of Woodfin and Buncombe County Greenways, who are building the project. The YMCA of Western North Carolina is the project fiscal sponsor for the purpose of tax-deductible private donations.

Learn more about the project at woodfingreenwayandblueway.org

https://www.facebook.com/events/285924078802851/

Swing on by and feast with us on some of Asheville’s best BBQ. Doc Brown’s will be at One World Brewing West at 6pm and they serve not only pig, but chicken and tempeh! Check out more on their website: http://www.docbrownbbq.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/324678248340543/

Join us Wednesday October 3 for our second annual Oktoberfest Tap Takeover!! This was one of our most POPULAR takeovers in 2017, and we are anticipating a full house this Wednesday! We will have SIX of the most delicious Oktoberfest beers from around the region for you to choose from!

*Free Refinery 13 Koozies will be handed out with each purchase while supplies last!

On tap will be:

Highland Clawhammer Oktoberfest
Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest
Olde Hickory Oktoberfest
Catawba Festbier Oktoberfest
Boojum Oktoberfest
Twin Leaf Oktoberfest

https://www.facebook.com/events/501765470292959/

A boutique food truck serving up gourmet comfort food.

www.olivecateringcompany.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/266235637431432/

Come out to learn more about the Greenway & Blueway project, to support it, and to celebrate progress to date.

Co-Hosted by Asheville Greenworks, Connect Buncombe, French Broad River Academy, French Broad Riverkeeper/MountainTrue, and Riverlink. The project design team will be on hand with presentations and to gather your input.
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AWESOME GEAR RAFFLE

– Manta Ray Angler 12 XT Fishing Kayak by Native Watercraft
– RPM MAX “Makers’ Edition” Whitewater Kayak from Dagger Kayaks
– Specialized Crosstrail Disc Bicycle from Motion Makers Bicycle Shop
– Hala Asana Inflatable Standup Paddleboard from Southern Raft Supply
– Homeslice Whitewater Kayak from Liquidlogic Kayaks
– Custom Handcrafted Oak “Bourbon” Table by The Old Wood Co.
– TR 270 Mountain Bike Wheelset from Industry Nine
– Fourteen nice runner-up prizes across those seven separate drawings.

Check all the items out at http://woodfingreenwayandblueway.org/raffle-prizes/

Separate drawings for each, and raffle participants will put their ticket(s) toward whichever ltem(s) they wish.
**** YOU NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN**** For those unable to attend the event, tickets for the raffle may be purchased online, and we’ll enter them for you. Winners will be notified by email.
__________________________________________________________________
Complementary snacks, soft drinks, and beer provided.
We’re planning for an outdoor event in beautiful fall weather, but there is plenty of indoor space on-site just in case….

Event proceeds will help build the project…. Your support is appreciated (and needed!) Please consider an additional contribution to the project at checkout. Please also consider becoming an event sponsor.

Friends of Woodfin Greenway & Blueway is the proud fundraising partner of the Town of Woodfin and Buncombe County Greenways, who are building the project. The YMCA of Western North Carolina is the project fiscal sponsor for the purpose of tax-deductible private donations.

Learn more about the project at woodfingreenwayandblueway.org

https://www.facebook.com/events/325321541365476/

Join us for fun and inspiring evening in Asheville, NC. Meet your new HSUS state director, learn about our successes, the plans we have for 2019 as well as the continued challenges for animals in North Carolina. You will learn how you can be a more effective advocate for animals, discover opportunities to get involved in, such as Humane Lobby Day, HSUS’s District Leader program, and how to pass animal welfare ordinances in your county. You will also meet other kindred spirits in your community!
We want to hear from you about the most critical issues facing animals in your community. Acting locally is the single most effective way to make a tangible change in the lives of animals.
Sip creative local cocktails or kombucha, and enjoy yummy vegan snacks while learning more about The HSUS and our work in North Carolina!
Get Active. Stay Connected. Create Change!
Questions? Please email your HSUS state director, Gail Thomssen, at [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/732651973741233/

Hosted by Grammy winner, Debrissa McKinney!

Every Wednesday through November 14th at The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall, up to 8 local and regional musicians of varying experience levels will perform 2 original compositions, competing for a weekly prize – a brown lunch bag stuffed with donations offered by fans and attendees throughout the evening and a spot in the Brown Bag finals hosted at Asheville Music Hall on November 30th.

Brown Bag attracts first time as well as seasoned performers to compete and be heard by peers, music fans, and music industry professionals alike. Each week, a panel of celebrity judges selects a showcase winner to receive their brown bag prize and to compete in the Brown Bag Finals.

Each Monday at noon (EST), the Brown Bag Songwriting Competition FB page (http://www,facebook.com/brownbagsongs) will accept (5) names for registration prior to the upcoming Wednesday’s competition by tagging themselves in the post. Day of, sign ups are in person at The One Stop and are first come first serve starting at 5:30pm, with the contest beginning at 6:30pm. Performers who wish to compete are encouraged to arrive early to secure their slot (bar opens at 5PM).

It’s free to watch (although a donations is suggested/appreciated) and only $3 to enter.

Performers will be judged on LYRICS, VOCAL PERFORMANCE, INSTRUMENT PLAYING, MAGIC & STAGE PRESENCE.
PERFORMER REGISTRATION:

RULES
1. Maximum limit of 3 people on-stage per act.
2. Play two original songs. (No covers – all original music only)
3. Be ready to play before your time slot.
4. Don’t start playing until you are announced.
5. Be ready to play. (Have our instrument tuned before you get on stage)
6. One instrument per person per set, except for percussionists. Two percussion instruments per percussionist allowed, no stands, must be able to carry both at once. (We’re encouraging hand held percussion with these rules)
7. One small & simple amp per guitarist is allowed, however no pedals, looping or prerecorded tracks are allowed. This rule is designed to allow electric guitarists to use a simple electric guitar & amp set up. The tone you choose must be the tone you use for the entire song. No amp adjustments during the song.
8. One keyboard with 1/4” or XLR output (no amp) allowed.
9. No computers.
10. Three finalists will return at the end of each evening to play one more song each, then Judges will debrief and determine a final winner of the evening.
11. Hard cut time 9PM sharp

https://www.facebook.com/events/256011608373725/?event_time_id=256011615040391

Five Dollar 5k this month! All proceeds will go to The Hope Chest.

Skirt Chaser = Females get a 2:30 minute head start. Males try to catch up!

This will be a two loop, flat course.

Registration at Red Foot Rx Tent in last parking area.

Suggested minimum $5 donation at registration. Day of registration ONLY! Registration 5:30-6:30pm. Race starts at 6:30pm! Awards to follow last finisher with the exception of the Age Graded Race (July).

Races will only be canceled if Park does not permit us to run. Information will be posted on Facebook & www.footrxasheville.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/375412412897839/

You want to get your game on??? Well we are starting up a game night at 185 King Street every Wednesday. What ever your pleasure; cards, dominoes, cards against humanity, taboo… We will also have a pool tournament starting at 6:30.

https://www.facebook.com/events/292831591510687/

Introduction To Modeling The Human Figure with Leonid Siveriver

Thursdays, 6-9pm
August 30- October 4

You’ve asked for it, and this session we are pleased to announce that a live model, figurative sculpture class will be returning to Odyssey ClayWorks! Working from a live model each week, students will hone their understanding of basic anatomy, proportions and the mechanics of movement in 3 dimensions. After first creating multiple fast sketches in clay to work out technique, students will then advance to a longer-term sculpture based on a single pose, with more attention to detail. Please join us for this exciting opportunity to work with decorated sculptor, Leonid Siveriver.

Level: All Levels
Tuition: $255 + $75 Lab and live model fee

Join us and Jason from Stone Brewing for a night of delicious brews! We will have 4 stone beers on tap! Come out and try some of the newest beers Stone has to offer!

-Ruination 2.0 Double IPA
-Enjoy By 10.31.18
– Xocoveza Stout
– Paraxtranormal IPA

https://www.facebook.com/events/271325526833110/

From the rolling hills of Staffordshire to the Appalachian Mountains, A Different Thread’s original songs are inspired by the music that has crisscrossed the Atlantic Ocean over the generations in true folk fashion. Robert Jackson (from Staffordshire, England) and Alicia Best (from North Carolina, USA) first met two years ago while busking in Galway, Ireland. They didn’t know each other’s names, all they knew was that their voices fit together like missing pieces of the same puzzle. Their chance meeting sparked a musical journey across the UK, Europe, the US and even to Guatemala and back; touring and living on the road while cultivating their own unique blend of country, blues and folk, or as they call it: British-Americana.

After wining first prize in a competition at Shrewsbury Folk Festival in 2017, the band made a UK splash this year performing on one of the festival’s main stages. On their recent US tour they were featured on NPR’s: The State of Things with Frank Stasio (WUNC) and the Blue Plate Special in Knoxville TN. They are about to self-release their debut album: ‘On A Whim’ produced by North Carolina Native: Jeff Crawford (Mandolin Orange, Mipso, Josh Moore, Skylar Gudasz). The record features session players from the North Carolina ‘Triangle’ area including Omar Ruiz-Lopez (Violet Bell) and Rusty Smith (Four Tops, The Temptations).

“Nothing short of intoxicating” – Hits In The Sticks

“These guys sound like a mature bottle of wine” – Claire Cavanagh, BBC Radio Bristol

“It certainly touched my heart” – Sam Bonham, BBC 6 Music

Lounge Seated: $12 Advance / $15 Day of 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/2080821235475019/

Select Evenings, May 17–October 7, 2018

Biltmore House & Gardens opens to the public on Thursday–Sunday evenings for a special reservations-only viewing of Chihuly’s stunning large-scale glass sculptures. Chihuly Nights at Biltmore is an enchanting opportunity to witness the effects of dramatic nighttime lighting upon the luminous colors and graceful forms of these spectacular pieces. Sunset over the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, live music in the gardens, and a wine bar make the evening experience all the more enticing. Chihuly’s towering works of art illuminated against a night sky surrounded by the timeless beauty and magnificence of Biltmore House & Gardens: a truly moving, memorable experience

What is better than fall in Asheville?!? We’re so stoked to celebrate one of the best times of the year at our ?Fall Brew & Barre?! We’ll be serving up a fall festive workout (outdoor barre class in the crisp autumn air) while Sierra serves up some delicious seasonal brew. We. Can’t. WAIT! Grab your mat, grab a friend, and meet us at the mansion of all breweries. Snag your ticket now. Ticket = 1 hour barre class ?‍♀️ + 1 beer ? See you there!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2172192459772422/

Ages 18+

For three long and often lonely years of life on the road, plying a brand of honest and passionate folk/punk, Frank Turner continued to rise to prominence with an ever increasing following. But it was in the sweaty climes of the Lock Up Stage at Reading and Leeds 2008 that his solo career really started to take off. Inside the packed out tents, heaving with adoring fans and intrigued passers-by, Frank led the congregation in a mass sing-a-long; a stirring set that not only sparked the interest of the British mainstream but resonated unassumingly across the pond as a wealth of American punk bands watched approvingly from the sidelines.

Ticket price includes applicable sales tax.

https://www.facebook.com/events/253386415200596/

Jazz Night at SAB is proud to feature Jazz guitarist/composer and impresario Bill Perkins. Bill has appeared on stage in the USA, Germany, Malta, Brazil, and Mexico. He currently resides in Johnson City, TN, where he hosts the Wellington Jazz Jam on Thursday nights and coordinates the Johnson City Jazz Festival. Bill will perform a set of his original music with Cameron Austin (bass), Jazz Night at SAB host and musical director Jason DeCristofaro (vibes/piano), and Josh Dunn (drums). 7 – 10 PM, and no cover. First set is Bill Perkins Quartet, second set is a Jazz jam!

https://www.facebook.com/events/930059003857672/

Join us for wine and painting! Click the link for tickets!

https://www.facebook.com/events/235824116976017/

.:Sponsored in part by Advocates of Change, a benefit for Appalachian Voices:.

The Producers Summit is Asheville’s premier community event for music producers!

This installment will feature music and a special presentation by Living Light with support from Xenoliguist and Yung Earthy, as well as an exclusive audio workshop and a unique interactive session where participating producers can share a “work in progress”/unreleased song and receive feedback directly from the audience!

___________WORKSHOPS_____________
8:00 Special presentation by Living Light
9:00 Sound Design tutorial with Xenolinguist, Pathwey, and Cut Rugs!
9:45 Open “Work in Progress” Feedback session

———-LINEUP————
10:30 Xenolinguist
11:30 Living Light
1:00 YUNG Earthy

Presale: $10
Day of Show: $12
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A reminder to any producers wanting to share your work in the feedback workshop.

-This is totally open to anybody with content to share!
-Slots are first come first serve.
-If you want to RESERVE a slot send a message to Asheville Producer’s Summit ASAP.
-To participate plan to arrive around 8pm to check in with Sean Baumann
-You must have your music in .WAV format on a flashdrive.
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.:Living Light:.
Entrancing dub and body-moving uptempo electronic opuses are the hallmark of the Living Light sound, blending global beats, indigenous voices, swirling symphonic melodies, and a dash of psychedelia that has lit up audiences coast to coast. Eartha Harris officially launched her Living Light project in 2012 having spent half a decade behind the keyboards in the pioneering live electronic hybrid Psylab. She now has two full albums and two EP’s under the Living Light name, her most recent pair released in 2016 on Desert Dwellers’ Desert Trax label, in addition to compilation appearances on Merkaba Music and Sofa Beats compilations, and official remixes for Papadosio, CloZee, Wildlight, Desert Dwellers, and many more heavy-hitters on the festival circuit.

The name “Living Light” has multiple interpretations, and simultaneously refers to living non-materialistically, maintaining a positive outlook, and all life originating from star-stuff.

https://soundcloud.com/livinglight

.:Xenolinguist:.
Xenolinguist is a culmination of inspirations pulled from many different genres and styles, intended to bring people of all “worlds” together through music. Originally from Upstate NY, Meghan Hennessy has combined her traditional vocal, flute, ear and theory-based training, and sound engineering background to compose experimental bass music that speaks to all. Since starting this project in 2013, dubstep, psy-bass, halftime, trap, glitch, and downtempo have been the main sources for inspiration; however, her goal is to tear down these boundaries by colliding and mashing genres. Xenolinguist speaks through sound and vibration with a clear intention: connection through music – the universal language.

https://soundcloud.com/xenolinguist

.:YUNG Earthy:.
YUNG Earthy is the murkalicious lo-fi but hightech side-project of Asheville’s own Kyle Partin better known as Cut Rugs. He finds creative inspiration in a wide variety of electronically produced music, including deep dub, hip hop, drum and bass, and trap. He has released tunes on multiple labels, such as Adapted, The Untz, Thazdope, The Undergrowth, and Gang Related Activities.

https://soundcloud.com/yungearthy

.:Vending by ManaFest Design Collective:.

https://www.facebook.com/events/591385611264064/

Be More Kind World Tour 2018
Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls
plus Bad Cop / Bad Cop & Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs
Show: 7:30pm
Doors: 6:30pm
$25 advance
$28 day of show
Ages 18+

Tickets & Info: www./theorangepeel.net/events/frank-turner-the-sleeping-souls/

For three long and often lonely years of life on the road, plying a brand of honest and passionate folk/punk, Frank Turner continued to rise to prominence with an ever increasing following. But it was in the sweaty climes of the Lock Up Stage at Reading and Leeds 2008 that his solo career really started to take off. Inside the packed out tents, heaving with adoring fans and intrigued passers-by, Frank led the congregation in a mass sing-a-long; a stirring set that not only sparked the interest of the British mainstream but resonated unassumingly across the pond as a wealth of American punk bands watched approvingly from the sidelines.

www.frank-turner.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1L5zJ2afLs

https://www.facebook.com/events/162668894374914/

Our Grand Reopening of Wacky Wednesday starts with the amazingly hilarious Shaun Jones! Folks, you will not want to miss this show.

Special Guest: Keith Dee

Free for Master Craftsmen members and one guest, $5 for Journeymen members, and $7 for Apprentice and Permit members.

For more than 19 years, the comedy world’s senses have been tantalized by both audio and visual artistry. The young man known as Shaun Jones is truly making his mark everywhere he goes, with his quick wit and fashionable flair. Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey and having lived in Los Angeles for a short time, Shaun now calls Atlanta, GA his home. He has traveled worldwide entertaining crowds, using many of his personal life experiences to get a good laugh. Like an accomplished chef, Shaun’s comedy combines a cup of truth, a tablespoon of originality, and a double twist of humor.

When Shaun takes the stage, he mixes his talents before the audience, bakes his show just right and serves up a unique dish to satisfy everyone’s laughter appetite. Shaun has appeared on several national television shows, such as B.E.T’s “Comic View”, B.E.T’s “One Mic Stand”, BounceTV’s “Off The Chain” & Showtime’s “1 Amendment”. In 2003 he made his motion picture debut in the movie “Shade” as a crooked poker player, Mr. Ose, which starred Sylverster Stallone & Jamie Foxx.

Shaun continues to travel the world entertaining audiences and serving them with hearty laughter and his quick-witted humor.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2008796699431716/

WHERE: THE BLOCK off biltmore, 39 S. Market St, 28801
WHEN: Wednesday October 3, 2018
TIME: 8pm
GENRE: stand up comedy
AGES: 21+
SEATS: general seated admission / standing room
TICKETS: $7 adv. / $10 d.o.s.
WEB LISTING: http://theblockoffbiltmore.com/index.php/event/loveandwar

Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic presents Love and War at THE BLOCK off biltmore!

with host Hilliary S Begley and special guest Cody Daniel Hughes

Touring comedic couple Blayr Nias Comedy – Pretty Funny For A Girl and Ryan Van Genderen Comedy are coming to downtown Asheville this Wednesday October 3rd!

The two standup comedians who are each headliners in their own right, share the stage and their unique brand of comedy that will have you rolling in the isles!

Hosted by the fabulous local comedian Hiliary Begley, it will be an evening you will not want to miss!

Tickets are only $10 at the door!
Come get your seat early because this show will probably sell out!

websites:
www.BlayrNias.com (social media links on site)
www.RyanVanComedy.weebly.com

Twitter, IG, Snap @Gummyblayr and @RyanVanComedy

Blayr Nias video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8pwxBAAqQ0

Ryan Van Genderen video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN-xrsi5RBs

Contact Michele at [email protected] for more info

https://www.facebook.com/events/2154057458199199/

WHERE: The Mothlight, 701 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
WHEN: Wednesday October 3, 2018
DOORS: 7pm | SHOW: 8pm
GENRE: soul / roots / r&b
AGES: all ages
TICKETS: $20 adv. / $25 d.o.s.
SEATING: standing room / scattered seats
WEB LISTING: http://themothlight.com/evening-eric-lindell/
PURCHASE TICKETS: https://lindell.eventbrite.com

Eric Lindell:

WEBSITE: www.ericlindell.com
HEAR SOME MUSIC: https://soundcloud.com/alligator-recs/sets/el-revolution-in-your-heart
SEE A VIDEO: https://youtu.be/BKGo4C80LbQ

“A tremendous raw talent…with a fully realized musical vision.”
— Chicago Sun-Times

“Pumping soul into funk, blues and roots-rock.”
— USA Today

With his raspy, soulful voice and instantly memorable original songs, roots-rocking multi-instrumentalist Eric Lindell is a true one-of-a-kind talent. Mixing West Coast rock and swampy New Orleans R&B with honky tonk country and Memphis soul, Lindell creates American roots music that is both surprisingly fresh and sweetly familiar. Since his first self-release over two decades ago, Lindell has earned critical and popular acclaim, first in his dual home bases of New Orleans and Northern California and then across the country. Although influenced by American roots music from blues to country to rock, Lindell’s style is all his own. He has performed thousands of gigs in roadhouses, clubs, concert halls and festivals and has appeared on national radio and television. His live shows overflow with happy, dancing people singing the words to every song.

By the time of his 2006 Alligator Records debut, Change In The Weather, Lindell had released five albums and already had earned a devoted and growing fan following. Change In The Weather, with its unforgettable songs and undeniable melodies, earned him regular radio rotation and piles of critical praise. The Los Angeles Daily News said Lindell plays “passionate blue-eyed soul smothered with a big heap of New Orleans funk. He makes you feel like dancing all the way down Canal Street.” Two subsequent Alligator releases and a series of albums on other labels kept Lindell in demand and on the road. Now Lindell returns to Alligator with Revolution In Your Heart, featuring his most engaging and personal writing and his most irresistible, instantly hummable melodies.

Revolution In Your Heart was recorded at Studio In The Country in Bogalusa, Louisiana and produced by Lindell and Benjamin Mumphrey. Lindell plays just about everything on the recording—guitar, bass, keyboards, organ, harmonica—except drums, which are expertly played by Willie McMains. The only other musician on the record is keyboardist Kevin McKendree (Delbert McClinton, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Tinsley Ellis), who plays piano on Millie Kay. The twelve universally relatable original songs—many of them autobiographical—combine sunshiny melodies and thick, greasy grooves, and paint vivid pictures of day to day living. From the honest and sage title track to the long-ago but still fresh memories of Grandpa Jim, Pat West and Kelly Ridge, Revolution In Your Heart feels not only somehow immediately familiar, it’s also profoundly moving. Asked about the timeless appeal of his songs, Lindell simply says, “Music runs deep, it’s a powerful thing.”

Born in San Mateo, California in 1969, Lindell spent countless hours in San Francisco, soaking up the musical sounds of the city, eventually leading him to pick up first the bass and then the guitar and harmonica. With a love of music and skateboarding, Lindell formed a few punky garage bands early on while his musical horizons expanded. He listened to the deep blues of Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Jimmy Reed and Albert King before drifting toward the R&B sounds of The Impressions, Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway, soaking up the soul and learning how to craft a song. After performing at bars on the West Coast with a few short-lived bands, Eric formed his own group in 1993. He quickly gained a loyal Northern California audience thanks to countless performances and many late-night jam sessions. Established stars like Charlie Musselwhite and Tom Waits attended his shows, as did overflow crowds of music fans.

With music on his mind, Lindell headed to New Orleans in 1999, where he quickly discovered the pulsating and dynamic roots scene. He gravitated toward the West Bank dive bars of Gretna and Algiers, where he befriended many older area musicians who helped him get regular work as a performer. Some of New Orleans’ finest players, including keyboardist Ivan Neville and drummers Harold Brown (War), Stanton Moore (Galactic) and Johnny Vidacovich (Professor Longhair, Astral Project) often joined him on stage. Galactic bassist Rob Mercurio began sitting in as well, and word of Lindell’s immense talents quickly spread around the city. Stars like Branford Marsalis, The Neville Brothers and John Scofield began showing up at his gigs and embracing this fresh California kid’s funky music. According to Lindell, “It’s a great feeling to be recognized for your music in New Orleans.” Since 2003, in addition to his own gigs, Lindell regularly joins forces with Ivan Neville, Moore and Mercurio (when time and schedules permit) and they perform to overflow crowds as Dragon Smoke.

2006’s Change In The Weather delighted and surprised music fans hungry for a truly original artist. Lindell’s deceptively simple sounding songs, laid back grooves and hook-laden melodies were fueled by guests including Brown, Neville and Moore. Critics across the country went wild, with reviews and features in Relix, OffBeat, Guitar Player, Down Beat, The New Yorker, The New York Press and many other national and regional publications. Singer And Musician magazine put Eric on the cover and many newspaper entertainment sections did the same.

2007’s Low On Cash, Rich In Love and 2009’s Gulf Coast Highway pushed Lindell farther into the spotlight. Appearances on Late Night With Conan O’Brien and National Public Radio’s Mountain Stage solidified his stature as an artist who simply could not be ignored. Many of his songs have appeared in films and television shows, including Boston Legal and Treme. He has collaborated and shared stages with blues and rock luminaries, including John Fogerty, Luther Dickinson and Anson Funderburgh.

With Revolution In Your Heart, Lindell was more than ready to come home to Alligator. “The timing is perfect. I’m so excited to get back to focusing on what I do and have such a great team behind me,” he says. Upon release of the album, Lindell and his band will tour heavily, reuniting with old friends and, as always, earning new fans at every stop. AllMusic declares Lindell a singular talent, saying, “He plays soulful, funk-drenched, tight and focused grooves. He is a quadruple threat as a solid songwriter, impressive guitarist, affecting singer and harmonica blower. This is music that’s deceptively difficult to create. Lindell makes it seem not just easy, but natural.”

https://www.facebook.com/events/280537089433879/

drag show

Ryan Montbleau performs solo at Ambrose West in Asheville, NC on October 3rd. Special guest Ben Phan will open the show

Worthwhile Sounds Presents:
Ryan Montbleau (Solo)
October 3, 2018
Ambrose West – Asheville, NC
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm | All Ages
https://www.ambrosewest.com

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