Robin Cape Age: 48Residence: North AshevilleOccupation: MusicianYears in Asheville: 17Education: Studied art & literature at UNCA and UNC-Chapel HillPolitical party: DemocratPolitical experience: Woodfin Water Board since 2003 What most distinguishes you from your opponents in this election? “I do not view them as opponents, but as fellow citizens willing to be in service to their … Read more
“It almost feels like ‘indie’ means ‘real,’” muses Britt Daniel — who, when he isn’t waxing philosophical to reporters, fronts fuzz-rock band Spoon. In 2003, Daniel told Pitchfork that the catchall term doesn’t always fit. “Everyone has their definition of indie rock and by some definitions, what we do is indie rock,” he said. “I … Read more
Campaign Calendar • Nov. 2 political pub party: The Bryan Freeborn campaign will host an evening of local music and political discourse at the Westville Pub in West Asheville, starting at 9 p.m. The public is welcome. • Nov. 3 council forum: Kenilworth’s Democratic Precinct 7 is hosting a reception and City Council Candidate Forum … Read more
Despite a large turnout and vocal opposition, Mardell Circle residents did not get to weigh in on a new daycare center proposed for their West Asheville neighborhood. And though the developers say they’re hoping the delay will enable them to work out a compromise, project opponents remain skeptical. Council members, meanwhile, once again devoted a … Read more
Last year, Dungeons & Dragons players had to face a challenge no sword could slay and no spell could undo. Their much-beloved game — one where the players come together to create tales of sorcery and high adventure — was about to turn 30. Instead of moping about it, which a lot of soon-to-be 30-year-olds … Read more
Through the grapevine: At one minute past midnight on the third Thursday of each November, more than a million cases of Beaujolais Nouveau will be made available to an excited public all around the world. This year, the Asheville Downtown Association’s annual fundraiser, Nouveau Night, will be held on this day of global celebration — … Read more
Flavor: Focus on fresh seafood; steaks and other foods available Ambiance: Casual but very nice Service: Friendly The Lobster Trap has made a bit of a splash (pardon the pun/cliché) in the downtown Asheville area since its opening earlier this year. The aesthetically polished seafood restaurant is the brainchild of Amy Beard, who, according to … Read more
CD reviews U.S. Christmas, Salt the Wound: Three Stars • Genre(s): Stoner/Space/Sludge Rock • You’ll like it if: You need confrontational rock balanced with trippy forays into the unknown. • Defining song: “Devil’s Flower” – Stuck somewhere between the visceral punch of Comets on Fire and the psychedelic pinnacles of early Pink Floyd, this song … Read more
Some artists find their inspiration in art history, some find it inside their own psyche, and others look to the natural, political, or social world for ideas. For local photographer Ralph Burns, inspiration has for almost 30 years come from the spiritual practices of people around the world. But something more concrete — namely, a … Read more
