So you’re looking to get some ink: a new tattoo, something cool that lets the world know what you’re about. Being frugal, though, you start searching online to find the best deal in town. Eventually you stumble on a Facebook page for a local tattoo artist. After a few rounds of back-and-forth, he gives you … Read more
Apologies for quoting Dave Matthews in a story about Amos Lee, but it was Matthews who penned the line, "Somebody's broken heart becomes your favorite song." That sentiment could easily apply to "Windows Are Rolled Down," the single from Lee's 2011 release, Mission Bell. As musician/road warrior Lee has recounted in a number of interviews, … Read more
More chocolate! Can you ever have enough chocolate? We may be about to find out. Chocolate Gems, a chocolatier in Black Mountain, is moving to downtown Asheville this summer, joining the French Broad Chocolate Lounge, Kilwins and the Chocolate fetish as the fourth such shop in town. Chocolate Gems offers a number of desserts made … Read more
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners May 3, 2011 meeting Adult-care homes see more mentally ill residents Commissioners contest state-imposed district elections URTV renews financial demands At their May 3 meeting, the Buncombe County commissioners heard a glowing report from Social Services Director Mandy Stone concerning the county’s contract with Western North Carolina Community Health Services … Read more
It appears that the employees of the entire Buncombe County criminal “justice” system are afflicted by a particular pathology that makes it virtually impossible for them to conduct themselves in an honest and legal manner. I for one am sick and tired of corrupt local police, sheriffs and district attorneys running riot in the judicial … Read more
On the heels of Bill Hogan’s abrupt retirement, Asheville has named Capt. Wade Wood, a veteran department administrator, as interim police chief. The city announced Wood’s appointment May 5. In an April 18 announcement, it was revealed that Hogan would be stepping down, effective May 13. “After 36 years in law enforcement, I am looking … Read more
Click the PDF below to view full screen Rob Mazurek's Starlicker Wednesday, May 11 9 p.m. Bobo Gallery Starlicker is Rob Mazurek (cornet), John Herndon (percussion) and Jason Adasiewicz (vibraphone). Deeply rooted in the Chicago and international avant garde, jazz and post-rock scenes, Starlicker expel sound with pervading energy and otherworldly delicacy. Rob Mazurek leads, … Read more
Asheville for the hat trick The votes have been tallied, and guess who won? For the third year in a row, Asheville voters propelled us to victory as Beer City, USA (although year one consisted of a tie for first with Portland, Ore.). The victory comes after a week long online voting period in a … Read more
The Suspect: Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker These two groups helped define alternative music, CVB in the ‘80s, and Cracker in the ‘90s. Since CVB re-formed in 1999, frontman David Lowery performs in both bands. Remember when people used to buy entire records instead of the occasional iTunes download? Each band will perform all the … Read more
There is a lot of hay in the Asheville music scene. The traditional sound in these mountains is more than a little country. Considering that North Carolina is a major hub for bluegrass and old-time, if not the origin of those modes, the prevalence is not inappropriate. The Open Letter Music Series, curated by Asheville … Read more
