Day: July 24, 2012
The Friday bands
Antique Firearms This year has been the year for local indie-rockers Antique Firearms. Actually, the musicians have only been a band for about a year, but already they've released a substantial EP, developed a noteworthy atmospheric sound and headlined a local showcase at The Orange Peel. The smart, sonically intriguing quintet is made up of … Read more
“Stuck” addressed important issues
I was surprised and very pleased to see Michael Harney’s July 4 Opinion article, “Stuck.” This piece addresses a very vital issue that is oft ignored at the peril of all of us. All of the points raised I believe to be true, and items that should be given serious attention by those who are … Read more
Homegrown hip-hop
To local hip-hop band CrazyHorse & Colston, playing Bele Chere is a big deal — partly because the duo (Max Hupertz and Bryan Godleski) both grew up in Western North Carolina, and partly because at last year’s festival, hip-hop fans voiced their disappointment about the lack of the genre on the lineup. “It does feel … Read more
You forgot Mobile Crisis Management
I'm very surprised that Mobile Crisis Management was not listed in the July 11 Wellness article, "Lifesavers.” MCM will provide on-site crisis management to prevent hospitalization or out-of home placement for children and adults in crisis. MCM provides 24/7 on-call, telephone and/or face-to-face crisis support, every day of the year. MCM involves all support services … Read more
There’s more to Xpress than syndicated columns
The Mountain Xpress does a good job with news, calendars, entertainment and ads. Your coverage of government agencies is so much more comprehensive and better than your competitors. Thanks for devoting space to these items. The "News of the Weird," "Free Will Astrology" and "Asheville Disclaimer" sort of take up space that could be better … Read more
Southern men
According to Blackberry Smoke singer/guitarist Charlie Starr, the term “Southern rock” isn't a bad thing. "It's not an insult to us," he says. "Just don't short-change us: We're not a tribute act and we're not a cover band." There is plenty about the quintet that suggests the '70s, Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers — … Read more
Grizzled old men
For most of its excellent and exuberant duration, Lucero’s 2009 album 1372 Overton Park occupies the all-out-party-and-subsequent-fallout cycle of the band’s previous efforts. Bolstered by horns for the first time in its career, the Memphis-based sextet barrels through barroom punk anthems about the women and wonders that slipped through their fingers as booze slipped through … Read more
Public-input meeting for the BID was a farce
I attended the so-called "public-input meeting" for the BID on July 17, and was very disappointed. This was a ruse set up by the city on its terms. Upon walking in I was asked to fill out some background info, because apparently it matters if I am a business or property owner or just a … Read more
A grand closeness
While most kids his age were dreaming about becoming astronauts and professional athletes, David Mayfield was touring the country in his family's bluegrass band. By his early 20s, the Ohio native was surviving as a "gun-for-hire" in Nashville, writing songs for other artists and eventually stepping into the world of producing, where he earned a … Read more
