The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub

FULLY SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE DAVID WILCOX
There are songwriters who chronicle life, and then there’s David Wilcox—an artist who metabolizes it. He has long been a quiet force in American folk music; a musician’s musician, a writer’s writer, and a seeker whose gift lies in making the personal feel universal.
With the upcoming release of The Way I Tell the Story (2025), Wilcox proves, yet again, that resilience isn’t just a survival skill—it’s an art form. The record shimmers with musical sophistication but leaves just enough space for the listener to feel what Wilcox has always done best: tell the truth, gently but without apology.
The music he’s creating now comes from a place that can’t be faked. In recent years, Wilcox’s life has been shaped by his wife’s Parkinson’s diagnosis—a shift that reordered his priorities and redefined his sense of time, love, and presence. But rather than retreat, Wilcox leaned in. “Times get tough, and music gets good,” he says, and means it. These songs don’t dramatize. They don’t resolve neatly. They sit in the complexity of living—open-eyed, unafraid, quietly brave.
Wilcox’s career began in earnest in the late 1980s, when his self-released debut The Nightshift Watchman caught the attention of A&amp;M Records. His major-label debut, How Did You Find Me Here (1989), became an unexpected hit, selling over 100,000 copies largely by word of mouth and live shows alone—an unheard-of feat for a debut folk record. Critics took note of his deft guitar work and emotional clarity, but it was the unassuming wisdom threaded through his lyrics that truly set him apart. Rolling Stone praised his “soulful insight,” while The New York Times called his music “a kind of open-hearted therapy.”
Wilcox’s music still resonates, especially now, because it doesn’t try to outpace the moment. It meets it. In his world, craft is a form of care. Introspection is a public offering. And staying soft in a hard world isn’t a liability—it’s a kind of leadership.
For audiences seeking something more than noise, more than nostalgia, Wilcox’s songs remain a rare kind of company. Not flashy. Not loud. Just deeply, generously alive.

Local Event: David Wilcox Annual Thanksgiving Homecoming Concert

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FULLY SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE DAVID WILCOX
There are songwriters who chronicle life,...

David Wilcox Annual Thanksgiving Homecoming Concert

STANDING ROOM ONLY JESSE ROPER Jesse Roper is a modern-day troubadour; a Canadian artist defined by his authenticity and adventurous spirit; guitar in hand and a grin on his face.
Jesse, along with long-time bandmates the Pretty Good Band, has spent much of the last few years travelling the highways, byways and backroads of North America, bringing his own brand of modern, indie-infused Americana blues to fervent audiences across the continent. Known for his powerhouse live performances, Jesse is truly electrifying on stage – his soulful vocals expanding across silky guitars and hard-hitting grooves. You’d never guess that this soldier of the six string – all mischief, mayhem and virtuoso guitar playing – experienced crippling stage-fright long into his 20s. Today, the stage is his home and he’s inviting you in, cold one in hand, for one helluva good time.
Of course, he’s more than a magnetising stage presence and great hair – Jesse has the goods to back this up. A master at connecting his personal experiences to his songwriting, he crafts wildly entertaining narratives of the challenges and eccentricities of life, pulling inspiration from all that surrounds him. His musings on love (both won and lost), the call of the road and the promise of what’s round the corner draw similarities to JJ Cale, Leon Bridges, and Alabama Shakes. His innate musical talent and flexibility of style have seen him play with soul icon Booker T. Jones, rock veteran Colin James, blues belter Beth Hart, and Canadian legend Burton Cummings. Across streaming platforms, he’s racked up over 500,000 monthly listeners and millions of streams.
While based in Victoria BC, Jesse is back on the road with the Pretty Good Band throughout 2026. All seasoned musicians themselves, the band is Matt Reid (bass), Chris Van Sickle (keys), East Coast Pete (guitar) and Brent Norman (drums). “Each one of these guys on their own is funnier and smarter than I am, but somehow I’m the band leader,” Jesse laughs. “I’m a lucky lead guy to have these cats in my band. They’re Pretty Good.”
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Local Event: Jesse Roper

Jesse Roper

STANDING ROOM ONLY  JESSE ROPER Jesse Roper is a modern-day troubadour; a Canadian artist defined by his authenticity and...

STANDING ROOM ONLY EDDIE 9V Eddie 9V has an endless stockpile of cool stories – and you’ll find twelve of them on his most recent studio album Saratoga, released in November 2024 on the fabled Ruf Records label. A thrilling mix of Southern soul, blues, rock, and funk, Saratoga proved to be a gamechanger: a road trip-ready record filled with razor-sharp observations, vintage textures, and raw humanity. It also marked a major career milestone: Eddie 9V’s soulful sound began reaching hundreds of thousands of new fans across the globe.
Now signed to Easy Eye Sound — the Nashville-based label founded by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys — Eddie 9V is preparing to release a brand-new album in 2026. And the momentum keeps growing. Since Saratoga dropped, Eddie’s monthly listeners on Spotify have exploded from 8,000 to peaking at over 800,000.. Songs like “Halo,” “Saratoga” and “Love Moves Slow” have become SiriusXM Spectrum-certified tracks, gaining steady spins and major audience love.
But this rise is years in the making. From the day he first slung a guitar on a local Georgia stage, Eddie 9V (born Brooks Mason) has been an artist to watch. First cutting his teeth in cover bands and regional blues circuits, he made the leap to full-time frontman with a name that couldn’t be ignored. “I wanted to start from scratch – and I ain’t never heard of no bluesman named Eddie 9V.”
That leap paid off. His early albums Left My Soul In Memphis (2019) and Little Black Flies (2021) turned heads for their wild energy and vintage flair. 2022’s Capricorn was a breakout moment, earning rave reviews from Classic Rock, The Guardian, and more. It debuted at #1 on the blues charts before being dethroned by Bonnie Raitt — “a cool story to be able to say,” Eddie laughs.
By the time Saratoga arrived, Eddie 9V had evolved into a full-spectrum songwriter, tapping into deep wells of soul and storytelling alongside his brother and longtime collaborator Lane Kelly. Much of the album was recorded at their Echo Deco Studio in Atlanta, with some sessions at Denver’s Crown Lanes Studio. From the disco-tinged horns of the title track to the fuzzed-out dreamscape of “Delta,” it’s a record that widened the lens without losing the grit.
Now with a major label partner, national tours, SiriusXM airplay, and streaming growth that shows no signs of slowing, Eddie 9V is poised for the next chapter. A new album is on the horizon. The band is sharper than ever. And if Saratoga was the ignition, what’s coming next is the open highway.
“I’m already writing new songs,” he says. “You never stop.”<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/159672/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Eddie  9V

Eddie  9V

 STANDING ROOM ONLY  EDDIE 9V Eddie 9V has an endless stockpile of cool stories – and you’ll find twelve of them on his most...

Eddie 9V has an endless stockpile of cool stories – and you’ll find twelve of them on his most recent studio album Saratoga, released in November 2024 on the fabled Ruf Records label. A thrilling mix of Southern soul, blues, rock, and funk, Saratoga proved to be a gamechanger: a road trip-ready record filled with razor-sharp observations, vintage textures, and raw humanity. It also marked a major career milestone: Eddie 9V’s soulful sound began reaching hundreds of thousands of new fans across the globe.
Now signed to Easy Eye Sound — the Nashville-based label founded by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys — Eddie 9V is preparing to release a brand-new album in 2026. And the momentum keeps growing. Since Saratoga dropped, Eddie’s monthly listeners on Spotify have exploded from 8,000 to peaking at over 800,000.. Songs like “Halo,” “Saratoga” and “Love Moves Slow” have become SiriusXM Spectrum-certified tracks, gaining steady spins and major audience love.
But this rise is years in the making. From the day he first slung a guitar on a local Georgia stage, Eddie 9V (born Brooks Mason) has been an artist to watch. First cutting his teeth in cover bands and regional blues circuits, he made the leap to full-time frontman with a name that couldn’t be ignored. "I wanted to start from scratch – and I ain’t never heard of no bluesman named Eddie 9V."
That leap paid off. His early albums Left My Soul In Memphis (2019) and Little Black Flies (2021) turned heads for their wild energy and vintage flair. 2022's Capricorn was a breakout moment, earning rave reviews from Classic Rock, The Guardian, and more. It debuted at #1 on the blues charts before being dethroned by Bonnie Raitt — "a cool story to be able to say," Eddie laughs.
By the time Saratoga arrived, Eddie 9V had evolved into a full-spectrum songwriter, tapping into deep wells of soul and storytelling alongside his brother and longtime collaborator Lane Kelly. Much of the album was recorded at their Echo Deco Studio in Atlanta, with some sessions at Denver’s Crown Lanes Studio. From the disco-tinged horns of the title track to the fuzzed-out dreamscape of “Delta,” it’s a record that widened the lens without losing the grit.
Now with a major label partner, national tours, SiriusXM airplay, and streaming growth that shows no signs of slowing, Eddie 9V is poised for the next chapter. A new album is on the horizon. The band is sharper than ever. And if Saratoga was the ignition, what's coming next is the open highway.
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Local Event: Eddie 9V

Eddie 9V

Eddie 9V has an endless stockpile of cool stories – and you’ll find twelve of them on his most recent studio album Saratoga,...

Grey Eagle Patio Stage, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville, NC 28801

Christina Chandler brings a blend of folk, soul, Americana and rock to the patio, pairing vocals with Telecaster guitar and a boot tambourine. The Memphis-born songwriter performs throughout Asheville with No Man’s Band, Ghost Pipe Union and FUN SIZE! All ages are welcome; limited patio seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 1 pm.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/172022/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Patio Show: Christina Chandler

Patio Show: Christina Chandler

Christina Chandler brings a blend of folk, soul, Americana and rock to the patio, pairing vocals with Telecaster guitar and a...

Thomas auditorium, 130 Eagles Reach Dr, Flat Rock, NC, 28731

Experience a sonic collision of cosmic proportions as Holst’s technicolor masterpiece "The Planets" meets Grammy-winning hip hop powerhouse Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. This show for all ages. &nbsp;Please order tickets online - $25 for adults and FREE for students.

Local Event: Four Seasons Chamber Orchestra: The Planets Supernova

Four Seasons Chamber Orchestra: The Planets...

Experience a sonic collision of cosmic proportions as Holst’s technicolor masterpiece "The Planets" meets Grammy-winning hip...

Four Seasons Chamber Orchestra: The Planets Supernova

Tanger Outlets Asheville

Tanger Outlets Asheville kicks off the holiday season with its annual Santa’s Arrival Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 14, from
4–8 p.m. at Nike Center Court and Buckle Court. Presented by Paramount Kia of Asheville, the festive event will feature kid-friendly activities, face painting, stilt walkers and more. Guests can watch Santa make his grand entrance during the Santa Parade at 5:45 p.m., followed by the lighting of the holiday tree at 6 p.m. Families can also visit Santa in the Food Court for photos until 8 p.m. Carolina Towing will be onsite collecting new, unwrapped toys to support local families. Guests can also make the most out of the Black Friday savings from Nov. 1-22 with Tanger Deal Days, offering up to 25% off top brands like Nike and Under Armour .

Local Event: Tanger Outlets Asheville Invites Community to its annual Santa’s Arrival Celebration 

Tanger Outlets Asheville Invites Community to...

Tanger Outlets Asheville kicks off the holiday season with its annual Santa’s Arrival Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 14,...

Tanger Outlets Asheville Invites Community to its annual Santa’s Arrival Celebration 

Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway Street Asheville, North Carolina 28801

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/161835/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More

Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

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CAITLIN KRISKO &amp; THE BROADCAST
Caitlin Krisko &amp; The Broadcast, led by Detroit native Caitlin Krisko, blend soulful blues, rock and roll, and emotionally charged songwriting into a bold take on modern roots rock. Rolling Stone called Krisko “one of the best kept vocal secrets of the southeast.” Independently, the band has surpassed one million streams and released two self-produced EPs, landing singles on coveted Spotify editorial playlists including “Blue Ballads” and “Modern Blues Rock.” On the road, they’ve shared stages with Marcus King, Blackberry Smoke, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Greta Van Fleet, while also appearing at major festivals across the US and UK. In 2026, the band was nominated for Best International Artist at the UK Blues Awards, leading towards a busy year of touring internationally and releasing new music.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/159673/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast: Album Release Show

Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast: Album Release Show

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CAITLIN KRISKO & THE BROADCAST
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast, led by Detroit native Caitlin Krisko, blend...

Asheville Masonic Temple

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/162894/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

Stephens-Lee Community Center

If you enjoy word games like Wordle, Boggle, Words with Friends or online Scrabble this may be the place for you! Equipment is provided. Drop in when you can; leave when you want. All levels of play. A “cheat sheet” for new players and free challenges. See you Sunday!

Local Event: Sunday Weekly Scrabble

Sunday Weekly Scrabble

If you enjoy word games like Wordle, Boggle, Words with Friends or online Scrabble this may be the place for you! Equipment is...

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
Supernatural is a musical project and a folk-process experiment in song preservation. Traditional music has survived for generations because people sing songs in a room, others hear them, and someone carries them forward.
Inspired by Widespread Panic—and the band’s ability to bring older songs and overlooked songwriters to new audiences—Supernatural was originally formed to perform the music of Vic Chesnutt. The project has since expanded to include what it calls “third-generation tunes”: covers of covers that give a song another life. Its repertoire includes songs carried forward by Widespread Panic from artists such as Chesnutt, Talking Heads, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen and many others.
Songwriters create the songs, but song carriers keep them alive; the folk process depends equally on both. In that spirit, Supernatural is not built around a fixed lineup, but an evolving cast of musicians who gather to interpret, share, and pass the music along.
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Local Event: SUPERNATURAL~Vic Chestnutt Birthday Celebration

SUPERNATURAL~Vic Chestnutt Birthday Celebration

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
Supernatural is a musical project and a folk-process experiment in song...

Blue Ridge Community College Thomas Auditorium, 130 Eagles Reach Dr., Flat Rock, NC, 28731

Experience a sonic collision of cosmic proportions as Holst's technicolor masterpiece "The Planets" meets Grammy-winning hip hop powerhouse Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. This show for all ages features the Four Seasons Chamber Orchestra for a unique musical fusion. Tickets are $25 for adults, while students can attend for free. &nbsp;Please pre-order tickets online at 4seasonsorchestra.org

Local Event: Four Seasons Chamber Orchestra "The Planets SUPERNOVA"

Four Seasons Chamber Orchestra "The Planets...

Experience a sonic collision of cosmic proportions as Holst's technicolor masterpiece "The Planets" meets Grammy-winning hip...

Four Seasons Chamber Orchestra "The Planets SUPERNOVA"

SEATED SHOW (general admission seating) MAMA’S BROKE For more than a decade, Mama’s Broke, the Canadian duo of Amy Lou Keeler and Lisa Maria, have forged a style carried across landscapes rather than tied to one. Their forthcoming 12-song LP Reunion, out August 28 via Free Dirt Records and Forward Music Group, follows years in near-constant motion, bringing their folk-without-borders approach to small clubs, DIY spaces, and everywhere in between. Winners of the Canadian Folk Music Award for Ensemble of the Year for their 2017 debut Count the Wicked, their music is rooted in long days playing for passing crowds and traveling by foot, as well as in the deep wells of folk lineage they’ve tapped into across Eastern Canada, Appalachia, Ireland, and beyond. Their sound doesn’t belong to any one place so much as it passes through them, grounded in the traditions that shaped it.
That foundation was built long before stages and studio sessions, in traveling communities where music functioned as both currency and connection. The two met within a global network of musicians funding their way through shared songs, carrying only what they could as they traded melodies and stories across the miles. Playing for hours at a time on the street demanded a repertoire that could hold attention and sustain emotion, drawing them deep into traditional material and the discipline of close harmony. Over time, the songs became a common language, connecting what came before with the music they were making together.
Building on their JUNO-nominated album Narrow Line (2022), Reunion reflects a world coming apart in plain sight, tracing fractured communities, the erosion of shared ground, and the growing awareness that the systems we were taught to trust no longer hold or deliver the promises they were meant to keep. The songs don’t preach or prescribe; they reflect, holding up a mirror and leaving space for something else to take shape.
Recorded just outside Nashville in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Reunion features subtle contributions from bassist Paul Kowert (Gillian Welch &amp; David Rawlings) and others, adding depth without pulling focus from the record’s acoustic core. At its heart, Mama’s Broke remains what it has always been: two voices, intertwined, both fragile and enduring. Reunion asks what it means to make something that lasts: not a place you’re from, or even a place you return to, but what you make together, and how long it lasts, if you tend to it.
Mama’s Broke are touring their new album in North America and Europe throughout 2026 and 2027.&nbsp;<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/159674/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Mama’s Broke: ‘Reunion’ Album Release Tour

Mama’s Broke: ‘Reunion’ Album Release Tour

SEATED SHOW (general admission seating)  MAMA’S BROKE For more than a decade, Mama’s Broke, the Canadian duo of Amy Lou Keeler...

Mountain MAMA: Songs that bring me homeOpening sets w/ Andrew Atkins and McKinney, Derian Blane, Lyndsay Pruett, and Colby Elswick Melissa McKinney’s Birthday Show:
The evening will start with an acoustic set with Andrew Atkins, an Appalachian folk singer-songwriter from West Virginia, followed by a set with Melissa and her daughter McKinney, Derian Blane, Colby Elswick, and Lyndsay Pruett performing songs that Melissa grew up on. The night will end with a set of fresh new tunes from MAMA and her band.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/171475/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Mountain MAMA: Songs that Bring me Home

Mountain MAMA: Songs that Bring me Home

Mountain MAMA: Songs that bring me homeOpening sets w/ Andrew Atkins and McKinney, Derian Blane, Lyndsay Pruett, and Colby...

6PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW FULLY SEATED SHOW
GOLDEN FOLK SESSIONS Golden Folk Sessions (formerly Open Folk AVL) offers an intimate, carefully curated listening experience that celebrates the art of original music. Each event showcases six handpicked artists, performing three-song sets in a quiet, seated environment where the music takes center stage. To add a sense of surprise and discovery, the lineup is revealed only when the show begins.
Running from 7–9 PM, these early shows create the perfect evening for music lovers who value live performances and a good night’s rest.
With over 100 shows hosted and extraordinary artists from around the globe gracing our stage, Golden Folk Sessions is entering an exciting new chapter. Under a new name and with a new home at The Grey Eagle—one of the Southeast’s most iconic venues—we’re thrilled to continue fostering community through music.
Staying true to our values of accessibility, we aim to make music available to everyone. Presale tickets guarantee your seat and support both Golden Folk Sessions and The Grey Eagle. For those attending on the day of the show, our “pay what you can, if you can” option ensures that all are welcome to be part of this unique and meaningful experience.
• $10 General Admission (presale)
• $0-$25 Day-of-Show (no minimum)
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Local Event: Golden Folk Sessions

Golden Folk Sessions

6PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW FULLY SEATED SHOW
GOLDEN FOLK SESSIONS Golden Folk Sessions (formerly Open Folk AVL) offers an intimate,...

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is…
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Prepare a five-minute story about embracing every aspect of the holiday season. From the chaos of family gatherings, an unexpected reunion, or a kick under the table to keep the peace. To the bustling meal preparations or take-out for one. The humor, the heartbreak, the tension, or nostalgia that connects you to your loved ones. Tell us about a moment that reveals what belonging—or not belonging—looks like. Cozy up and share the highs and lows that accompany the festivities. (Holiday stories from all seasons are welcome!)
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Show Starts: 7:30 PM
Tickets for Asheville StorySLAMs go on sale 3 weeks prior to the show date at 3 PM ET.
Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis.
With special thanks to our sponsor, BPR.
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Local Event: THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS”

THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “HOME...

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the...

THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS”

Tanger Outlets Asheville invites the community to join Eddie and Amanda Foxx at the annual WNC Toys for Tots Drive from Nov. 20–22
outside Sportsman’s Warehouse under the festive tent. The community donation event invites shoppers to give back this holiday season by donating a new, unwrapped toy valued at $15 or more to help support local families. Donations will be collected under the tent throughout the three-day event, with the community encouraged to help spread the holiday cheer to families in need. Guests can also make the most out of the Black Friday savings from Nov. 1-22
with Tanger Deal Days, offering up to 25% off top brands like Nike and Under Armour.

Local Event: Making Spirits Bright: Tanger Outlets Asheville Invites Community to WNC Toys for Tots Drive

Making Spirits Bright: Tanger Outlets Asheville...

Tanger Outlets Asheville invites the community to join Eddie and Amanda Foxx at the annual WNC Toys for Tots Drive from Nov....

Making Spirits Bright: Tanger Outlets Asheville Invites Community to WNC Toys for Tots Drive

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KING BUFFALO King Buffalo is the trio of vocalist/guitarist Sean McVay, bassist Dan Reynolds, and drummer Scott Donaldson. Since forming in 2013, the self-proclaimed “heavy psych” band has made its name via 4 Full-lengths, 4EPs, and tours with Clutch, Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats, All Them Witches, The Sword, and Elder.
L.A. WITCH L.A. Witch have always exuded an aura of effortless cool, whether it manifested as the Americana noir and laconic back-to-basics rock n’ roll of their self-titled debut or the blistering austere adventurism of their sophomore album Play With Fire. The band—comprised of Sade Sanchez (guitar/vocals), Irita Pai (bass), and Ellie English (drums)—began as an informal affair, but the sultry and beguiling reverb-draped songs they created caught on with the public, moving the project beyond the insular space of the band’s friends and peers in Southern California into the broader world. On their latest album, DOGGOD, the trio push their craft beyond their previous creative and geographical confines, opting to craft the material in Paris, recording the tracks at Motorbass Studio on the Rue de Martyrs. DOGGOD explores broader swaths of sonic terrain, employs a greater arsenal of tones, and probes larger existential and cosmic themes, all while retaining the band’s signature sense of the forbidden, the forsaken, and the foreboding. DOGGOD is a way of tackling the universal riddle tangled in the spiritual nature of love and devotion. “I feel like I’m some sort of servant or slave to love,” says Sanchez. “There’s a willingness to die for love in the process of serving it or suffering for it or in search of it… just in the way a loyal, devoted servant dog would.” The album title is a palindrome fusing together DOG and GOD—an exaltation of the submissive and a subversion of the divine. It’s a nod to the purity of dogs and an acknowledgement of their unconditional love and protective nature that’s at odds with the various pejoratives associated with the species. “There is this symbolic connection between women and dogs that expresses women’s subordinate position in society,” Sanchez explains. “And anything that embodies such divine characteristics never deserved to be a word used as an insult.”
These conflicted explorations of love and subservience manifest themselves in L.A. Witch’s fusion of their trademark smooth and smoky garage alchemy with a newfound utilization of post-punk’s disciplined reserve and icy instrumentation. Album opener “Icicle” captures the band journeying out of the proto-punk, psychedelia, and gritty riffage of the ‘70s into the chorus-drenched guitars and forlorn minimalism of Joy Division and early The Cure. A parallel is drawn between romantic suicide and martyrdom that carries over into the second song, “Kiss Me Deep.” Here Sanchez describes a love so pure that it transcends time and carries over into multiple lifetimes. It’s a song about passion delivered in the worldly and wounded stoicism of early goth pioneers. From there, the band segues into the lead single “777,” a song about devotion to the point of death. A propulsive beat, a driving distorted riff, and Sanchez’s ethereal vocals come together to create a song that’s both dire in its fatalism and sensual in its faithful passion.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/159677/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: King Buffalo w/ L.A. Witch

King Buffalo w/ L.A. Witch

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KING BUFFALO King Buffalo is the trio of vocalist/guitarist Sean McVay, bassist Dan Reynolds, and drummer...

Tanger Outlets Asheville invites the community to support local makers and small businesses during its annual Hometown Vendor Market on Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in the parking lot outside Outdoor Living. The two-day market will bring together local, independent businesses and merchants offering unique, handcrafted items. Guests can also make the most out of the Black Friday savings this season from Nov. 1-22 with Tanger Deal Days, offering up to 25% off top brands like Nike and Under Armour.

Local Event: Making Spirits Bright: Tanger Outlets Asheville Invites Community to Hometown Vendor Market

Tanger Outlets Asheville invites the community to support local makers and small businesses during its annual Hometown Vendor...

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