ASHEVILLE, NC (828newsNOW.com) — The first wave of artists has been announced for the four-day AVLFest, Aug. 1 to 4, in Asheville.
A list of 160 performers announced Friday is just the beginning, with many more expected to be announced in a second wave.
First wave headliners include Papadosio, an outfit with roots in the Midwest that now calls Asheville home. They describe themselves as “deftly navigating the confluence of prog rock, livetronica, jazz & jam.”
Alternative country’s Beachwood Sparks made the list, along with Town Mountain, Blitzen Trapper, SG Goodman, River Whyless, The Mother Hips, Susto, The Heavy Heavy, Jon Stickley Trio, Trap Jazz, Daikaiju, Toubab Krewe, Tyler Ramsey, Larry Keel Experience, Dylan LeBlanc, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, Crys Matthews, King Lazy Eye, Floating Action, Yarn, Bask, Dangermuffin, ¡Tumbao!, Gyasi, Boulevards, Free Planet Radio, Colby T. Helms, Jeff Sipe Trio, Lyric, Joshua Quimby, Viv & Riley, Ismay and many, many more.
The complete first wave lineup is HERE.
AVLFest will be presented by Wicked Weed Brewing and Worthwhile Sounds at more than 20 area concert halls, clubs and outdoor venues. Festival passes and more information are available at AVLFEST.COM.