Arts & Culture
2 years ago
Community support pushes Sly Grog toward reopening

About 2 1/2 years since a devastating fire, the Sly Grog Lounge plans a grand reopening for May 17.

The dance troupe Al Ritmo de mi tierra dances to the rhythms of Mexico at Hola Carolina's Cinco de Mayo celebrations on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Hendersonville, N.C.
Arts & Culture
2 years ago
Cinco de Mayo shows its true colors in Hendersonville

A diverse crowd turned out on Sunday in downtown Hendersonville for Hola Carolina’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

Arts & Culture
2 years ago
RECORD RELEASE: Santiago y Los Gatos release ‘Washing Away Wetiko’

Asheville-based Santiago y Los Gatos will be releasing their new album album, “Washing Away Wetiko,” on Wednesday night, April 24, at Eulogy, 10 Buxton Ave., Asheville.

Arts & Culture
2 years ago
Construction takes a break for hopeful BeLoved Asheville benefit

For one night next week, the power tools can take a rest and the […]

Arts & Culture
2 years ago
Hendersonville’s ‘Rhythm & Brews’ includes an eclectic array of talent

From sultry jazz to funk, bluegrass, country blues and rock, Hendersonville’s Rhythm & Brews summer concert lineup is meant to broaden musical horizons with free monthly shows in the heart of the historic downtown.

Arts & Culture
2 years ago
FROM THE EDITOR: It’s ‘always local’ because we live here, too

Hello, Asheville. It’s great to be here. We’re about to bring a new voice, new perspective and a new approach to all-local news in the colorful places we call home across Western North Carolina.

Asheville's music scene
Music
2 years ago
First wave of artists announced for AVL Fest

The first wave of artists has been announced for the four-day AVLFest, Aug. 1 to 4, in Asheville. Papadosio and Beachwood Sparks top a list of 160 performers announced Friday, and it is just the beginning. Many more are expected to be announced in a second wave.

Arts & Culture
2 years ago
MUSIC REVIEW: Bob Dylan’s jab at retrospection

Since old melodies in our heads can be the quicksand of nostalgia, it’s refreshing when a ‘new’ artist comes along to rescue us.

A damaged Sly Grog Lounge sign still hangs outside the fire damaged building as owners prepare for a re-opening on May 17, 2024.
Local
2 years ago
Asheville’s Sly Grog is rising from the ashes

Two years since a devastating fire, the Sly Grog Lounge is about to complete its comeback, like a quirky Phoenix rising from the ashes on the fringes of downtown Asheville.

Local
2 years ago
Local brother and sister advance on American Idol

A local brother and sister earned “golden tickets” to Hollywood during the March 3 telecast of the television competition American Idol.

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