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TrancEnd: A transcendent performance + interview

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Local Asheville band TrancEnd performed songs from their debut studio album, Lilac plus a cover of ‘Running Up That Hill’ by Kate Bush at Asheville FM studios on Thursday, May 25th, 2023, on legendary Prog show, Closer to the Edge. Watch the entire live performance, plus interview with JD here: Live from AFM studios

Special thanks to Bruce Swan, David Neel, Joey Books, and all the volunteers who helped make this performance a success!

“Seldom do I find a band that is destined for greatness; that has that magic synergy. TrancEnd are a hypnotic mix of genre-bending Prog with strong signature traits, a distinct vocal style, skilled musicianship, dynamic lyrics and stellar production. A sonic and visual experience that transcends the ordinary and pleases the senses.” – JD


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Open Air: WNC Health Policy Initiative

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This week on Open Air, The WNC Health Policy Initiative shares a recent podcast installment on Maternal, Infant, and Child Health in the 18, primarily rural, western-most counties of the state. Listen in as Andrew Rainey speaks with the Region 1 Perinatal Champion, Katlyn Moss, about what’s working, what’s challenging, what opportunities could be taken, and what resources exist for Maternal, Infant, and Child Health in our region.

To see the transcript, links to resources, and learn more about public health issues in WNC, be sure to check out the website @ https://www.wnchealthpolicy.org/media


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Music Movie Mondays

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Join your friends on August 14th at 7 PM at the Grail for: SQUARING THE CIRCLE (THE STORY OF HIPGNOSIS), with discussion by Asheville journalist and author, Bill Kopp! This new documentary tells the story of Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey “Po” Powell, the creative geniuses behind the iconic album art design studio, Hipgnosis, responsible for some of the most recognizable album covers of all time. During the Seventies, record companies didn’t dictate to acts like Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Paul McCartney what their LP covers should look like — Storm and Po did. They made money; they lost money. They did great things; they did silly things. They fell out bitterly; they made up. They never played a note, but they changed music. Sponsored by Asheville FM!!! Click here for TICKETS: Trailer

Ska City – AshevilleFM Live Music Session show is up on the Live Recordings Tab – get the link!!

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Asheville band “Ska City”  played The Getaway River Bar while we simulcast it live on the AshevilleFM Live Music Sessions – Link is below (hover label) or you can go to the LIVE RECORDINGS tab off the main menu to hear all the great ALMS recordings..

AshevilleFM Live Music Sessions..  Third Wednesday every month at 10pm

AshevilleFM 103.3 and The Getaway River Bar have teamed up to provide you this live performance….

 

Asheville FM Live Music Sessions   – Ska City –

 

Ska City is made up of Julia Ruff (lead vocals), Will Chatham (drums), Dennis Owenby (saxophone, vocals), Rob Grace (organ, piano), Garrick Smith (baritone sax), Dave Wilken (trombone), Rob Heyer (bass guitar),  Gabe Holguin (trumpet, vocals), Vinnie Sullivan (lead, guitar, vocals)

Ska City Info:

@skacity

https://ska.city

music – skacity.bandcamp.com/album/ska-city

 

The Getaway River Bar – The Getaway is a laid-back bar with extra chill vibes by the river. With an expanse of outdoor seating and recreations set on the edge of the French Broad River, it welcomes everyone 21+ to loosen up and enjoy a getaway hidden in-between the city center and growing West Asheville.

790 Riverside Drive – Asheville, NC 28801 – (828) 545-6985 https://www.getawayontheriver.com/

 

Asheville FM Live Music Sessions

Wednesday’s at 10pm

@AshevilleFM 103.3 /  https://ashevillefm.org/


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Concert Calendar 7/31-8/8

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Monday, July 31st
Mashup Mondays @ One World Brewing West

Julia Jacklin & Kara Jackson @ The Orange Peel

Noiz Srnz Obsidian, Scary Black and Tears for the Dying @ 27 Club

The Brian Felix Organ Quartet @ Little Jumbo

DIYAbled Disability Pride Show @ Different Wrld

 

Tuesday, August 1st 

Grateful Family Band Tuesdays @ One World Brewing West

Tuesday Night Funk Jam @ The One Stop

Hellcrab: Contemporary Jazz Octet @ The Grey Eagle

Soup Dreams, Sculpture Club and Night Walks @ Static Age Records

Atmosphere w/HEBL and ZooDeVille @ The Orange Peel

Jay Sanders, Zack Page & Alan Hall @ Little Jumbo

 

Wednesday, August 2nd

Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge Comedy Open Mic @ Asheville Music Hall

Flying Too Close to the Sun, EvilLeaf and Kalgon @ The Odd

Brennan Wedl, Carol Worldwide, Claire Whall @ Static Age Records

Dirty Heads w/Lupe Fiasco, Little Stranger and Bikini Trill @ Rabbit Rabbit

Old-Time Jam @ Jack of the Wood

Drayton & the Dreamboats @ The Double Crown

Well-Crafted Music w/Matt Smith @ Highland Brewing

Bill Kopp’s Music to Your Ears @ Asheville Guitar Bar

 

Thursday, August 3rd

AVLFEST @ The Grey Eagle

AVLFEST @ One World Brewing west

AVLFEST @ Salvage Station

AVLFEST @ Fleetwood’s

The Lumpy Heads @ The One Stop

Muddy Guthrie @ One World Brewing downtown

The Absurd, The Build and Sun Goblin @ The Odd

Tympanic Rupture, Sayurblaires, Herlovebeheadsdaisies @ Static Age Records

Bluegrass Jam @ Jack of the Wood

Perreo828 @ Asheville Beauty Academy

The MGB’s @ Asheville Guitar Bar

Sweet Megg @ The Crow & Quill

Talk Bazaar, Lavender Blue and Annie Jo @ Different Wrld

 

Friday, August 4th

AVLFEST @ The Grey Eagle

AVLFEST @ One World Brewing west

AVLFEST @ Fleetwood’s

Stephen Marley w/Artikal Sound System @ Salvage Station

Blue Mountain Mischief presents Rap and Metal @ The Odd

Terrordome @ Static Age Records

Shakey Graves & Trampled by Turtles @ Rabbit Rabbit

The Old Chevrolette Set @ Jack of the Wood

Frances Eliza @ Ginger’s Revenge

Hinder w/Saliva and Contagious @ Silverados

DJ Dr. Filth @ The Crow and Quill

Wifi Mommy, Bedtimestory and Boys_camp @ Different Wrld

 

Saturday, August 5th

AVLFEST @ The Grey Eagle

AVLFEST @ One World Brewing west

AVLFEST @ Salvage Station

AVLFEST @ Fleetwood’s

Kovacs and the Polar Bear @ Static Age Records

A.G. Hammond, The Purple Cozmikpeople @ Alley Cat Social Club

Dark City Kings @ Jack of the Wood

Don’t Tell Comedy @ Ginger’s Revenge

Ward Davis w/Jon Cox Band & Jason Whitake @ Silverados

Southron Rancor, Logos and Logselectricspacewhistle @ 27 Club

Tmasterp Quartet @ Highland Brewing

Up Jumped Three @ Highland Brewing downtown

Two Bird Stone @ Asheville Guitar Bar

Meschiva Lake’s Nola Sextet @ The Crow and Quill

Bimbocon @ Different Wrld

 

Sunday, August 6th

AVLFEST @ The Grey Eagle

AVLFEST @ Salvage Station

AVLFEST @ Fleetwood’s

AVLFEST @ Little Jumbo

Sunday Jazz Jam @ One World Brewing west

Bluegrass Brunch @ Jack of the Wood

Fortune Feimster @ Harrah’s Cherokee Center

Slice of Life Comedy @ Asheville Pizza & Brewing

Monday, August 7th

Mashup Mondays @ One World Brewing West

Michael W Davis @ Little Jumbo

 

Tuesday, August 8th 

Tuesday Night Funk Jam @ The One Stop

Grateful Family Band Tuesdays @ One World Brewing West

Brooks Forsyth + Shay Martin Lovette @ The Grey Eagle Patio

Black Flag featuring Greg Ginn & Mike Vallely @ Salvage Station

Glaive, Origami Angel and Polo Perks @ The Orange Peel

Jay Sanders, Zack Page & Alan Hall @ Little Jumbo

 

In Theatres:

Asheville Community Theater presents: Bat Boy: The Musical through August 6th

Montford Park Players presents: Treasure Island through August 26th

The Magnetic Theater presents: The 4th Annual One Act Play Festival, Aug 4th – 13th

The Concert and entertainment calendar airs everyday at 12/3/ and 6pm. So stay tuned at those times to keep up to date with what’s going on around town.