On May 8th, a new restoration of The Who’s epic teenage riot, comes to The Grail Moviehouse at 7 PM in the RAD! Be there or be square! Hosted and with discussion by Asheville based author and music journalist, Bill Kopp and sponsored by Asheville FM.

“It’s the mid-1960s and Jimmy (Phil Daniels) is a reckless young mod in London with a dead-end job, a rad scooter, and two fists that are ready to fight. But after a gang brawl, Jimmy’s arrest makes him lose his girlfriend (Leslie Ash) and discover that his rude-boy idol, “Ace Face” (Sting in his debut role), isn’t what he seems. Inspired by The Who’s landmark concept album of the same name, QUADROPHENIA is an astonishing snapshot of youth in revolt, filled with punk grit, anxious energy, and drop-dead-cool fashions.” – New York Times

Watch the trailer here: TICKETS

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In June 1970, the first American rock band to perform behind the Iron Curtain, was a tour sponsored by the U.S. State Department. Like much of the youth in America, Blood, Sweat and Tears had been outspoken and critical of the Nixon administration. Upon their return, they became victims of the culture wars in a polarized America. The band found themselves in the crossfire from both the Right and the Left, suffering greatly as a result; losing support from fans, the media and recording industry. Through footage shot during the tour and interviews with band members and historians, as well as unsealing of government records, this documentary is historic! Sponsored by Asheville FM w/discussion by Asheville author and music journalist, Bill Kopp and special guest Jim Fielder, a founding member of Blood, Sweat and Tears. See you April 10th at the Grail Moviehouse, watch the trailer here: TICKETS

Run that Back will be broadcasting live from Malaprop’s Bookstore on Wednesday, April 5, at 7 p.m. featuring Ryan McGee, ESPN radio host and author of Welcome to the Circus of Baseball in conversation with Scott Bunn and Tom Chalmers.

Ryan McGee is a senior writer for ESPN and cohost of Marty & McGee on ESPN radio and the SEC network. He has won five Sports Emmys, including two for his scriptwriting and feature work on College GameDay. McGee has authored several books, including cowriting the New York Times bestseller, Racing to the Finish, with NASCAR superstar Dale Earnhardt Jr. He also works as a field reporter for ESPN’s SportsCenter, and as a feature reporter for E:60. McGee lives in North Carolina with his family.

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