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Table for Two with DJ Hot Probs and DJ HMU

July 31, 2024 by AFM Intern

Twice a year 103.3 Asheville FM changes its on-air schedule to make room for new shows and give current DJs a chance to move time slots or drop from the schedule, based on their needs. (Programming at Asheville FM is done entirely by volunteer DJs and show hosts.)

This article is part of a series introducing you to the new shows hitting our schedule.

Table for Two is a brand new community-driven dating talk show! Co-hosts DJ Hot Probs and DJ HMU, along with the show’s resident supervisor, are excited to talk weekly on Tuesdays at 7pm. The show is narrative based and will incorporate stories and personal experiences, allowing for dialogue and community participation.

In the pilot episode, DJ Hot Probs expressed that Table for Two will allow for some psychoeducation as all three hosts have experience helping others articulate feelings they may not otherwise know how to express. Both hosts then went on to describe love and to explore the inner workings of love and romance. DJ Hot Probs, DJ HMU, and the resident supervisor look forward to talking in the next episode and expressed their thanks.

Table for Two airs on Tuesdays at 7pm.

You can listen to the latest archive of Table for Two here: https://ashevillefm.org/show/table-for-two/


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Housing Development in Haw Creek – A talk with David Forbes

July 30, 2024 by AFM Intern

Written by Malachi Mena

The Asheville City Council met Tuesday, July 23rd, to discuss a few different matters, primarily focusing on housing developments in Haw Creek. The meeting went on for over four hours and addressed other matters, including the Woolworth building, general obligation bonds, and community development. 

On AFM News Hour, host KP Whaley spoke to David Forbes, journalist for The Asheville Blade, who was in attendance at the Council meeting. Forbes explained that the majority of the meeting was focused on the 27 acres of land in Haw Creek that was proposed for housing development. According to Forbes a majority of the land is mature forest, and they expressed the rarity of such a thing in the city of Asheville. Controversy has been sparked regarding this housing plan since last year and Forbes made clear that the controversy is still very much present. 

Forbes explained that supposedly 2 of the 84 housing units will be considered affordable. They said the other 82 will be on the market for $500,000 or more. While the city is claiming this development will provide housing, members of the community have expressed that said housing will not be affordable. Forbes pointed out that people in Asheville with a modest salary simply cannot jump into a half-million-dollar home. They went on to explain that these new homes would likely go to wealthy people who can afford multiple houses or be turned into Airbnbs. Forbes goes on to state, “This isn’t trickle-down economics. We need affordable housing. We need housing people can actually live in and have some stability and autonomy.” 

Most of the neighborhood that spoke up about the situation said they did not approve and that the deal was decided in secret, according to Forbes. Ultimately though, the developers’ request was granted, five to one. Forbes went on to speak about the Asheville City Government and transit, parks, and sidewalks. They explained that unfortunately much of the funding towards these things will either be invested someplace else or go towards the wealthier parts of Asheville.

For more on the conversation and a deeper look at the City Council meeting, listen to this week’s episode of AFM News Hour. 


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Concert Calendar 7/29-8/6

July 29, 2024 by Whitley Albury

Monday 7/29
– Mashup Mondays @ One World Brewing West 8pm
– Open Mic Night @ One World Brewing Downtown 7:30pm
– The Hot Seat @ Static Age Loft 7pm
– Michael Rabinowitz @ Little Jumbo

Tuesday 7/30
– Fiddlehead @ The Grey Eagle 8pm
– Grateful Family Band Tuesdays @ One World Brewing West 7pm
– Touchdown: Starship Nighthawk @ Static Age Records 8:30pm
– Chevelle, TigerCub, Return to Dust @ Rabbit Rabbit 6:30pm
– Musica Universalis @ Little Jumbo
Wednesday 7/31
– Outpost Bluegrass Jam @ The Grey Eagle 6pm
– River & Rail @ The Grey Eagle 8pm
– Latin Night Wednesday @ One World Brewing West 8pm
– Team Awesome @ The One Stop 10pm
– Elixir Magic Burlesque @ The Odd 8pm
– Meter & Melody @ Static Age Loft 7pm
– Druid Stone/Divorce Papers vs Cultleader.global/An Invitation/Curbside Loveseat @
Static Age Records 9pm
– Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic @ The Orange Peel (Pulp) 6:30pm
– Old-Time Jam @ Jack of the Wood 5pm
– Western Wednesdays @ The Double Crown 8pm
– Well Crafted Music Series w/ Ed Jurdi & Matt Smith @ Highland Brewing 6pm

Thursday 8/1
– AVLFest @ The Grey Eagle 6pm
– Bluegrass Jam @ Jack of the Wood 7pm
– Little Friday @ Archetype Brewing
– Chilled Monkey Brains w/ Deep Rest and Space Grandma @ Sly Grog 8pm
– The Sawtooth Troubadours @ Crow and Quill 8pm
– All Arts Open Mic @ Story Parlor 6:30pm
Friday 8/2
– AVLFest
– Whip Appeal @ Static Age Records 9pm
– Mr. Jimmy’s Blues w/ Howie Johnson & Pete Falbo @ Asheville Guitar Bar 8pm
– DJ Dr. Filth @ Crow and Quill 9pm
– Rooster @ Eda’s Hide-a-Way

Saturday 8/3
– AVLFest
– GABBER RAVE @ Static Age Records 9pm
– Nobody’s Darling String Band @ Jack of the Wood 4pm
– Drag Show Night @ O’Henry’s 11:30pm
– WNC Country Music Fest ft. Ryan Perry @ Silverado’s 4pm
– The Traveling Pilsburys @ Asheville Guitar Bar 8pm
– Elixir Magic Burlesque @ Crow and Quill 8pm
– Botticelli Babes @ Story Parlor 7pm
– Adrian Bundy & His Honky Tonk Hearts @ Eda’s Hide-a-Way
Sunday 8/4
– AVLFest
– Traditional Irish Music Session 3:30pm
– Jazz Sundays @ Ginger’s Revenge 2pm
– Open Mic w/ Mike Andersen @ Sly Grog 6:30pm
Monday 8/5
– Open Mic Night @ Shaky’s 6pm
Tuesday 8/6
– The E.Normous Trio @ Little Jumbo
– Booty Tuesday w/ DJ Lil Meow Meow & Drag show @ Shaky’s 9pm

In Theatres
– Henry V @ Montford Park Players

Filed Under: Community News, Station News

Mission Nurses’ Strike on the Horizon

July 24, 2024 by AFM Intern

By Malachi Mena

Mission nurses are talking of a potential strike due to staffing issues. Activists in the area are attempting to help these nurses by raising money in case of a strike.

On Open Air’s series, People’s Radio Hour, Rosemary Lord joined Jennifer Hampton to discuss the strike and how they’re working to support the Mission nurses union. Lord explained that as a longtime socialist, supporting workers is one of her key values. After Lord moved to Asheville, they heard about how Mission Hospital had changed after being purchased by the Hospital Corporation of America, which they described as a major issue for the community. It was really important to Lord to be a part of the effort that would help the nurses organize for a new contract.

Hampton went on to describe Lord as a “powerhouse of an organizer,” mentioning all their work with Asheville Food & Beverage United, the Asheville chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, and the canvassing efforts for the tourism taxes for affordable housing. Lord responded, claiming that the affordable housing issue and the Mission nurses issue seemed connected. They said, “It’s all about the fact that Asheville could easily be a place that works for working people. There’s enough money coming in here. There’s enough resources for everybody, but the problem is it’s not distributed in an equitable way.”

The two then went on to discuss why the nurses need a strike fund and Mission’s policies and regulations. For more on the topic, listen to the second half of this week’s episode of Open Air.

Check the Asheville for Nurses Linktree for information about how to donate to the strike fund, volunteer to canvass, and more.

Family-friendly fundraiser for the Mission Nurses Strike Fund at One World Brewing West.
Sunday, July 28, noon–4 p.m.
Featuring performances by Monster Wave and the Rich Nelson Band, speeches by nurses, and a raffle.

Community Picket at Mission Hospital.
Tuesday, August 6, gathering at 5:30, starting at 6
All community members (and their pets!) are welcome to join and show support for Mission nurses. Signs provided or make your own!

AFBU General Membership meeting
July 30, 7 p.m.
12 Baskets
Open to members, and new membership can be established at the meeting.

Private Housing Caucus Group Meeting
July 30 at 6 p.m.
Email Jen to find out more.

WNC Workers Assembly Organizing 101
August 1, 5:30 p.m.
West Asheville Park, 198 Vermont Ave.
Email Jen to register and learn more.

Contact Jen: [email protected]


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Elizabeth Alvandi – a victim with a dutiful desire to speak up

July 24, 2024 by AFM Intern

Written by Jordan Lenoir

Please note descriptions of physical and sexual violence may be triggering for some listeners/readers.

In this fresh new episode of People’s Radio Hour on Open Air, host Jennifer Hampton is joined by Elizabeth Alvandi to discuss her recent feature in a Citizen Times article (published last Sunday) in which she discussed the violence in public housing communities and the lack of response from the Housing Authority or the Asheville Police Department.   

Alvandi herself is a public housing resident, whom Hampton says has faced “some pretty harrowing instances of violence and assault, and if not for her incredible talent for documentation, there would likely have been no consequences for her attacker.” Alvandi asserts that “one of the reasons I am speaking up about my story is not necessarily because it’s so unique. I think what’s unique is that I am maybe a bit better positioned to speak out. I have experienced a bit of retaliation.” She goes on to say, “[The] Housing [Authority] should do more.” It is not only women who have experienced this violence, but men as well. Alvandi “believes this is something a lot of people have experienced.” 

In this episode of Open Air, Alvandi also shares a traumatic event she experienced on September 20th, 2022, when she was violently assaulted outside her home in Deaverview. She shares that she had had a number of run-ins with her attacker, Jeremiah Jenkins, and instantly recognized him. 

Alvandi then goes on to share that even though Jenkins was banned from the community, she and other residents still spotted him occasionally. She states, “I told my site manager that I had been threatened by this man… And instead of informing me that he’s on the ban list [and] he shouldn’t be here, she said, ‘Oh, that doesn’t sound like him,’ indicating she knew of him and thought he was better than that.” 

Thank you, Elizabeth Alvandi, for sharing your story and spreading awareness about public housing violence. 

For more on this topic, listen to the rest of this week’s Open Air episode.


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Concert Calendar 7/22-7/29

July 21, 2024 by Whitley Albury

Monday, July 22nd

Mashup Mondays w/JLloyd @ One World Brewing West

Brijean w/Colloboh @ The Grey Eagle

The Hot Seat @ Static Age Loft

John Coltrane Retrospective hosted by Lawson Gardner @ Little Jumbo

Tuesday, July 23rd

Grateful Family Band Tuesdays @ One World Brewing West

Tuesday Night Funk Jam @ Asheville Music Hall 

Mates of State w/Al Menne @ The Grey Eagle

Dale Neal & Sheila Kay Adams @ Citizen Vinyl

Bill’s Garage, Uh Erik & Chilltonic @ Sly Grog

Jesse Sendejas w/Ghostdaughter, Yawni & Roachspliff @ 27 Club

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall @ Little Jumbo

Peter the Poet @ Eulogy

Wednesday, July 24th

Old-Time Jam @ Jack of The Wood 

Sam Wharton @ The Outpost

Vincent Neil Emerson @ The Grey Eagle

Freshlocals Organ Trio @ The One Stop

Iration & Pepper w/Denm & Artikal Sound System @ Salvage Station

Vanishing Kids, Insomniac, The Jesus Casino @ The Odd

Tennis Courts, Yesterday’s Clothes & Elijah Johnson @ Fleetwood’s

Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic @ Pulp

Gold Rose @ The Double Crown

Bonedozer, Boozewa & Killiad @ Sly Grog

Well Crafted Music @ Highland Brewing

Friendship w/Colin Miller & Natalie Jane Hill @ Eulogy

Afton Wolfe & KM Fuller @ Eda’s Hide-A-Way

 

Thursday, July 25th

Sari Jordan & Julie Odell @ The Outpost

The Last Revel w/Elias Hix @ The Grey Eagle

Brushfire Stankgrass @ The One Stop

Airshow @ Asheville Music Hall

81 Drifters @ One World Brewing

Big Lonesome, Polly Panic & Crooked Ghost @ Fleetwood’s

Yasu Cub, Feeling Format, Trust Blinks & Dish @ Static Age Records

Drew Matulich @ Jack of the Wood

Listen to This: Stories and More on Stage @ Citizen Vinyl

Butts & Boots (line dancing) @ Banks Ave

The Tallboys @ Asheville Guitar Bar

Naomie April & The Moments @ The Crow & Quill

Pictures of Vernon w/Big Girl, Aunt Vicki & Mary Metal @ Eulogy

 

Friday, July 26th 

Kyshona @ The Grey Eagle Patio

Fruit Bats w/Torres @ The Outpost

Bloodkin @ Asheville Music Hall

CJ Brewer @ One World Brewing

Clouds of Delusion @ One World Brewing West

Doom Flamingo @ Salvage Station

Night Movies w/Brandon Manitoba @ Static Age Loft

DirtBike, Secret Guest, Lawndry & Lion County Ferrari @ Static Age Records

Steve Hofstetter @ The Orange Peel

Touch Samadhi @ Sly Grog

Spinach @ Highland Brewing downtown

Truphonic @ Highland Brewing

Mr. Jimmy’s Blues @ Asheville Guitar Bar

Las Montañitas @ The Crow & Quill

Fancy & the Friends in Low Places @ Eda’s Hide-A-Way

Saturday, July 27th 

Julianna Jade w/Washer Dryer & Kassidy Blount @ The Outpost

Bloodkin @ Asheville Music Hall

Frute @ The One Stop

Spaceman Jones & the Motherships, SK the Novelist & Colston @ One World Brewing West

Steel Pulse w/Jesse Royal @ Salvage Station

Zillicoah, Oberlin & East Ritual @ Fleetwood’s

Pipsqueak, Warmones & Formless @ Static Age Records

Gavin Adcock @ The Orange Peel

Jackson Grimm & the Bull Moose Party @ Jack of the Wood

Rational Soul, Sought, Enki & ADH Bass @ Sly Grog

Dan Clare @ Highland Brewing downtown

Muskrat Flats @ Highland Brewing

Mindex & 5AM @ The Getaway River Bar

DJ Lil Meow Meow @ LIttle Jumbo

The Vince Junior Band @ Asheville Guitar Bar

Meschiva Lake & the Moodswingers @ The Crow & Quill

Asheville Mindreading Show @ Story Parlor

Hearts Gone South @ Eda’s Hide-A-Way

 

Sunday, July 28th 

Fee Fi Phaux Fish @ The Outpost

Sons of the East w/Ben Goldsmith @ The Grey Eagle

Ghost in the Graveyard @ The One Stop

Nurses Benefit Bash @ One World Brewing West

Chaos Theory Neon Nightmare (drag show) @ The Odd

Boys Like Girls w/Grayscale @ The Orange Peel

Jazz Sundays @ Ginger’s Revenge

Wildstreet, Night Beers & Beard Cult @ Sly Grog

Fo Daniels @ Highland Brewing

Brad Walker @ LIttle Jumbo

Mary Timony w/Speedy Ortiz @ Eulogy

Monday, July 29th 

Mashup Mondays w/JLloyd @ One World Brewing West

The Hot Seat @ Static Age Loft

Michael Rabinowitz @ Little Jumbo

Tuesday, July 30th 

Fiddlehead w/GEL, MILLY and Gumm @ The Grey Eagle

Grateful Family Band Tuesdays @ One World Brewing West

Chevelle, Tigerclub & Return to Dust @ Rabbit Rabbit

Will Boyd, Tim Fischer, Zach Page & Alan Hall @ Little Jumbo

In Theatres: 

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts presents:  Before the Scream, July 25th – 27th, Daddy Long Legs, July 25th – 28th

Montford Park Players Presents: Henry V, July 26th – August 25th

Filed Under: Community News, Station News

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