Raucous nights are good for you. They remind you that you are not as old as you think, especially on a night when 2am magically becomes 3am.
I spent my days this weekend at Organic Growers School, which was amazing and rewarding but by night I happily washed the stink of peace and love off with bourbon and rock ‘n roll.
The Humms and The Vaygues tore up Double Crown on Saturday. Shows like this leave me with a different feeling of love. I love y’all for doing this shit. I want it. I need it. Thanks for obliging.
It’s also worth noting that this was the third Grandma Presents show I went this week. Check out his upcoming events . There is something for everyone.
He’s My Brother She’s My Sister, Paper Bird, and Shakey Graves at Isis
Last night Grandma brought this traveling roadshow to the new-ish Isis Restaurant and Music Hall in West Asheville. The house was packed despite the frosty weather. He’s My Brother She’s My Sister and Paper Bird both put on fabulous performances, but Shakey Graves was my favorite. There is something about a one-man band that warms my heart, second only to a two-person band.
Last night was my second time at the Isis, but first time seeing a show there and it’s a wonderful venue. Bright lights and haze, everything a photographer could want (except a photo pit, but everyone was so polite). Anyway, if you haven’t been, I recommend checking out a show sometime soon.
Tonight (March 7th), New Belgium is having a Neighborhood Open House. Free and all ages.
IO Echo at the Orange Peel
Last night was another concert where the opener totally stole the show for me. The IO Echo EP (below) is great, but they were even better live. I hope y’all come back to Asheville soon.
Dylan LeBlanc, who most recently visited town opening for First Aid Kit, is coming back tomorrow night (Tuesday, December 11) to Emerald Lounge. He rocks exactly like you’d expect for a dude who was born in Shreveport, but lives in Nashville.
Charlotte’s Matrimony will open so it should be a damn good show. Alli Marshall wrote a Smart Bet if you want more convincing.
10 bucks at the door around 9pm. You know how it goes there.
Pro tip: Go see Floating Action whenever possible. I finally got around to processing the photos from their show at Emerald Lounge in November and it reminded me how awesome they are live (and on record).
Your next opportunity to see them is on New Year’s Eve at Jack of the Wood! I hear tickets are going fast so you might want to get on that.
You’ve probably seen their new video for Matador, but it can’t hurt to watch it again…
