Schedule
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Park Stage Friday, July 23 |
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The Speedbumps The Speedbumps are an alternative acoustic band out of Ohio. The band mixes instruments including the cello, upright bass, electric bass, ukulele, nord electro, percussion, and drums. It is through the use of these various instruments that the band has created a complex sound that separates them from other bands. |
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Freekbass |
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Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band |
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Park Stage Saturday, July 24 |
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Heartdrive |
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The Hip Abduction The Florida- based band members have played and resided in the Caribbean, Micronesia, Ecuador, India, NYC, DC and various locations along the east coast. Depending on the venue, up to nine members can be on stage during a Hip Abduction event, each following a world, rock, soul, afro-beat, and reggae theme. The Hip Abduction crafts high-energy festival style free improvisation. |
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Simplified Creative Loafing said of Simplified, “...folk, funk, rock and reggae, there's enough of a hook to be catchy, but enough style to stand out on their own”. Currently, the band has a touring schedule which includes stops in Raleigh, Atlanta, Key West, Orlando, and Florida State University, and the band is working on their forthcoming album, due for release later this year. Never contrived or calculated, Simplified continues to cultivate a roots movement placing songs, performance and fans first. |
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Tropic Culture Started by two brothers, the band now has ten members and together they skillfully fuse sounds from Latin, Jazz, Rock, Reggae, and Soul music. Their performances are fun and evocative—with crowds rocking to beats that call for the meringue, salsa, the two-step and hip-hop. They recently released a full length album and have won many awards including Charlotte Music Awards’, Best Latin Showcase. Saturday, 6:00-7:30 |
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Toubab Krewe In 2005, this unique group formed here in Asheville, NC. After spending extensive time traveling and studying music and culture in Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast, they created a distinctive sound which combines rock and roll with West African music. They have made an impact with crowds across the nation, playing festivals such as Bonnaroo. Saturday, 8:00-9:30 |
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Park Stage Sunday, July 25 |
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Voodoo Court This band classifies themselves as a mix between guitar surf rock, high energy tunes, and the classic 60s sound. However, they are not to be confused with Beach Boy Music! Instead, compare this California surf trio to Dick Dale, The Ventures and the Pulp Fiction soundtrack. |
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Now You See Them Now You See Them is a super-fun acoustic indie folk/pop trio dedicated to delivering a great time. Appealing to virtually all audiences through beautiful harmonies, slow burning lyrics and non traditional instruments, NYST combines thoughtfully ironic originals alongside carefully selected covers making their shows a not-to-be-missed breath of fresh air. They are currently listed at # 1 on the pop charts for Asheville, NC. |
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Reggaeinfinity The Columbia, SC based band has members native to various parts of the Carribean Islands and the U.S. These talented singers and musicians are devoted to playing authentic roots reggae, while advancing equality, brotherhood, and universal love. They have shared the stage with many acts including The Wailers. Playing music appropriate for people of all ages, the band is sure to have the crowd up dancing. |
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U.S.
Cellular Stage on Biltmore Ave.
Friday, July 23 |
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Vipers Dream Vipers Dream provides a fresh interpretation of classic tunes in a style of music called hot club gypsy jazz. This Asheville band combines interplay of guitar and fiddle. They recently played at Asheville’s Grey Eagle, and with music that will keep you swinging all night, they are quickly making a name for themselves in the local music scene. |
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Brushfire Stankgrass The group of four comes to us from right here in Asheville. It is with remarkable chemistry that the group mixes moog effects and bluegrass backbeats. Voted by The Mountain Xpress “Best of WNC”, and playing gigs such as WNCW Studio B and the Brewgrass Festival, Brushfire Stankgrass has an impressive record. They will be adding to their long list of accomplishments this spring when they release their new album “One for the Salamanders”. |
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Southern Culture on the Skids First formed in Chapel Hill, NC, this band plays a unique hybrid of Americana, surf, R&B, rockabilly, and swamp pop, forming countrypolitan. During their “hell raising rock and roll party” (Rolling Stone) performances, they mix high and low cultures and have been known to serve moonshine martinis and poultry picking. |
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U.S.
Cellular Stage on Biltmore Ave.
Saturday, July 24 |
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Garry Segal |
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Plain Jane Automobile
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The Legendary JC’s |
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Town Mountain
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Bomshel The sensational duo, Kelley and Kristy, are making quite an impact on the country music world, with hit songs “19 and crazy” and “fight like a girl”. The duo united in 2007. While both girls partake in vocals, Kelley plays guitar and Kristy plays the fiddle. On their recently released album, their focus was on sharing stories-those they have lived or those that they have seen people live through. Saturday, 8:15-9:45 |
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Cellular Stage on Biltmore Ave. Sunday, July 25 |
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Bayou Diesel |
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Lil’ Brian & the Travelers Lil’ Brian and the Travelers get to the roots of their hometown Barrett Station, Texas, by taking the Zydeco music tradition where it has never been before. The band draws upon contemporary urban black sounds while remaining respectful and true to their Zydeco background. They have dubbed their modern spin on Zydeco, ‘Z-Funk’. |
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Brother Joscephus & the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra |
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Rock
N' Kiss Stage at Coxe Ave. |
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Winner of Last Band Standing- Friday, 3:30-4:30 |
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Nathan Moore Called “…one of the finest singer/songwriters of our generation” by Joe Adler, of Glide Magazine, Nathan is impressing people with his indie-folk sound. Nathan has been performing for nearly two decades in a spectrum of bands ranging from string bands to rock bands, and he is now performing solo. During his career, Nathan has produced nineteen albums, performed at many festivals and worked alongside music greats. |
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The Trainwreks This alternative country band is sure to bring the party to people of all ages! By mixing elements of gypsy jazz, dixieland, rock 'n' roll, country music and western swing, they have created a new genre of music coined, ‘DirtyTonk’. For three consecutive years, The Trainwreks have been voted #1 alternative country band of WNC by readers of the Mountain Xpress. |
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The Fabulous Thunderbirds Originating as a blues band, The T-birds have transformed into an American music band. By mixing sounds of blues, rock n roll and R& B, they have created a distinctive and powerful sound. Formed in 1974, this band has over thirty years of experience and an impressive record. They have released numerous albums, and they have toured across the U.S. and Europe. They continue to cultivate audiences in both blues and rock n’ roll venues. |
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Jonathan Scales Fourchestra This band creates a jazz-fusion quartet, by reinventing the classic Caribbean sound of the steel pan, coordinated masterfully with drums, guitars and bass. The band draws on inspiration from Bela Fleck to rapper Jay-z. They have released two well- received, full-length works and have shared the stage with acts such as Toubab Krewe, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, The Duhks and more.
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Swayback Sisters |
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Laura Reed Laura offers a mix of many music genres including soul music, jazz, world music and her own unique gospel. As a soulful vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and inspiring public performer, she offers a performance that can evoke every emotion. Her passions for family, love, a global community and the planet are woven into her songs. In order to promote these messages, Laura spent time teaching music to youth, visiting orphanages and organizing “one love” concerts at maximum security prisons.
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The Dirty Guv’nahs
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Grace Potter and the Nocturnals |
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N' Kiss Stage at Coxe Ave. Sunday, July 25 |
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The Hot Seats These musicians from Richmond, VA mix elements from all spectrums of music including vaudeville, jugband music, bluegrass, old-time string band music, and various Eastern European musical traditions. They deliver an animated show filled with humor and zaniness, which stems from their eccentric picking and singing style. |
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Jamie McLean Band The Jamie McLean Band mixes sounds from southern and streetwise rock, roadhouse blues, downtown R&B and swampy soul music. One of their biggest influences in the music industry is Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They capture the inspiration of all of the above in their latest album “Completely”. |
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Randall Bramblett Band Chuck Leavall of the Rolling Stones and Allman Brothers Band said of Randall, “[He] is, in my opinion, the most gifted and talented southern singer-songwriter musician of the past several decades”. He is legendary within music circles for his songwriting and musicianship. He has performed and recorded with many greats including Widespread Panic, TheGrateful Dead, The Allman Brothers Band, and more and he recently released an album “Now it’s tomorrow”. |
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Street Stage Friday, July 23 |
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Mark McGuinn This country-southern sophisticated singer and songwriter comes to us from Nashville, TN. As an almost brand new artist and independent label act, he went head to head with the majors, and he landed a top 10 hit, an almost unheard-of accomplishment. After three successful album releases, Marc decided to focus his time on family and songwriting. He has written top hits such as, “Unusually Unusual” for Lonestar. |
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Inner Visions This group is sure to Innergize! All the way from St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, Inner Visions performs roots reggae music, and has been called by some, “the Virgin Islands best kept secret”. With over twenty five years of experience, they have done tours across the United States, The Virgin Islands and Europe. The group consists of two strong lead vocalists and a three- part harmony that will sooth the savage beast in anyone. |
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Street Stage Saturday, July 24 |
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The Cheeksters Combining the best of what made music great in the late 1960s; The Cheeksters deliver catchy pop confections inspired by Memphis soul, Carnaby Street pop, swampy bottom rhythm and blues, and more. Since their start in 1990, the group has produced five albums. |
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The Mad Tea Party This dynamic duo mixes the sounds of uke-abilly, retro-pop, and rock ‘n’ roll. The two members, Ami Worthen and Jason Krekel, deliver an exciting live show to music lovers thirsty for up-beat, original refreshment. While Ami strums the ukulele and sings, Jason acts as the drummer, guitarist and fiddler. They have performed their humorous and quirky act while sharing the stage with bands including, The Avett brothers, Donna and the Buffalo, and Toubab Krewe. |
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Kellin Watson Kellin is a soul/R&B artist; she brings jazzy vocals and fluid songwriting to her albums and performances. Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins describes her saying, “there are a lot of common talents in the world, but there are very few rare talents, and I feel that Kellin is a rare, uncommon talent”. She has many accomplishments including CMT’s Big Break top two finalist and working with big names such as Sarah Evans and Jessica Simpson.
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The Defibulators The Defibulators are reinventing country music by fusing bluegrass, rockabilly, dixieland, and punk into their own eclectic sound. This band comes to Bele Chere from the roots scene of New York. With relentless energy, they combine sounds of the harp, banjo, fiddle, and more. They have worked alongside the Avett Brothers on a feature film and they are currently the house-band comedic event at a New York theater. |
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Street Stage Sunday, July 25 |
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Adam Rafferty Playing the guitar since age 6, Adam “Raf” Rafferty has played anywhere from New York City subways to New York and Europe’s finest concert halls. He now plays solo acoustic guitars, and is unique in his ability to play 2 simultaneous melodies on the guitar and do hip hop flavored “human beatbox” with his mouth at the same time.
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Caravan of Thieves |
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Balsam Range
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