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TALKING FUNK WITH DAVE WATTS OF THE MOTET

Asheville Grit Blogger Adam St. Simons talks Funk with The Motet's Dave Watts.

Betaplane: Asheville's Next Buzzworthy Band

From winning the Judge's Choice Award at the 2015 Music Video Asheville Awards to wrapping up recording of their new album at Echo Mountain, local Asheville Post Rock ensemble Betaplane performs a free show tonight at The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall.

Art + Design Events this Friday > October 23rd

Friday seems to have some cool art and design events going on. Here's the skinny for those interested in participating.

Why You Should Check Out Fiesta Latina Asheville on Saturday

Music. Food. Dancing and more. It's all happening Saturday, October 10th in Pack Park at Fiesta Latina Asheville.

Asheville Grit Celebrates its 1st Anniversary

Last Thursday Mother Nature came through with a beautiful evening as we celebrated a great year of Asheville Grit with fabulous people, food, music, and drinks at one of the coolest new spots in town - the Smoky Park Supper Club. Asheville sure knows how to party.

The 2nd Annual Asheville Faerie Arts Festival | Saturday, November 15

The Bioflyer Productions celebrates the start to the holiday season with fantastic artists and musicians from around the region with the 2nd annual Asheville Faerie Arts Festival.

Charles Walker + Ruby Velle Bringing the Soul to Downtown After 5

Downtown After 5, presented by Harmony Motors, returns Friday, August 15 with soul music from The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker and Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics.

Pirate Party Hullaballoo FUNDdraiser Tonight at Highland Brewering

LEAF presents the 4th annual Benefit of Culture event, this year with an evening full o' pirate themed music, food, drinks, and more. Proceeds will go to benefit six youth arts education programs from around the world.

Five Questions (and a bonus) with the Asheville Zombie Float Guy

Ben Wiggins has a cool idea. Let’s all dress up like zombies, float down the French Broad River, a waterway that needs our love and attention, and set a world record while doing it.

Party For a Great Cause

The next party thrown by the Asheville Affiliates is Stir Crazy, happening Thursday, July 24 from 6-9 p.m., at The Boathouse...

Support Your Asheville DJs

Just a few years ago Asheville’s nightlife and dance scene was little more than a few clubs and a feeling of desperation. But lately, the seemingly-endless number of incipient bars and clubs have launched the platform for a thriving DJ arena.

Ingles Independence Day Celebration this Friday July 4

Find your free 4th of July fun in Downtown Asheville at the Ingles Independence Day Celebration with fireworks, live music and kid's activities.

BLURP White Party Kicks Off Summer, After Party to Follow

The 2014 White Party, sponsored by Blue Ridge Pride, is this Friday at the Renaissance Hotel in Downtown Asheville. Proceeds benefit Loving Food Resources and the host organization, Blue Ridge Pride.

Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Fest

Asheville's 8th annual ABSfest was a sexy event, to say the least. "Over 2000 people have reveled in the company of our suede, satin, and sparkle, our chicken feathered starlets and our fish-eyed zombie boys."