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Ghosts of Asheville on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update: Plus, a Halloween Weekend Roundup!
It's Halloween weekend! We've got you covered from now through Tuesday. Plus, we peek into the void at five famous ghosts of Asheville.
BEAT LIFE COMP.1 cover. Credit: Shayanne Gal

BEAT LIFE COMP.1 Highlights Diverse Regional Talent [Review]
BEAT LIFE releases BEAT LIFE COMP.1, its first compilation album, on Sunday, January 15th, with a second volume already in the works.
Christmas Jam GritVegas

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! December 8-11
It's gonna be cold this weekend, Asheville! We've got events and activities to keep you toasty!
Musashi Xero/Xero God at All Go West. Photo: Shayanne Gal

Underdogs and Psychedelic Cowboys: An Interview with Hip-Hop Artist Musashi Xero
Asheville's Musashi Xero (Tyler Jackson) reflects on the past two years of his musical and personal evolution, including his collaborations with members of the Asheville Beat Tape Collective and his upcoming projects with Xero God.

Grit's Weekend Picks << April 15-17
Asheville Grit's weekend picks for April 15-17.

15 Artists, 15 Minutes: The BEAT LIFE Showcase Takes Over the Mothlight (1/15/16)
This Friday, 1/15, the Asheville Beat Tape Collective throws down with 15 artists at The Mothlight. It's a celebration of this one magical BEAT LIFE. You should not miss this.