“We Don’t Just Hit Things”
Percussion ensemble delves into the intricacies of a genre Matt and Adena McDaniel lead an unconventional musical outfit, the six-member Spartanburg Philharmonic Percussion Ensemble….
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What Happened Next
Husband/wife duo is ruled by serendipity Ryan Furstenburg and Melissa Hyman each had things going as singer/songwriters before they met in 2011. But once…
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Of the People, For the People
The remnants of Leftover Salmon play anticipated local show Since forming in the late 1980s, Leftover Salmon had earned a place as a darling of…
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Bending with the Times
The blues journey knows no town too small (nor ambitions too big) Seth Walker was trained from an early age in classical music, studying…
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The In-Demand One-Man Band
Looping wizard prefers to team up with his talented friends Keller Williams can do it all, and he’s astoundingly productive. The Virginia-based multi-genre guitarist…
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Seasons Change
Solstice-themed concert features old songs and new talent Celtic fiddler Jamie Laval changes certain components of his holiday concert every season, but the shows…
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Into the Groove
Bandleader takes an analytical approach to improvisation A long-running funk group based in Western North Carolina, Citizen Mojo serves up inventive readings of classic tunes,…
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Growing Together
The Wildflowers is Not a Band When one hears a band name like William and the Wildflowers, images of folky, pastoral musical textures might…
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Passing the Baton
Orchestra jumps genres with the “HSO Presents” concert series In an effort to expand its cultural reach in Western North Carolina, the Hendersonville Symphony…
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Two Tickets to Polka Paradise
Irreverent quartet insists they take their traditional genre seriously For a wacky, good-time experience — one that pairs especially well with beer — you can’t…
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Growing a Legacy
Seventh-generation farmers release their eighth album Acoustic Syndicate has been defying genre stereotypes for more than a quarter century. The beloved Western North Carolina…
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In Flight
Duo features the kind of harmonies only twins can bring Asheville-based twin brothers Adam and Tim Reaves are Brother Bluebird, an Americana/folk/indie duo. They’ve…
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