music
music
Mar 2015
The Asheville Symphony and acclaimed guests are primed to party Mozart-style
Oct 2014
With 50 breweries counting, Western North Carolina's reputation as a craft beer mecca continues to grow, but for how long? Experts and brewers weigh in on the industry's future.
Jun 2014
Ben Lovett left Hollywood behind for Asheville, but there’s no stopping his rock ‘n’ roll filmmaking
Jun 2014
Asheville couturier Anna Toth dishes on denim, fashion feats, and her new fall line
Jun 2014
A local singer-songwriter and bluegrass group release new albums, just in time for summer
Jun 2014
BJ Leiderman turns the dial from National Public Radio to local private life
May 2014
Head across the mountains to explore all that’s new in this revitalized and thriving city
Apr 2014
Before the Blue Ridge Parkway paved the way, Mt. Mitchell’s visitors rode storied rail lines and motor routes to the top
Dec 2013
You can never foresee how the life you choose—or the one that chooses you—can ultimately impact someone in extraordinary ways. Meet seven inspirational locals whose personal journeys are making a big difference in the lives of others.
Aug 2013
Carrying sound and story is the only way to live for a musical storyteller, rock-and-roll rambler, and two gifted brothers who all call the foothills of Western North Carolina home
Aug 2013
Bursting with shops and eateries in quaint brick buildings, Black Mountain looks and feels like a storybook village brought to life. Nestled in the Swannanoa Valley, the town first rose to prominence as a stop for tourists traveling to Mount Mitchell by train, and later by automobile. Modern travelers will also find it a charming place to explore.
Aug 2013
WPAQ in Mount Airy plays on to preserve the roots and spirit of mountain music
Apr 2013
This Polk County town’s image is forever tied to the steep railroad grade that once brought passengers to downtown, but more recently its outdoor persona is on the rise.
Mar 2013
Julian Morton's community, Invershiel, recreated a bit of his homeland in the High Country
Mar 2013
This year, MerleFest honors the life and legacy of one of the country's greatest pickers
Jan 2013
Make the most of winter’s laid-back pace with our list of guaranteed ways to pamper yourself—mind, body, and spirit
Nov 2012
A purveyor of chic home goods and owner of Neaco boutique shares his penchant for mod accoutrements and amusing novelties
