The Laurel of Asheville

APLR and Make Noise Present: 10-Coast: Celebrating Ten Years of the Make Noise 0-Coast
2026-09-12 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | AyurPrana Listening Room, 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, 28806
APLR and Make Noise Present: 10-Coast: Celebrating Ten Years of the Make Noise 0-Coast
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
AyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Doors 6 PM || Show 7PM
10-Coast: Celebrating Ten Years of the Make Noise 0-Coast
0-Coast, the diminutive and beloved modular synthesizer released by Make Noise in 2016, turns 10 this year! Come celebrate this milestone with Make Noise at the AyurPrana Listening Room on Saturday, September 12th at 6pm, featuring a conversation with Make Noise founders Kelly Kelbel and Tony Rolando, followed by 0-Coast performances by the Make Noise Crew!
This is a free event and open to all ages. RSVP to secure your seat!
Prior to the concert, demo stations will open at Make Noise (414 Haywood Rd.) from 2-4:30pm, and an interactive sound installation by Chris Hamilton and Steve Pescatore will be set up at Lamplight Studios (2 Westwood Pl.) from 2-5pm.
More information about the 0-Coast can be found on the Make Noise website:
0-COAST

Makerspace
2026-09-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, 28801
Join us in the studio for a drop-in art activity led by Museum staff. Participants will be invited to create an artwork of their own inspired by the Museum’s Collection or our current exhibitions.
All ages and abilities are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult).

RADish FEST
2026-09-12 11:00 - 23:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
STANDING ROOM ONLY
RADish FEST
RADish Fest is a one-day, 12 hour celebration rooted in the River Arts District put on by local creatives, for locals and open to every neighbor, visitor, and friend who wants to be part of something…pretty RADish. From 11am to 11pm, the heart of RAD comes alive with live music on the Grey Eagle stages, live painting, immersive art installations, One Village WNC workshops, comedy, puppets and the kind of unexpected magic that only happens when a creative community cuts loose.
RADish Fest is hyper-local by design. A place for old friends to reconnect, for strangers to become neighbors, and for the artists who call this district home to be seen, celebrated, and supported. Bites from Grey Eagle Taqueria, local vendors, local beer and sustainably run operations round out a day built to leave footprints and memories behind.
HEADLINERS:
Tuba Skinny
The Local Honeys
Idle County
Rooster
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Live music all day on the Grey Eagle stages. (Indoor/Outdoor)
Comedy/Performances between bands
Immersive Art installations & Live painting by local RAD artists
Local vendors & workshops
Grey Eagle Taqueria & Local food vendors
Local craft beer, full bar & beverages
Zero-waste, sustainability-forward event

RADish FEST
2026-09-12 11:00 - 14:00 | THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
RADish Fest is a one-day, 12 hour celebration rooted in the River Arts District put on by local creatives, for locals and open to every neighbor, visitor, and friend who wants to be part of something…pretty RADish.
From 11am to 11pm, the heart of RAD comes alive with live music on the Grey Eagle stages, live painting, immersive art installations, One Village WNC workshops, comedy, puppets and the kind of unexpected magic that only happens when a creative community cuts loose.
Headliners: Tuba Skinny, The Local Honeys, Idle County, Rooster
Notes: All ages. Standing room only.

West Asheville Garden Stroll
2026-09-12 10:00 - 15:00 | 60 Ridgelawn Rd, 60 Ridgelawn Rd, Asheville, NC
The 17th annual West Asheville Garden Stroll features 13 diverse gardens in the Hall Fletcher neighborhood between Haywood Road and Riverview. Stroll Guides with a map and garden descriptions will be available from 10-2:30 at Hall Fletcher Elementary School, 60 Ridgelawn Road.
The Garden Stroll is free, and all are welcome to join in this community event, rain or shine. But please leave your four-footed friends at home — dogs are not allowed in the gardens.
We encourage you to park at or near the school and walk or bike the 2.5 mile route.
Highlights of this year’s gardens include beautiful stonework and terracing, unique water features, whimsical art, creative reuse of materials, chickens, and a wide array of fruit, veggies and pollinator plants. You’ll also see some unusual structures including treehouses, a sauna, and a catio. Along the route you can take a break at The Hop ice cream cart or stop at the Remix It creative reuse store to paint a garden rock. As always, the Stroll is an opportunity to chat with friendly and enthusiastic gardeners and gain new ideas for your own garden.

COPTIC BOUND JOURNAL WORKSHOP WITH ERIN KEANE - SEPTEMBER EDITION
2026-09-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
Handmade journals are a joy to use for anything and everything, any day, every day. Coptic binding is a historical method of constructing a book by sewing folded sections of paper and attaching them to hard covers. Bookbinders use this binding for its beauty with an exposed spine, functionality with pages that open flat, and historical roots to perpetuate time-honored traditions.
In this class, we will create a beautiful blank journal using Paired Needle Coptic Stitch, which is a specific form of Coptic binding that uses multiple needles and multiple threads. Your journal will have a lovely chain stitch at every sewing station, and it will be structurally strong and highly functional.
All materials and tools will be provided, so you can arrive empty handed and relax into the experience. If you already have personal bookbinding tools and find them most comfortable, please feel welcome to bring along. For the book covers, I’ll have a variety of decorative papers to choose from including Nepalese Lokta, Indian cotton, Japanese Chiyogami. If you prefer your own decorative paper, please feel welcome to bring along (for space and efficiency, please pre-cut the paper to 8.5” x 11”).
All skill levels welcome. I look forward to working together and reveling in the stitching goodness!
Erin studied art at Miami University, Ohio, and graduated with an M.A. in Art Education. She moved to the Blue Ridge Mountains and taught at Brevard Middle School earning National Board Certification in Visual Arts. In 2011, Erin moved into a new career stage, becoming a professional artist and instructor. She works daily at her home studio near Pisgah National Forest, and her adventures in the mountains, lakes, and rivers become embedded personally into her imagery.

The Art of Yoga | Summer-Fall Series 2026
2026-09-12 09:30 - 11:00 | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, 28801
Join us at the Museum for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Saturday sessions are from 9:30–11am.  Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection.
Each yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in one of the Museum’s current exhibitions. After class, you’re invited to the John & Robyn Horn Education Center (level 3) for a complimentary cup of tea and artful conversation.
All levels are welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat. No mat, no problem, the Museum has some extra mats to lend. Loose-fitting clothing is recommended, ensuring ease of movement as you flow through your practice.

Railway Races 5k & 1 Mile
2026-09-12 07:30 - 09:00 | Hendersonville Welcome Center, 201 South Main Street, Hendersonville, 28792
Join us in Hendersonville, NC, Saturday, September 12th, for the Inaugural Railway 5k & 1 Mile presented by Aetna!
The Railway Races are a running celebration of history, movement, and community, hosted on the Ecusta Trail — a former railroad corridor transformed into a shared-use greenway connecting Hendersonville and Brevard.
This inaugural event brings families, walkers, and runners together for a one mile fun run/walk and a family-friendly 5K. Each distance was chosen intentionally to reflect the character of the trail and to create an inclusive, meaningful race-day experience for participants of all ages and abilities.
ABOUT THE ECUSTA TRAIL
The Ecusta Trail follows a historic railroad corridor that once served as an important transportation route through Western North Carolina. Today, it represents connection, access, and transformation — linking communities while preserving the history of the region.
The Railway Races honors the legacy of this corridor while inviting participants to experience it on foot as part of a thoughtfully designed running event.

YIKES! Travel Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love
2026-09-11 21:00 - 23:00 | Cultura, 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Sarah Love from Asheville and her friends!!!
YIKES! is a show of disaster stories and stand up comedy hosted by local favorite Sarah Love. Join Sarah and a group of amazing comedians as they share their travel disasters and trauma. Nothing more hilarious than other peoples bad decisions and failures.
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Seated show, full dinner menu available
ages 18+
doors at 8:45pm, show at 9:15pm
Tickets $18

Horse Feathers
2026-09-11 20:00 - 22:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
STANDING ROOM ONLY
HORSE FEATHERS
In 2026, Horse Feathers’ debut album, Words Are Dead, celebrates its 20th anniversary. Kill Rock Stars is set to release a deluxe reissue that will be completely remastered and pressed on an exclusive vinyl color. It will include a replica of their original six-song demo CD in the package, along with a deluxe foil-stamped LP jacket.
To support the release, Horse Feathers’ current ensemble of Justin Ringle (guitar, vocals, banjo), Nathan Crockett (violin, saw), Halli Anderson of River Whyless (violin, vocals), Kati Claborn of Blind Pilot (banjo, vocals, clarinet), and Luke Ydstie also of Blind Pilot (bass, cello, vocals) faithfully recreate the mood of the original release with taut dynamics and sensitive arrangements.
In the years following Words Are Dead, Horse Feathers quietly built a body of work defi ned by patience and evolution rather than reinvention. Records like House With No Home, Thistled Spring, and Cynic’s New Year expanded their sonic palette without abandoning the restraint that fi rst set them apart. By the time of Appreciation, the band had begun to open its sound outward, introducing richer arrangements and a subtle warmth that suggested growth without rupture. Through it all, Ringle remained a steady center, writing songs that favored emotional precision over spectacle.
The reissue of Words Are Dead does not attempt to rewrite that history. Instead, it brings the origin point back into focus, offering a rare chance to hear where it all began while recognizing how far the project has traveled since.
Revisiting the album now, with two decades of distance, reveals not just a beginning but a foundation. The same careful interplay, the same attention to space and tone, still anchors the band’s work today. In that sense, the reissue feels less like a retrospective and more like a continuation. A reminder that some records do not age so much as they wait for the right moment to be heard again.

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
2026-09-11 19:30 - 2026-09-20 15:00 | YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Market Street, Asheville , 28801
A powerful American classic returns to Asheville for a second season—bringing exceptional theater, culture, and community together at one of the nation’s most historic African American cultural institutions.
Presented by Table & Mic Studios, a subsidiary of Eagle Market Street Development Corporation, CDC, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner returns with an outstanding, seasoned professional cast for its second year performing this celebrated American classic.
Experience an unforgettable evening at the YMI Cultural Center—the oldest African American cultural center in the United States—where history, storytelling, and live performance come together.

Modelface Comedy presents Scott Eason
2026-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | The Funkatorium, 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Southern favorite Scott Eason in The Cultura Room!
Scott Eason is a comedian (you probably figured that out) from Huntsville, Alabama (you might not have known that) and he knows what you’re thinking…and to answer your question he has no idea why he doesn’t have a southern accent. You might have heard him on SiriusXM and the Comedy Central Roast Battle Podcast.
He’s a regular at clubs across the southeast, including Zanies Nashville, The Laughing Skull in Atlanta, Stand Up Live Huntsville and places you’ve never heard of before. Scott’s performed damn near everywhere: clubs, bars, basements, corporate events and comedy festivals all over the country, such as the Altercation Comedy Festival, Asheville Comedy Festival, Flyover Comedy Festival, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest and many more.
In 2025 he’s recording his debut album and comedy special with Burn This Records and Four By Three Productions.
He’s also a member of the Beastie Goys, a nationally touring Beastie Boys tribute band. Where does he find the time?!?
Featuring Elliott White
Seated show, full dinner menu available
ages 18+
doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $18

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour benefiting MountainTrue
2026-09-11 18:00 - 2026-09-12 21:45 | Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, 28801
Bringing the Worlds Best Mountain Films to Asheville
Join us for two distinct nights of filmmaking excellence. Each evening features a completely different lineup of films, so we encourage you to join us for both sessions to see the full breadth of the world tour.
When: Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, 2026
Where: Wortham Center for Performing Arts | 18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
Time: Doors open at 6pm. Show at 7 pm.
FREE Door Prizes: every attendee is entered for a chance to win door prizes donated by our amazing local businesses. Multiple prizes drawn each night.
***NEW this year: come early to check out our sponsor and community partner room: see an adaptive mountain bike, take photos with a giant hellbender puppet, chat with community-minded orgs and more!
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is an annual tradition for our community, bringing the spirit of outdoor adventure and mountain culture to the heart of the Blue Ridge. As MountainTrue’s largest fundraiser of the year, this event celebrates the grit, beauty, and wonder of the wild places we work so hard to protect. Whether you are a climber, a paddler, or a dreamer, these films are sure to spark your next great adventure.
The Films:
Friday, September 11th: MORAINE
Saturday, September 12th: ICEFALL
**Learn more about the programs
Be the First to Get Tickets
The Banff World Tour in Asheville is a high-demand event and tickets frequently sell out well in advance. Don’t miss your chance to secure your seat for this year’s screening. Different films will be shown each night. Grab tickets to BOTH screenings and receive $5 off your purchase!
Tickets will go on sale August 1 @ 9 am.
MountainTrue members receive a 10% discount on tickets. Check your email for the code or email members@mountaintrue.org.

PATIO SHOW: Morgan Geer
2026-09-11 17:30 - 19:30 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
Morgan Geer of Drunken Prayer
Drunken Prayer transcends the bounds of Americana music. Morgan Geer writes songs that could emerge from a highly blissed-out biker bar or a swampy ashram.
The new Drunken Prayer record, Thy Burdens, is an homage to the fiery music of the church. Partnering with Drive-By Truckers’ Bobby Matt Patton, the pair recorded this album in North Mississippi with some of their friends from Appalachia and the Delta including members of MJ Lenderman’s band, Band of Heathens, Jimbo Mathis’ group, and Wednesday.
In 2026 The Deslondes from New Orleans included Geer’s “Cordelia” on their covers album of influential songs. Alongside like minded artists as Johnny Cash, Swamp Dogg, and Clifton Chenier, Glide Magazine says ”That song alone justifies this album’s existence.”
Morgan Geer’s poignant and wickedly funny music is revered across the fringe of Americana. Rennie Sparks of The Handsome Family said “Morgan Geer is the real thing – a songwriter with a heart as deep as the Marianas Trench and sensitive as the wet hands of a raccoon.” Geer also plays guitar in the pioneering alt-country band Freakwater and collaborates with members of Butthole Surfers, Melvins and Ween. He started using the moniker “Drunken Prayer” after a chance conversation about rats with Tom Waits.
Drunken Prayer is now a stalwart of the burgeoning scene in Asheville, NC. Morgan Geer has recorded and toured with some of the cornerstones of what we call modern Americana music.

Jake Blount
2026-09-10 20:00 - 23:00 | THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Jake Blount is a performer and scholar of Black folk music based in Providence, RI. Initially recognized for his skill as a string band musician, Blount has synthesized his scholarly and artistic pursuits into a diverse performance practice that has taken him to Carnegie Hall, Newport Folk Festival, NPR’s Tiny Desk, and beyond. His albums, released on Free Dirt Records and Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, have been featured in best-of lists from NPR, The New Yorker, and Rolling Stone. His scholarly publications include “Jail the Zombie: Black Banjoists, Biopolitics, and Archives,” published in Modern American History. He also served as a music consultant for the movie Sinners, and performed on the soundtrack of Ken Burns’s The American Revolution. Blount holds an A.M. in Musicology and Ethnomusicology from Brown University, where he is working toward a Ph.D. in the same and a second master’s degree in Anthropology. A new string band record is forthcoming in September 2026.

Rooftop Comedy featuring Elliott White
2026-09-10 20:00 - 22:00 | antidote, 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, 27106, United States
Every Thursday Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Southern favorite Elliott White on the rooftop at Antidote!
Chemist Spirts welcomes top comedians for a night of laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic cocktail.
Elliott White is a Huntsville, Alabama comedian and regular at Levity Live. Over the years, he’s performed everywhere from comedy clubs to festivals that have since gone extinct. He has appeared on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle and brings an easygoing, conversational style to the stage. Whether he’s talking about dating, race, sex, or the strange situations life keeps putting him in, Elliott makes audiences feel like they’re catching up with an old friend. one who occasionally says something wildly inappropriate.
ages 21+
doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm
Tickets $18

Reception | Veteran Obsolete: Geoffrey Bowton
2026-09-10 17:00 - 19:00 | WCU Bardo Arts Center, 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, 28723, United States
Featuring glass work by military veteran Geoffrey Bowton, this exhibition draws upon Bowton’s own experiences with combat deployments to confront the emotional and psychological challenges faced by veterans re-entering civilian life. Through the symbolic use of military gear, he ushers viewers into the complex landscape of post-service reality: depression, suicide, PTSD, and the unresolved echoes of armed conflict. Join us for the exhibition reception on Thursday, September 10, from 5–7 PM.
Parking is free for this event at Bardo Arts Center. The address of the event is 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723. This event will include a gallery talk by Geoffrey Bowton, light appetizers, and beverages.
Image Credit: Geoffrey Bowton, Scars of Service: a triptych journey (detail), 2024, glass, steel, copper, 18 x 30 x 10 inches. Image courtesy of the artist. © Geoffrey Bowton.

65 North Pickers + Radish
2026-09-09 20:00 - 23:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
STANDING ROOM ONLY
65 NORTH PICKERS
Introducing the 65 north pickers, a high-energy bluegrass quartet that fuses the drive of traditional bluegrass with the exploratory spirit of jam band improvisation. fronted by mandolin player jake, banjoist nate, guitarist quinton, and bassist tali, this quartet is renowned for their lightning-fast picking and impressive improvisation. Their high-energy performances feature incredible original compositions that merge bluegrass with the nostalgic vibes of classic festival music, where the essence of the Grateful Dead meets the psychedelic flair of Jimi Hendrix. With listeners dancing out of their chairs and captivated by the music, 65 north pickers create an unforgettable experience that keeps fans coming back for more.
RADISH
Radish is a self-proclaimed “bluegrass-ish” string band from Baltimore. They are known to blur the lines of traditional bluegrass with a repertoire that spans from old-school to contemporary, and a knack for throwing avant-garde improvisation in the mix. With a line-up including Chris Ackerman (bass), Sam Allen (banjo), Sam Cochran (guitar), Wyatt Graham (mandolin), and Matthew Zuckerman (dobro); their wide array of influences creates a unique and versatile ensemble. Their debut self-titled album is out now everywhere you can stream music.

Patio Show: Christina Chandler
2026-09-09 17:30 - 19:30 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
Christina Chandler is a Memphis-born music machine that has been writing, playing, performing, booking, and jamming since her earliest memories. Now based in Asheville, NC, she flows in and out of folk, soul, Americana and rock n roll, smoothing it all together with a rich, buttery voice, nimble fingers on a red Telecaster Thin Line, and a tambourine on her boot. In addition to playing solo shows, her current music projects include No Man’s Band, FUN SIZE!, and Ghost Pipe Union.

GUIDED OPEN STUDIO - SEPTEMBER EDITION - WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
2026-09-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
Wednesdays from 10-3
September 2, 9, 16, 23
Join Anne in the studio for an open-format pastel class designed to deepen your skills in this richly expressive medium. Each session begins with a guided morning exercise exploring essential artistic principles and techniques that bring depth, energy, and confidence to your work. Bring your own reference materials to create a personalized studio experience. Pastels, paper, and sketching and underpainting supplies are provided, with premium sanded paper available for purchase. You’re also welcome to bring your own pastels and discover which colors will best complement and expand your palette.
Class size limited to 6
ARTIST BIO:
Anne Strutz, PSA, IAPS-MC, is an artist in motion, pushing boundaries by infusing movement and energy into her paintings. For Anne painting begins with what you cannot see. She poses questions to herself before starting a painting. What is drawing me to this subject? What is the story I want to tell? What am I trying to express in each painting? No single mark is precious. No fear is allowed to enter the process behind the easel. All elements of the composition must work in unity. This process is critical for infusing energy into my work and allows me to respond directly to the piece as it evolves.
Anne’s journey as an artist has been a fulfilling adventure, leading her from fashion and textile designer in NYC, to teaching and developing art curricula for children in Philadelphia and Chicago. In 2013 Anne turned her focus to fine art. After viewing a pastel exhibition at the Noyse Museum of Art in Hammonton N.J. Anne began her journey with the pastel medium. The tangible aspects of the medium, with the ability to draw, paint, layer, and combine with other mediums has led her on an energetic journey pushing the qualities of pastel in her work. Anne’s work has been featured in the Pastel Journal multiple times, Pratique Des Arts and Strokes of Genius and the 2022 and 2024 IAPS Souvenir Book. She has also written multiple articles for the Pastel Journal and Artist Magazine.
Anne is the past president and workshop chair of the Piedmont Pastel Society. In 2019 she participated in the Dueling Demonstration event at the International Association of Pastel Societies convention which occurs every two years. In 2022 and 2024 Anne was invited back to be one of the faculty artists to demonstrate her techniques at the convention. Anne holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and currently lives in Pickens, South Carolina.

Croz Boyce
2026-09-08 08:00 - 17:00 | AyurPrana Listening Room, 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, 28806
APLR Presents: Croz Boyce – Featuring Avey Tare & Geologist from Animal Collective
Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
AyurPrana Listening Room
312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Doors 6PM || Show 7PM
Croz Boyce
**What if 40 minutes of instrumental music made by two friends passing files across state lines could capture the range of human experience, or at least a disproportionate chunk of it—worry and camaraderie, hope and frustration, tenderness and absurdity?**
That is the question that steadily emerges across the nine tracks of the self-titled debut from Croz Boyce, the duo of two musicians who have made some of the last quarter-century’s most inquisitive music: Dave Portner (Avey Tare) and Brian Weitz (Geologist) of Animal Collective.
Buds and collaborators for so long that it seems they can have deep exchanges without a word—or, in this case, a shared physical space—Portner and Weitz cry and hug and crack up (good) and crack up (bad) as a pair here. A record of sweet or fretful acoustic strums and electronics that give every scene color and depth, *Croz Boyce* feels like a celebration of friendship, of the chance to share a lifetime together even if from a distance.
Here is some requisite biographical information for the first or third paragraph of your record review, depending on the kind of outline you prefer:
Five years ago, Animal Collective released a track called “Brown Thrasher,” part of a massive charitable compendium called *For the Birds*. It was a curious little drift, single acoustic notes acting like opened windows for rays of electronic sunshine. To divulge a little liner-notes data, that was just Portner and Weitz, working through their mutual adoration for a springtime idyll.
The two liked the partnership and, as the rest of their main quartet was busy with other projects, decided to keep going. Starting in early 2023, and almost without exception, Portner would write a guitar theme in his Blue Ridge redoubt and send it to Weitz in the heart of D.C. He’d react to each instrumental and send it back. Aside from a shared mixing session in rural North Carolina and another in Baltimore with Animal Collective’s Josh Dibb, that’s how easily *Croz Boyce* came together—two longtime pals passing the time by making music together.
But the best way to hear *Croz Boyce*, really, is to forget the backstory for 40 minutes, to discard notions of why this guitar tone or that rhythmic relationship might sound familiar. Instead, simply listen and feel: What do these songs remind you of or make you aspire to?
Here are some possible interpretations, all but certainly incorrect in the merged mind of Weitz and Portner but valid nevertheless.
Opener “Hanging Out with a Blueberry Pop” first feels like lounging on a riverbank with your crew, maybe laughing as you pass a joint around, baking in the sun; the midsection is the splish-splash of finally jumping in, too giddy to care about the current.
Maybe it’s just the name at work, but “Towson Acid” maps the edge of oblivion where even the plainest of facts don’t seem certain, where reality refracts into a dozen different images, where even the drums you hear in the distance are maybe hallucinatory phantoms.
And is closer “Banana Pudding” only these two homies messing with each other, the space between the slow strums and the wildly teasing electronics intended to make one another (and, hey, us) chuckle? It works.
But it’s not all laughs and lounging by the water. At least half of *Croz Boyce* feels like a wordless meditation on these anxious times, on the endless bubbling up of bad headlines and counting down of the doomsday clock.
“Father Karras,” which Weitz actually started, suggests two hands nervously rubbed together, its string scrapes and warped synthesizer lines and Derek Bailey guitar staking out a landscape of uncertainty.
And “Steven’s Sunshine Rejected” is kind of a beautiful bummer, isn’t it? Portner’s down-tuned guitar and forlorn slide lines shape a gray playground for Weitz’s electronics, which move this way and that like gusts of wind. When the pace picks up in the back half, though, it feels like two people who simply trust one another, reaching together for something a little better.
To reiterate, this could, of course, all be wrong. Take this music on a hike or a walk or a lazy riverside day. Listen. Decide for yourself.
Back before Animal Collective was really called Animal Collective, the goal was for that loose confederation of close friends to make music together as time and personnel and circumstance allowed. Like jazz musicians showing up for sessions, they’d slap the name of whoever played on the cover. Branding needs intervened and, well, we have been blessed with approximately a quarter-century of Animal Collective. But the idea remains, as every member of that band has always moved as a perpetual free agent.
Weitz and Portner were going to call this music *Geologist and Avey Tare*, but they began this project around the time that David Crosby died. A Dropbox folder named “Croz Boys” mutated into the handle *Croz Boyce*—not a tribute to Crosby’s music at all, but maybe an unintentional tribute to the idea that there are lots of worse ways to pass your life than making music with buds.
Again, though, that could all be wrong.
All ages
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Don't Tell Comedy West Asheville
2026-09-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins, 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NC, 28806
Show Details
This show will be at an indoor location.
No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase.
Small snacks available for purchase
Non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
Outside snacks allowed.
This show will have chairs provided.
♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible.
21+ show.
About Don’t Tell Comedy
Secret Locations.
Shhh…it’s a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be sent to you at 8:00 AM the day of the show. If you don’t see it in your inbox you can find the info on show day right here.
Secret Comedians.
No spoilers! All comedians remain unknown until the moment they take the stage. But don’t fret, we carefully curate lineups of 4-7 different comics to create a hilarious and diverse show. The best part is—you never know who might show up!
You might discover your next favorite underground comedian or see a fan favorite. We specialize in introducing audiences to the best-emerging talent from cities around the world through a mix of the best local and nationally touring comedians.
Unique Live Experience.
Honestly, we’re over the whole debt-inducing two-drink minimum thing. We’re dedicated to providing you with a unique and fun live comedy experience—one which doesn’t require you to take out a second mortgage. We thrive on good vibes and welcome you to be a part of the DTC community.
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm

Patio Show: Claire Vandiver with LB Beistad
2026-09-07 18:00 - 20:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
Claire Vandiver
Claire Vandiver is a Nashville-born singer-songwriter whose dreamy sound and heartfelt songwriting create an intimate, cinematic listening experience. She recorded her debut full-length album with producer Jared Corder at Polychrome Ranch, a renowned recording studio nestled in the hills of Middle Tennessee known for its inspiring creative environment. Her debut album is set for release in September 2026.
LB Beistad
LB Beistad is inspired by a diverse collection of artists and genres. From The Cardigans and Fiona Apple to St. Vincent and Cocteau Twins, her biggest influences have helped her craft a sound as eclectic as it is engaging. Her new album “Tsunami” incorporates elements of folk, grunge, and pop; resulting in a sonic landscape that is uniquely her own. Collaboration with producer Jared Corder (of *repeat repeat) has brought a new layer to her songs, which have garnered praise from publications like Spin and The Nashville Scene.

Totally Radical Comedy at The RAD Brew Co.
2026-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The River Arts District Brewing Company, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, 28801
Every Weekend Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country.
We are kickflipping excited for another night of totally radical live comedy at The RAD Brew Co.
Featuring RAD AF comedians Cloud Hudson, Jon Bander and more!
Cowabunga Dude!!!
ages 18+
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $15

Symphony in the Park
2026-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Pack Square Park, 121 College St, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join the Asheville Symphony for a spectacular night of music under the stars at the beloved Symphony in the Park, presented by Givens Communities and returning for its second year as part of Boomtown FestAVL! This year’s Symphony in the Park features award-winning vocalist Erica Gabriel. Accomplished in a wide range of styles including jazz, musical theatre, opera, and gospel, we are excited to welcome her back for her third performance with the Asheville Symphony!
Darko Butorac, conductor
Erica Gabriel, voice
— Free General Admission —
As always, Symphony in the Park is free and open to the public, but you can reserve your seat to beat the crowds and have a hassle-free experience.
With your reserved seat at Symphony in the Park, you’ll:
Experience the Symphony in the Park performance from one of the front rows.
Skip the crowds and have a chair waiting for you – that you can take home at the end of the night!
Support Symphony in the Park and help us keep this event free and accessible for the entire community.
A ticketed seat for Symphony in the Park includes a camping chair in the reserved VIP section, which is directly behind sponsor tables and close to the Pack Square stage. We encourage you to arrive early for the best availability in the reserved seating selection and parking downtown! At the end of the night, your chair is yours to take.

Patio Show: Aaron Molhoo
2026-09-06 17:30 - 19:30 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
Future Aaron is an American singer-songwriter and
singer for The Spiritual Machines. As a solo artist, Aaron
creates modern songs rooted in the golden age of
songwriting. Drawing inspiration from artists like Peter
Gabriel, Crowded House, Sunny Day Real Estate, John
Denver, and Nick Drake, his music blends rich vocals,
percussive acoustic guitar, infectious melodies and
thoughtful lyrics into a sound that feels both old and
new. After honing his craft on the West Coast and in
Austin, Texas, Aaron is happy now to call Asheville
home, where the musical spirit resonates with his
formative folk roots.

Sunday Sounds: Steve Lapointe
2026-09-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, 28801
Join us for a live performance by Steve Lapointe, pianist-in-residence in the Windgate Foundation Atrium.
ABOUT THE MUSICIAN
Steve Lapointe’s nine years of classical piano as a youth grounded him in music theory. Jazz studies while in Ithaca, New York, opened his ears to extemporaneous improvisation and the music of Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Michel Petrucciani and the American songbook. Steve served as musical director of the Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship of Vero Beach, Florida, and occasionally performed at the UU Asheville congregation.

Yoga Taco Mosa
2026-09-06 10:00 - 11:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join us for Yoga Taco Mosa the first Sunday of every month.
This is a donation based slow flow class lead by Clare Desmelik.
Bring your yoga mat
Bring a water bottle
Bring an open heart
We’ll follow the class with tacos and mimosas at The Grey Eagle Taqueria.

Witching Hour, Dark and Dirty Comedy
2026-09-05 22:00 - 23:30 | Eda Rhyne, 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville, 28803
Modelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery
Witching Hour is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! Combining dark humor with hauntingly delicious Appalachian cocktails.
This show is ages 21 and up and NC17
Doors at 9:30pm, show at 10pm
Tickets $18

Eyes Up Here Comedy: Fall of the Patriarchy Edition
2026-09-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Ginger’s Revenge, 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Modelface Comedy Club presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge! This month we are celebrating Fall… of the Patriarchy!
Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring comedians from Asheville and around the South East.
Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry.
ages 18+
doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm
Tickets $18 GA, $23 Premium Seating*
*premium seating is table seating in the front three rows
