by James Cassara – As the singer, guitarist, and principal songwriter of Australia’s Men at Work, Colin Hay was responsible for several of the quirkiest pop hits of the early…
Larry Campbell and Theresa Williams
by James Cassara – Referencing Larry Campbell’s impressive resume is an easy task; after all he’s played with more BIG NAME musicians than has anyone of this era, and his…
A Tribute to Muscle Shoals
Featuring Amy Black and Sarah Borges by James Cassara – Few recording venues are more synonymous with a specific sound than the legendary environs of Muscle Shoals Studios. Nestled in…
Bow Thayer Arrives with New Album, Sundowser
by James Cassara – Multi-instrumentalist Bow Thayer might well define the modern day Renaissance man; an artist whose work exemplifies his past influences and present day state of mind in…
Patrick Sweany at the Grey Eagle
by James Cassara – Patrick Sweany describes himself as a musical omnivore, taking in as many styles as he can, swinging through blues, folk, soul, bluegrass, maybe some classic 50s…
Interview with Charlie Gerencer
Executive Producer of the Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: So many of the main stream comics have passed through Laugh Your Asheville…
Haywood Community College
A View Into HCC’s Creative Arts Program, Part II by Greg Vineyard – In July’s issue, we started a conversation with Kari Rinn, Director of Creative Arts at Haywood Community…
Four Decades of Art in Biltmore Village
John Cram & the Village Art and Craft Fair by Petras Barcas – Thirty new artists will round out the nearly 120 total at the 43rd annual Village Art and…
Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse
Celebrating a Decade of Music and Community by James Cassara For nearly a decade Louise and Don Baker have been building community with their Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse series, all the…