Asheville Yards

Sure, these Northwest indie rock icons make frequent stops in town—but it’s hard to complain. On their last visit, Isaac Brock and company treated fans to a full performance of Good News for People Who Love Bad News. This time, expect a deeper dive into their expansive catalog. As an added bonus for indie rock lifers, Built To Spill’s Doug Martsch opens.

To be honest, Wallows—the poppy indie rock trio from L.A.—only recently landed on my radar. Fronted by a pair of former child actors, their polished tunes are pleasant enough—but don’t quite pack a punch. In contrast, opener Porches has been a consistent source of inventive, emotionally rich bedroom pop for years. Aaron Maine seemed poised to break into larger venues with 2018’s The House, but a string of more lo-fi, adventurous releases since then—while some…

A modern king of blues rock, Austin native Gary Clark Jr. is widely regarded as one of today’s premier guitar-slingers. But it’s not all about flashy solos—his songs carry real emotional weight and staying power. Opening the night is the wonderfully soulful Joy Oladokun, whose music is every bit as heartfelt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQZCeumRZdc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHhx13E39bI

The last time Sam Beam came through town, the weather had other plans, drenching the downtown venue formerly known as Rabbit Rabbit. This time around, he’ll be joined by the immensely talented folk supergroup I’m With Her—featuring Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, and Aoife O’Donovan. Here’s hoping for clear skies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTSTOXFVoEY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2g2f6DgF8c