Here’s what I think of when I remember the King of Pop. What about you?

Don’t have much money? No problem, the following list means you can spend your nickels and dimes on a six-pack and a watermelon and still have enough to check out a band or three.

Asheville/Brevard-based bluegrass sensations the Steep Canyon Rangers team up once again with actor/banjo picker Steve Martin on NPR’s folksy variety show A Prairie Home Companion. Catch the show this Saturday.

Come join the heat with Downtown After 5! This evening’s lineup is stellar; plus check out the after-party at the Garage at Biltmore, featuring veteran rock collaborator Randall Bramblett.

Might be time to catch Double Dagger at a small venue, before the Baltimore-based art-punk band blows up. 

Asheville-rooted performers blew it out at this year’s Bonnaroo. Read the dispatch here and check out some sweet Bonnaroo vids.