Lush Life Today

Lush Life Productions assisted in the development and production of the video “Hide Yourself Away.” See them perform live at The Grey Eagle on March 10.

By Chris Cloonan

ASHEVILLE – When asked how much an audience really plays in the experience of a live performance, Caitlin Krisko, lead singer of the Asheville rock band, The Broadcast, believes that there is a symbiotic relationship that drives the band’s dynamic; creating a special experience that doesn’t happen every night. On Saturday, March 10^th, you can be a part of that experience as The Broadcast releases their first live album at The Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC.

A project that started in the fall, the live release was originally built around a local, 4-week residency. Each week, the band created a beautiful canvas of sound and up until one night in Lexington, the band planned on releasing a combination of songs from the project. “The best moments and performances happen when you least expect it,” added Krisko. “There’s an increased amount of pressure when you know the show is being recorded.”

While the residency shows were spectacular, an off the radar show at High Rock Outfitters in Lexington, NC, surprised the band. Krisko says, “These recordings have just as much to do with the audience at this show as it does with the dynamic of the band that night.” Streaming an energy that is desired at every stop on tour, this special night saw the band rocking on all cylinders.

The opening track “Hide Yourself Away” features Krisko in her realm as front woman of the band, grabbing the crowd and taking them on a journey via her sassy, energetic voice.  One of the band’s newest singles, “Hide Yourself Away” is a perfect definition of the direction of the band at this time.

Fan favorite, “Voices” makes an appearance midway into the recording. Featuring a spectacular, yet delicate build, the band creates a swirling soundscape to assist Krisko’s dazzling vocal range on the tune.

The album also contains rare takes on The Talking Head’s “Life During Wartime” and a very special take on The Rolling Stones “Wild Horses.”

Joining the evening’s festivities is Antique Firearms. Highlighted by brothers Braden and Parker Dotson, Antique Firearms showcases a range of styles and sounds that could be most defined by experimental rock. Touring in support of their self-titled album (2011), the group fearlessly mixes up a sonic cocktail that is as potent, as it is smooth.

For more information on The Broadcast, go http://www.thebroadcastmusic.com

From FunkMusicNews.com

Galactic Announces New Album “Carnivale Electricos” to FMN in the “Best Interview Ever”

In this exclusive audio interview with Rob Mercurio, bassist for New Orleans band Galactic, and Kelly Denson, reporter for Funk Music News, Rob talks about touring plans, recent gigs, his favorite songs and sources of inspiration, the creative process, collaborating with the Nevilles, his love of boy bands- and, oh yea, reveals details about Galactic’s new concept album, Carnivale Electricos! He was kind enough to impart these announcements to Funk Music News first. We are flattered, Rob!

To hear the interview, click here

Buy Your Tickets Here Now

So we have tasted some Troy and Sons Moonshine with the local female media elite. We also visited the Gaining Ground Farm in Leicester. I played with the chickens, picked some poblanos and helped to fill some community supported agriculture boxes. Next week, I will be milking goats at Spinning Spider Creamery, sipping some good brews at Highland Brewery and feeding the pigs at Hickory Nut Gap Farm.

With Alan Muscat, the Mushroom Man

But this Wednesday, you can be part of the making of the show. Buy your ticket now (only 18 left at the time of this post and they are going fast!) We will be dining in style at The Market Place on Wall Street in Downtown Asheville. Four delicious courses made with local ingredients and carefully paired with either a Troy and Sons Moonshine cocktail or a Highland Beer. All for only $45. This is a steal!

Served with a Troy and Son’s Moonshine Cocktail

2nd Course

Pan roasted Sunburst Farms Trout served with a fire roasted corn and pepper succotash with corn ice cream, chili oil and a corn coulis

Lush Life Productions kicked off its first day of shooting on the television pilot for “Local Love” last Tuesday in LUSH style with a Troy and Sons Moonshine tasting. A group of lovely ladies of local media were in attendance at  the event which took place at The Market Place in downtown Asheville.

Troy Ball herself was there tasting some moonshine libations and regaling the girls with stories of being a female moonshine maker. She had us laughing riotously while telling tale of a bear who found his way into the corn mash and didn’t make it far before passing out drunk on the lawn.

But the highlight of the event were the cocktails created by The Market Place’s star mixologist andbartender extraordinaire Max (hmmm…don’t know his last name.) He got us started with a straight shot. The smoothness of the ‘shine still baffles me. It is tasty on it’s own or when blended with other ingredients. The moonshine old fashioned with brandy soaked strawberry instead of a cherry muddled with orange, bitters and sugar was the favorite of many.

So, “What is “Local Love?” you ask.

The focus of the show will be to highlight communities and restaurants that have fully embraced the local food movement and to feature local farms, distilleries, breweries and farmer’s markets that make this movement possible.

In this episode, Asheville has been chosen as the focus along with The Market Place Restaurant. During the course of the show, Host Kelly Denson, will accompany Chef William Dissen to some of the purveyors that he uses in his kitchen. The featured local businesses are Troy and Sons Moonshine, Highland Brewery, Gaining Ground Farm, Sunburst Trout Farm, Spinning Spider Creamery, and Hickory Nut Gap Farms. Also, local mushroom expert and forager Alan Muskat will make an appearance.

There will be a short cooking segment as well and the filming will conclude on September 14 at 6:30 pm with a local food dinner at The Market Place featuring products from all of the participating local businesses and is open to the public. Only 30 tickets are available for this dinner and can be purchased at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2075962259/eorg.