THE AMERICAN GONZOS

W/ THE HOPE GRIFFIN BAND : BACK STAGE

North Carolina rockers The American Gonzos pull inspiration from all genres including rock, funk, punk and alternative to make a delicious stew of original sound. A power trio comprised of Andrew Thelston on guitar/lead vocals, Michael Dean on bass guitar/backing vocals and Toby Burleson on drums/backing vocals. The band was formed in the fall of 2010 where they began writing music and performing all over the southeast. In 2011, The American Gonzos recorded and released their self titled debut album. They are finishing up their next album, due out in 2013 along with nation wide tours.

The American Gonzos - http://www.reverbnation.com/americangonzos
The Hope Griffing Band - http://www.reverbnation.com/hopegriffin

ZOMBIE QUEEN

W/ IVAN THE TERRIBLES, PLEASURES OF THE ULTRA VIOLENT : BACK STAGE

Asheville's lady punk band is a force to be reckoned with!

Zombie Queen - www.facebook.com/ZombieQueenAsheville
Ivan the Terribles - http://www.reverbnation.com/ivantheterribles
Pleasures of the Ultra Violent - http://pleasuresoftheultraviolent.bandcamp.com/

DISCLAIMER COMEDY PRESENTS COMEDIAN TOM SIMMONS

Who said a comedian can’t be genuinely smart, deeply caring and outrageously funny at the same time? Take Tom Simmons. He’s got it all - and more!
Tom is not afraid to strip long held beliefs of their credibility with an unprecedented blend of searing logic and great jokes. He questions everything and everyone, respectfully but with absolutely no respect at all. Everyday situations as a father and husband, TV consumer, grocery shopper, tourist, hobby philosopher and average bystander -- Tom finds comedy wherever he takes a good look.

http://www.tomsimmonscomedy.com/

LARRY MITCHELL BAND

W/ TRAVERS BROTHERSHIP : BACK STAGE

Larry Mitchell is a seasoned and driven musician/guitarist currently based in San Diego, California (U.S.A.) who denotes his playing style as instrumental music with emphasis on the guitar, as one might want to hear on his most recent recording, "Insatiable". His workhorse guitars consist of an Ibanez Blazer and an Ibanez A20n. Mitchell has been playing guitar since 1969, and truthfully shares his career objective, "To keep selling my CDs around the world. To be able to tour three of four times a year."

Larry Mitchell - http://www.larrymitchell.com/
Travers Brothership - http://www.reverbnation.com/traversbrothers

DAVE DRIBBON AND THE STOMPING RAIN

W/ THIS MOUNTAIN : BACK STAGE

Dave Dribbon (formally of Ten Hollow) has put together a new band in Asheville, NC. The Stomping Rain consists of Tim Marsh on Lead Guitar, Pete Van Rijssen on Bass and Kent Spillman (formally of Ten Hollow) on Drums.
While Dave has kept some Ten Hollow songs in the Stomping Rain repertoire, this band is full of new material and a new sound. With Pete’s melodic lines locking in with Kent’s super dynamic playing; the rhythm section is a perfect foundation for a diverse rock performance. Tim’s outstanding lead work is a must-see-live!
Along with the roots that have brought Dave this far, it goes without saying that this new sound is a step in the rock direction. There is no doubt that Stomping Rain is the best material you've heard from Dave Dribbon thus far. Some of Asheville's most talented musicians surrounding Dave as they move into a realm of rock that is soulful, hand carved and original.

Dave Dribbon & The Stomping Rain - www.reverbnation.com/davedribbonandthestompingrain
This Mountain - www.reverbnation.com/thismountain

DISCLAIMER COMEDY PRESENTS COMEDIAN DAVE STONE

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Based in Los Angeles by way of Atlanta, Dave was named one of the “12 Comics to Watch” for 2013 by LA Weekly. Dave was a semi-finalist in CMT’s “Next Big Comic” in 2012 and in 2010 was named one of the top 8 up-and-coming comics in the country by Rooftopcomedy.com. Dave can be heard voicing several characters on Adult Swim’s hit animated series “Squidbillies” on the Cartoon Network and is a co-founding member of the nationally acclaimed “Beards of Comedy Tour”, who recently released their sophomore album “Cardio Mix” on Comedy Central Records and their web series “Beards Across America” has received over 1,000,000 views on MSN.com. Since 2008, Dave has spent 175+ days a year on the road, sharing stages with some of the industry’s brightest stars, such as Brian Regan, Patton Oswalt, Maria Bamford, Doug Benson, Marc Maron, Greg Proops and John Mulaney. Dave’s laid back and self-deprecating style make him a hit with a wide variety of audiences, transcending age, race, class, gender, height and weight.

Dave Stone - http://www.davestonecomedy.com/

COASTWEST UNREST

W/ THOMAS MCNEELY : BACK STAGE

Layered, textured, complex, melodic - Coastwest Unrest’s third album High Times on Lowly Streets (out April 23 on Reclaim Records) is equal parts electric and acoustic with an underlying hum of punk - and surprises await in every song. Robert Root, who had worked extensively with The Killers, co-produced the album with the band. Kicking off the record, “Remembrance of Things Past,” Noah Dickie (band leader, guitars and vocals) said, “I knew going in that I wanted it to be that hectic, frantic, chaotic intro that just comes to that abrupt stop where all you hear is that beautiful guitar progression and then BOOM--the band comes flying in when the drums crack.”
The main character of the album is Las Vegas where the band is based. Coastwest Unrest members are: Noah Dickie (Guitar, Bass, Harmonica, Vocal), Alex Barnes (Violin, backup vocals), Josh Dickie (Percussion), and Zoe Kohen Ley (Cello, Backup vocals). “No one notices the blood on the floor…In this valley the wind is watching…” warns Coastwest Unrest lead singer Noah Dickie in the song “The Wire Birds On Charleston Blvd” – a dark but upbeat nod to the bands hometown.

Coastwest Unrest - http://www.reclaimrecords.com/

BRUCE NEMEROV'S THE FEDORA BROS

W/ CIRCUS MUTT : BACK STAGE

Bruce’s earliest musical memory is of his mother Dorothy playing The Beautiful Blue Danube on the family piano while he crouched under the instrument, his ear pressed to its rosewood side. This early attraction to sound set Bruce on his musical journey.
After a half-dozen years of training as a pianist, Bruce discovered the joy of improvised music in the folksong explosion taking place in California where his family relocated at the start of his teen years. Taking advantage of the Bay Area’s diverse cultural climate, Bruce heard and met many musicians — Son House, Bill Monroe, Muddy Waters, Wade Mainer, Mississippi John Hurt, Almeda Riddle, Mance Lipscomb and the Clara Ward Singers were among his favorites. They may have played in differing styles but were united in the strength of their personal expression.
Bruce has composed and performed music for film and television and produced and recorded albums for a variety of companies, including Warner Bros., Flying Fish, RCA Victor, and Rounder Records. He was an original cast member of Public Radio’s comedy show Riders Radio Theater starring Riders in the Sky, and now tours as a solo guitarist and in a vocal and guitar duet called The Fedora Bros.

Bruce Nemerov's The Fedora Bros - http://www.brucenemerov.com/
Circus Mutt - http://www.reverbnation.com/circusmutt

LEVEE DAZE

W/ BROTHERBROTHER: BACK STAGE

Levee Daze is a jam machine in funk central, an ethereal expedition into a sonic wonderland. Based out of Baton Rouge, LA.

Levee Daze - http://www.reverbnation.com/leveedaze
Brotherbrother - https://www.facebook.com/brotherbrother

THE ALARM CLOCK CONSPIRACY

W/ TEMPERANCE LEAGUE, ZIP THE HIPPO : BACK STAGE

The Alarm Clock Conspiracy is a multifaceted, indie rock, power pop quartet with musical influences from the 60’s and 70’s. Based out of Asheville, NC, The Alarm Clock Conspiracy has been exciting audiences and steadily building a crowd base of dedicated fans with their high energy performances, and genuine musicianship. The Alarm Clock Conspiracy pride themselves on good song writing with songs that are to the point and infectious. One thing that sets The Alarm Clock Conspiracy apart from most bands out there is their ability to fuse dynamic rock and roll with soulful acoustic music.

The Alarm Clock Conspiracy - http://www.alarmclockconspiracy.com/
Temperance League - http://temperanceleague.bandcamp.com/ Zip the Hippo - http://zipthehippo.com/

MYSTERY CULT

W/ SUN BROTHER, POET RADIO: BACK STAGE

Asheville NC art and music collective join forces and release their first effort as Mystery Cult. As we glare at the vast conspiracy that consumes us and gaze into the cauldrons of our soul..allow these songs to remind you of the hidden place that always haunts just below the surface. We can roll the bones and read the cards...but at this point in the voyage, the secret of Mystery Cult will have to remain a mystery.

Mystery Cult - http://www.reverbnation.com/mysterycult
Sun Brother - http://www.reverbnation.com/sunbrothersc
Poet Radio - http://www.reverbnation.com/poetradio

WHAM BAM BOWIE BAND

DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE : BACK STAGE

The Cheeksters front man, Mark Casson, recreates a tribute to David Bowie. Casson channels the spirit of Bowie in an uncanny way. You don't want to miss it!