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New Years Eve pop concerts have been a long running ASO staple; this year they hosted a dazzling array of pieces from James Bond 007 film scores. Led by internationally recognized conductor Darko Butorac the symphony has branched out in recent years to offer fresh new programming in order to bring symphonic music to an […]

Opening in 1992 the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts is regarded as one of the most influential establishments in Asheville’s transformation into a major cultural destination. Originally opening as the Diana Wortham Theatre the 500 seat venue underwent a comprehensive renovation and re-brand in 2019 adding the Tina McGuire Theatre, a multi-use blackbox theatre […]

Founded in 1988, ‘Downtown After 5′ concert series has been an essential part of Asheville’s live music scene presenting a diverse selection of acts over its’ 34 year history. The first April 15th event of the 2022 season was even sweeter than most as the previous year’s series was put on hold due to coronavirus […]

On February 21st 2022 Pisgah AVL headed to Johnson City TN’s Freedom hall to provide a PA system and flown lighting for 70’s rockers and undisputed kings of the power-balad; REO Speed Wagon. Freedom hall is a special venue for many Johnson City locals; “See that seat there, in 1988 I saw my very first […]

Located in Franklin North Carolina; The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts is the brainchild of local businessman and arts patron Phil Drake who’s vision was to provide the rural town with a high quality performance venue to rival those found in major US cities. The 1500 seat auditorium opened its’ doors in 2009 […]

How Pisgah AVL’s Dolby Atmos installation at the University of North Carolina’s Lipinsky Hall is helping to support Asheville’s next generation of audio engineers.  For a small city Asheville is a musical monolith; home to Moog Synthesisers, the esteemed Echo Mountain recording studios and iconic venues such as the Orange Peel and Diana Wortham theatre. […]

While Covid-19 stalled plans for many of us, the members of Calvary Worship Center in Marshall NC made the best of the situation by undertaking a comprehensive renovation of their sanctuary space. The Pentecostal Church prides itself of being a welcoming, multi-generational congregation where everyone is family; the main goal of renovation was for the space to reflect that. Pastor Rusty Smart explained that a refit had been on the cards for some time as there hadn’t been any significant updates to the space for over 20 years and the stage area wasn’t lit.