LAAFF Festival 2010 Xpress Pocket Guide

11:00 11:30

GREENLIFE ELECTRIC STAGE

MOUNTAIN XPRESS STAGE

PEGGY RATUSZ & DADDY LONGLEGS 11-11:45 AM

ALISA KUUMBA & FRIENDS 11-11:40 AM

12:00 12:30

KOVACS AND THE POLAR BEAR 12:05-12:50 PM

1:00

BOOM CHIX 12:55-1:05 PM

1:30

PAPER TIGER 1:10-1:55 PM

2:00

LISA ZAHIYA HIP HOP & BHANGRA 2-2:10 PM

2:30 3:00 3:30

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WOODY PINES 3:20-4:20 PM

4:30

A’VILLE VAUDEVILLE 4:25-4:40 PM

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BROWNSTONE COURTYARD

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MOUNTAIN XPRESS STAGE

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GREENLIFE STAGE

6:00 LEXINGTON AVE. MURALS

BOBO STAGE

5:30

WOODFIN ST.

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WALNUT ST.

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A’VILLE HOOPS TROUPE 3:05-3:15 PM

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SHADY GROVE PERFORMANCE AREA

THE ARCHRIVALS 2:15-3 PM

6:30 7:00 7:30

SANDERS-CARDINE POND-SIPE 4:45-5:45 PM A’VILLE VAUDEVILLE 5:50-6:10 PM JAR-E 6:15-7:15 PM A’VILLE VAUDEVILLE 7:20-7:30 PM

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UNCLE MOUNTAIN 12:25-1:05 PM A’VILLE PLAYBACK THEATER 1-1:35 PM

BLISS DUB 1-2 PM

POND BROTHERS 2-2:35 PM

THE CRITTERS 2-3 PM

THE FLAMING AZALEAS 2:10-2:20 PM

TAYLOR MARTIN’S ENGINE & FRIENDS 1-4 PM

OL’ HOOPTY 2:30-3:10 PM SIRIUS. B 3-4:30 PM

IF YOU WANNAS 3:25-4:05 PM

DEATH OF ANALOG 4:20-4:55 PM SKY LAKE 4:30-6 PM

UNDERHILL ROSE 5:10-5:50 PM

TEN CENT POETRY 6-6:35 PM

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• Boom Chix — Jessie Lehmann leads this all-woman drumming collective. Lehmann studied West African drumming and performed with a number of local drum and dance ensembles before forming her own explosive, entertaining troupe. 12:55-1:05 p.m.

• Paper Tiger — Simultaneously retro-lounge and ultra-modern, down-tempo trip-hop duo Paper Tiger (Molly Kummerle of Ruby Slippers with DJ MINGLE) crafts soundscapes and moody-elegant lyrics into sonic tapestries. 1:10-1:55 p.m.

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• Woody Pines — The Asheville-by-way-of-New-Orleans Pines has been playing music all his life, and his band’s mix of swing, country blues and old-time is sure to be a foot-stomping good time. 3:20-4:20 p.m.

• The Archrivals — This indie-rock band is the alter-ego of stephaniesid, which keyboardist Chuck Lichtenberger as the caped Archrival and vocalist Stephanie Morgan as the blond Dancer Delight.

The band not only performs catchy/quirky songs, but takes on other local bands in musical smack-downs. 2:15-3 p.m.

• Asheville Hoops Troupe — You may have caught Asheville Hoops at the Tuesday afternoon Hoop Jam at Pritchard Park.

That free DJed experience, and other hula-hoop events, are led by movement specialist Melanie “melmacpink” MacNeil. 3:05-3:15 p.m.

• Asheville Dance Revolution — Asheville Dance Revolution is a dance company and studio that aims to inspire dancers to express their passions through movement and music. Performances showcase a variety of styles, from jazz, tap and ballet to African and hip-hop. 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

• Uncle Mountain — Soothing, breezy and bursting with harmony, this Asheville trio fuses elements of folk rock, bluegrass and Americana to form lush but rootsy soundscapes reminiscent of Crosby, Stills and Nash. 12:25-1:05 p.m.

focusing on soulful vocal harmonies and gentle banjo/guitar interplay that highlights artful songwriting. 5:10-5:50 p.m.

• Screaming Js — This gritty, retro-boogie collective boasts a lineup of local all-stars that includes Jake Hollifield (The Blue Rags), Jason Krekel (Mad Tea Party), Mike Gray and Henry Westmoreland (Firecracker Jazz Band) and J.P. Hess (Amerika Jane). The band’s stellar musicianship and infectious rhythms create a sound that runs the gamut of blues, rock and roll and boogie. 6:05-6:45 p.m.

• Bobby Miller & the Virginia Daredevils — Named for the legend of Virginia Dare, the first European born in the Americas, this traditional bluegrass quintet is “rooted in traditional melody and tone, layered with improvisational solos and textured rhythms reminiscent of ‘30s swing bands.” 1:20-2 p.m.

• Asheville Horns w/special guests — Pretty much like the name suggests, Asheville Horns is a collection of local horn players (sax, trombone, trumpet, sousaphone, etc.) who do backup and studio work, as well as putting on their own energetic shows. 7:45-9 p.m.

BoBo Stage • Cod-I — With an influence of music spanning over 60 years, DJ Cod-I spreads the words of life through roots reggae and conscience hip-hop, uplifting the minds of the youth throughout the Asheville area.

11:30-12:30 p.m.

• Ten Cent Poetry (Chelsea Lynn LaBate) — Singersongwriter and finger-style guitarist Chelsea Lynn LaBate has a sultry, soaring voice that haunts and lingers long after the final chords have faded. She performs dynamic ballads rich with poetry-laden lyrics.

6-6:35 p.m.

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• The Feral Chihuahuas Sketch Comedy — The Feral Chihuahuas are “committed to the funny.” The sketch-comedy collective has expanded far beyond their modest debut in a two-car garage, and now perform at sold-out shows and comedy festivals across the country.

8-8:35 p.m.

• If You Wannas — Citing a diverse array of influences such as The Velvet Underground and Hank Williams, this quartet describes their catchy and quirky sound as “minimalist pop mayhem.” Together since 2007, they’ve built a reputation for experimental and raw live performances that make the most of their street-inspired musicianship.

3:25-4:05 p.m.

• Death of Analog — The brainchild of songwriter/composer Draven Arcane, this industrial-rock group sculpts dark sonic landscapes that are inspired by visions of a dystopian future. 4:20-4:55 p.m.

• Underhill Rose — This “country soul” duo met at Warren Wilson College and went on to form one half of the all-female Americana quartet The Barrel House Mamas. Now, Eleanor Underhill and Molly Rose Reed specialize in a more stripped down form of Appalachian folk,

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Interactive Arts Area • Asheville Hoops — Hula hooping for kids of all ages.

Asheville Hoops hosts the community hoop jam in Pritchard Park on Tuesdays.

• Stina Andersen — Weaver Woman Stina Andersen, sewing teacher, renegade seamstress and local clothing designer of ARTeries by Stina presents The Tunnel of LAAFFs. This interactive arts installation will give pARTicipants an opportunuity to say what they really love about our No. 1 authentically Asheville street festival and also what makes them laugh. Come help weave the bamboo tunnel with yarns and fabrics, then enscribe on recycled CDs your personal LAAFF message, a joke or a funny drawing.

• Melissa Glaze of Asheville Mural Project — Live painter, performance artist and Asheville muralist Melissa Glaze will host the interactive arts “painting zone” installation. This area will give participants the opportunity to watch the birth of a painting done in free-form ecstatic exploration, as well as give them a space to paint, and to be painted on! Body and face painting offered.

• Moving Temple — This trance-inducing Asheville outfit, led

by Skew Records founder Andy Askew, consists of a rotating cast of contributors that includes B. Suttle, Michael Lott, Crick Nice, Peripheral and DM Stair, and specializes in subdued electronic tones straight from outer space. 7:45-8:15 p.m.

• Nataraj — The stripped-down spin-off of spiritual/trance band Arundas, Nataraj combines the drumming of multiple percussionist with exotic melodies. 6-8 p.m.

• Alisa Kuumba & Friends — Alisa Kuumba is a diverse artist, a singer and poet who integrates Afrobeat, reggae and Yoruba chants into unique and soulful performances. Much of her work is rooted in traditional West-African rhythms. 11-11:40 a.m.

• Live Local Bluegrass hosted by Deb Ryder — The music of the Appalachian Mountains comes to life at the live local bluegrass jam hosted by Deb Ryder. Gather round and let the banjo, fiddle, mandolin and high lonesome sound lead the way to the dance floor. 4-7 p.m.

• Belle Afrique African Drum and Dance Collective — This ensemble honors the beauty, grace and power of West African culture through its traditional music and dance. The group seeks to inspire an interest in multiculturalism through energetic and empowering performances, classes and residencies. 6:55-7:35 p.m.

• Sky Lake — formed out of the demise of Asheville band Ventricles, Sky Lake (Andy Williams, Benjamin Pates, Christopher Ballard and Ross Gentry) are already attracting attention, inspiring an Xpress reviewer to describe them as “if Devendra Banhart and Thom Yorke had a baby.” 4:30-6 p.m.

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• The Pond Brothers — George and Andy Pond create a hybrid musical sound that they call “bluegrasstafari.” Fusing traditional Americana tunes with bluegrass, reggae and psychedelic rock, the band’s sound is wildly dynamic, adventurous and absolutely danceable.

2-2:35 p.m.

• Matt Williams — Playing the guitar, mandolin, violin, bass and drums, singer-songwriter Matt Williams is a true multi-instrumentalist. With a soft yet commanding voice that floats over a tapestry of sound, Williams’ folk-rock/j-pop fusion and improvisational riffs are sure to spark attention. 7-7:35 p.m.

• Ol’ Hoopty — This blues-y five piece was born when keyboardist George Scott and guitarist Bill Norlin met at their children’s music recital, and began jamming over their shared love of old soul, blues and R&B, eventually filling out the lineup with drummer Mike Berlin, bassist Steve Cohen and vocalist Crystal Bray. 2:30-3:10 p.m.

• DJ Candice B — Candice B serves the groove with her vast collection of vinyl beats and seemless mixes. Sure to get feet moving on the floor, her energy and passion for the rhythm is truly contagious. Get ready to move cause Candice B is bringing the spin. 8-9 p.m.

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• The Flaming Azaleas — The Flaming Azaleas pull their dance inspiration from the originators of the Lindy Hop. 2:10-2:20 p.m.

• Jar-E — Jar-E is a funny guy (and amateur standup comedian), which makes the levity of his deeply soulful, R&B-meets-world beatmeets-funk-meets-poetry songs all the more surprising. This is wildly original music, but with spot-on vocals and deep grooves, Jar-E never misses the mark. 6:15-7:15 p.m.

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• Sirius.B — With infectious Gypsy-inspired rhythms and a serious sense of fun, this absurdist folk-punk collective has played every venue from the White Horse to the River Arts District studio crawl. 3-4:30 p.m.

• Asheville Vaudeville — A talent show in the best sense, Asheville Vaudeville gathers jugglers, magicians and comedians, performance artists, musicians and burlesque dancers, and turns out spectacular variety showcases full of surprises. 4:25-4:40 p.m., 5:506:10 p.m., 7:20-7:30 p.m.

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• The Critters — Underground alt-rock, 2-3 p.m.

• Sanders-Cardine-Pond-Sipe — Jay Sanders (bass), Bill Cardine (Dobro), Andy Pond (banjo) and Jeff Sipe (drums) are each known for copious musical projects — some together, many separately.

What happens when these four performers join forces is anyone’s guess, but it’s likely to be high energy and highly experimental. 4:45-5:45 p.m.

• Lisa Zahiya Hip-hop & Bhangra — Lisa Zahiya teaches dance to adults and children. Bhangra (you might recognize it from Slumdog Millionaire) is a cinematic, choreographed style seen in Bollywood films. 2-2:10 p.m.

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• Bliss Dub — Formed a year ago, this group (guitarist/vocalist Luke Trotman, drummer Laith Inkidar, bassist Ryan Finder and keyboardist Julien Melissas) is all about “playing music and the promotion of positive livity.” 1-2 p.m.

• Kovacs and the Polar Bear — Nick Kovacs, Andrew Woodward, Chris Lee and Joe Chang make up this raw/sweet indie-rock group. The musicians change instruments throughout the show (sometimes mid-song) but no matter their configuration, it’s an energetic and engaging performance based around Kovacs’ thoughtful lyrics. 12:05-12:50 p.m.

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• Natty Queen — Dub poet, 12:30-1 p.m.

• Peggy Ratusz and Daddy Longlegs — This soulful songstress packs enough sass to draw comparisons to Bonnie Raitt and Susan Tedeschi. Her backing band of rotating musicians — Daddy Longlegs — lays down a solid foundation of blues riffs and beats, but it’s Ratusz’s sultry vocals that take center stage. 11-11:45 a.m.

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• Unifire Theater — Unifire Theater is an Asheville-based performance troupe that combines the art of fire manipulation with storytelling, choreography and costuming. They perform regularly at events and festivals across the Southeast, spinning, juggling, breathing, tossing and eating fire in an awe-inspiring spectacle. 8:20-9 p.m.

• Hellblinki — The local band Hellblinki is known for its theatrical, dark-punk/rock music inspired by blues, pirate songs, Gothic cabaret and calypso tunes. Band members coat their faces with makeup and don Victorian-era attire, making their live performances all the more wild and eccentric. 9-9:35p.m.

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• Asheville Playback Theatre — With no scripts, memorization or predetermined performance plan, Playback actors create on-the-spot, spontaneous theater based on stories offered by volunteers from the audience. Sit back and watch as the troupe plays-back, creating improvisational skits inspired by our memories, hopes and fears. 1 p.m.

• Taylor Martin’s Engine & Friends — Roots ensemble Taylor Martin’s Engine & Friends pride themselves on making sincere “music with a beating heart.” Their repertoire ranges from lullaby-soft, instrumentally weighted songs about heartache to raspy, blues-inspired tunes about the playing a hand in the game of love. 1-4 p.m.

• Elisa Faires Performance art piece • Our VOICE — Hand canvas interactive handprint and signing protesting sexual violence, awareness buttons and hope box.

• Tarot Readers Booth • Freaks of Asheville Calendar Preview • REACH — Responsive Education Accessing Creativity for Healing brings the healing power of arts to those in need and recognizes that arts education is an essential element to a healthy community. REACH OUT provides an opportunity for those in crisis to access the amazing restorative powers of the creative experience. A program of A2P. • Royal Peasantry — “From the mysterious shifting sands of Zanzibar, feast your senses on Royal Peasantry’s incomparable ten-in-one sideshow extravaganza. See the real! The unreal! The bizarre! Experience the Museum of World Oddities, freaks of nature,

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