Category: Podcasts

Joe P

Joe P stops by Studio AVL before his Live Lounge performance!  

Grace Potter

Grace Potter returns to Asheville on the “Mother Road” tour! Hear her in Studio AVL before the show at the…

Nation of Language

Brooklyn natives Nation of Language stop into Studio AVL before their show at the Grey Eagle, Wednesday November 8th

Barns Courtney

Barns Courtney plays the Orange Peel on Monday, October 30th! Hear him in Studio AVL before the show!

The Wood Brothers

The Wood Brothers are celebrating their new album “Heart is the Hero” at the Salvage Station, Friday October 20th Hear…

Vince Junior Band

Hear Vince Junior in Studio AVL before the Vince Junior Band CD release show Saturday, September 30th at Asheville Guitar…

Cannons

Cannons played their first ever show in Asheville and sold out the Orange Peel! Hear the L.A. trio talk backstage…

Jon Batiste

Hear Jon Batiste chat with 98.1 the River’s Jordan over zoom about his new album “World Music Radio,” his influences,…

Joy Oladokun

Joy Oladokun comes into Studio AVL before her show at the Orange Peel, Tuesday September 19th! Hear a Studio AVL…

STS9

Sound Tribe Sector 9 chats with Jordan on 98.1 the River about their upcoming shows at Salvage Station! Hear about…

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