Planet Caravan:
Planet Caravan is a unique two-day music festival that celebrates the original sound of heavy music. The festival will take place at The Orange Peel Social Aid and Pleasure Club and Mo Daddy’s in Asheville, North Carolina. It features a line-up of some of the best established and emerging hard rock and heavy metal acts that will perform in an extremely rare and intimate setting. The debut festival showcases all things heavy and includes bands from a wide array of sub-genres, from doom, stoner and psychedelic to progressive and experimental. Planet Caravan spotlights the torchbearers of heavy music- the bands that hark back to its original sound and those who take it to creative new places.
The Orange Peel:
Named one of the top five rock clubs in Rolling Stone’s “Best of Rock 2008” issue, The Orange Peel Social Aid and Pleasure Club is located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. The Orange Peel opened in 2002 and has since hosted acts such as Queens of the Stone Age, King Crimson, Wolfmother, The Flaming Lips, Wilco, Sonic Youth, and 311, as well as special performances by Beastie Boys, Bob Dylan and a nine-night residency with the Smashing Pumpkins.
http://www.theorangepeel.net
Mo Daddy’s:
Eat. Drink. Live Music. is the motto for Asheville’s Mo Daddy’s, and they take all three quite seriously. MoDaddy's serves up “dirty south cookin'” with plates like Fried Chicken and Waffles, Shrimp and Grits, and Blackened Tempeh Melts while whole heartedly embracing the local food movement. They have an amazing bar made of salvaged railroad ties, stocked with a great selection of fine libations, and staffed by some of the best bartenders in town. As for live music, they regularly showcase some of the best local and regional acts around.
http://www.myspace.com/modaddysbar
Asheville, NC:
Asheville, North Carolina is situated in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina and has an estimated population of over 70,000. The city is recognized for its unique Bohemian culture, natural beauty, and lively downtown- it is often referred to as the “Paris of the South.” Unlike traditional southern towns, in Asheville you will find an eclectic mix of hippies, punks, outdoorsmen, artists, and musicians, as well as a number of “green” businesses. Perhaps most enticing is Asheville’s vibrant arts scene, which hosts a diverse array of music from local to national acts of all genres.
http://www.ashevillenc.gov
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