This Saturday, December 4th, the Melanaster Band returns to the Emerald Lounge, joined by folk / pop heroes Uncle Mountain.

Uncle Mountain combines complex, multi-layered harmonies with Americana songwriting to create a sound that is “rich, layered, lively, and most surprisingly, cohesive.” – CityBeat (Cincinnati).  They are also cuter than a baby Fennec fox.  These guys keep getting better over time, and are among the best bands based in Asheville!

*update* There will be high-quality video / audio captured at the show for release on the web, so come out and be part of the action!

Essential info : Emerald Lounge Asheville, 10PM | 18+ $5 Map / Facebook Event

Melanaster Records is very proud to announce a new partnership with Portland-based booking and management agency Autonomous Music.

Marley Carroll is the latest artist to be added to their impressive roster, which includes performers like DJ Vadim, Heyoka and Bluetech.

What this ultimately means is that Melanaster music will be reaching more people, both recorded and in person!  Keep an eye out on the blog for announcements of upcoming shows and tours.  Remember, our mailing list is still the best way to get timely updates.  Send an email to melanaster.records (at) gmail.com .  Or just follow us on Facebook.

The journey continues!

The Melanaster Band will be joining a slew of Asheville’s finest indie musicians for the All Go West festival on Saturday, April 24th.  The event takes place on two outdoor stages in West Asheville (in front of Harvest Records, next to the Rocket Club) and is absolutely free!

Bottom line : Free music, beer, and fun in West Asheville. April 24th, 12PM to 10PM.

Check the lineup below. More info available at the official website and Facebook event.

Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band
Stephaniesid
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra
Brushfire Stankgrass
Underhill Rose
RBTS WIN
The Trainwreks
Do It To Julia
The Archrivals (CD Release)
Now You See Them
Vertigo Jazz Project
Uncle Mountain
Marley Carroll & The Melanaster Band
Kovacs & The Polar Bear
The If You Wannas
Jen & The Juice
Open Windows
Tennessee Jed Band
Voodoo Wedding

Thursday, February 18th the Melanaster Band will take its underwater vibes to Marley’s native hometown of Charlotte, NC.

We’re very excited to finally bring the show to the people that have supported the Melanaster project from the start.  We’ll be joined by Do It To Julia and Swift Science.

A lovely review of the Melanaster Band’s September show at the Emerald Lounge appears in Lydia See’s blog. Check out the review, sure, but stick around for her excellent photography and musings on the Asheville music scene.  PS she also has a brand-new photojournal here.

Three jellyfish. Scrim by Jennifer Bruce (pictured)