Review and Photography by Thom HooperBright Eyes with Lullaby for the Working Class | The Orange Peel, Asheville, NC | October 10, 2026 The drive into Asheville on Saturday evening was anything but pleasant, as torrential rain battered the interstate, leaving substantial amounts of standing water across the roadway and creating conditions where hydroplaning was... Continue Reading →
Deltron 3030 performs for a sold-out crowd at the The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC
Photography & Review by Thom Hooper Twenty-six years after Deltron 3030 collectively imagined a futuristic world gone sideways, Del the Funky Homosapien, Dan the Automator and Kid Koala brought their epic sci-fi hip-hop masterpiece to a sold-out crowd at The Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina on Tuesday night. The group's self-titled debut arrived back... Continue Reading →
Unflinching and Unstoppable: Lucy Dacus Live in Asheville
By Thom Hooper Lucy Dacus turned Asheville Yards into more than a simple concert experience on September 23rd, it was part indie rock show, part communal celebration. Touring behind her Forever Is a Feeling record, Dacus brought Chicago’s Slow Pulp with her as openers who showcased a memorable setlist incorporating elements of shoegaze and indie... Continue Reading →
