The Glitch Mob & Phantogram in Asheville

West coast electronic strong holds, The Glitch Mob, are continuing their national tour with Phantogram this weekend in Asheville, North Carolina. Known for its flourishing indie scene, this alternative lifestyles hub located about 2500 feet up in the Appalachian mountains was chosen as the electronic duo’s tour stop because they knew they could attract a very strong crowd. Not only does the atmosphere around Asheville lend itself to unique and energetic crowds, especially in the summer when people are fleeing to the mountains to escape the extreme heat index of well over 100 of the lowlands for a milder version of 90 degree temps, but the downtown venue The Orange Peel has long been lauded as one of the best places not only to see live music, but to perform at as well. In its first three years as a music club, The Orange Peel was recognized as one of the best live music venues in the nation. Featured and highlighted in USA Today, Travel and Leisure Magazine, Southern Living Magazine, Turner South Cable Network, Rolling Stones Magazine, Self Magazine, Cosmopolitan, and most recently, in the May 2011 issue of GQ, the club is known for presenting up and coming new talent as well as showcasing legendary performers.

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Lollapalooza Still Going Strong After 20 Years

This Chicago music festival has come a long way from its grunge rock mosh pit days, evolving into a cross-genre three day extravaganza. Alternative grunge may have rooted Lollapalooza, but the festival has evolved over time to flow with the industry’s trends and better fit the tastes of the fans, all without losing its integrity. This year, you can see heavy hitting rap acts like Eminem and Kid Cudi, long time headlining rock and roll acts Foo Fighters and Coldplay, or opt to dive into the booming electronic scene, which has an all day rave at Perry’s Stage on the festival grounds. (more…)