Local Color Live will be taping at New Mountain Theater on Wed, August 27 at 7PM. Featured artists are Lyric and The Paper Crowns.
Hosted by WNCW’s Laura Blackley.
Come be a part of the studio audience for Local Color Live at New Mountain Asheville.
LYRIC awakens an undiscovered spirit within their audience. Described by many as the best band in Asheville, LYRIC delights crowds across the region. “Whew, lordy people, if you haven’t heard of or heard Lyric, you simply must give yourself the gift.” ~Peggy Ratusz Primarily influenced by Tracy Chapman, India Arie, and George Clinton, Leeda “Lyric” Jones has a voice all her own. As the frontwoman, Leeda enlivens her followers with her melodic poetry and soulful voice. Currently, The band is shooting a music video and is in the studio re-recording their original single, Camera Shy. This year they plan to record a new album, and schedule an East coast tour for 2015. LYRIC is excited about continuing to pursue the festival circuit.
To find out more about upcoming shows, follow LYRIC on Facebook (www.facebook.com/lyricfans), and check out their website at www.reverbnation.com/lyricfans
Most Recent Accomplishments Best of WNC 2013 Tied Second for Pop Second for R&B and Blue Second for Soul Third for Busker/street performer #1 On reverbnation for over a year in the pop genre Opened for and sang with Lizz Wright October 8, 2011 First place in Blue ridge roller girls 2012 Battle of the Bands THE PAPER CROWNS Upon hearing the original song “Virginia Caine” by The Paper Crowns: “That is one of my favorite songs…like, ever! Really solid story. Be proud. Be very proud. Goosebumps! Description The Paper Crowns make three piece acoustic music sound huge! They are stomping on drums while they are plucking strings and singing harmonies often all at the same time! There’s nobody doing it like The Paper Crowns are doing it. It’s hard to find a truly unique band…on top of that it’s hard to find a band that delivers the emotional spectrum from sweet and heartbreaking earnest ballads to barn burning gypsy raving conga frenzied sweaty dance tunes.