The 25th Annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

Warren Haynes

The annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam returned to the US Cellular Center (formerly the Asheville Civic Center) in December for its 25^th year.  The event has one again expanded to two nights plus the Pre-Jam on Thursday night at the Orange Peel.  The Christmas Jam has been one of the integral events in Asheville’s annual musical calendar since its much smaller debut in 1989.  Every year features sought-after bands and musicians of all types collaborating together to create a musical experience like no other.  Local hero and Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes has manufactured an event that not only gives people the best in musical talent, but also gives back to the community.  All proceeds from the event go to the Habitat for Humanity, which is a non-profit organization that aims to assist people with affordable housing.  The X-mas Jam has become so popular over the years that tickets are guaranteed to sell out weeks before the event.

SummerStage 2012 Gala - The Music of Jimi Hendrix

Articles and images by Bill Kelly

Kicking off a season of over 100 music and dance programs, the NY Parks Foundation SummerStage series opened with a Gala celebrating the music of Jimi Hendrix.  Featuring a diverse group of artist including Wyclef, The Roots, Bebel Gilberto, G.Love, Soulive, Keller Williams, Amel Larrieux, John Scofield, Karl Densen and Living Colour, the evening celebrated the 70th anniversary of Hendrix’s birth.