Luciano, one of our all-time favorite performers returns!
With the release of his landmark CD 'Where There Is Life' in 1995, Luciano emerged as one of the most important reggae singers in decades and the greatest hope for roots reggae's survival in the digital dancehall era. Since that much acclaimed release, Luciano's music has been consistently praised for imparting sentiments of spiritual salvation, Rastafarian edification and African repatriation.
His newest release 'Child of a King' includes an eclectic range of cover versions from Nina Simone's empowering anthem of African identity "Young Gifted and Black" to Cat Stevens' mid 1970s unity plea "Peace Train" and UK easy-listening superstar Roger Whitaker's desire for a better planet on "New World in the Morning". Luciano's stunning, heartfelt interpretation of these disparate tunes offers an incomparable presentation of the roots rock icon's diversified skills.
Advance tickets are only $18, and are available online, at the venue, and at our local outlets! Don't miss this show!
Billy Bob Thornton names Unknown as one of his favorite songwriters and a genius picker. Matt Groening (the Simpsons) labels Unknown as a guitar maniac (and funny as hell to boot!) Hank3 has Unknown's face tatooed on his bicep! Marty Stuart introduced him as his illegitimate brother at the Ryman in Nashville, and is placing Unknown on the front cover of his upcoming book of personal photographs. Tom Petty came backstage at a Hollywood event to ask Unknown how he gets his "sound". The Rolling Stones invited him to participate in the soundcheck session for their latest show in Charlotte, NC. Unknown is even the voice of lead character "Early Cuyler" in the popular Cartoon Network show, Squidbillies.
Come see for yourself what all the fuss is about: Thursday night, April 17 at 9pm. Tickets are $13 in advance and are available at the club, Orbit DVD and Harvest Records in West Asheville, and on this very website.
