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Xaiver Rudd speaks about didgeridoos during a workshop Saturday evening at FloydFest 12 Rise & Shine. Rudd hosted the workshop with Bombino (left) and Cheick Hamala. FloydFest took place Thursday through Sunday and included musical performances, workshops, yoga and camping. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

FloydFest succeeds despite rainy weather

Michael Bragg July 31, 2013

Music festival-goers flocked to Floyd, Va., for a sold-out FloydFest Rise 12 & Shine this weekend despite hours of rain. The four-day festival began Thursday afternoon with sunshine, yoga workshops...

Students to travel to sold-out FloydFest

Michael Bragg July 24, 2013

Festival-goers will journey the Blue Ridge Parkway this weekend to experience music, workshops, camping and more at the sold-out FloydFest 12 Rise & Shine. The festival, located less than three hours...

Senior Design Expo to be held Friday

Michael Bragg May 2, 2013

Seniors from Appalachian State University’s industrial design program will hold an expo at the new Beasley Media Complex on Friday at 5 p.m. “The industrial design program hosts a senior show at the...

Review: Deerhunter takes a noisy turn

Ryan Morris April 30, 2013

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author.Psychedelic band Deerhunter have changed things up with their latest release. Between lead singer Bradford Cox’s cryptic lyrics, the...

John Darnielle (right) of The Mountain Goats will play Legends Wednesday. D.L. Anderson | Courtesy Photor

John Darnielle to play at Legends

Ryan Morris April 30, 2013

Folk-rock band The Mountain Goats’ front man John Darnielle will play a show Wednesday at Legends. Started in 1991, The Mountain Goats originally consisted solely of Darnielle, who used the project to...

This year’s festival, the first without Watson after 25 years, The Avett Brothers play through heavy rain to close their hour-and-a-half set with ‘Blue Ridge Mountain Blues,’ taught to them by the late Doc Watson, on Sunday at MerleFest 2013. This year's festival hosted 76,000 participants and focused on the celebration of the life and music of Doc Watson. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

26th MerleFest remembers late Doc Watson

Ryan Morris April 30, 2013

Music lovers traveled to the Wilkes Community College campus for the 26th annual MerleFest last weekend. The festival, which features a variety of genres with a focus on traditional folk music and a family-friendly...

Sophomore environmental science major Joe Bartholomew and Fizzy Floats owner Ethan Peverall create music Friday afternoon at the 2nd Annual EarthTones Music Festival. ASUSES sponsored the event on Duck Pond Field with musical performances, drum circles and community vendors. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

Earth Tones hosts third annual music festival

Chelsey Fisher April 30, 2013

The third annual Earth Tones Music Festival, presented by the ASU Sustainable Energy Society, was held Friday, April 26. Musical acts, including Brian Swanson, Inverted Sea and Big Daddy Goose, played...

Review: ‘Ghost on Ghost’ is disappointing

Ryan Morris April 25, 2013

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author.If you’ve heard anything about it, it’s easy to go into Iron and Wine’s new album, “Ghost on Ghost,” with certain expectations....

French students perform scenes from American films in ‘Vive le Cinema’

Ryan Morris April 25, 2013

The Department of Languages, Literature and Cultures will present “Vive le Cinema: American Movie Scenes with a French Twist,” Friday at 6 p.m. in Calloway Peak in Plemmons Student Union. Students...

Belk Library hosts Instagram photography contest

Ryan Morris April 25, 2013

Belk Library and Information Commons staff has extended the deadline for entry into the “Belk Library Through My Eyes” Instagram photo contest to May 5 due to a lack of a full range of library experiences,...

Sophomore building science major Blake Beazlie performs with VoiceMail in last years Acappellageddon 4. The group recently recorded a single at Breaking the Curse Productions in Charlotte. Ally King | Courtesy Photo

Acappellageddon winners hit the road to record first single in Charlotte

Ryan Morris April 25, 2013

Appalachian State University’s all-male a cappella group VoiceMale recorded a single at Breaking the Curse Productions in Charlotte on Saturday, April 20. The recording opportunity is part of VoiceMale’s...

The Beehive Collective presents ‘True Cost of Coal’ campaign

Michael Bragg April 25, 2013

The Beehive Collective comes to Appalachian State starting Thursday, April 25, and will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sanford Mall. Hosted by Appalachian State University Renewable Energy Initiative,...

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