If you hadn't heard the news, Asheville has a newish recyclery for your old books. Run by volunteers and surviving on the generosity of donations, The Asheville Free Book Exchange offers exactly the service that the name suggests. In addition to keeping the community's unwanted books in circulation free of charge, the center also features free wi-fi, relaxing couches and a children's section.
The benefit taking place on Saturday will attract the talent of five familiar Asheville artists. The psychedellically ambient Indie stylings of Body of John the Baptist, and Jeff Markham (of The Bluelight Transmission). Veterans of the Asheville scene, Night's Bright Colors will also be playing. With intricate compositions and ecxeptional songwriting, NBC often draw comparisons to artists like Elliott Smith.
There will also be two bluegrass bands to diversify the line up. The plucky, banjo driven Bluegrass lumber Company as well as the more ballad oriented Honeycutters (formerly known as The Bees Knees).
This will be a kid-friendly event with a suggested donation of $5. There will be no alchohol for sale but responsible showgoers will be welcome to bring their own.
The Asheville Free Book Exchange is located at the Riverview Station (191 Lyman St. in Asheville's River Arts District). For more information, you can contact them at (404)933-9173 or email at info@freebookexchange.org
Friday, November 14, 2008
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