All about Aaron...[Weekdays 3pm-7pm] Born and raised in Asheville, NC. Active on the local music scene since 2000 he recently released his debut EP "FABULOUS". Aaron's been with Asheville Radio Group a little over 2 years and landed his first on-air gig as a jock on ARG's WTMT 105.9 "The Mountain" shortly after it signed on in May of 2007. Fusing his general knowledge for music with years of experience behind a microphone, the self-proclaimed "Homegrown Homeboy" is proud to be a part of the organic based 98.1 The RIVER, a station that's all about being different, as many Ashevillians are proud to be.
Tommy Emmanuel is an incredible guitarist. This is a version of "Classical Gas". The original song was written by Mason Williams and released in 1968. I think this spin on the tune is pretty amazing. Watch how he incorporates his left thumb to play the bass notes. Let me know what you think. WATCH and then Email me at: alafalce@avlradio.comwith your comments =o)
Experiencing local restaurants first hand...or should I say first tongue =o) FABULOUS
(Below: Getting the 411 at FIG Bistro...Then The Village Wayside Bar and Grill) One of the great things I love about working at 98.1 the River is we get to talk about things happening locally, here in Asheville. If you're looking to sample a lot of great local dining places in one afternoon, I suggest taking a stroll with Asheville Food Tours. I went on one yesterday afternoon and got to experience some amazing restaurants in Biltmore Village- some of which I had never visited before. The way it works: you contact Asheville Food Tours, sign-up for one of the weekly tours and then on the day of the tour you meet up with about 10 other people and take a stroll of whatever area of Asheville the tour is covering on that particular day. They last for about 2 1/2 hours so you want to make sure you wear comfortable shoes.
Bottom line, the food rocks! In one afternoon I got to sample food and wine from FIG, Corner Kitchen, Rezaz, The Red Stag Grill at The Bohemian, and several other stops. We spent 15 minutes at each place and got to meet the chefs, the owners, and get some background on the restaurants and how they prepare their food. The hospitality along the way was fabulous.
At the end of the tour, we all received 'passports' which allow us to revisit the restaurants on the tour for a full course evening at a discounted price. I really had a blast getting to know about these top dining destinations in my own town, while getting to sample some incredible dishes, and learn about some local history.
if you want to check out the website for Asheville Food Tours it is : www.ashevillefoodtours.com
I promise an afternoon well spent... Peace and Happy Eating
Aaron
(Some wine and delights from Rezaz before hitting up The Red Stag Grill)
Covering Death Cab on Aaron's Acoustic Coffee Break
Played on a TAYLOR 8 String Baritone Guitar from Musicians Workshop in Asheville.
