Lost Cat Found – Asheville

​In “Asheville,” Lost Cat Found delivers a hauntingly beautiful meditation on impermanence and resilience. Co-written by John Mancini and Asheville native Jason Emory in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the track channels the emotional weight of natural disaster into a folk-rock elegy that feels both intimate and expansive. The acoustic textures and understated harmonies evoke the Appalachian landscape, while the lyrics “the river took what the town couldn’t hold” speak to the quiet devastation of loss. It’s a song that doesn’t just mourn what’s gone, but honors what remains.​

I find “Asheville” to be a masterclass in emotional storytelling through song. It’s a track that lingers long after the final chord, offering solace in its raw honesty.