Ark Of Mark

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Jam out with fellow local rockers at a record release party for Ark Of Mark, the latest project of Charlottesville native Mark Coffman. The full-length record, Still Defined By You, fuses alternative rock, folk, and jazz, resulting in a unique sound that combines classical composure with improvised instrumental intermezzos. The songs, which were recorded inside The Jefferson Theater, cover everything from love and loss, to separation and unity. Coffman is joined by Eric Hendrickson of Julius Hangman, Kevin Johnson from Richmond-based Jouwala Collective, and openers Choose Your Own Adventure.

Thursday 8/3. $10, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 First St. S. thesoutherncville.com

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