Ruling the roof: Dropping Julia is the culmination of guitarist Emily Kresky’s journey as a musician, which she began in New Jersey at age 19. After developing her chops on the road, Kresky landed in Charlottesville where she formed the four-piece pop rock band. Rootsy Americana graced by jazz and folk is channeled through “Jersey sass and Virginia charm” on the group’s debut album, Wake Up.
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March galleries
Friday 3/6 through Sunday 3/29 McGuffey Art Center presents a slate of new exhibitions of various media and interests this month. In the Sarah B. Smith Gallery, “Kinship” offers a collection of paintings that celebrate the connections between us all by Eileen French. In the First Floor North Gallery, “Holding What Time Leaves Behind” captures […]
Louisiana Calling at The Jefferson 3/6
Louisiana Calling pairs Sonny Landreth Band with The Iguanas for a show fit to rock any venue in the Big Easy or bayou. Horn-laden and harmony-heavy, The Iguanas traffic a monster mashup of danceable stylings—Tejano and Conjunto sounds and fiery Caribbean influences mingle with Southern blues, jazz, and R&B. Whether sultry and smooth or wailing […]
