45th Running of the Foxfield Races
A full day of horsing around awaits at the 45th running of the Foxfield Races. The historic steeplechase event, born out of the tradition of fox hunting, features seven full […]
Rodrigo y Gabriela
While heavily grounded in the music of their native Mexico City, Grammy Award-winning guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela brings weightier world music to their incendiary stage shows. With influences ranging […]
Writer’s perspective
By Aaron Irons Brandy Clark has long been a lauded pen among Nashville songwriters, landing hits with chart-toppers like Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert, while handily stepping out with her […]
In brief
Rock solid Dave Matthews Band has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the star-studded class of 2024. Musical acts become eligible for nomination […]
Support system
By Erin Lyndal Martin “Charlottesville is in the heart of why I do what I do because of the Dave Matthews Band,” says Ruston Kelly. “They, Kurt Cobain, and Jackson […]
Keep on shining
It adds up that flipturn—a group of Florida teens who formed an indie rock band in their senior year of high school—plays sundrenched, cinematic music. Nearly 10 years since its […]
Follow your ears
With three stages, over 50 artists, and friends everywhere you turn, the Tom Tom Festival’s Downtown Mall Block Party is the gateway to the annual event’s creative side. From the […]
Rock you
Big riffs and tight hooks never get old with Charlottesville supergroup New Boss. The bigger is better combo of Devon Sproule on vocals, Thomas Dean and Jordan Perry on guitars, […]
Give it a spin
Record Store Day was initiated in 2007 to strengthen the independent record store scene and celebrate collecting, communing, and listening to music on vinyl. “Independent record shops are a pillar […]
A little hanky pysanky egg action
Confession time: I have a closet stuffed to the ceiling with art and craft supplies. There may be some paper- and candle-making accoutrement in the garage, too. Oh, and the […]