Susto Stringband at The Southern on 1/29
A compelling blend of rock, folk, and psychedelia with vivid storytelling floods the stage when Susto Stringband brings its 2026 winter tour to town. From an early age in the […]
Schuyler Jackson at UVA’s Old Cabell Hall on 1/30
I don’t know about you, but when I think of chamber music, the bassoon is not the first—nor the second or third—instrument that comes to mind. A standard string quartet, […]
Skatin’ like it’s 1986
Picture it: 1980s upstate New York, a roller rink awash in the purple-blue glow of blacklights, my ocean-wave of bangs—hairsprayed as though my life depended on their height—to protect my […]
Imani Perry examines blue to grapple with Black history
Those of us who come from people whose past has been deemed unworthy have often found ourselves fighting for preservation in order to be counted,” writes Imani Perry in Black […]
Josh Ritter at The Jefferson Theater on 1/27
Renowned singer-songwriter, musician, artist, and bestselling author Josh Ritter brings The Book of Gold Thrown Open tour to town, showcasing more than 20 years and 12 albums of Americana sounds. […]
Robert Jospé Quartet at the V. Earl Dickinson Building on 1/31
The Robert Jospé Quartet performs its distinctive modern jazz in celebration of its new studio album, The Night Sky. Played with the passion and precision the group is known for, […]
Stage Kiss at Live Arts 1/23 – 2/15
Penned by Pulitzer Prize finalist and MacArthur “genius” grant recipient Sarah Ruhl, Stage Kiss is a charming and profound comedy about romance and the theater itself. The narrative follows a […]
A tequila with local ties and the fastest-growing spirits sector
River Hawkins knows tequila. More to the point, he knows mezcal. When you’ve gone deep down the wormhole of tequila’s smokier, more bracing brethren, Hawkins says, tequila is almost too […]
Jon Spencer with Space Saver at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall 1/22
Since the mid-’80s, Jon Spencer has been fronting bands and serving as a notable supporting character in what the world used to call alternative music. Despite using the word blues […]
Barboursville Vineyards gets global props while we wait for the dirty horchata glazed donut
Barboursville Vineyards gets global props while we wait for the dirty horchata glazed donut By James Sanford The British wine periodical Decanter is raising a glass to Barboursville Vineyards’ Octagon […]