The Robert Cray Band hits the road for the first time since the release of its 2020 album, That’s What I Heard. The Grammy-nominated roots and Southern soul record is just the latest achievement in the band’s four-decade career, with over 15 albums released, an induction into the Blues Hall of Fame, an Americana Music […]
The Robert Cray Band hits the road for the first time since the release of its 2020 album, That’s What I Heard. The Grammy-nominated roots and Southern soul record is just the latest achievement in the band’s four-decade career, with over 15 albums released, an induction into the Blues Hall of Fame, an Americana Music […]
I don’t know about you, but setting a goal for how many books to finish in the next year is a traditional new year’s activity for me. I’m of the ripe old age that I can recall the 1984 start of Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! program, which paid whippersnappers to read. Those free, personal-sized, deep-dish […]
Ben Sloan’s second book of poems, Then On Out Into a Cloudless Sky, is a collection of work that speaks to various themes and eras, highlighting the far-ranging interests of its author. As an object, the book is a delight, an elegant pamphlet with a cover that captures the bright blue of sky and a […]
C-VILLE’s Valentine’s Day poetry contest returned for another round of competition this year, and we are excited to share the winner and runners up from 2024’s impressive batch of entries. These heartfelt and beautifully crafted haikus capture the mystery, passion, tragedy, and wisdom of love, all in a compact form. Thank you to all who […]
Sunny War is on the phone, and there’s a long pause. It’s not unexpected—not even awkward at this point. Pauses are more common than flowing conversation with the experimental singer-songwriter. But this pause is different. This time, War’s answering a question about her mental health, and the pause is alarming. So, too, is her eventual […]
Let’s face it: Some of us struggle to put together a date night worth remembering. And with Valentine’s Day around the corner, the pressure’s on. But don’t worry! Whether you’re meeting someone for the first time or looking to spice things up with your ride-or-die, C-VILLE has you covered. We consulted local matchmakers Olivia and […]
Wake up to the sounds of Andean folk music by Savia Andina and Sukay, or Johnny Cash’s classic country, then tune in for a late-afternoon program on the women of bluegrass during WTJU’s round-the-clock Folk Marathon. Artists including Buzzard Hollow Boys, Mama Tried, Erik “Red” Knierim, Barling & Collins, and Uncle Henry’s Favorites perform live […]
Date night is easy at Vino & Cinema, a romantic evening of wine tasting paired with a screening of Moonstruck. The 1987 rom-com follows Italian American widow Loretta, who finds herself in a love triangle with her fiancé and his brother. Market Street Wine pours curated flights of Italian wine, while Cher and Nicolas Cage […]
Drumming meets dynamic choreography in Drum Tao, a collective formed in 1993 that elevates the art of Japanese taiko drumming, alongside flute, marimba, harp, and more. Using wadaikos, handheld snares, and large odaikos, the band performs intricate and electrifying routines of traditional and modern compostitions that come alive with vibrant sets, aesthetic costuming, and precise […]
Josh Vana’s folk song “To the River” has the good bones of a powerful protest anthem: a timeless chord progression, an urgent message of opposition, and an uplifting chorus ready for joined voices. In the lyrics, he laments environmental degradation at the hands of industry, and speaks for the small communities that have been embroiled […]