Tried It in C’ville: Blue Ridge Brushes
The art store tucked down a less-traveled corridor in my hometown mall was one of my favorite places to frequent as a girl. Walking between aisles full of paint brushes […]
Cyril Neville keeps up his family’s musical tradition on the road
Cyril Neville performed alongside his siblings in The Meters and The Neville Brothers for decades. Now, the vocalist and percussionist is the only sib still touring and performing on a […]
Fundraisers, game day, and sold-out sushi filling our plates
Have they got a meal for you! Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville/Albemarle’s annual Music for Meals returns on September 30 at Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery in support of […]
Films Talk Back: The Adventures of Prince Achmed at PVCC 9/18
Pairing a stellar animated feature with a live score, Films Talk Back: The Adventures of Prince Achmed presents an evening of entertainment and insight. The 1926 silent film, written and […]
Madison Cunningham at The Jefferson 9/20
Grammy Award-winner Madison Cunningham comes to town in support of her latest folk-rock album. The Ace Tour sees Cunningham reflecting on love lost and found, and navigating the highs and […]
Ali Webb at The Front Porch 9/20
Celebrating the release of her first album On a Clear Day, Ali Webb performs an afternoon of scintillating jazz carried by superb vocals. Webb, an engaging storyteller, shares the personal […]
Charlottesville music community mourns loss of local radio pioneer
Chuck Taylor, the groundbreaking former WTJU general manager who died on August 11 at age 74, was, by most accounts, married to music. He had a collection of vinyl records […]
Dark Star Orchestra drummer remembers Bob Weir, looks ahead
According to Dark Star Orchestra percussionist Rob Koritz, the seven-piece cover band is “fanatical” about capturing the spirit of each Grateful Dead show it reenacts. When DSO takes the Ting […]
Ebony Walden details the transformative power of travel
Recounting the experiences of an around-the-world trip, author and poet Ebony Walden’s new memoir, Where I’m From: A Poetic Journey Across Five Continents, engages deeply with her childhood in New […]
Parlor Greens at The Southern 9/13
Self-described “fresh organ trio” Parlor Greens built its funky instrumental reputation with In Green We Dream, the band’s 2024 debut. The three pros of R&B music—Tim Carman (Canyon Lights, formerly […]