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 of GA-20) on drums, Jimmy James (True Loves) on guitar, and Adam Scone (Scone Cash Players, The Sugarman 3) on organ—go heavier on the group’s […]
Student stories are the headliner at Light House Studio’s 25th Annual Youth Film Festival, but it’s also the biggest fundraiser of the year for the organization that provides unique filmmaking education to the Charlottesville community. Support the arts and get a preview of the films before they hit the amateur screening circuit. $20.50-139, 5:30pm. The […]
A look back at Robert Cray’s career traces the bluesman working his way up as a student of masters before becoming a legendary musician himself. Inspired by Albert Collins, Freddie King, and Muddy Waters, Cray put his own group together and workshopped his style on the road throughout the ’80s. By the early ’90s, he […]
The 27th Annual Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival welcomes acclaimed musicians from around the world for a series of classical music concerts. This year’s theme, The Concert of Europe and the Sounds of America, unites seemingly disparate shows through a search for spaces and voices we can all call our own. Combining creative excellence, emotional connection, […]
Steve Lanza Jr. and Friendz and Butterfly Vendetta (pictured) come together for a double-bill acoustic show full of rocking energy. Lanza Jr. and crew bring a soulful sound steeped in blues, bluegrass, and rock ’n’ roll, infusing modern sensibilities into traditional Americana fare. Butterfly Vendetta plays a searing brand of alt-rock that blends indie sincerity […]
Dear Evan Hansen follows a high school senior with social anxiety and depression who falls into a complicated coverup after a simple mistake leads to tragedy. Fabricated friendships, fraught family dynamics, and young love all factor into this celebrated contemporary musical, produced by Venture State Company in coordination with DMR Adventures. The play contains mature […]
Australian-born, Charlottesville-raised Mariana Bell brings throwback vibes to the album release party for her latest record, Give It a Go!. Channeling the big hair and big feelings of the late ’80s and early ’90s, Bell offers a sonic time capsule of poppy sounds and cinematic influences to induce nostalgia. Carrying relatable narratives couched in expressive […]
Set your alarms and break out your pajamas for SlumberCLAW. This sleepover-themed event pulls together public acts of foolishness, comedic chaos, and high-octane arm-wrestling to raise funds for Out and About, one of Charlottesville’s premier LGBTQ+ empowerment organizations. General admission tickets get you standing-room entry to this popular event, while VIP packages offer a selection […]
Best of C-VILLE expands the celebration of Charlottesville’s excellence with Bestival 2026. This brand-new community festival offers opportunities to engage with local businesses while enjoying amazing food and entertainment. Stop by an “ask-the-expert” table for some sage advice on a variety of topics. Get down to the sounds of tracks on wax spun by WTJU […]
Rivanna Roots matches the scorching summer temps with piping-hot honky-tonk from Ramona & the Holy Smokes. The band channels country and western styles of the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s into contemporary tracks that push classic Southern sounds into new territory, led by Ramona Martinez’s powerful vocals and catchy lyrics. Guam-born, Virginia-raised Rebecca Porter opens the […]
Oxford, Mississippi’s Happy Landing fell into the scene in 2020, quickly earning festival appearances at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Summerfest. Working to spread a new wave of Americana music rooted in Southern rock, punk, and folk peppered with poppy inflections, the five-piece outfit’s smooth sound is anchored by solid instrumentation and superb vocals. The ability to […]