An Austin, Texas, musician and actor with a history that runs through Los Angeles, Shakey Graves (Alejandro Rose-Garcia) does an admirable job writing dynamic Americana that avoids cliché. He’s amassed a discography of four full-lengths, a fistful of EPs, and a pair of compilations since gaining attention that netted him the unusual position of official […]
An Austin, Texas, musician and actor with a history that runs through Los Angeles, Shakey Graves (Alejandro Rose-Garcia) does an admirable job writing dynamic Americana that avoids cliché. He’s amassed a discography of four full-lengths, a fistful of EPs, and a pair of compilations since gaining attention that netted him the unusual position of official […]
Ned Oldham and Jordan Perry come together to explore traditional tunes, choice covers, and engaging originals—with a focus on vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar. Oldham (The Anomoanon, Old Calf, Palace Music) and Perry (New Boss, Night Teacher) have been performing as a duo for nearly a decade, after bonding over a mutual appreciation for British […]
Performing for the first time as an official band, The Golden Hours brings Suz Slezak and David Wax of David Wax Museum and Lauren and Daniel Goans of Lowland Hum together in a local supergroup seeking authentic connection with each other and the audience. Born out of an immersive live music experience where the musicians […]
The late singer-songwriter Jason Molina loved playing Charlottesville, says his friend Jason Groth. Groth spent his formative years in Indiana and did a stint in North Carolina before moving to town. Along the way, he played guitar in a number of groups, including The Coke Dares and Magnolia Electric Co.—the latter being Molina’s main concern […]
When I asked my special lady if she wanted to go see the Vienna Boys Choir (actual name: Wiener Sängerknaben), she didn’t hesitate to tell me it couldn’t be lower on the list of things she’d like to do. I wanted to be sure, since we could catch them here in Charlottesville and in the […]
The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll is back in the building this holiday season for Christmas with Elvis. Renowned Presley impersonator Matt Lewis takes the stage backed by the 12-piece Long Live the King Orchestra—also known as Charlottesville’s own Big Ray and the Kool Kats—who open the show with some seasonal favorites. Enjoy a classic […]
In a family-friendly event to kick off the holiday season, the fifth annual WinterSong combines music, community, and festive spirit. Bring your own instrument and join a community jam, enjoy a performance by the Hometown Choir, live music and dancing from the Blue Ridge Irish Music School, and carols led by The Front Porch as […]
The Heavy Heavy isn’t the first outfit from the U.K. to present as American. In fact, 61 years since the British Invasion, it’s not shocking to hear lead singers who sound like they’re straight out of Nashville or the Hollywood Hills introduce their next song with a Cockney accent, mirroring a character from your favo(u)rite […]
Tuesday Evening Concert Series presents Chanticleer, the male chorus known around the world for its eclectic repertoire and dazzling virtuosity. The Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble performs A Chanticleer Christmas under the leadership of music director Tim Keeler. Named for the clear-singing rooster in Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales and rooted in the musical traditions of the […]
If you’re reeling from the indefinite hiatus of weirdo rockers Dean and Gene Ween, get a fix of chocolate cheese with Peen, C’ville’s premier Ween tribute band. The group has featured an expanding and evolving lineup since its conception in 2004, but the mission remains the same: Plumb the depths of Ween’s genre-hopping, casually irreverent […]