Everything at The Guild at Vault Virginia 11/15

Known for the ’90s anthem “Hooch” and a history of engaging live performances, Everything is back in Virginia for an intimate evening celebrating the release of its album Motion Emotion. Formed in 1989 by students at James Madison University, the group performs an eclectic blend of pop, funk, rock, Americana, and soul. This small-crowd seated […]

‘Strings, Winds, Birds, Electronics and More!’ at The Front Porch 11/16

A one-of-a-kind performance from Stephen Nachmanovitch and David Rothenberg blending improvisation, nature, and sound in unexpected harmony comes together in Strings, Winds, Birds, Electronics and More!, with guest singer Ashlynn Manning Teng. Rothenberg has written and performed on the relationship between humanity and nature for many years. Nachmanovitch performs as an improvisational violinist at the […]

Dawes at The Jefferson Theater 11/7 & 11/8

Dawes celebrates a decade of dedication with two All Your Favorite Bands 10th Anniversary Shows, performing the record in its entirety along with other tunes each night. Band-leading brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith say hardcore fans know why Dawes chose to play the anniversary shows in Charlottesville—our city is name-dropped in the opening lines of […]

Sharel Cassity brings new harmony to UVA performance

Sharel Cassity says she knows at least 500 jazz tunes. Decades of experience performing across the globe brought her to that place. And it’s likely among the reasons she now leads jazz performance in the University of Virginia’s music department. “I do think any reputable musician should know as many harmonies as possible,” says Cassity […]

Where to go (and what to fear) this Halloween weekend

Thursday 10/30 Bent Theatre’s Ghost Walk. A night of terrible tales on a candlelit walking ghost tour. $15, 8pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com Friday 10/31 Area 51: Halloween Invasion. C’ville’s own Whistlepig Band touches down to rock the roof at an out-of-this-world party featuring a cosmic costume contest and interstellar […]

Víkingur Ólafsson at The Paramount Theater 10/28

Tuesday Evening Concert Series and The Paramount Theater present an evening with one of the world’s most sought-after musical artists. Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson has won numerous awards, including the 2025 Grammy for Best Classical Instrumental Solo, and captured the attention of audiophiles around the globe with critically acclaimed tours. Ólafsson will play works by […]

Old Crow Medicine Show at Ting Pavilion 10/23

Grammy Award-winning Americana stalwarts Old Crow Medicine Show return to town with that down-home sound that’s earned a faithful following since the group got together nearly 30 years ago. From busking on street corners in New York state to being inducted as members of the Grand Ole Opry and earning the Recording Industry Association of […]