Independent reggae artist Mighty Joshua’s conscious lyricism, decrying historic and contemporary inequity while praising positivity and resilience, speaks broadly to the experiences of the African diaspora. His words flow over compositions driven by African percussion traditions, creating a real roots reggae sound reminiscent of genre stars like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. The artist has […]
Independent reggae artist Mighty Joshua’s conscious lyricism, decrying historic and contemporary inequity while praising positivity and resilience, speaks broadly to the experiences of the African diaspora. His words flow over compositions driven by African percussion traditions, creating a real roots reggae sound reminiscent of genre stars like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. The artist has […]
Historically known as Jubilee Day, Charlottesville’s Juneteenth Celebration commemorates the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, functioning as a second Independence Day. Parade Grand Marshal Mayor Juandiego Wade leads a procession from Jackson P. Burley Middle School to the Jefferson School City Center for a day of festivities, including Boots on the Ground line dancing, […]
Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show pulls into town for two nights of electric entertainment. Stapleton, a bona fide country music superstar, cut his teeth in Nashville by way of Kentucky. Serving as the frontman for progressive bluegrass band The SteelDrivers, and rock ‘n’ roll outfit The Jompson Brothers, before moving on as a solo act, […]
Harrisonburg-based Dogwood Tales crafts emotional alt-country and indie rock, influenced by the sights and sounds of the Shenandoah Valley. After spending the winter of 2024 converting an old garage into a home studio, the group has a new album in the tank, scheduled for release later this year. DT’s busy summer tour schedule finds the […]
The community is invited to engage with creative expression and discover new passions at the Arts for ALL FestivALL. Children and adults alike can explore dancing, singing, coloring, instrumentation, and even radio broadcasting at activity tents. A concert featuring The Oratorio Society of Virginia, The Charlottesville Ballet, The Charlottesville Opera Orchestra, and The Ader Emerging […]
Bringing a bygone era to stages far and wide, Thee Sacred Souls channel elements of rocksteady, R&B, and plenty of soul music into a sweet, smooth repertoire. With soaring falsetto vocals, jazzy drum fills, and mellow yet intricate guitar strumming, the group rounds out its sound with horns, keys, and backing vocals that elicit memories […]
Celebrating creativity, diversity, and community, the Charlottesville Arts Festival brings together visual and performing arts over two days of exciting activities. More than 50 fine artists and artisans will be onsite sharing their works and wares alongside immersive art experiences, artisan demonstrations, and creative workshops. Saturday features musical performances by Gina Sobel, Wytold, Lift the […]
Friday 5/23, Ace Biscuit & Barbecue Headlining a night of uncompromising sonics, self-described “minced-out billy gore” three-piece Septic Vomit unleashes its gross outtake on extreme metal-core at—where else?—a barbecue joint. Minute-long documentarian murder samples, overdriven detuned guitars, and blasting drums vie for conquest, clouding a vocal that brings new meaning to the word “guttural.” If […]
Singer-songwriter, composer, concert pianist, and playwright Rebecca Magnuson brings her life story to the stage in She Sings: A Soaring Musical. The one-woman show shares a deeply personal story of escape from physical, mental, and financial abuse. Following Magnuson’s journey growing up as a piano prodigy and daughter of a conservative hell-fire preacher, the show […]
The Rivanna Roots concert series is back, with exciting outdoor shows from local acts on the banks of the river, rain or shine. Adam’s Plastic Pond brings folk ballads and modern R&B to bear in its guitar-forward brand of rock, infused with alt-country and pop inflections. The Jen Tal Band offers a genre-surveying set influenced […]