Live Music

Outdoor music is officially here, with the 35th season of Fridays After Five. The summer lineup pairs area acts, including Kendall Street Company, Beleza, and The Chickenheads, with local nonprofits, […]

After nearly a decade of silence, The Wallflowers make some noise with Exit Wounds, the band’s 10-song studio offering. The Jakob Dylan-led rock outfit meshes timeless songwriting and storytelling with […]

John D’earth knows Charlottesville music. Since settling in town in 1981, he’s come to define the local jazz scene—and beyond—with his considerable crossover into pop genres, and reach as a […]

Natalie Merchant’s ninth studio album, Keep Your Courage, is a lush and beguiling examination of love in all its guises. In her first record of new material in nine years, […]

The Albemarle High School Jazz Ensemble returns for its sixth annual Swing Into Spring benefit concert. The award-winning ensemble led by director Andrew LaPrade plays in support of Loaves & […]

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Earth’s wildlife at Our Planet, a live concert event featuring favorite scenes and highlights from Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning documentary series of the same name. […]

Move and groove at Ellington’s Evening of Music and Poetry, a celebration of the arts through spoken word poetry, R&B, and soul music. Grammy-nominated vocalist and producer Stokley headlines a […]

Alternative country artist Eliza Mary Doyle’s latest studio album, Pretty Strange, is a 10-song summation of her illustrious 20-year career. Recorded live at Sidekick Studios in Nashville, the album opens […]

“More of the good, less of the bad” is the motto upon which Underground Springhouse built its sound and style. For USH, the good is a little bit of everything—reggae, […]

Local musician Thomas Gunn performs a rare solo show in celebration of the release of his new album of original songs. A longtime staple on the Charlottesville music scene, Gunn’s […]