Live Music

Groove out with Charlie Ballantine and his trio at a special evening of jazz infused with rock and folk influences. Ballantine showcases his versatility across an impressive body of originals […]

Charlottesville’s Boxed Lunch performed its first show as a band at Holly’s Diner in 2019. A few years and an EP later, the group returns to the diner for a […]

Rob Derhak thinks of Charlottesville fondly. The bassist, vocalist, and founding member of the band moe. recalls playing here “back in the old days,” when there was “that old bar […]

“The Gathering series is all about building community … it’s a call to look inwards and find what matters,” says Carbon Leaf frontman Barry Privett. The Richmond, Virginia, faves recently […]

Share in the joy of music with the Oratorio Society of Virginia at Together in Song, a day-long choral workshop and concert. Begin by flexing your vocal chops in a […]

Renowned sextet Dervish has been playing its traditional Irish tunes to international audiences—including in Latvia and Lithuania, and for visitors to the Great Wall of China—for over 30 years. Frontwoman […]

One year ago, the Melichenko family was forced to flee their home country of Belarus following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The family of gifted musicians touched down in Virginia, […]

Country music queen Carrie Underwood’s career is soaring to new heights—literally. The Grammy-winning artist kicked off The Denim & Rhinestones Tour with multiple midair performances that incorporate big top-style fun—from […]

A cacophony of innovative sounds define the New York-based experimental music duo Popebama. Composer-performers Erin Rogers and Dennis Sullivan use text, custom electronics, multiple instruments, and intricate set-ups to create […]

Gospel musician Jonathan McReynolds isn’t a fan of church clichés and “Christian-ese.” According to the Grammy Award winner, his albums “are about being authentic and genuine, pure and transparent.” His […]