The Homeboy Travis Elliott at Fellini’s #9 and West Main Travis Elliott has provided the soundtrack to countless big nights on the Charlottesville bar scene. The stalwart tunesmith has been gigging around town consistently for the past decade, and along the way he’s put together an impressive catalog of original songs that he delivers in […]
The Homeboy Travis Elliott at Fellini’s #9 and West Main Travis Elliott has provided the soundtrack to countless big nights on the Charlottesville bar scene. The stalwart tunesmith has been gigging around town consistently for the past decade, and along the way he’s put together an impressive catalog of original songs that he delivers in […]
Experience the sublime echoes of Global-Instrumentalist, Matt Venuti for a solo performance on the Hang (pronounced “hung”) on August 30 at Bridge Between The Worlds. Matt has performed worldwide, and will bring his enlightening tones to the relaxing and serene environment of the retreat center. Sometimes described as a “sound sculpture,” the hang (pronounced “hung”) […]
French foursome Phoenix arrives with a complex evolution of its synthesized alt-rock sound. The band made famous by the songs “1901” and “If I Ever Feel Better” is touring on Bankrupt!, its fifth studio album, which features musicians swapping instruments, pentatonic song structures, and explorations of the limits of failure. Keeping up the familiar schizo […]
In 1961, Murry Wilson founded The Beach Boys, a family act consisting of his sons Dennis, Carl, and Brian, their cousin Mike Love, and family friend Al Jardine. Combining the vocal harmonies of the doo-wop era with the instrumentation of surf rock, and subject matter rooted in West Coast youth culture, The Beach Boys were an […]
Local-gone-national heartthrob act Parachute drops in to promote the release of its new album Overnight with a two-day celebration. The band will treat fans to a retrospective of favorites—and play through the new record in its entirety—as it pushes away from pop rock and into a new electronic direction centered around hypnotic lyrics backed by […]
Deep, soulful vocals front the down-to-earth indie folk rhythms of singer-songwriter Oona Love. Known for heartfelt emotional sets, Love’s extensive range defies genre boundaries on both covers and original songs. After a career in Celtic folk music, she tapped into her urge to rock, and over the past five years has worked out the happy […]
Interested in who’s making the best brew right now? Meet over 40 masters of the craft and sample award-winning state-brewed beers at the Virginia Craft Brewer’s Fest. Party tunes from local rockers Sons of Bill will be paired with gourmet food and set against the spectacular backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stick around to […]
Nouveaux country artist Aaron Lewis knows how to make a re-entrance. Stepping away from rock music, he arrived on the Nashville scene in 2011 with legends George Jones and Charlie Daniels in his posse and struck gold with the hit single “Country Boy.” He was further introduced to new fans by breaking into the Billboard […]
In early July, The Southern Café and Music Hall announced that it had entered into a partnership with Starr Hill Presents, the concert promotion arm of Red Light Management, which also operates The Jefferson Theater and the Pavilion. The Southern closed for several weeks for minor renovations and re-decorating, and will re-open on August 22. “We’re […]
Swinging just comes naturally with the exotic rhythms from local musicians Humberto and Madeline Sales, known as the Beleza Duo. Drawing from their Brazilian roots, they mix traditional samba and flamenco with funk and a touch of soul, set off by virtuoso guitar playing and sensual, playful vocals. The dance floor awaits, and the evening […]