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In Shore, Robin Pecknold’s folk rock band Fleet Foxes draw on a variety of musical inspirations to deliver one of their deepest, sonically rich albums to date. Similar to their 2017 release Crack-Up, Shore marks a departure from the band’s familiar aesthetic, trading their rustic folk sound for an intoxicating atmosphere full of bittersweet hope. […]
Continue ReadingThe theater is dark except for the dim red light on stage illuminating an unusual drum kit and the projected title screen of a silent film. The giant words on screen read The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. The screen lights up blue as the tinted film fades in; the percussion begins to sound. The show […]
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As a local Charlottesville music instructor for over 17 years, Bill Sanderson of B# Music certainly knows his way around the guitar’s fretboard. From his past inspirations to his pastime activities, Sanderson sheds light on his philosophies and experiences working in the field of music. I approached the front porch with my guitar in one […]
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I had the privilege of watching a John Bullard concert (virtually, of course), that was filmed at PVCC’s Main Stage theater on Sept. 19, and was only available to view until Sept. 27. With two banjos by his side…well both sides, one being a classical banjo and the other a cello banjo, he takes the […]
Continue ReadingIn the latest of NPR’s 20 minute “Tiny Desk” Youtube livestream concerts, the indie folk band Bright Eyes took the stage on September 28. Made up of singer songwriter Conor Oberst, multi-instrumentalist Mike Mogis and pianist Nate Walcott, Bright Eyes came together from ARC studios in Nebraska all the way to Los Angeles to play […]
Continue ReadingOn their most recent installment of the Run The Jewels series, Atlanta born Michael “Killer Mike” Render and New York born Jaime “El-P” Meline combine their talents to create one of the best rap concept albums of the decade. Immediately noticeable upon first listen is the presence of El-P’s dreary, apocalyptic production throughout this album. […]
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Jane Monaghan, staff writer On Saturday, Feb. 8, anyone who stepped past the entrance of C’ville Coffee and Wine from 7-9 p.m. could join the small crowd for a night of music and drink. On a simple stage, with a vintage standing microphone, Shawn Kaup and Gordon Delaney performed such classics as “Fly Me To […]
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Deadra Miller, online editor With the holiday activities around Richmond, a local vocalist, with the help of the Richmond Symphony and Chorus, performed a concert to remember. On Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. students ranging from fifth grade to ninth grade from across the state got to attend The Richmond Symphony and Chorus’ performance Let […]
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Cody Clark, assistant editor The Trans-Siberian Orchestra came to Charlottesville’s John Paul Jones Arena on Dec. 19. This was part of their 2019 Winter Tour which had TSO going all over the United States. Charlottesville was lucky to have TSO stop by as they did not disappoint. When I entered the JPJ arena the raw […]
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Elizabeth Phan, staff writer On Dec 2, at 3 p.m. on the Main Stage of the V. Earl Dickinson Building, the PVCC Chorus will take the stage and sing holiday classics such as “The First Noel” and Kim Brickman’s “Hope Is Born Again.” The event is free, and anyone can come to the concert along […]
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