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Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Frank Sinatra played the drums? The Dan Barrale trio answered this question as they held a performance at WTJU Friday, Sept. 13. From Sinatra tunes to classic blues, the trio (now a quintet) explored a wide range of genres. The “trio” invited several guests (Michael […]
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Every Thursday and some Sunday nights, an incredibly talented ensemble of musicians, spearheaded by UVA professor John D’earth, fills Miller’s Downtown with jazz music. D’earth is the director of jazz performances for UVA and has held the tradition of performing at Miller’s for many years. Before becoming a director at UVA, D’earth played with some […]
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On Oct. 15, students and community members gathered to watch Tom Teasley perform his live soundtrack to Charlie Chaplin’s The Adventurer (1917) and Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Jr. (1924) at the Main Stage Theatre in the V. Earl Dickinson Building. The performance was part of his two-day residency and followed his “Cross-Cultural Ensemble” concert on the […]
Continue ReadingIt is said music is meant to soothe the savage beast, but, for a newcomer, unraveling Charlottesville’s music scene can prove a beastly task. Beyond the larger venues, which host mainstream headliners, there is a bustling community of local musicians and fans who work to bring a diverse collection of concerts to town. On any […]
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