CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute, there’s plenty to explore across the region. Each week, Anand Harsh of 106.1 The Corner will direct your attention to the music and arts events happening in Charlottesville and surrounding areas that you absolutely can’t miss. These are, at the very minimum, shows you should hit if you’re in the neighborhood—all the way up to cancel-your-plans, call the sitter, and buy your tickets right now.
Anand’s Picks to Click
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- Jan 16: Skip Castro Band @ Jefferson Theater
Four friends who started a band in the 70s are still going strong nearly 50 years later. That is a huge accomplishment in and of itself, but the fact that they’re all really talented musicians makes it all the better.
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- Jan 16: Krispies, No Composure, The Coast, Loose Champagne @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
UVA has a really cool music club on campus that brings indie bands to Charlottesville. This four-band bill covers a wide swath of sounds, and there are so many excited music fans involved with this event so we want it to be a success.
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- Jan 17: Christmas Tree Burning @ Visible Records
They are actually burning Christmas trees! So it’s nice and toasty though it may be cold outside. It’s the annual fundraiser for Visible Records that will feature 6 acts this year and covers electronica, rap, and punk.
