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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- Aug 14: SKORTS & Pinkish @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
One of the hottest bands in NYC is coming to Charlottesville this week. SKORTS has made a name for itself in the Big Apple, but now they’re on tour conquering other markets. Local faves Pinkish also on this bill. It’s going to be a scorcher. Or a skortser?
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- Aug 16: Justin Willman @ The Paramount Theater
Don’t poo-poo “magic.” Not only is Justin Willman crazy funny, but his take on illusion is really provocative and mind-blowing. Do yourself a favor and take the family because the host of Magic for Humans is a crowd-pleaser. - Aug 17: Erynn McLeod @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
Friend of The Corner Erynn McLeod is celebrating the release of her new EP, Man of the House. She is a dynamite writer and she’s going to have a number of special guests joining her. We love her, and you should, too! Support local artists!
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- Aug 16: Cosmic Charlie @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
If you love the Dead, you’re not going to be disappointed. This tribute act knows exactly what it’s doing, and the song-selection is high quality. - Aug 15: LYAO Presents: Corey Ryan Forrester @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
While it usually hosts open mic nights on Monday, LYAO has a special weekend night engagement with this rising young comic, and it’s worth heading to the Mall for these laughs. - Aug 15: Brookhouse @ Durty Nelly’s
Celebrating the release of the new single “Sing to Me” with a number of special guests including Jules of Dropping Julia, Brookhouse will be taking over Durty Nelly’s this Friday for a fun free show.
