Some of life’s little moments kind of suck. Like moments when you’re greeted by this: The epic Battle of Living Room between Sir Grady and The Honorable Pillow I Think I Accidentally Acquired From A Former Roommate At Some Point occurred between 8:30 and 9:30AM this morning [history will never know]. Although there’s only been […]
Last week in my Valentine’s Day post, I said I’d let you know if I didn’t cry if Blind Pilot played “Three Rounds and a Sound” on Friday night [the 17th] at their show at the Jefferson. Believe me, I tried not to.* But then Israel Nebeker unplugged his guitar and he and the other five […]
In 2009 I went to my first concert in Charlottesville, and boy was I nervous. I researched the two artists, listened to as much of their music as I could, and brushed up on my music theory. I got to The Southern Music Hall ready to wow the world with my musical knowledge. You see, […]
Courtney’s note: Although I was excited to go to the show last night [I mean, who doesn’t enjoy Pavement?] I felt ill-equipped to write this review because of my lack of familiarity with Malkmus’ new record. Thankfully, Shaun agreed to write a guest post today and let you know all about the concert! Enjoy… Stephen Malkmus & […]
Sandwiched in between Richmond’s oddly-named “Black Girls” and the loudest band I have ever seen live, “F*cked Up,” Wavves played a straightforward, hour-long surf rock set in a [to my surprise] nearly empty theater. What once was a two-man group with California native Nathan Williams and formr drummer Ryan Ulsh has grown into a four-piece […]
“Happy 5th birthday, with a two squeezed in before the five” to the Best Man, and RJ! We celebrated both boys’ birthdays yesterday with a rainy-day cookout. There were burgers, and veggie burgers, and doritos, and festive beers. This Sam Adams seasonal was surprisingly really good. The pumpkin flavor was supplemented by what I swear […]
Last night, the Downtown Mall was packed. Fridays after Five, a UVa football rally with the ENTIRE marching band, and a 3.5-year-old, 130-lb Bernese Mountain Dog meant there was little space to walk. We took refuge at the Jefferson Theater for the 8PM Cinnamon Band, Justin Townes Earle, and The Hold Steady show. Earle is an artist I first […]
Ryes and 'Shine 