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.

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  • Dec 5: Cville Country presents: Parmalee @ The Foundry (Waynesboro, VA)
    What used to be a family band fronted by the Thomas brothers and includes an insane backstory has become one of the most exciting acts in all of country music. Cville Country is bringing a really exciting show to The Foundry, which is the perfect setting for this high-powered band.

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  • Dec 6: The Heavy Heavy @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
    Sounding like they were teleported from the 60’s, The Heavy Heavy brings their reverb-soaked sound to Charlottesville alongside Laney Jones and the Spirits. This is a not-to-be-missed night of music.

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  • Dec 5: Grand Illumination @ Ting Pavilion
    It’s an annual holiday tradition. The tree-lighting ceremony is just the headliner, there will also be a winter market with tons of vendors, all sorts of carolers, and I have it on good authority that you’ll be able to score some hot chocolate, no problem.