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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  • July 30: Erin Lunsford (album release party) @ Potter’s Craft Cider
    We celebrate the release of Erin Lunsford’s new album, Rhinestones, with one of her best friends, Sally Rose, and new freak folk band Model House. It’s a night of top-tier local music.

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  • July 31: The Barons @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
    Longtime friends of 106.1 The Corner, The Barons are consummate entertainers with a rocking live show that doesn’t skimp on energy and fun surprises.

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  • Aug 1: Garcia’s Birthday Bash @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
    August brings all the great Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead tributes, and things start early in the month with Sisters and Brothers and Nightfall of Diamonds.