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 1: Emmylou Harris @ Ting Pavilion
    Grammys galore for this legendary songwriter who has been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. This one is not to be missed. I really mean it.

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  • Aug 2: No BS! Brass Band @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
    This is one of the most fun night’s out you can imagine. This is classic New Orleans style funk and jazz with a big energetic stage show.

CHECK IT OUT

  • Aug 1: Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
    If Andy Tichenor doesn’t play Rueben and Cherise at some point I’m going to be livid.
  • Aug 2: Alligator @ Ting Pavilion [Saturdays After Five]
    Early catalog vintage Dead for your free Saturday show.
  • July 30: The Wildmans @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
    This brother-sister folk duo from Floyd, Virginia appears to be poised for an explosion into the bigtime, so go see them while you can.

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  • Aug 2: Skydog @ Pro Re Nata (Crozet)
    If you don’t want to come into the big city from the country, stay out there and enjoy this thrilling Allman Brothers Band tribute act. ABB and a bev is all you need.