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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  • Oct 24-25: Mock Stars @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
    This is a Cville tradition. Local bands put on a musical costume and perform as other bands. Cat-si is doing Hole, Films on Song will be The Cure, and Pinkish with be the Smashing Pumpkins. This is always so fun, and it’s a benefit for the Shelter For Help in honor of Whitney French.

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  • Oct 23: Willis @ Jefferson Theater
    These guys rip. It’s a true DIY aesthetic that has gotten Willis where they are, and without major label support or a ton of radio play. Tik Tok has been there friend and I can’t recommend enough that you go check them out because this workhorse band is truly at the peak of its powers.

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  • Oct 23: Old Crow Medicine Show @ Ting Pavilion
    Yes, they will play “Wagonwheel.”
  • Oct 26: Gov’t Mule @ Ting Pavilion
    If you haven’t seen Warren Haynes live, don’t cheat yourself.
  • Oct 23: South of Heaven presents: Ektoplasm, LCTR, Heemeyer  @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
    Metal fans, this one’s for you!