Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
It was 7:25 p.m. on a Saturday night, and the line was out the door of Dickinson and then some. Groups of music fans and life-long learners chatted while waiting for their tickets to be collected. The crowd shuffled into and eventually packed the auditorium. It was a full house. Despite the variety of people […]
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The Charlottesville Municipal band rung in their 93rd season on Sunday Oct. 18 at their seventh annual fall concert. The concert was held in the theater of the V. Earl Dickinson building at PVCC. The theater almost reached its maximum capacity as it was flooded with people from the Charlottesville community coming in by the […]
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Twenty-five thousand rabid music fans descended upon Oak Ridge Farm in Arrington, VA, when Lockn’, a force of nature and annual music festival, arrived in a wash of rain, floods and tornadoes, the Daily Progress reported. Lockn’ arrived on Thursday, September 10. Even Lockn’ proved ill-prepared to handle Lockn’, prompting a postponement of festivities until […]
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After flowing down a waterfall of steps, I sat in anticipation. The Piedmont Virginia Community College Facility Music Recital was about to begin on the V. Earl Dickinson Building’s main stage. Previously postponed due to inclement weather, it was held March 29, a sunny Sunday afternoon. Marco Escobar, PVCC’s violin, viola and cello instructor, was […]
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The principal oboe player walked onto center stage; all eyes were on the gentleman as he played the distinctive pitch of a Concert A. The stage came to life as the other musicians slowly joined in, tuning their instruments to the loan note, teasing the audience with a brilliant collective tone. The side curtain rustled […]
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The Second Marine Division Band dwarfed the audience at a March 17 concert at nearby Monticello High School. The majority of attendees were former military service members and their relatives. However, the men and women of the Division’s Own Marine Corps Band were undeterred by poor turnout and even mid-concert microphone malfunctions. The set list […]
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The Ha-Rang!# have been described as anything from metal to organ garage, and have defied everyone with their new EP. She Wants Pretty showcases how this band is not looking to be categorized. Almost anybody would have a tough job trying! In an ineffectual world, this band shows its uniqueness, literally. The EP opener introduces […]
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Attention all music lovers – If you like a variety of music ranging from Goth to Metal, you should check out local Charlottesville band, Bella Morte. The gothic band was formed in 1996 by Andy Deane and Gopal Metro. There are currently four members, Lead Singer Andy Deane, Lead Guitarist Tony Lechmanski, Bass Guitarist Marshall […]
Continue ReadingAt first glance, it may appear that downtown Charlottesville is flush with music venues. Many local restaurants convert a convenient corner into a performance space by striking a few chairs, flipping over a vacated 8-top table, and re-decorating a sandwich board to advertise the current evening’s event. Since its grand opening on July 13, locals […]
Continue ReadingIt is said music is meant to soothe the savage beast, but, for a newcomer, unraveling Charlottesville’s music scene can prove a beastly task. Beyond the larger venues, which host mainstream headliners, there is a bustling community of local musicians and fans who work to bring a diverse collection of concerts to town. On any […]
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