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Feedback loop: Red Light turns on at the Southern Published on Aug 29th, 2013 2 comments For four years now, the Southern Cafe & Music Hall has survived in the shadow of Coran Capshaw's Jefferson Theater on the Downtown Mall, competing every week for a share of the music show-going...
The Southern: Chicho Lorenzo Published on Nov 25th, 2011 0 comments The Southern features Chicho Lorenzo's exhibition, "Peacemakers," along with Lorenzo's commissioned site-specific mural. A First Friday opening is scheduled for December 2, 6-8pm, with music by Duo...
Interview: Shelby Lynne speaks her f-ing mind Published on Oct 28th, 2011 54 comments "I'm a strong fcking btch," says Shelby Lynne. And that's not all she wants to clarify. Although raised in Alabama and possessing an admitted southern accent, she says she's not country. For sure,...
Swagged Out: Peyton Tochterman's 'A New World' Published on Sep 5th, 2011 3 comments At times, Peyton Tochterman's new album really doesn't even sound like a Peyton Tochterman album. This would be sort of an odd thing to suggest for any musician, but especially so with the...
Six strings: Ben Chasny chooses guitar over philosophy Published on Aug 7th, 2011 3 comments As Six Organs of Admittance, Ben Chasny has mixed acoustic guitar influences like Leo Kottke with unusual sounds and Eastern drones, though he's also gone into other genres, such as psychedelic rock...
Borrowed Inspiration: Local alt-pop-rockers drop delicious debut release Published on Jul 14th, 2011 5 comments Let's be honest: local musician Adam Brock doesn't need much motivation to spur his songwriting– a quick glance over his track record more than proves that. The frontman of the burgeoning...
Interview: Low Anthem makes pizza-and-beer Americana Published on Jun 5th, 2011 1 comments Rhode Island’s The Low Anthem is a smart talking bunch of Ivy-Leaguers whose angelic harmonies make even hard-nosed critics wobbly in the knees. Despite the fancy degrees and classical training,...
Homecoming: Making a map of Mariana Bell Published on Apr 29th, 2011 0 comments As an Australian-born, Charlottesville-raised, New York-trained artist who's moved to Los Angeles, Mariana Bell knows the effect that location can have on her work. "There's some truth to the...
Hey diddle, diddle! Old Calf channels nursery rhymes Published on Apr 14th, 2011 0 comments For local folky Americana quartet Old Calf (the name reflects the conglomeration of founding members Ned Oldham and Matty Metcalfe), the inspiration for their newest release, the instrument-...
Unsmug Pug: Sometimes, nice guys do finish first Published on Apr 1st, 2011 2 comments Joe Pug is a nice guy. No, really. For as much as critics and reviewers like to roll their eyes at the prospect of a genuinely nice guy making waves in the music industry, we at The Hook can say,...
Quick-change artists: Local bands don new duds for Halloween Published on Oct 25th, 2010 11 comments First you have Astronomers... PHOTO BY JEN FARIELLO Then you have Queen. PUBLICITY PHOTO 1 of 2 The recent spate of local musicians hanging up their collective instruments and calling it...
Buzz- No clowning around: Local comedians take the mic Published on Jun 15th, 2010 4 comments Don't think Cville has a sense of humor? The Charlottesville Comedy Roundtable says otherwise. PUBLICITY PHOTO It might seem like a joke fallen flat–- Charlottesville has a comedy scene?...
Buzz-Hooray! Devon Sproule's Ã?Â¡Hurry! a sensual feast Published on Apr 29th, 2010 3 comments Sproule's fourth album captures the jazzier facets of the Cville darling. PUBLICITY PHOTO Early in her career, the term "hot wifey back porch jazz" might not have explained the music of local...
Buzz- Steady Rise: An island sound without the tequila Published on Apr 29th, 2010 0 comments No Jimmy Buffet here! Local roots rock quintet plays island beats with emotional, not "5 o'clock somewhere" appeal. PUBLICITY PHOTO Emotionally, local roots pop-rock quintet The Downbeat Project...
Buzz: With new EP, The Cinnamon Band All Dressed and ready to go Published on Apr 19th, 2010 0 comments Missed the black hoodie memo? Get Dressed! Harrisonburgers John Harouff and Neil Campbell are The Cinnamon Band. PUBLICITY PHOTO After growing up playing together in various post-punk and...
Interview- Experimental rockers Gang Gang Dance find comfort, color in the crazy [plus, win free tickets!] Published on Mar 20th, 2010 10 comments Despite the gray scale, experimental rock quartet Gang Gang Dance sees color in sound. PUBLICITY PHOTO Dreamy Manhattan experimental rock quartet Gang Gang Dance fits nicely in the lineage of New...
Buzz: Three's company: Triple whammy release show from local up-and-comers Published on Feb 15th, 2010 1 comments To the mooon! Corsair plots their next lyrical adventure. PUBLICITY PHOTO "We're not trying to entertain anybody," says Drunk Tigers guitarist Matt Bierce, far right. PUBLICITY PHOTO BY ASHLEY...
Interview-Redneck rock: Those Darlins aren't your average pop group Published on Jan 27th, 2010 5 comments Like what you see? Don't expect "sappy girl music" from these rockers, Nikki, Jessi, and Kelley. PUBLICITY PHOTO "We've had so many guys come up to us, saying, 'Wow, I saw you guys, and I thought,...
Buzz- Blurring the lines: Local songwriter Brian Patrick releases debut Published on Jan 19th, 2010 1 comments Local songwriter Brian Patrick embarks upon his solo career with the release of Nowhere Left to Fall. PUBLICITY PHOTO For local award-winning songwriter Brian Patrick, nothing is more important than...
What Would Ellis Do? Now-local songwriter finds pockets Published on Jan 9th, 2010 3 comments New local Ellis Paul meshes acoustic folk traditions with pop inspirations. PUBLICITY PHOTO BY JACK LOONEY Ellis Paul is a beloved member of Boston's folk music scene, but you'd never know it....