Local songwriter and guitarist now racking up substantial acclaim on his own from places like Pitchfork and Stereogum after a run with nutty Jersey rockers Titus Andronicus.

With Pompadour, who recently won UVA’s annual Battle Of The Bands. Past winners include Sons Of Bill, Helen Horal, and The Blackout Project; that’s some lofty company, so look for big things from these guys soon.