Making Noise in the Library 2025
Generously supported by a grant from the UVA Arts Council
The Making Noise in the Library series brings artists into UVA libraries for free performances and is generously supported by a grant from the UVA Arts Council. In 2025, we are partnering with the Robertson Media Center (RMC) on the third floor of Clemons Library to highlight the support and resources they provide to professional and amateur musicians at UVA and in the Charlottesville Community. Please join us as we make noise in the library—at a new level!
Upcoming Performances:
Swamp Street
February 28 • 2pm • Robertson Media Center (RMC) • FREE • Details >
Swamp Street is a local band formed by UVA students who have made a name in Charlottesville for their funky, bluesy, neo-soul, and RnB style sounds. Their live performances feature unreleased originals, improvisation, as well as covers of Michael Jackson, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, and Stevie Wonder.
The Hard Modes
March 25 • 4pm • Robertson Media Center (RMC) • FREE • Details >
Based out of Charlottesville, the Hard Modes is formed of folks with a range of UVA affiliations—alumni, employees, faculty, family members. Many are alumni of the music program! The band plays original jazz arrangements of video game music.
For more information about the Hard Modes, visit their website at: https://thehardmodes.com/
Nathaniel Star & Vintage
April 17 • 12pm • Robertson Media Center (RMC) • FREE • Details >
A talented musician and freestyle rap artist, Nathaniel Star creates art that is intimate, smart, and boldly explores a breadth of musical and artistic styles. Nathaniel’s artistic partner, Vintage, will be joining Nathaniel on keyboards. In addition to their musical performance, Nathaniel will be sharing information about his new interactive lyric book, which is being published and supported by the UVA Library.
For more information about Nathaniel, visit him on Instagram (@nathanielstarmusic) or his linktree site. To listen to or purchase his music, visit his Bandcamp site at https://nathanielstar.bandcamp.com/music.
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