Are We Having an All Folk Revival?
Recently, contemporary folk artists have seen a surge in their streaming numbers, with artists who turn to the acoustic sounds and authentic lyrics rocketing to the top of the charts.
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John D’earth, the ‘Robin Hood of Jazz,’ Retires
During his career, D’earth taught thousands of students, many of whom became professional jazz musicians and have recorded music with D’earth.
The Music Beat: What Happened to Love Songs?
Why aren’t we listening to more love songs?
Colonnade Club Celebration Recognizes Three Years of A&S Faculty Promotions
The College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences celebrated the promotions of 151 faculty members to higher ranks among our tenured and academic general faculty with a Sept. 17 reception at UVA’s Colonnade Club in Pavilion VII on the Lawn.
What's next for jazz trumpeter John D'earth?
When asked how he balances what a colleague once described as “the preposterous level of activity” in his life, trumpeter John D’earth simply laughed.
The Music Beat: 4 Upcoming Concerts To Catch at Intimate Off-Grounds Venues
Whether you’re a University of Virginia student looking for a study break or a community member eager to soak in some soothing sounds, Charlottesville has a live music lineup sure to elevate your spirit.
Back to the Future: UVA Bandmates Return as Successful Business Owners
In less than a week, Andy Stepanian and Chase Heard will trek from Texas to their beloved University of Virginia to reveal the latest line from their successful apparel company.
A guide to U.Va.’s Abundant Live Music Scene
If you are interested in immersing yourself within the flourishing live arts scene in Charlottesville, read on for a crash course in getting the most out of the local happenings in live music.
‘Hoos Producing’ Spotlights Music Production on-Grounds
The new club closes a gap in the University music scene, creating a space to appreciate the previously neglected art of music production.
The U.Va. Arts Welcome Picnic Kicks Off Another Year of Arts on Grounds
At the beginning of each academic year, the University community has the opportunity to participate in an emergent part of the on-Grounds arts scene — the U.Va. Arts Welcome Picnic.
Hoograss Provides a Unique Musical Outlet for U.Va. Students
Here, bluegrass, country and blues fans come together to jam, perform and participate in events throughout the semester geared toward a traditional style of music with which University students might not be familiar.
UVA Student Musicians Shine Under The Southern’s Spotlight
Student bands Boscobel and Looseleaf showed off their unique styles opening for The Barons, a locally beloved traveling rock band. Locals and University students alike filled the crowd, loving all three distinct bands throughout the three hour long show.