Live Music in Charlottesville
Winter still has us in its grip, but spring beckons.
March has a few interesting shows in store as we stare down Old Man Winter. At least we have St. Patrick’s Day to look forward to.
Chamomile & Whisky host this year’s St. Paddy’s Day bash at Jefferson on March 14, alongside The Currys and an as yet-to-be-named third band. We’re all Irish on this date, and who better to manage the madness than Koda & Co.
Earlier in the month, a couple of other shows stand out.
Louisiana calls on March 6 at the Jefferson when slide guitar great Sonny Landreth and band share a double bill with The Iguanas. Both groups are Big Easy mainstays and always bring the best of Nola funk and blues. The Iguanas add a mix of Tejano and Conjunto vibes that make them one of the best party bands around. Let’s blow out the winter blues and get the month off to a hot, swampy start!
On March 4 at the Southern plan to spend the evening with the Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo.
These two flat pickers can flat out smoke. As a bonus, they’ll be joined by special guests The Smokin’ J’s featuring Jay Starling and Jared Pool for a night of newgrass nirvana.
Finally, I’m always happy to feature new venues in town.
The Bottle House has begun a Friday night music series with a wide selection of local artists. March dates include Brian Levy playing the Dead, Bruce and More (March 6), Michael Clem and Rusty Speidel (March 13), Susan Munson & Gary Green (March 20), and Irish folk with Fairway to Auld Decency (March 27.)
