Bluegrass, newgrass, originals & covers–this band has it all.  The show starts at 8pm/$5.

Julius Hangman is a chance compliment of socially conscious, poignant songwriting and witty, eclectic musicality. Stylistically, the sound of the music may be described as a modern rock mélange; a modified jazz vocabulary with a slight southern accent. Thoughtful vocal harmonies and stark lead guitar work round this trio out, making them one of the most promising bands in Charlottesville.

Listen at www.juliushangman.com.

With special guest Josh Mayo.  The show starts at 8pm/$5.

 Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish are the Honey Dewdrops and have been making music for six years. They play original and American traditional songs focusing on vocal harmonies and tight instrumentation.  In March 2008, they appeared and won first place on A Prairie Home Companion’s “People in their Twenties Talent Show.” Additionally, the Dewdrops were selected as finalists in the Mountain Stage NewSong 2009 competition and recently took 2nd place in the 31st Annual Eddie’s Attic Open-mic Shootout Finals.

Listen at www.myspace.com/thehoneydewdrops.

The show starts at 8pm/$5.

We Are Star Children is the band formerly known as Straight Punch To The Crotch.  This 6-piece ensemble of indie rock, punk, funk, unicorns, and other unmentionables brings a happy, bouncy rock show to our stage.  With special guests Tragic Chemistry.

Check out www.straightpunchtothecrotch.com.  You won’t be disappointed.

Tragic Chemistry:  www.myspace.com/tragicchemistryband.

The show starts at 8pm/$5.

Our Touring Artists Series continues with The Hot Seats, formerly known as Special Ed and the Short Bus, and now fondly referred to as Richmond’s beloved absurdist stringband.

Reviewers say:

“The young five man acoustic band play with verve, vigour and a true feel for the roots of their chosen idiom. Which stilted critic-speak completely fails to convey the sheer fun and laughter of the show. If you like this sort of music, you must go. Everyone else should go and those who leave without having had a good time are just not the sort of people whom I would want to meet.” - BroadwayBaby.com, 2008

“BLUEGRASS, old-time, skiffle, jug band … stir them up vigorously, throwing in elements of zany vaudeville , add some unpredictable tics, then stand back and watch Special Ed & the Shortbus go.” - The Edinburgh Scotsman, 2008

“Their shows are veritable litmus tests for a crowd’s sense of humor. If you’ve ever answered yes to Frank Zappa’s question “Does humor belong in music?” then The Hot Seats are for you. They’re straight-up nuts when they pick and sing, and if you can get past the lovely freakishness of their stage act, you’ll find some real talent backing up the zaniness.” - Haymaker Productions (www.haymaker.com), 2003

“Slightly disturbing dada-esque Va.-based string band that’s one part Beefheart freakout and two parts trad jug-band.” - Connect Savannah, Savannah, GA, 2006

The show starts at 8pm/$12.  Listen at www.myspace.com/thehotseatsrva.

With special guests The Fox Hunt.  Listen at www.thefoxhunt.net.

Music, poetry, comedy, ranting…whatever you need a stage for, it’s yours.  Still seeking tapdancers and sword-swallowers. 

The show starts at 8pm, signup begins at 7:30pm.