Yeah…I know it’s late, but someone wiser than I once said better late than never.  So with that in mind let’s get hoppin’.  We begin with one for the kids (in both age and in heart):  The Candyapolis Revue is at the Gravity Lounge on Saturday afternoon featuring Keith Morris and a rather large bunny (for starters).

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Here’s the official word from the Mayor himself:

“Straight from the nation-state of Candyapolis–where angels sing and children dream–The Candyapolis Revue features music from the CD, Songs From Candyapolis, and a cast of strange and compelling characters, including Prunella Killjoy (the self-appointed “Keeper of the Silence” at the Gravity Lounge), Clarence the Bunny (Prunella’s chief foil and the mayor’s pookah), Lonesome Blinky McGee (a singing cowboy with a blinking
problem), and an enchanting lullaby dance by the fabled Anabel of “Anabel Says.” Proceedings will be led by The Mayor of Candyapolis and The Duchess of Lovingston, with full band! For kids (and adults too, actually.)” 

The Candyapolis Revue hits the stage Saturday at 3pm at the Gravity Lounge.  $5.  For the rest of your Labor Weekend events….just keep on reading!

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Friday, August 29

• Darrell Rose and the International Counsilors featuring Greg Howard, Matthew Willner, and James McLaughlin are at Gravity Lounge for the first of two shows this evening.  The International Counsilors show kicks off at 7:30pm.  $8.  That’s followed by James Jackson Toth along with The Dutchess and the Duke at 10:30pm.  $7.  For more details on show #2 check out our post from earler today.  [click here]

• Travis Elliot performs at Maya at 10pm.  No charge.

• Kings of Belmont rip it and tear it as only they can at Uncle Charlie’s in Crozet.  Kicks off at 9:30pm.  $5.

• Local rockers The Pollocks perform at Zinc.  10pm.  No charge.

• Wrapping up a busy start to your weekend, there’s a show at downtown Charlottesville’s newest venue The Garage tonight as well as a hardcore show at Dust but you didn’t hear it first from me.

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Saturday, August 30

• Thacker, Leath, Mueller, and Gilmore at Mono Loco at 9:30pm.  This acoustic supergroup features members of Adrienne Young & Little Sadie, Old School Freight Train, and Walker’s Run.  One time and one time only!  No charge.

• Eli Cook and Electric Holy Firewater are doing the smokin’ blues thing and a place known for it’s tasty smoke…Uncle Charlie’s in Crozet.  9:30pm.  $5.

• Matthew Willner’s Blues Thang performs at Fellini’s at 10pm.  $5.

• The Duck Brothers will be putting the needle on the record so to speak at ClubR2 inside Rapture Saturday at 10pm.  No charge.

• Gaye Adegbalolo (the founder of Saffire: Uppity Blues Women) presents Gaye Without Shame at the Gravity Lounge at 7:30pm.  Roddy Barnes joins with special guests Brady Earnhart, Rebecca Maxon, John Ashley, and Andy Moore.  $10 adv/$15 door.

• Wrapping up your Saturday is one event that hits really close to home as The Sons of Bill perform at the Highland County Fair in Monterey, VA.  $7pm.  I know it’s not in Charlottesville but it is my hometown!

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Sunday, August 31

• Just one event to list here but it’s a good one as the Gravity Lounge welcomes The Olivarez Trio with special guests The Granville Mullings Quartet.  7pm.  $8.

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Monday, September 1 (Labor Day)

• Here’s another fantastic show coming at the Gravity Lounge on Labor Day.  Funky folk artist Erin McKeown performs with Rebecca Pronsky opening.  I love me some Erin McKeown!  7pm.  $15.

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Random Notes

• cVillain has the rest of your weekend happenings all covered right here.  Check em out!

• For the rest of your local concert info check out our Charlottesville Events listing on the right hand side of this page.

• The Virginia Cavaliers open their 2008 football season with a HUGE game against perennial powerhouse USC on Saturday at home.  3:30pm kickoff.  Go Hoos!

• Have a safe Labor Weekend everybody.  I’m am out!

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