About

THE MUSE

“Through the Muses, when taken together, form a complete picture of the subjects proper to poetic art…”

Whether we in Charlottesville explore the arts through the actors on a stage, the lens or line of a brushstroke, or the raising of voices in song, cvilleMUSE is here to promote, connect, and celebrate the artists and audiences of our community. 

This is your place to discover new music, to find out about the performers and performances in our area, and to share your thoughts and opinions on what’s happening in and around Charlottesville.  And if we happen to have a little fun along the way, we’ll consider it icing on the cake.

MUSIC

Content 

When it comes to down to it, the Charlottesville music scene is an embarassment of riches.  From stringbands to indie-rockers, singer-songwriters to blues artists, Charlottesville is home to a wide range of talented performers.  Some of them have record deals and others are out busking on the downtown Mall, gathering dollars and quarters in an open guitar case (at or below 75 decibels mind you).  Either way, they sing the songs and we stop and listen.  We want cvilleMUSE to be the place where you stop by to tell each other that music and to find out when and where you can hear it again.

At cvilleMUSE you can find out about the all the local venues ranging from the intimate listening rooms (Gravity Lounge, Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar) to the big stages featuring regional and national touring artists (John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville Pavilion).  From local radio to the movers and shakers that make the music happen here in Charlottesville, we want you to know what’s going on with the bands and the venues you love.

Features

  • The Music Seen:  Reviews of recent shows from right here in C’ville
  • Musings:  Where we pose the question:  “What’s stuck in your head?”
  • The Song of the Day:  Where the music editor posts a song for your listening and viewing pleasure.  Consider it a slice of enriched daily bread for your ears.
  • The Nuse:  Just what you’d hope to find.  The “news” and headlines from the Charlottesville music scene and beyond

Charlottesville Events

Our latest new feature to cvilleMUSE is the listing of Charlottesville Events which now runs along the right side our page.  Each event is listed by day of the performance.  All you have to do is click on the name of the performer and up pops a page which tells you where that artist will be performing, the time of the performance, as well as the cost of the show and a brief description of the evening’s festivities.  This pop up event page even includes a clickable map feature which shows you the location of the venue!

If by chance you see that we’ve overlooked a concert or performance large or small, let us know.  Space Rambler is the man to contact.  He maintains the events that pass through our galaxy here at cvilleMUSE.  If you have a calendar event, email it to spacerambler@spicybear.com and he’ll make sure it makes up on our listing of Charlottesville Events.

Contact

Got a question or comment for the music department?  Maybe you’ve got the inside scoop on some local music nuse?  Bug this guy:  shaun@spicybear.com

EXHIBIT AND STAGE

COMING SOON.  There’s more to Charlottesville than just music.  We’ve got festivals celebrating the the written word, the moving picture, and the photograph.  Charlottesville is home to writers, directors, actors, painters, photographers, and cinematographers.  From the stages of the LiveArts building on the downtown Mall to halls of Thomas Jefferson’s University of Virginia, the arts of every expression are on full display in Charlottesville and you could be right in the middle of it.  I know you’re itching to get involved with the Muse aren’t you?  Well you’re in luck.

We are currently looking for individuals who have strong backgrounds in the arts to guide our readers on muse-related topics.  Send any inquiries to cvillein@gmail.com .  Keep in mind, we’re just getting started, so be patient if we don’t get back to you right away.  As usual, we will post reviews and other articles that you send our way!

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP

  • Be involved.  Submit comments about what you’ve found here.  Share your ideas.  Add to the discussion.  Send us articles, story ideas, or reviews from shows or exhibits you’ve seen.
  • Be honest.  Let us know what you like and more importantly tell us what you don’t like.   Don’t forget, this is your space.
  • Have fun.

THE RULES

We’ll be brief.

  • No slander or libel.
  • No personal attacks.
  • No profanity.  We’d prefer you be creative.
  • Enjoy.

Thanks for finding your MUSE.

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