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The Power Issue – ft. The Front Porch

The Power Issue – ft. The Front Porch

People & organizations that hold us together in tough times. “The Front Porch, Charlottesville’s beloved music school and performing space, wasted no time in pivoting to COVID-friendly programming.”

PICK: Alice Clair

PICK: Alice Clair

Tuning in at home: Alice Clair is a singular talent—one you’ll often find jamming with her psych-rock band The BLNDRS. The folk rock singer-songwriter performs for The Front Porch’s ongoing series Save the Music.

PICK: Andy & Brennan

PICK: Andy & Brennan

It’s tough to summarize Brennan Gilmore’s versatile musicianship. His current group Wild Common blends rootsy, folky, power soul. Those bluegrass and country leanings will suit him well when he teams up with mandolin virtuoso Andy Thacker for Save the Music.

Pick: Ti Ames and Ivan Orr

Pick: Ti Ames and Ivan Orr

Cville Weekly picks Save the Music Live Stream Concert at The Front Porch featuring Ti Ames and Ivan Orr as their arts pick for the week. Saved by song: If anyone can Save the Music, it’s Ti Ames (vocal teacher at The Front Porch) and Ivan Orr.

Pick: Davina Jackson and Atreyu

Pick: Davina Jackson and Atreyu

Sunday, 5.10 at The Front Porch, expect a dynamic mix of soul, funk, and reggae from Davina Jackson, a former backup singer for The Wailers, who will be joined for a live streamed concert by her son, rap artist Atreyu.

Pick: Save the Music

Pick: Save the Music

When Front Porch music school’s executive director Emily Morrison temporarily closed the doors to the venue, she was ready to break another barrier by livestreaming the programming students & fans have grown accustomed to. Read More: