Tonight the Southern has Eisley, the melodic indie-pop group. Sounds like The DuPree sisters, who front the band, have had an interesting couple of years: "Sherri enduring a failed marriage; Chauntelle, a broken engagement; and Stacy, a painful breakup. The only relationship that ended on their terms was the split with Warner Bros. Records." But they still make some heart-rending indie rock with major label production. Should be good show; listen here.
Plenty of springtime fun to be had this weekend, starting with the most fun event of all: The annual and famous, or infamous, Foxfield Spring Races. The track has a variety of safe ride options listed on its website, including a bus ride—you can split the $1,500 with 39 friends.
If you don’t get your fill of things moving around circles quickly at Foxfield, the Derby Dames take over Main Street Arena on the Downtown Mall this Saturday night. Claiming a location that’s more convenient is sure to raise the profile of this brutal harem, recently named Charlottesville’s "Official Roller Derby Team" by Mayor Dave Norris. The Downtown location is also likely to give the ladies the support they need to destroy the Chemical Valley Roller Girls.
Live Arts kicks off a new series called the Shorts Fest, which runs through the month, showcasing new local directors and actors staging pieces of classic and contemporary theater. (The show runs through the month.)
Tonight the Nashville-based, much loved bluegrass group the Infamous Stringdusters—some of whose members recently relocated to town—plays the Jefferson Theater. Opening is the Love Canon, the regular local crew that plays ’80s covers in the bluegrass style. "Walk Like an Egyptian," anyone?
What else is going on this weekend?