After taking a hiatus to raise her daughter, Charlottesville’s Lauren Hoffman returned to the stage last year with a new band, The Secret Storm. The current musical incarnation defines Hoffman as a compelling frontwoman backed by myriad instruments such as the cello, electric violin, piano, synthesizer and guitar. When signed by Virgin Records America, Hoffman toured the United States and Europe with Bob Mould, Denali and Cracker. Now she’s working on a full-length release, out later this year. Bring on the storm!
Saturday 4/16. 9pm, $8-10. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. 977-5590.