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PICK: Dropping Julia

Perfect landing: Dropping Julia’s Jules Kresky has a versatile vocal style. She can conjure a sunny, surfer vibe with dreamy organ and beachy guitar chords, or dip into grungy sass à la Amy Winehouse. Backed by Sam Passe and Alex Bragg on guitar, Sean Bracken on drums, and bass player Sebastian Nikischer, the funk-rock group melds Kresky’s Jersey girl past with the dreaminess of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Friday 6/18, Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com.

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ARTS Pick: Dropping Julia

Ruling the roof: Dropping Julia is the culmination of guitarist Emily Kresky’s journey as a musician, which she began in New Jersey at age 19. After developing her chops on the road, Kresky landed in Charlottesville where she formed the four-piece pop rock band. Rootsy Americana graced by jazz and folk is channeled through “Jersey sass and Virginia charm” on the group’s debut album, Wake Up.

Wednesday, August 28. $8-10, 5:30pm. Rooftop Jukebox at Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. 806-7062.

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ARTS Pick: Camp Corduroy

Americana singer and songwriter Will Overman is one of the local artists playing at Camp Corduroy this weekend. Publicity photo

Camp songs: Local performers come together at Camp Corduroy for a two-day festival created to celebrate Charlottesville artists and raise awareness for nonprofits such as The Front Porch, The Nature Conservancy, and Fight Like a Grrrl. Dropping Julia, The Hackensaw Boys, and former “The Voice” contestant Will Overman are included in the lineup, and farm tours, nature walks, and mountain biking add to the outdoor experience. Original electro-pop opera group The Near Misses will close out the weekend.

Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25. Free, times vary. Corduroy Farm, 14103 Louisa Rd., Louisa.