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ARTS Pick: Rockn’ to Lockn’

Adar is one of 12 bands that will battle it out for a spot at the Lockn' Festival. Publicity photo

From the Avett Brothers to Widespread Panic, this year’s annual Lockn’ Festival lineup is a who’s who of dusty rock music, but it’s not just household names. Since the festival’s inception, the Rockn’ to Lockn’ battle of the bands has made it possible for Virginia acts to make their Lockn’ debut. Twelve bands, including local favorites Will  Overman Band, Sun-Dried Opossum, Kendall Street Company and Adar, will duke it out for a chance to take the big stage.

Friday, April 21. $7-10, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 245-4980.

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ARTS Pick: Will Overman

Following up on the album Will Overman Band that was released in June, the Charlottesville-based group is currently on a run of triple-billing shows with The Vegabonds and Cris Jacobs. Publicity photo

Not only does Will Overman charm the crowd with his arsenal of lyrically enticing folk rockers, the lead singer can’t resist stepping off the stage and into the audience to groove among his fans. Following up on the album Will Overman Band, “a love letter to the Commonwealth of Virginia” that was released in June, the Charlottesville-based group is currently on a run of triple-billing shows with The Vegabonds and Cris Jacobs.

Friday, February 24. $12-15, 8:30pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. 977-5590.