Sam Barber – The American Route Tour with Josiah and the Bonnevilles and Wild Horses
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Sam Barber captures the experience, uncertainty, wisdom, and promise of coming-of-age on his 2025 EP, Music for the Soul (Atlantic Records). Empathetic songwriting, eloquent instrumentation, and a downright spirit-shaking voice brought him from a farm in Missouri to the doorstep of superstardom. Following the breakout success of his 2024 debut album, Restless Mind, the new EP chronicles how he got here and where he’s headed next.
Property: Omni Charlottesville Hotel. Event Type: Local Event. Event Category: Entertainment. Contact: info@tingpavilion.com. Contact Phone: (434) 245-4910.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.tingpavilion.com. Charlottesville Pride Festival 2026
Charlottesville Pride returns to the Ting Pavilion for the 2026 Pride Festival! This marquee event serves as a chance to bring together the larger LGBTQ community in Charlottesville through entertainment, local vendors, resource booths, food & drink and more. Festivities begin at 12:30PM and go until 7:30PM.
Property: Omni Charlottesville Hotel. Event Type: Local Event. Event Category: Holiday. Contact: info@tingpavilion.com. Contact Phone: (434) 245-4910.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 12:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit www.tingpavilion.com. Paramount Presents: Ann Wilson: The Voice of Heart & Tripsitter
Ann Wilson, known the world over as a founder and the lead singer-songwriter of the barrier-breaking band Heart, is here to stay. Widely praised among the greatest singers in the history of rock, Ann’s extraordinarily powerful voice has helped form the bedrock of modern music for over five decades, earning record sales of more than 35 million, an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. As one of the first women to front a hard rock band at arena scale, Wilson helped redefine the possibilities for female artists in rock, delivering era-defining hits like “Barracuda,” “Magic Man,” and “Crazy on You.”
In addition to her work with Heart, Wilson has built a dynamic solo career that highlights both her range and restless creative spirit. Her solo albums, including Hope & Glory, Fierce Bliss, and Another Door, blend rock, folk, and orchestral influences while pairing her unmistakable voice with bold reinterpretations and original material.
She further connects with…
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Monday, September 28, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit theparamount.net. Paramount Presents: The New Pornographers: The Former Site of Tour
Over the past 20+ years, The New Pornographers have proven themselves one of the most excellent bands in indie rock. They have released nine studio albums, including their classic debut Mass Romantic and their latest 2023’s Continue as a Guest. The band’s new album, The Former Site Of, will be out via Merge Records on 3/27/26, and new single “Votive” is out now.
They’ve constantly offered new sonic surprises with every album, and have established themselves alongside modern luminaries like Yo La Tengo and Superchunk when it comes to their ability to evolve while still retaining what made them so special in the first place. Of the 2023 record, New York Magazine lauded, “The New Pornographers are a massive unit bursting with unique and intersecting talents…the band’s ninth album serves another helping of their signature dish.”
Critical acclaim for The New Pornographers:
“Over the course of their 20-plus-year career, the New Pornographers have often specialized in catchy ambiguity. If leader Carl Newman was…
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit theparamount.net.