Support MRC and work on your swing at the same time.  Proceeds from the Virginia Wine Crush Golf Tournament go to MRC! Meeting with the Dalai Lama not included (he is a big hitter though).

The Rum Crooks shined this past may when they won our 2010 Battle of the Bands.

The prize at stake was an opening gig at Fridays After 5, and said prize is fast approaching.  The Rum Crooks will open for Jeebus on Friday, July 23rd (slightly past 5:00 PM).

The Rum Crooks are made up entirely of MRC Members: Zach Grove, Chris Brown and Vinente Arroyo.  They’re currently working on some recordings in our studio, so if you like what you hear make sure to keep your ears peeled here and on their facebook page for more info!

They came, they saw, they destroyed.  This years lineup was the deepest talent-wise I’ve seen yet.  When it was all said and done, the judges voted Rum Crooks the winners (and recipients of the Fridays After 5 gig) with Nailbiter as the runner up.

Last Friday, to celebrate our 15^th Anniversary, the Music Resource Center hosted a Luncheon and Panel Discussion at Farmington Country Club.  Featuring panelists Rita Dove, Poet Laureate and Boyd Tinsley, Musician and member of the Dave Matthews Band.   Local singer/songwriter Terri Allard was the moderator.  The theme of the discussion was sources of inspiration for poetry and music as well as the artists’ personal experiences from the beginning stages through professional success.

More awards for Ross! Read the story here.

We were lucky enough to host another 106.1 Corner Lounge concert and recording session last week, this time the artist was the great Freedy Johnston. Freedy put on a great show full of humor and acoustic renditions of his best songs.

Below are some pictures taken by Jack Looney.  You can listen to the concert here.

This past Monday we hosted our second “Corner Lounge” concert event with the South African band Watershed.  The band played songs, told stories and answered questions from Brad Savage, 106.1’s star DJ.  It was a great, intimate show and everyone had a great time.  Keep an ear out for the broadcast of the show on 106.1 The Corner soon!

Photography by Dominique Attaway

It’s coming again! The Music and Merch Yardsale is coming to the Charlottesville Pavilion on April 3rd and it’s your chance to buy swag from your favorite bands, artists and general hero’s.  The sale starts at 12:00 PM and closes at 5:00.  The good stuff always goes quick so get there early and bring cash!

All proceeds will benefit the Music Resource Center.

When Cheap Trick came to Charlottesville last month they were in need of a place to rehearse for their upcoming PBS special that they were filming.  With visions of checkerboard painted explorers and five neck Hamers dancing in my head, I couldn’t wait to have them here. I mean how often do you get a chance to say “I’m sorry, Cheap Trick is jamming upstairs so I can’t really hear you” to someone on the phone?  Here’s a clip that give you an idea of what was going on upstairs for a few days.

Everyone from the band and crew were great people to hang out with and talk to, plus they let me take a pic with the five neck!

We are pleased to announce UVA’s Black Voices will perform February 13 at the Music Resource Center. The concert will begin at 3pm on Saturday. Doors will open at 2pm for food and fellowship. Tours of the MRC will also be given. This concert event will be Black Voices first performance of 2010. Start the year off …with Charlottesville’s premier gospel choir! Come support the MRC.

Visit our facilities and see what the Music Resource Center can do for your youth community!!
Admission is $5, free for ages 17 and under.
For more information or inquiries about this event please contact:
Damani Harrison
Outreach Coordinator, MRC
434.466.4898
musicresourcecenter@gmail.com