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Matt Curreri (& the Exfriends)
Matt Curreri was born in Los Angeles, and has lived in Virginia, New York, Indiana, and San Diego before making his most recent move back to Virginia in Charlottesville. Matt Curreri & the Exfriends is a project that was given life after Curreri reunited with a friend from college and decided to form a funk-rock group, now with accompanying band members Jess Fiske, Gerald Soriano and Brian Wilson.
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Charlottesville, VA
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Rivanna River
Named for Queen Anne of England, the Rivanna is home to countless birds, fish, turtles and other creatures, and provides a wonderful place for visitors to fish, canoe, swim and boat.
Charlottesville, VA, USA
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The Whiskey Jar
Classic Southern dishes from local ingredients, served in comfy digs with lots of reclaimed touches.
227 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
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The Garage
On any given night, you can find the Garage’s door wide open hosting art openings, concerts by local and regional bands, film screenings, dance parties, art performances, potlucks and more.
100 E Jefferson St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
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The Ante Room
An intimate concert venue and event space that serves up Caribbean and American inspired pub food.
219 Water St W, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
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Durty Nelly’s Pub and Wayside Deli
Cozy dive bar with a real fireplace and hearty sandwiches. Extensive beer selection, pinball, and live music
2200 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA
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The Southern Café and Music Hall
Intimate venue with a full bar featuring Southern-style chow & shows from local & touring bands.
103 1st St S, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
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Sprint Pavilion
Well-known national bands play this intimate 3,500-seat amphitheater with lawn seating & picnicking.
700 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
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Mas Tapas
Buzzy Spanish eatery offering tapas & wine in an industrial-chic setting with a lively bar & patio.
904 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
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MarieBette Café and Bakery
European-inspired eatery in Charlottesville, VA.
700 Rose Hill Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA
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Champion Brewing Company
Vibrant pub with housemade beers & views of the modest brewery, plus patio & food-truck eats.
324 6th St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
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Jefferson Theater
Built in 1912, this combination vaudeville house/cinema is one of the major performing venues in Charlottesville.
110 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
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Blue Moon Diner
Folksy, casual diner serving all-day breakfast & regional American fare, with weeknight live music.
512 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA
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