After attending the Thievery Corporation show, and discussing the audio quality of various performances there, the old myth that the Pavilion suffers from inferior acoustics was brought up again. This rumor has been floating around since the building was constructed, and the C-Ville covered this question back in 2005, also noting the proposed correction, namely installation of the fabric baffles hanging under the outer shell, which prevent reverberation.
Additionally, a study earlier this year showed the decline in audio fidelity discernible by incoming first years at Stanford, indicating that the inherent quality issues within MP3s has actually become the standard by which those in their late teens are judging all audio sources by. So even if the quality was there, many could conceivable misjudge the details due to a lack of audio knowledge.
So, can we collectively call this issue dead, or are there a few audiophiles out there who would still consider it a sub-optimal listening stage?
Unbelievable concert last Thursday, they covered everything a fan could wish to hear, including ‘The Heart’s A Lonely Hunter’, which was originally performed with David Byrne of Talking Heads fame. Exceptional performances from each of the band members, combined with beautiful vocals and pounding bass lines mad it easily the best show we’ve seen at the Pavilion. Afterwards, the band easily convinced to try out Ventana, where everyone spent the rest of the evening sampling Michaels tequila wall, and Rob Garza proved to be a fan of the Mayor Anejo. Unfortunately his partner, Eric Hilton, was unable to attend the performance.
Big town, or small city. I remember when the debate was still going on about whether we should accept the ‘city’ status, or stick it out as the town we had always been. That same duality has probably led us to the current October lineup, as we are getting ready to welcome both Metallica & Thievery Corporation into our midst.
The boys who hated Napster are continuing their World Magnetic Tour at JPJ on the 17th. They recently celebrated their EIGHTH Grammy win, and perhaps even more important, their own GUITAR HERO. [Info]
Thievery Corporation, a favorite of trendy restaurants the world over, have taken a more political stance on ‘Radio Retaliation’, their most recent album. Their music blends world beat and DJ’ing into one seamless act, and will be available for your perusal October 29th @ The Pavilion. [Info]
I’m betting that MANY more Villains will be attending one of these events, but let’s see:
Music and more music, some unfortunately wet cats & dogs, and a play. Toss in a few of the bottles from our recent wine review and you’ll probably have a fun filled weekend.
Friday:
The Southern - Opens its doors for the first time for The Books, a very interesting looking/sounding group from upstate Manhattan @ 8:00PM – $15 [Info] Live Arts – Continues their performance of Glengarry Glen Ross daily, through Oct. 10th @ 8:ooPM – $14-$16 [Info] Escafe’ Presents – DJ Esc, dance party and all the only place for solid house music in town @ 11PM – Free [Info] iS Venue – Starts the weekend off right with The Leeroys & The (All New) Acorn Sisters @ 9:30PM – $7 [Info] Bel Rio – Has the Charlottesville Blues All Stars this evening @ 9:30PM – $7 [Info]
Saturday:
Lee Park – Veggie Fest! Looks like it may be in for a bit of a fresh water sprinkle, on the upside, there is no more ecological way to wash your veggies then the rain. @ 11:00AM-4:00PM – Free. [Info] iS Venue – Plays host to Grey Matter, The Double Hi-Fives, & Rhythm Administration @ 8:00PM – $6 (adv)/$8 (door). [Info] Bel Rio – Books Trees On Fire in one of their last performances of the season @ 9:00PM – $5. [Info] The Pavilion – Brings Grammy winner & country music star Lucinda Williams to Charlottesville for an evening @ 7:00PM – $33.50-$43.50 [Info]
