The Birdcage is celebrating local educators with half-off drinks for all Charlottesville and Albemarle school staff. Just show your school ID or proof of employment and enjoy a well-deserved happy hour.

With over 40 years of experience between the two of them, singer-songwriters Sid Blake and Luke Foster are excited to offer their latest collaboration “Lost and Found.” With a nod to the classic ballads that you all know by heart, they’ll be bringing songs old and new (with a few originals sprinkled in) to sculpt a scene that can only be formed with two mics, a piano and a guitar.

Ashleigh Chevalier brings her own firey blend of soul-infused country and rock tunes. 

With over 30 years of experience, The Sound Machine, is a motown, modern, funk and jazz band in a class by itself.

Southside Virginia-based alt-country singer David Haught melds rock 'n' roll, Americana, bluegrass, and honky-tonk influences into a self-described "Different Kind of Country" that, above all, stays true to its straightforward storytelling roots.

Come enjoy The Birdcage’s Summer Sips, featuring wines from Josh Cellars and Fleurs de Prairie Rosé. Enjoy free tastings, sip by the glass, or grab a bottle to enjoy here or take home.

Rock and roll / blues band from Charlottesville, Va. Blue Healer celebrates the electric blues and late 60's and 70's rock and roll, moving from smoldering cool to downright rowdy. (Think: Rolling Stones, Freddie King, The Allman Brothers Band....)

Mike Burris is a singer-songwriter and guitar player based in Charlottesville, VA. Burris describes his music as “country tinged roots rock” with a nod to Texas blues and a good pop hook. His music tends to resonate with fans of John Hiatt, Tom Petty, James McMurtry, and Jason Isbell. Burris plays throughout the Mid-Atlantic region in his 5-piece electric band, a smaller acoustic trio, and as a solo performer.

A blues and soul musician known for his electrifying guitar skills and a voice that’s raw, soulful, and unmistakably his own. A veteran of the Iraq War, his music carries the depth of experience, and storytelling.

Eli Cook is a Virginia-born bluesman whose bone-shaking growl, masterful guitar work, and genre-blending style have earned him national acclaim. Drawing on influences from Son House to Soundgarden, he delivers authentic, soulful performances that bridge traditional blues with rock, Appalachian, and grunge. He has shared the stage with legends like B.B. King, Johnny Winter, and Gary Clark Jr., and continues to evolve his craft through solo shows, workshops, and roots music collaborations. Expect a powerful mix of raw blues, heartfelt originals, and reimagined classics that push the boundaries of the genre.

John Kelly is a Charlottesville-based singer-songwriter with over two decades of solo acoustic experience. Known for his soulful voice and insightful originals, he’s a fixture on the Central Virginia music scene. His latest album, In Between, produced by Rusty Speidel, spans themes from modern life to love and family. His earlier release, Brighter Days, was produced by acclaimed musician Rob Mathes.

Come enjoy The Birdcage’s Summer Sips, featuring wines from Josh Cellars and Fleurs de Prairie Rosé. Enjoy free tastings, sip by the glass, or grab a bottle to enjoy here or take home.

The Greenhorns are a 7-piece Charlottesville band blending New Orleans funk, jump blues, R&B, and a touch of jazz. Featuring an all-star lineup from longtime local bands and a full horn section, they’re stepping out of the rehearsal room and onto the stage.

Lucas Mason is an acoustic and electric musician that reimagines songs from the 70's to today with a unique and rhythmic tenacity. He's been behind a guitar for over 20 years and playing live music for over a decade. Recently, he formed the band The Coconuts, a power trio with Alex Knox (Bass), and Peter McNeil or Greg Mallick on drums, and is preparing an EP of original music. Lucas plays the mid-Atlantic region and lives in Leesburg, VA. 

Eli Cook is a Virginia-born bluesman whose bone-shaking growl, masterful guitar work, and genre-blending style have earned him national acclaim. Drawing on influences from Son House to Soundgarden, he delivers authentic, soulful performances that bridge traditional blues with rock, Appalachian, and grunge. He has shared the stage with legends like B.B. King, Johnny Winter, and Gary Clark Jr., and continues to evolve his craft through solo shows, workshops, and roots music collaborations. Expect a powerful mix of raw blues, heartfelt originals, and reimagined classics that push the boundaries of the genre.