Reasons to Wreck: The Currys.

Charlottesville, Wreckfest is coming for you and you are not prepared. 

But fear not. We’re here to get you up to speed on the bands and the scene that’s coming to this first ever IX Art Park Music Festival. With the music, the previews and the storylines you need to get your rock hat on.

And we’ll be there on site in the Cvillesoundchecklounge©, holding your hand every step of the way, sometimes putting free goodies in that hand, fully immersed with you in this Wreck.

Some important details. Wreckfest is a CVille only Music Festival organized by Disco Risque’s Ryan Calonder, IX, and a whole lotta help from their friends. It takes place Sat and Sun Sept 20-21. Tickets are so affordable you have to go to wreckfestcville.com to believe yer eyes.

Now. The first Wreckfest Band we’ve been able to catch as we get closer to festival time is the Curry’s.

Last Thursday, we caught The Currys in their classic trio form at Durty Nelly’s.The eclectic DN crowd was packed with friends, family, Charlottesville music fans and beloved locals. 

This Cville outfit is a harmony-driven trio made up of family bros Tommy (guitar, vocals) and Jimmy (guitar, vocals), along with their cousin Galen (bass, vocals). Since forming in 2013, the band has made a name for themselves with their rich vocal blends, heartfelt songwriting, and an easy chemistry.

Each member writes and sings, adding variety and emotional range to their live sets and recordings. When all three sing together, it’s something special – tight, warm, and instantly recognizable.

It was clear from the get-go that this would be a fun night of music.  

The two-set performance lingered late into the night, with a mix of originals and really clever covers – like Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) by Looking Glass. There was a playful, almost yacht-rock vibe to parts of the night and the musicianship was sharp, the mood was right, and the Currys are funny and fun guys.

The Currys will be ready to bring the harmonies, the hooks, and the heart to IX Art Park this September. A major reason to Wreck!

Stay tuned as we feature more bands that will be making Wreckfest a must-see, must-be-there, talk-about-it-for-years event.

See you there!