At the end of August, the Garage announced a secret grand opening concert to kick-off a year of intimate, free shows. The official grand opening of the Garage was planned for the night of Patrick Costello’s opening…so we billed Ed and Olivia’s show as the Secret Grand Opening.

The night opened with an acoustic set one of Charlottesville’s newest bands, the Hill and Wood. Ed Donohue (NYC) and Olivia Mancini (DC) followed with an acoustic set of their own, playing songs by their respective bands Donny Hue and the Colors and Olivia and the Housemates. Charlottesville’s own Thomas Dean even joined Ed and Olivia on stage, playing a few songs on his tiny guitar.

The show didn’t end up being much of a secret…and was a great way to celebrate the Garage’s opening.

You can check out Ed and Olivia’s music online:
http://www.myspace.com/donnyhueandthecolors
http://www.myspace.com/oliviaandthehousemates