We Are Star Children w/ Dropping Julia

We Are Star Children

We Are Star Children is a 9-piece "adventure pop" band from Charlottesville, VA. They veer in and out of conventional rock/pop arrangement: horn and synth cascade over a surging rhythm section, brazen enough to share lead with the advancing wall of rich harmony vocals. In their recordings and live shows alike, they continually dance with beauty and mayhem, occasionally spinning into a contemplative waltz or tip-toeing down an eerie alley, but ultimately whipping the crowd into a full froth. They frequent debaucherous fundraisers, host homegrown shows in beach clubs, and bring down the house whenever they appear on Central Virginia’s biggest stages.

Dropping Julia

Dropping Julia - part dreamy, part funky and sassy - with influences from R&B, jazz, funk and pop - invites the listener in and bewitchingly delivers the evocative stories and emotion in Emily’ writing. Dropping Julia is animated with warm and toasty bass lines, soothing guitar, jazz-colored keyboard, lush waves of saxophone, punchy crisp drums, and is topped off with Emily’ whimsical yet sultry vocals, passionately and poetically expressing her unique perspective on life. Their eclectic performances are vulnerable yet bold, full to the brim with infectious energy and quirky camaraderie, channeling a nostalgic past, and all wrapped up with Jersey sass and Virginia charm.

Food Vendors

The Pie Guy and Farmacy

Sponsors

It takes a village to make these magical concerts possible! A huge thank you to our sponsors: Sun Tribe, Martin Horn, The Nature Conservancy of Virginia, Piedmont Paint & Finish, NOLA Builds, Alloy Architecture & Construction, Bottle House, Woodard Properties, Mountaintop Montessori, WNRN, and C-ville Weekly.

We'd also like to extend special thanks to Random Row Brewing Company, Potter’s Craft Cider, and Eastwood Farm and Winery, our exclusive beverage partners, and Hogwaller Brewing,  our artist hospitality sponsor. Please support these local businesses – they’re passionate about our community, and we’re grateful to feature them at Rivanna Roots 2026!

This event is a part of the Rivanna Roots 2026 Concert Series, presented by The Front Porch and Rivanna River Company. Doors open at 5:30 pm and music runs from 6:30-9:30 pm. This is an outdoor show and all concerts are rain or shine. For more information about what to bring, parking, and policies, check out our FAQS!