# Event Details

- **Event Name**: XSmashcasters at IX Looking Glass (2026 WTJU Rock Marathon)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The WTJU Rock Marathon welcomes dual Charlottesville–Richmond old-school punk band, XSmashcasters, to the IX Looking Glass stage. The concert is open to all at 522 2nd Street, SE. You can also listen on 91.1 FM, stream via wtju.net, video stream on WTJU’s YouTube channel, or listen via WTJU’s mobile app.

Listen to XSmashcasters on Bandcamp at moderniststyle.wixsite.com/xsmashcasters and join us for the live show! This is a free non-ticketed event but donations to WTJU’s fundraiser are encouraged. There is plenty of parking at IX Art Park.

Born in 2016 out of the remains of The Smashcasters (2002-2013), XSmashcasters are a dual Charlottesville–Richmond, Virginia-based old-school punk band whose style is influenced by 1970s New York & English punk, street punk, mod, power pop, proto-punk, post-punk, bovver glam, Oi!, gothic rock, new wave, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll.

The band features former members of classic central-Virginia punk, hardcore, and gothic outfits The Counselors (Charlottesville, VA), The Halfways (Richmond, VA), Unit F (Charlottesville, VA), In Tenebris (Charlottesville, VA), and If/Then (Richmond, VA).

The members of XSmashcasters are Angelo DeFranzo (bass), Shawn Stagner (drums), Ryan Nowlan (vocals), and J.J. Williams (guitar).

The band is currently supporting the release of its record “Tokyo Rose”.

WTJU Rock Marathon: wtju.net/rock2026
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/xsmashcasters-at-ix-looking-glass-2026-wtju-rock-marathon/200029912440321
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, sports, marathons, nonprofit, concerts, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 27

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Charlottesville
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Looking Glass
- **lat**: 38.025882334691
- **long**: -78.482306457641
- **full address**: Looking Glass, 446 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902-56ND, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is XSmashcasters at IX Looking Glass (2026 WTJU Rock Marathon) being held?
  - **A:** XSmashcasters at IX Looking Glass (2026 WTJU Rock Marathon) takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Looking Glass, 446 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902-56ND, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing XSmashcasters at IX Looking Glass (2026 WTJU Rock Marathon)?
  - **A:** XSmashcasters at IX Looking Glass (2026 WTJU Rock Marathon) is organized by WTJU.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** XSmashcasters at IX Looking Glass (2026 WTJU Rock Marathon) is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlottesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If XSmashcasters at IX Looking Glass (2026 WTJU Rock Marathon) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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