The Hard Modes is a sextet based in Charlottesville, VA, that plays original jazz arrangements of video game music.
The arrangements focus on utilizing modern jazz harmonies, rhythms, and improvisation--"Uematsu meets Mingus."
Our goal is to unearth the natural pairing of jazz and game music, bringing gamers closer to the great original American art form known as jazz and introducing jazz lovers to the imaginative melodies of game composers.
We believe that by utilizing our own individual interpretations of the jazz language through improvisation we are able to forge closer bonds with the game music that we love, creating a unique personal experience for our listeners.
Check out our feature in the C-ville Weekly
Upcoming Shows:
C’VILLE JAZZ SERIES at the Tin Whistle
609 E Market St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Monday, November 18, 2019
7:00 - 9:00 pm
$8 Cover
Greg Weaver - Saxophones
Brandon Walsh - Trumpet/Flugel
Austin Patterson - Keys
Andre La Velle - Bass
Pat Hayes - Drums
RSVP on Facebook
Live at Kardinal Hall
722 Preston Ave.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Thursday, JANUARY 16, 2020
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Free
Greg Weaver - Saxophones
Brandon Walsh - Trumpet/Flugel
Gabe Planas - Keys
Andre La Velle - Bass
Pat Hayes - Drums
RSVP on Facebook
The Hard Modes are...
GREG WEAVER
ArrangING / saxophones
BRANDON WALSH
TRUMPET
Trevor Williams
Vibes
Nick Berkin
Keys
Andre La Velle
Bass
Dhara Goradia
Bass
Pat Hayes
Drums
Garrett Moore
Drums
Select Previous Shows:
Free play video game music jazz festival | aug. 31, 2019
WTJU JAZZ MARATHON PERFORMANCE | OCT. 3, 2019
1st show at miller’s downtown | nov. 24, 2018
radio debut on lambeth live | aug. 10, 2018
Debut at c’ville coffee | Sept. 30, 2017
Level 2 at c’ville coffee | feb. 23, 2017