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Radio Rubber Room EP 49, Featuring Marionette
In this episode Psychedelic-Indie band Marionette made their way to the center of the universe to play live on Radio Rubber Room. This exceptional four piece, Jazz influenced ensemble gave listeners a sneak peak of their soon to be released, but untitled album. In addition to their intense live performance, Marionette also debuted one of their studio tracks from the forthcoming record.
West Coast Kix’s Last Friday Art Show
The “Last Friday Art Show” takes place every last Friday of the month at West Coast Kix in Carytown. This is an unique opportunity for local artist to display their work in-store for a month, leading up to the next show. The first show of the year featured art by RVA illustrator Kevin Solley and music by RVA’s own Nin3ndo.
SATURDAY: Bootlegger's Ball At The Hippodrome!
The Hippodrome, a historic Richmond theater that first opened nearly 100 years ago, brought some of the mid-20th century's biggest starts to Richmond in the 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, featuring appearances by Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson, Ethel Waters, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Moms Mabley, James Brown, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, and many more! Now, for the first time in many years, it has reopened, with the goal of bringing live entertainment, special events, full service dining, and a high end VIP night club to its storied location on 2nd St in Jackson Ward.
Radio Rubber Room EP 47 - The Dream Machine
In promotion and celebration of the upcoming kick-off for every Wednesday at The Republic, The Dream Machine made their second appearance on Radio Rubber Room. The guys had been on close to a year ago, back when they were a brand spanking new band. The guys are seasoned now, with some new members, some excellent new tunes. They have big plans and a huge year ahead. Listen to find out what they have cooking, and come out to The Republic this Wednesday to see them and Soundstorm for the kick-off party.
Jon Stewart Moshing in RVA!?
Is this really Jon Stewart of The Daily Show? [Spoiler: no. See below.]
Get The App, Get The Deal
RVA Deals app is a FREE mobile app for both iPhone and Android phones that gives you great deals on stuff all over the city. Its easy --- download the app to bring up the coupons, then show it to the clerk to get hooked up on your favorite shizz!
RVA Deals kicks off officially today with some great deals from the best glass shop in town Kulture, streetwear apparel boutique Westcoast Kix, and our favorite tex-mex burrito hangout Bodillas. We are adding more spots everyday, so check back every week.
THURSDAY: Slip Into The Underground - Uncover RVA's Arts And Fashion
This Thursday night, we at RVA Magazine are teaming up with Cha Cha's Cantina and The Lucky Buddha to shine a spotlight on all the undiscovered talents working in the art and fashion here in RVA.
BOOK REVIEW: The Serialist
The Serialist, by David Gordon (Simon And Schuster)
David Gordon's debut novel, The Serialist, which recently won the VCU Cabell First novelist Award, is as stunning as it is mesmerizing.
Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival 2011
The 19th annual Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival was held on November 18-20, 2011. Shockingly, despite having lived in Richmond for eight years, this was my first time checking it out. However, I went with friends who have been many times before. The new location at the Greater Richmond Convention Center allowed ample parking; maybe it was the time of day that we went, but we found parking with ease. There are also a plethora of surrounding hotels for visitors from out of town, and if nothing else, the convention center is a little closer to crash at friends spot in the fan compared to the previous location, at the Koger Center Holiday Inn in Midlothian.
Sticky Rice's Sushi in Space (Extended)
Sticky Rice has sent a sushi roll into space... more specifically they sent their popular Godzirra Roll. In collaboration with RVA TV and Bark Marketing, they launched their sushi plate on January 1st of this year and retrieved the craft in the woods of Central VA hours later. Six months of planning went into this project as a lot of variables were at play: -60F in space, atmospheric pressure on electronics, overheated or freezing batteries, GPS issues, stabilization, and how to make the sushi stay together. The team are hoping for national attention and plan to make a shorter commercial for air play.
RVA Bass Bulletin #4: Powered By White Raver Rafting
Five days removed from the New Years festivities and our ears are still ringing. Pier 94 in Manhattan quickly became the epicenter for one of the most epic live shows and most exciting NYE events I have ever been a part of. As expected, Avicii murdered his set. However, I was most impressed with the duo Cazzette. The two Swedes, who are on the same management label as Avicii, brought an aggressive electro style that was truly face melting while maintaining a blissful control over the crowd’s energy. Their style infuses house and electro with hip-hop and rap making for a dynamically unique vibe. You MUST listen to the live set; Hell, they got us so moved that we even decided to do put together a Cazzette remix collection. Lucky for us, the entire NYE event was live streamed on the web so we can enjoy all three sets (Avicii, Arty, Cazzette) until the end of time.
DAILY FIX: Vice's Marshall Headphones Visit The Slave Pit
The latest episode of Vice Magazine's web series Marshall Headphones: On The Road hit the internet last week, and it features an in-depth look behind the scenes at the Slave Pit, the mysterious factory at the heart of Richmond in which all of the props and costumes for GWAR are created. After getting a tour around the facilities, and hearing some interesting stories about the early days of GWAR from Dave Brockie and some of the other workers there, Marshall Headphones host (and notoriously insane frontman for DC's Les Savy Fav) Tim Harrington gets dressed up in a bodysuit and attempts to audition for a role in GWAR's stage show, at which point Oderus Urungus gives him more than he bargained for. There's some other cool stuff in this 14-minute episode, including a visit with the Black Lips and Vivian Girls at a show in Omaha, and a short Les Savy Fav performance at the end of the video, but the portion of the video that's going to be of principal interest to Richmonders begins around the 6 minute mark. Enjoy!
RVA Magazine Presents: Radio Rubber Room feat. SOUNDSTORM
This episode marks the first official week for Radio Rubber Room assimilation into the Richmond Media conglomerate that is RVA Magazine. This week also found the hosts knee deep in the talent and youthful energy that is Soundstorm. Soundstorm is a six piece band that consists of Dean Pollard (Trumpet), Gabriel Santamaria (Bass), Nelson Rich (Sax), Nick Andre (Keys), Neko Williams (Drums) and Brittany O'Neill (Vocals). Though the six piece barely has 120 years of combined experience, most members are the product of musical parents, and it shows. Awestruck by the set of pipes on Brittany, amazingly the guys where able to maintain a minimal sense of professionalism long enough to carry on a relatively informative conversation. Listen to this episode and find out which member's goal is to be crowned king of RVA, who aspires to become the Southeast Asian version of Kenny G, and what member is the child of someone from The Wailers.
SATURDAY: Free Party Bus To Carytown!
Free Carytown Shuttle brought to you by West Coast Kix & BioRide. Gift Cards provided by West Coast Kix & chances to win free rides from BioRide. Pickup starts at 11am at the Downtown Richmond Marriott. Shuttle then picks up at The Jefferson Hotel and heads to Carytown. Shuttle runs again at 1pm & 3pm to Carytown and back to hotels. Last shuttle at 5pm will go from Carytown back to hotels. Carytown pickup & dropoff located in front of West Coast Kix. In-store sounds provided by DJ M.A.S.S. FX!
WHAT: Free Party Bus to Carytown!
WHERE: West Coast Kix, 3016 W. Cary St in Carytown
WHEN: Saturday, December 17, 11 AM - 5 PM
ADMISSION: Free!
Open Stage Night Featuring Mothball Fleet, REVISITED
After last week's power outage that shut down Cafe Diem, we are psyched to re-announce that one our favorite Richmond bands will be the featured act tonight at Cafe Diem for Open Stage Night. Mothball Fleet is a POLKA/PUNK two piece band that includes vocals, drums and an accordion. One of the most interesting and entertaining duo's in VA, the Mothball Fleet will be going on at 11:30, so get there early.
Also, Worthless Junk Records (home of Black Girls, No BS! Brass Band and White Laces) will have two of their WJ Holiday Box Sets available for $40.00 American. If you're looking for that uniquely awesome gift that is sure to please that special someone, than this is for you/them. The Holiday boxset includes CD's, Vinyl, stickers, posters, buttons and a ticket to the Hippodrome for the Black Girls record release party on Feb. 17th.
DAILY FIX: 400 Umbrellas - World AIDS Day, Brown's Island
On December 1, 2011, RVA Remembers held a breathtaking ceremony on Brown’s Island in Richmond, Virginia, in observance of World AIDS Day. 400 red umbrellas opened up at 12:00 PM in the formation of a ribbon. The volunteers stood in solidarity for 9 minutes and 30 seconds, symbolizing the time period in which an American is newly infected with HIV. Please watch this video and share it with as many people as possible. 30 years is simply long enough. We must do what we can to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS. Congrats to the Fan Free Clinic and RVA Remembers for such a powerful display. Thanks to all participated in this video and helped make it happen. The Cheats Movement is proud to present: 400 Umbrellas in Richmond.
DAILY FIX: Ben Margolis, Owner Of West Coast Kix
Marc Cheatham of thecheatsmovement.com recently shot this video interview with Ben Margolis of West Coast Kix, a sneaker and streetwear boutique that opened in Carytown a little over a year ago. Marc conducted this video interview with Ben to find out how West Coast Kix was able to make a significant impact on the Richmond fashion scene in such a relatively short time. As you will see in the video, Ben provided him with quite a few insights--insights that will now be passed along to you. Check it out.
Open Stage Night Featuring Mothball Fleet
We are psyched to announce that one our favorite Richmond bands will be the featured act tonight at Cafe Diem for Open Stage Night. Mothball Fleet is a POLKA/PUNK two piece band that includes vocals, drums and an accordion. One of the most interesting and entertaining duo's in VA, the Mothball Fleet will be going on at 11:30 so get there early.
Also, Worthless Junk Records (home of Black Girls, No BS! Brass Band and White Laces) will have two of their WJ Holiday Box Sets available for $40.00 American. If you're looking for that uniquely awesome gift that is sure to please that special someone, than this is for you/them. The Holiday boxset includes more than just CD's, Vinyle, stickers, posters, buttons and a ticket to the Hippodrome for the Black Girls record release party on Feb. 17th.
"Someone Call the Police!": Why I Have Decided to Embrace Richmond’s Noise Ordinance
So at this point it’s pretty much established that I am pro-music and anti-police-who-take-the-music-away. The noise ordinance that makes it easy for the police to shut down musical performances has been one of my longstanding enemies. We go way back. Recently, though, I’ve had a change of heart. Not only do I now believe that the noise ordinance should be enforced, I don’t think it’s being enforced enough. I want the police to crack down and really start taking this law seriously. The future of our city is at stake.
Radio Rubber Room EP 41, Featuring No Dice???
For episode 41 we had Ryan, Ryan and Gina of the rock band No Dice in studio. They told us they had some big new to announce leading up to the show and they did not disappoint. We were pretty certain that they were planning to ask Shaun to model their new line of No Dice underpants, or they were planing on quitting the band and legally changing Gina's name to Ryan so they could start the musical law firm that would come to be known as Ryan, Ryan and Ryan. We were wrong. They actually had three big announcements to make, but you'll have to listen to find out what they are. No Dice is planning to release a new EP early in 2012, and they played us the new tracks. The songs are great, but the name of the band will be changed to protect the innocent. Good music and lots of laughter are packed into every tasty bit of episode 41.
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