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LOCKN’ 2019: A Family Reunion

LOCKN’ 2019: A Family Reunion

The seventh annual LOCKN' festival proved that this Blue Ridge Mountain weekend has something for everyone, not just Deadheads and hippies. Growing up in Lynchburg, Virginia has taught me a lot of things. It made me appreciate the Blue Ridge Mountains, bluegrass...

For Landon Elliott, Love Is A Hurricane

For Landon Elliott, Love Is A Hurricane

“This record is the most honest I’ve ever been with myself and with the songs,” said Richmond songwriter Landon Elliott of his forthcoming album.  At 8 a.m. on a sunny weekday morning, local Richmond musician Landon Elliott walks into the small but quaint Cafe...

Flying High Again: Weekend Playlist by Super Doppler

Flying High Again: Weekend Playlist by Super Doppler

Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you a lovely and wonderful playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This time around we've got an overstuffed selection of bangers from the men of Super Doppler, who recently released a...

Sleepwalking Through The Ages

Sleepwalking Through The Ages

With their forthcoming album on Spacebomb Records, Richmond's Sleepwalkers demonstrate their mastery over many eras of musical evolution. Having established themselves as leaders of Richmond's retro-inspired indie rock scene on their 2014 debut album, Greenwood Shade,...