St. Patrick’s Day weekend is arriving in Richmond the way it usually does. Loud, crowded, and full of people who suddenly discover a deep personal connection to Ireland sometime around their second beer. Downtown is preparing for one of its busiest party weekends of...
Last week, Get Tight Lounge in Richmond was packed for a sold-out show featuring none other than Dale Watson, the torchbearer of classic honky-tonk. The atmosphere was electric, and the crowd was buzzing as photographer Ben Lahoussine captured an unforgettable evening. For those not in the know, Dale Watson was born on October 7, 1962, in...
It went from warm to hot real quick, but that doesn't mean Richmond concert-goers are going to skip the outdoor concerts! It appears to be indie Friday with Mitchy Rich & The Coalminers headlining Friday Cheers, then that night Twen takes over The Camel with a few other indie artists to turn it into a pretty stacked evening. Then in the same...
As any exciting story begins, it was a Monday night and my plans had just been canceled. With the news of my new availability, I decided to take up a friend on an offer. The scene takes me to a familiar spot, a beautiful home across the river with a small lit sign guarding the driveway. In large letters, “Chilton House,” and resting below it,...
The show last month was fast and hard. Here are the photos for those that missed it. Photos by @chaos_esper SPY JIVEBOMB GEL
Top Events to check out for this year’s RVA Pride Month
It's a busy time of year, with kids getting out school, vacations being planned who knows what else on the docket, but that doesn't mean you can't time for a little music in your life. All over the city all week long you can find it if you're looking, but let me give you the low down on some exciting things happening: Mdou Moctar and Leon III are...
Here is a selection of photos for those that missed it. The Mitras show last weekend at The Camel featuring Soraya Silene of IONNA, captured by photographer Ben Lahoussine. THE MITRAS BY BEN LAHOUSSINE
There’s a lot of love surrounding Richmond rap legend Noah-O. Spend five minutes in his shop, Charged Up Flagship Store and you’ll understand why. The sense of community is infectious, connecting art and culture in a way that gives far more than it could ever take. From food and clothing drives to mental health screenings for youth and young...
The energy in the city is palpable as the Memorial Day has passed, the cultural summer is officially in full swing and music is everywhere. This week Friday Cheers is back on with Sir Chloe headlining backed up by Richmond's very own Prabir Trio and Miami's Deaux Visages. All weekend long Charged Up Entertainment has organized a series of...
