Get the costume on, go dance around while dressed as the Lorax. Halloween always gets the city breathing, so go get lost in it. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at griffin@rvamag.com....
My name is Griffin Strummer Smalley and naturally with that name I am a massive music fan. Primarily you can find me fronting local punk band Artschool! 22 years old and mainly focusing on snuffing out nihilism. Keep on livin'
“I Can’t Be Your Girl”: Roughshod’s Horror-Driven Anthem of Selfhood
As Halloween time comes circling in around us, the leaves fallen and brown, local rock band Roughshod has released “I Can’t Be Your Girl” with an aptly timed horror-themed music video. The video starts in a desolate, misty wood, the four instrumentalists of the band...
Sound Check! Rushadicus (The Cello Goblin), Velvet Ruin, Drook & More!
This week is insane. We’ve got the insane cello goblin, some insane performers like Shagg Carpet, and bands like Drook that are just insanely good. If I’m going to a show, I need it to be insane. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I...
Sound Check! Dead Billionaires, Dylan Gossett, Richmond SPCA Fundraiser & More!
Shows, shows, shows. Got some big out of towners, some big locals, some good causes, and plenty of good folks. That’s what it's all about at the end of the day anyway. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy...
Sound Check! Peach Pit, Dogpark, Horsehead, Jonathan Facka, Tight Rope & More!
Francine is back, maybe it's all going to be okay. The city is healing, the magic of fall in the air. Get out in the sun before it packs up for the year. Good shows all around, can’t go wrong. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am...
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