Editor’s note: A quick distinction matters here. When Virginia lawmakers talk about “cannabis,” they’re really talking about two overlapping but very different markets. Hemp, low-THC cannabis that’s federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill signed by President...
Richmond is home to one of Virginia's greatest living legends, The Progressive Liberal Daniel Richards. His fame is storied, his prowess unmatched, and by now, if you don't know him by reputation, it's safe to assume you've been living as an indigent aesthetic at a monastery in India, frozen in carbonite on Tatooine, or hiding out in an...
Nearly fifty people turned out on Friday morning to ride in a temporary one-block bike lane installed by Richmond advocacy group Bike Walk RVA. Volunteers wearing “More Bike Lane” t-shirts rang cowbells and cheered as riders of all ages rode by, with the youngest participants in child seats attached to a parent’s bicycle. The temporary lane,...
Finally, its Friday and we can kick back and get into some fun this weekend. And since its the beginning of the month, that means a packed First Fridays in Richmond. Don't let the ridiculous wind keep you from seeing all the new art exhibits, fashion, music, photography showcases, and more this month's Artwalk has to offer. Below are some of RVA...
Rock and freakin roll out yall. Posi jump contest at the strike of midnight COQ (RVA) Nah-wave trash-jazz spoofers Bonjinski (RVA) makes you wanna screw up yr face and sharply exhale https://bonjinski.bandcamp.com/releases Invaluable (VB) punk rock n roll from the beach. Just released Keep This Close in January and it's dope....
Lounge and dance party atmosphere with DJ Skruff playing old school and underground hip hop, neo soul, classic soul, and jazz.
Full Moon Fever: A Tom Petty Tribute Band at The Broadberry Members from various Richmond bands come together to pay their respects to the late-great-and always inspiring, Tom Petty. This band does a whole night of music by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. Each musician in a die-hard fan of their instrument's player in Tom Petty and The...
This is a developing story. As local students in his district prepare for a national walkout in support of gun control, a Twitter account belonging to Congressman Dave Brat's (R) campaign was liking tweets from conspiracy theorist websites implying Parkland survivor David Hogg is a paid "crisis actor." One of those tweets was from The Bradford...
It's no secret that hardcore punk rock has played a major role in shaping Richmond's music rich scene and contributed to its culture, evolving and growing over time with more and more bands, and a steadfast fanbase that followed it from its early underground days at small house shows and DIY spaces, to larger venues in town. In September,...
I’ve been watching bluegrass/folk quartet Dalton Dash entertain and grow their fanbase in Richmond with their originals and unique spin on covers for the last few years now. The crew, which began as a duo with singer/guitarist Pat Keefe and bassist/vocalist Justin Doyle, who met at Radford University (more on that later), quickly grabbed RVA...
