Free Tastings Across the City This Week — Thursday, June 19 Richmond has always been a city that embraces expression—through art, music, and now, wine. There are a number of free wine tastings happening around town today, Thursday. It’s one of the best ways to dip...
All sorts of novel and exciting things went down Last Wednesday at The Republic. There was a rare Kooker sighting, which I savored til the end, and The Dream Machine debuted their fierce new drummer, accompanied by Gabe Santamaria on bass. All sorts of novel and exciting things went down Last Wednesday at The Republic. There was a rare Kooker...
Last Wednesday at The Republic The Dream Machine kindled the crowd for The Santamaria Brothers, whose set was notably badass. It seems the brothers can play anything. They get away with Al Green, Hall & Oates, Primus, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pink Floyd, Sublime... Christ, they play everything. The best part about this band is that they play it all...
Last Wednesday night at The Republic, Radio Rubber Room presented The Dream Machine and ROMA. With TDM guitarist Justin Shear out of town, veteran Yerbian Joe DelMonaco stepped up with his work cut out for him. They kept it slow and bluesy, and it may have been a safe move initially, but they soon pulled together in rock cohesion. The Dream...
Last Wednesday at The Republic it was Downbeat Switch and The Dream Machine. DBS opened and killed it; you can tell these guys have been playing together for more than a decade. Last Wednesday at The Republic it was Downbeat Switch and The Dream Machine. DBS opened and killed it; you can tell these guys have been playing together for more than a...
It was a rock smorgasbord at The Republic last Thursday, where The Dream Machine warmed the crowd for Sam Robinson and the Groove-Elators and closing act Beef Lizard. As the opening act, The Dream Machine set was toned down just a touch. This was certainly not a bad thing; it was refreshing to see them play with a greater degree of control. I...
Special guest singer/songwriter Sofia Talvik warmed the crowd for Cardinal Compass and The Dream Machine last Wednesday at The Republic. Despite being a solo act, Talvik's technical assistant/husband worked wonders for her already perfected sound, providing well-placed vocal harmonies, doublings, and effects. Sofia Talvik is absolutely freaking...
James Lawson is a comedian who can and will hit from all angles. Whether he's performing clean comedy that can appropriate for even the most uptight aunt, or making audience beg for more at clubs and venues all over the East Coast with a bit more edge, James Lawson is a comedian that you will become a fan of upon seeing him. James Lawson is a...
Last week's Radio Rubber Room Wednesday night rock out was a blast as always. First there was the blazing funk duo Boxwave, followed by an immensely talented group of young musicians, Splendid Suns. Lastly, The Dream Machine slayed the shit out of the fattened calf as they welcomed back the prodigal son, Jason Kincaid who was in town recording...
Jon D Miller is a comedian that most should know about. After all, this Richmond-based comic has been performing across the country for over 10 years. If you've see him, then you already know that he is an act to remember. Jon D Miller is a comedian that most should know about. After all, this Richmond-based comic has been performing across the...
