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by Griffin Smalley | DOWNTOWN RVA, MUSIC, NIGHTLIFE

New energy, new life, more shows, more sounds. Don’t give up, give ‘em hell! That being said, got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at griffin@rvamag.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWaDWxd9TEo Box Factory, Crush, The...

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