Nothing but crazy bangers this week. These are all pretty big shows but it’s some of the best of the best in their respective genres, all in Richmond this week. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy...
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Deau Eyes, Shera Shi, and Catie Lausten Slay at The Camel
This past Friday, the Camel hosted a sold-out Deau Eyes show with supporting sets from Shera Shi and Catie Lausten, featuring a collaboration song composed by the 3 songstresses. Deau Eyes has cemented herself as one of the most anticipated acts in the city, consistently playing tight, languid, and emotional sets wherever she pops up. She's...
Photos from DIIV at The National
DIIV delivered an electrifying performance at The National in Richmond. If you missed it, check out these photos by Bert Shepherd @birdbartbert. For those unfamiliar, DIIV, a Brooklyn-based rock band, was formed in 2011 by Zachary Cole Smith. Initially called Dive, they released their debut album "Oshin" in 2012. After the success of "Oshin,"...
Comedian Kade Wonders and The Gayest Show on Earth
Hello reader! Today we chat with the fabulous Kade Wonders, who’s about to dazzle Richmond with "The Gayest Show On Earth" on July 18th at Hardywood Craft Brewery. From navigating the jitters of open mics to hosting big names at the Funny Bone, Kade spills the tea on their comedy journey, the art of bombing gracefully, and the thrill of blending...
The First Rule of KavaClub
We are entering a brand new world in America. Post-Prohibition for weed, mushrooms, and so many other herbal medicinals, has opened a lot of doors for entrepreneurs. Beyond the 80,000 vape stores that opened on my block in the last two years, Richmond has integrated a number of new possibilities for retailers and consumers alike, from the...
Scenes from ‘The Garage’ Open House
The energy from The Garage open house, held a few weeks ago. Nestled on the edge of Scott's Addition, this community hub thrives as a creative space for performance and production. Captured moments by Mike Avey showcase the dynamic atmosphere and artistic spirit.
Unpacking DIIV’s ‘Frog in Boiling Water’, an Emotionally Charged Album Full of Hope
Rally against the ever-heating world you are extended into. Fresh out of the musical delivery room, shoegaze rockers DIIV have presented their new album Frog in Boiling Water to the world. The group will be baptizing it at the National on July 17th in Richmond. I was lucky enough to sit down with them and hear about all that went into the new...
Comedian Rufat Agaye was a Christian Rapper, and It’s Hilarious
Hello reader! Today we are interviewing Rufat Agayev and he is a funny dude. As he gears up for the Comedy Spore show at Cobra Cabana tonight, alongside comedians Weston Suggs, Amber Hendrix, and Mary Jane French, Rufat opened up about how his roots in Christian hip hop, his Armenian-Azerbaijani heritage and his receding hairline has wrapped...
Sound Check: Fighting Gravity, DIIV, Oddisee, and Upchuck
Fighting Gravity back at Browns Island
Will 500 People Watch the Original ‘Road House’ With Us at the Byrd Theatre on July 16th?
"Pain don't hurt." - Dalton, refusing anesthetic while getting stitched up after a knife fight in the Double Deuce. There was a time in the 1980s when everything was on the table. This included making a little movie called Road House. A film about a legendary bar-room bouncer with a degree in philosophy from NYU who single handily cleans up...
