Editor’s note: This story was produced in partnership with The Sanderling Resort and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. I hadn’t been to the Outer Banks in thirty years, and nothing looked familiar. The last time I came down this way I was shirtless, in the bed of my...
As the new and already acclaimed jazz record Blue Collar Jazz by Fonville x Fribush was debuting, I got on a call with Corey Fonville to hear the stories that made this project possible. The album pairs drummer Corey Fonville with organist Sam Fribush and features Richmond guitarist Alan Good Parker. Griffin: Tell me the story behind how this...
California post-hardcore band Movements played The National in Richmond on Friday, October 30, as part of their Happier Now USA Tour. Pennsylvania’s Balance and Composure, Midrift, and Niis were also on the bill. The tour supports Happier Now, Movements’ fourth album, released in September. Movements formed in Rancho Santa Margarita, California,...
Last night, thousands of Richmonders crammed into Oregon Hill for the 21st annual Halloween Parade from All The Saints Theater Company, the DIY puppet troupe behind it all. This year’s theme was “Dada Ur Data: A Funeral March for Intelligence,” a requiem for surveillance culture and the cult of AI. The procession launched from Monroe Park and...
RVA Mag and NODDERLY presents It’s Still Our City, a podcast hosted by Harrison Christy and with Clair Morgan as co-host and producer through NODDERLY. "Formed sometime in 2012, PRISONER started out as a four-piece. Their earliest songs were mostly punk/hardcore mixed with sludge and some black metal influence. Dan joined on second guitar for...
Halloween is Richmond to its core, and it all starts this weekend. We don't have to sell you on it. Go have fun, get weird, and let's all meet up for the All The Saint's Halloween Parade in Oregon Hill. Just be safe, don't drink and drive. Welcome to Halloweek 2026. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 | LET THE WEIRDNESS BEGIN 6 PM | Southern Gothic Fest '26 at...
Halloween time, babe. Going to try to cram as much as I can into this column, because I know we are all trying to cram as much as we can into this weekend.Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? Hit us up at griffin@rvamag.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq4j1LtCdww Alice CooperFriday, October 30th at Altria This...
Editor's note: Christian Detres is a main contributor to RVA Magazine. The Roll Up is a pretty simple idea, and Christian Detres, the man behind it, explains it best. "It's just invite four musicians to the studio, get them fucking stoned, have a nice conversation, give them instruments, hit record, see what happens." The pilot for the show...
"My overwhelming feeling is gratitude for the jewels in my life since moving to Richmond and finally feeling welcomed. Feeling welcomed into this community is one of the most honoring gifts I could receive. We’re all looking for that sense of belonging.” — Bijoux Nouveau Richmond’s music scene is one of the many things that make this city so...
All the indie heads are here this weekend. We got sad indie, we got sad country indie, we got sad garage indie, what more could you want. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? Hit us up at griffin@rvamag.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTc1w32Vbeo Soccer Mommy, Snail Mail, Scarlet RaeFriday October 23rd at...
