A sold-out night at The Camel is one thing. Doing it back-to-back is another. Holy Roller (read our last interview HERE) has been quietly building toward this for a while now. A Richmond band rooted in good time rock with a bit of country twang, pulling from all over...
I am a proud rocker, a punk at that, but with everyday I feel like I fall in love with another type of music. We are in such an amazing time of live shows, it seems like we get more and more world renowned acts in every flier I see, with bands and artists coming from the literal opposite ends of the globe coming to RVA. Times are changing and I...
I believe we are in a Richmond Music Renaissance. It seems like everywhere I look there are new bands playing their first few gigs, more developed groups putting out their first big releases, or pairs going off on their first tour. Let’s water the flowers that are sprouting up everywhere, it makes the city prettier. We give our locals a backing,...
This week I am looking at three shows that could not be less similar in my eyes. There is a sharp contrast of energy and volume between the bands, a little bit of this and I dare say a little bit of that. I was not totally familiar with a lot of these artists and I am glad I have made some new discoveries, hopefully you have to! Got a show coming...
I am having one of those weeks where I fall absolutely head over heels in love with music and listening to these bands has done absolute wonders. Seeing Palmyra last week has me back on the grass (the blue kind) which could not line up better with the upcoming Brown’s Island Beer Fest. I am doing a bit of reminiscing at the Camel with bands I...
Today’s the day, Richmond. The city is already sizzling, and 804 Day is back to turn it up a notch. Now in its second year, this free-for-all celebration is the biggest independent Richmond music block party of the year, bringing together a stellar lineup of local music heroes. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just dipping your toes into the...
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...
A wild and varied week it will be, with concert goers having to pick their sound of choice this weekend. Down on the Friday Cheers stage comes a rotation of country and folk artists headlined by the increasingly popular sound of Sam Barber, backed up by Jake Kohn and local group Villages. Meanwhile over at Richmond Music Hall, Grails fill the air...
This week in Richmond is packed with diverse musical events, especially for hip hop and R&B enthusiasts. Friday Cheers at Brown's Island features the legendary Digable Planets, known for their jazz fusion hip hop, alongside the dreamy, psychedelic R&B artist Tre. Charles. Local fans should also check out Tennishu's long-awaited album More...
Local musician Cassidy Snider pioneers a showcase of black musicians and performer for the third year in a row to celebrate Juneteenth at the Camel in Richmond, Virginia.
