A few short hours before I was wading through a sold-out Canal Club, I met with the mythical British songwriter Frank Turner. While he mostly plays with a full backing band (known as The Sleeping Souls), that night he would be performing an intimate solo show, armed...
In a city teeming with musical talent, it's only right that the festival scene should reflect this incredible diversity. This year, the DayDream Fest 2023 at Main Line Brewery on May 28th - 29th takes center stage once again, promising an intoxicating blend of genres and a DIY, grassroots spirit that sets it apart from its contemporaries. The...
As Richmond slowly emerges into the Summer, music lovers are going to be constantly inundated with shows, releases, festivals, and all things live music. Every weekend for the next two months Richmonders will have a Friday Cheers to attend, new music every Friday or Saturday from local groups, not to mention all the other bands that are making...
As the eagerly-awaited Something In The Water Festival triumphantly returns to Virginia Beach this weekend, attendees can look forward to a smorgasbord of high-energy music, interactive activities, and culinary delights. From April 28th to April 30th, the Oceanfront, stretching from 4th to 15th streets, will morph into a vibrant paradise for...
Hello reader! So, this week I had a blast chatting with local singer/songwriter, Jordan Tarrant. Not only does he have a fantastic band and a smooth, rich voice, but he's also part of the Virginia Moonwalker family! Jordan's been cookin' up some fresh tunes at the Moonwalker studio and is about to drop "Round The Hill," a one-time single, on...
A condensed version of this conversation is in RVA #40, which hits the streets this Friday. Pick up the print version around town for FREE or join our patreon and read the web version right now at patreon.com/RVAMag My first experience with the local Richmond band Holy Roller was at The Camel, when they were performing under the name Big Mama...
Richmond's music scene is positively electrifying, with the city rapidly becoming a must-visit destination for a plethora of touring artists traversing the east coast. To help the city music aficionados navigate this vibrant landscape, we're introducing a new column, SOUND CHECK, dedicated to unearthing the freshest sounds in and coming to town....
It's 2023 and it is time to get ready for another year of unforgettable live music this summer in Downtown Richmond! Friday Cheers presented by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, is back for its 38th season bringing the best up-and-coming artists to Brown’s Island with headliners Snail Mail, Sierra Ferrell, Butcher Brown, Sampa The Great, Watchhouse,...
On a cold Tuesday afternoon I found myself sitting around a poker table with the three members of one of my favorite local bands, Palmyra. Although the table was not set for us to play, I was hosting a game later that evening, the image was still rather amusing to me in the moment. We had gathered because, somehow, RVA Magazine had yet to cover...
A few months ago while working on a music video for Richmond, VA based singer-songwriter Jonathan Facka and his song 'The Tarmac', I got to know the guy and his music. RVA Magazine has covered him before but I found both interesting enough to ask for an interview. Dark, moody, self deprecating, but very funny and engaging at the same time; that...
