This Saturday, culture will spill across the steps of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture as Richmond celebrates its first Diwali Music & Arts Festival, a full-day gathering of color, rhythm, and connection hosted by The Rith Initiative, a new 501(c)(3)...
Cousinz Fest took over Norfolk, Virginia, last month, featuring the Queen, Erykah Badu, as the headliner alongside hip-hop legend Jermaine Dupri. The lineup also included Larry June Lion Babe, & Richmond's own Arts of Noise RVA, all hosted by the charismatic Chico Bean. Photographer Breon Corbett was on hand. For those that don't know. Born...
Richmond is feeling like a garage this week. It’s young and clean tuff but not mean. Lean in to it, let loose, get hip, don’t be obtuse. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at Griffin@rvamag.com. The Camel | Tuesday, October 1st 2024 Mexican Slum Rats, Winona Forever, Israel’s Arcade...
After its successful launch last year, the Iron Blossom Festival returned this year to The Bon Secours Training Center in Richmond, VA, bringing together an impressive lineup of musical talent while being blessed with fantastic end of summer weather. Thousands packed the festival and spilled out into the streets to catch headliners CAAMP, Mt....
Richmond has always been a hub for heavy music, but this weekend, we’re about to witness something special. Dark Days, Bright Nights is making its debut, and if you’re into metal, punk, hardcore, or anything in between, this festival’s lineup has something for you. Mixing the old with the new, the festival features a blend of heavyweights like...
It seems like these next few weeks are packed with packed bills. We’ve got fests, big 4 band bills, and for the folks that can’t stay out too late, we got the classic 3 band situation. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at griffin@rvamag.com. Gallery 5 | Friday, september 13th, 2024 Roughshod,...
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...
Hello RVA! This weekend the city is going to be popped and packing with some big bills with bigger acts. It is prime time to see the incredibly diverse talent the city is currently providing, along with some exciting out of town acts thrown into the mix. My name is Griffin Smalley and I hope you can make it to one of these electric shows this...
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...
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.
