The worst kept secret in Richmond is finally official. After weeks of speculation, Iron Blossom has confirmed what a lot of people were already betting on: Jack White and LCD Soundsystem are heading to Richmond this fall. The festival will return to Midtown Green in...
It's not every day a piece of a city's soul is put up for sale and we are a few weeks late on this piece of news. But here we are, at the edge of Hadad’s Lake, looking back at the ripples of history and community connection that this place has fostered over the years. In 1965, Dorian Hadad's father, Ronald Sr., along with the money he earned as a...
Sweeping into Brown's Island, the now-annual Over The James showcase ignited the night, with local legends AVAIL leading the charge. Amidst the sweltering heat and an unforgiving sun that emerged after a summer rain, thousands of fans converged, their energy crackling like a high school reunion electrified by rock 'n' roll. Avail, delivering a...
Maybe I’m squarely in the prime demo, but I haven’t been able to escape the social media ads for this series of Candlelight concerts going on in Richmond this Summer. I’m not complaining, the algorithm was right. I was very interested. From a glance at the ads while I would scroll, every iteration of the series sounded dope. A string quintet...
When we saw the lineup, it definitely caught our attention. Major hip hop legends coming to Charlottesville, VA for a locally grown festival? We are down to know more. Digging in with Jay "Jaewar" King, the dynamic creative force behind Vibe Riot and the creator of Vibe Fest, is on a mission to unify and celebrate diversity through the pulsating...
There are lots of celebrations in the Richmond music world coming up, and what could be a more fitting way for musicians to commemorate milestones and successes then by having a day filled with music. If you’re overwhelmed by all the exciting things happening around town, then look no further because I will be giving you the full run down on all...
Hey, Richmond, ready for a shot in the arm? Well, next week, prepare for the maiden voyage of Richmond Music Week, a coordinated strike from some of the city's stalwart music institutions — HearRVA, Ignited, The Auricular, RVA Playlist, Shockoe Records, and Virginia is for Music Lovers. It's a bold move, attempting to bottle the lightning that is...
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 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...
Tune in to RADIO RVA Episode 23 with a set full of club bangers from HOODY! Back like he never left, one of Richmond’s favorite party rocker returns! Originally known as DJ Hoody Weather since 2013, Hoody became a staple of the Richmond party scene holding down weekly residencies and appearances at hot spots like Helen’s, New York Deli, Starlite...
