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The Quick Guide to St. Patrick’s Day 2026 in Richmond

St. Patrick’s Day weekend is arriving in Richmond the way it usually does. Loud, crowded, and full of people who suddenly discover a deep personal connection to Ireland sometime around their second beer. Downtown is preparing for one of its busiest party weekends of...

Inside “Day is Born”: Høly River on Life, Loss, and Music

A conversation with Høly River and Richmond artist Sarah Aha on the making of “Day is Born” Shortly after the year 2026 began and 5 years in the making Høly River released their new album Day is Born. I was able to sit at Earthfolk, a central point in community...

Shannon and Narducy Take R.E.M. Back on the Road

About 10 years ago, actor Michael Shannon and veteran band member Jason Narducy threw an impromptu covers set in Chicago. The two quickly bonded over a shared love of alternative rock and found themselves doing yearly shows where they would play entire albums. They...

Starting the Dream in Richmond’s Local Music Scene

Editor’s Note: This piece was written by a student at Randolph-Macon College as part of a feature writing course. Thank you to the students and to Professor Seth Clabough, Ph.D., for organizing the project. Gavin Lawton remembers the exact moment he decided music was...

The Good Road: Craig Martin on Challenging Myths Through Travel

When Richmond producer Craig Martin talks about The Good Road, he does not start with ratings or distribution. He starts with a pitch he heard on a flight more than a decade ago. “The first words out of his mouth,” Craig said of his business partner and co-host Earl...

LOCKN’ announces initial lineup for 2017 event

Lockn' Festival has set itself up as one of the few, still massive, jam and rock-focused festivals with fewer modern additions and this year's lineup is no exception. Lockn' Festival has set itself up as one of the few, still massive, jam and rock-focused festivals with fewer modern additions and this year's lineup is no exception. This year's...

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Yoga, beer, bikes and jams both traditional and new – Lockn’ happens this weekend and offers something for weirdos of all types

This coming weekend, Oak Ridge Farm will host the fourth annual Lockn’ Festival. With a remodeled lineup, and a few less familiar faces, this year’s fest is expected to attract a more diverse crowd of attendees. This coming weekend, Oak Ridge Farm will host the fourth annual Lockn’ Festival. With a remodeled lineup, and a few less familiar faces,...

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Floydfest 2015 united artists and fans under the big Virginia sky

“Being in this atmosphere, these people are incredible,” said Annabelle’s Curse mandolinist/vocalist, Carly Booher. “Being in this atmosphere, these people are incredible,” said Annabelle’s Curse mandolinist/vocalist, Carly Booher. “These people are here and they come from everywhere, all different walks of life, but they have one thing in common...

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