Richmond gets it. More than any other city in Virginia. So here’s Weekend Frequency, a reader-curated playlist built for the city, by the city. This week’s mix comes from RVA Magazine directly. A jazz playlist from our co-publisher and editor-at-large, Landon...
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,...
Hello reader! I am back to talk about the hometown heroes, Butcher Brown. These musicians have been at the forefront of the Richmond music scene since 2013, blending jazz, funk, hip hop, soul, rock, afro-beat, and other genres that inspire them. They take a lot of pride in representing their city around the world. 2022 was a big year for them,...
When Steve Lacy announced his Fall 22 Tour, “Give You the World,” earlier this summer, Richmond fans were glimmering with excitement to see that The National was one of the venues he and Fousheé were coming to. Walking into this fall’s most anticipated show in the city, fans were met with a gorgeous stage setup and beautiful energy within the...
Richmond's Butcher Brown has been on a roll as of late, which is impressive considering the worldwide lockdown, but they kept their music out there and grew their fanbase. Not easy. The guys launched their YouTube series #MothershipMonday and stayed connected during the pandemic. They hit national level news when ESPN reached out to create the...
Some late-breaking news here on the jazz front; tonight at Vagabond, the club fast becoming the epicenter of this city's underrated jazz scene, bassist Andrew Randazzo will lead a brand-new 15 piece big band through a tribute to the music of Vince Guaraldi, best known for his classic soundtrack for A Charlie Brown Christmas. Randazzo's new...
When you think of Richmond jazz in 2017, Butcher Brown is one of the first names that springs to mind. The group has been making moves and churning out funky grooves in the scene since 2012 and on Nov. 17, the quintet is set to release their latest material, Live at Vagabond, a live performance album via Gearbox Records. The six-track album...
For the seventh installment of RVA Track’s monthly live music video series, the local film collective chose to spotlight Kenneka Cook, an up and coming, talented jazz singer who calls Richmond home. Cook has been looping her funky jazz vocals in Richmond venues and that combined with her pipes have earned her a solid place in the local funk and...
“This band is like the soundtrack of my childhood, like what my dad used to listen to,” said Corey Fonville, who plays drums in the Richmond-based groovy instrumental quartet, Butcher Brown. Fonville, along with Devonne Harris (DJ Harrison, keys), Marcus Tenney (saxophone, trumpet), Andrew Randazzo (bass) and Morgan Burrs (guitar) make up the...
Before Anneliese Grant was captivating us with her incredible vocals in The Folly, the singer/songwriter was performing on her own and after a two-year break, she’s come back with a new EP, Out to Graze. The five-track album showcases her talent and is a bit of a different direction than The Folly’s sound. This will mark Grant’s third solo...
