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Rolling High

Richmond rockers Flight Club's highly visual return to action as COVID-era restrictions are slowly lifted kicks into a higher gear at The Canal Club this Saturday night. But the many video clips they've already released for brand new album Until The Sun Drowns have...

LJ & The Sleeze: All Killer, No Filler

Max Gottesman's solo project has a brand new EP, and with Put Something Sleezy Between Your Legs, LJ & The Sleeze are taking dirty rock n' roll to new levels of hilarity and delight. You can hear all about it at Fuzzy Cactus tomorrow night, but we've got the...

Japanese Breakfast Brought Experimental Dreams To Richmond

The first show of the year at the National was a beautiful night, and headliner Japanese Breakfast was the most beautiful part of it all. As the golden rays of the sun set on Thursday night, Japanese Breakfast rocked the house, headlining The National’s first show of...

Dem Deya and Pomegranate Sounds Touch Down in Richmond

A full serving of heavyweight bass and Jamaican Sound System culture is coming to Richmond this summer. On July 24, the Denver-based DJ crews behind massive sound systems Dem Deya and Pomegranate Sounds will touch down in Richmond to introduce their massive,...

Whisky River: RVA Mag Visits A. Smith Bowman Distillery

A visit to Virginia's oldest whisky makers, Fredericksburg's A. Smith Bowman Distillery, offers an opportunity to learn all about the history of whisky in Virginia, and to try some really delicious creations from right here in the Commonwealth. RVA Mag's John Reinhold...

Big Freedia is Bringing It Loud to RVA This Friday

The return of live music to Richmond in the post-pandemic era brings us the return of New Orleans bounce legend Big Freedia, who'll take Richmond's Pride Month celebration to the next level this Friday at Richmond Music Hall at Capital Ale House. Just in time to kick...

Big Love: A Collection of Neil Young Covers To Benefit Immigrants

Musicians from Richmond and beyond have banded together to create a compilation of Neil Young covers to benefit immigrant advocacy group RAICES. Look out for the love of Richmond’s musicians,with hearts for justice and compassion for those suffering from the Trump administration’s degradation and brutalization of immigrants. On March 1st, the...

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Can’t Wait One Minute More: Weekend Playlist by Talk Me Off

Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you a playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This week's comes to us from Talk Me Off, whose debut album, Cursed, dropped recently on Say-10 Records to remind us all how truly great melodic punk rock can be when played with plenty of heart as well as plenty of bile....

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The Groove That Moves Your Feet At The VMFA

VMFA's Hip Hop Line Dancing event brought people together with music, movement, and nostalgia in an artistic atmosphere. The VMFA hosted a night of fun with its hip hop line dancing event on Friday, February 22nd. The event took place in the atrium of the museum from 6-8pm, with music provided by DJ KP. There was a diverse crowd of all ages and...

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VA Shows You Must See This Week: March 4 – March 10

FEATURED SHOWFriday, March 6, 7 PMRVA Game Jams presents Split/Screen: A Video Games Themed First Friday Art Show, feat. Buzzard Dust, Ages, Gull, Mister Earthbound, Danet Jackson, F1NG3RS @ Gallery 5 - Free!Sometimes, you guys, the world is just a major letdown. At those times it can be easy to get overwhelmed and feel like taking to your bed,...

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Post-Rock As A Second Language

Colin Phils formed in South Korea and released an album while living in China, but over the past four years, they've made Richmond their home. Now they're releasing Trust/Fall, their first full album as an RVA band. Richmond rockers Colin Phils, who will release their new album, Trust/Fall, later this month, have been performing and releasing...

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Loaded Bases: Weekend Playlist by JR Da Rapper

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Howlin Rain: High Energy Cosmic Hippie Music

California psychedelic rockers Howlin Rain bring their Hendrix/Dead-flavored throwback jams to Richmond Music Hall At Capital Ale House tonight. Frontman Ethan Miller explains what goes into the band's cosmic musical creations. On Friday, February 28, Howlin Rain will bring their own unique brand of psychedelic rock to Richmond Music Hall at...

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VA Shows You Must See This Week: February 26 – March 3

FEATURED SHOWThursday, February 27, 8 PMSatanic Richmond presents Black Mass, feat. 3:33, Ages, Cut The Architect's Hand, Cruel Streak, Pitch'n A Fit @ Fallout - $6 suggested donationOld-lady storytime: When I was a kid in the late 80s starting to get into music in a big way, any modern band I really dug was subject to potential labeling by...

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Good Feelings For Late Lovers

Extending Valentine's Day through the weekend, Richmond blog Feel Good RVA held their first-ever showcase, The Late Lovers Holiday, at The Dark Room earlier this month. Richmond blog Feel Good RVA is all about "enjoying the life you're living." In that spirit, earlier this month they decided to extend Valentine’s Day by hosting their first...

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