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311’s S.A. Martinez talks early years, the new record, and what color his energy is ahead of July Innsbrook show
If you had told 14-year-old me I'd some day speak with 311's singer/rapper, S.A. Martinez, I probably wouldn't believe you. Drowning in bong water, blasting "Beautiful Disaster" whenever it came on the radio, smoking cigs in the girls bathroom; the mid-90s were truly a great time to be alive. But there I was, a few weeks back, waiting patiently...
A chat with the man behind burgeoning RVA hip hop label DFP Vibes
For Ricky Dreamer (above), running a boutique record label means helping local artists reach their own dreams. “I want to help them get their message out,” Dreamer said. “With the artists I work with, there’s a synergy there, and an understanding that I want to use my craft for them.” Dreamer operates Dream for Purpose Vibes in Richmond alongside...
VCU grads & Bio Ritmo singer collaborate on Netflix’s “Small Crimes” soundtrack
Whenever we hear about those in RVA’s music scene going on to do bigger and better projects, it always makes our hearts sing, if you’ll excuse the pun. Former Richmonders and VCU alum, Brooke and Will Blair, are set to release their soundtrack to Netflix’s “Small Crimes” today. “Small Crimes” , which premiered in April, tells the story of former...
June shows at Strange Matter
The month of June has begun, which means we will be able to enjoy a new broad range of shows around the city. Check out the lineup of local and regional bands making their way to Strange Matter every night of the month below: WED 6/7 - Horse Jumper of Love, Spencer Radcliffe & Everyone Else, Fat Spirit and Hill Walkers, 8 p.m. doors, $7 cover...
June shows at The Broadberry
The beginning of the month is upon us, and local venues have graciously given us new music for our mind, our body and our souls. Check out the shows scheduled for The Broadberry this month below: WED 06/07/17 9:00pm Steez Promo Presents Bass Nation RVA feat. Ganja White Night THU 06/08/17 8:00pm Weedeater, Black Wizard, Serial Hawk, and...
June shows at The Camel
It's the beginning of the month, which means a slew of new shows at local venues around town. The Camel always has an excellent selection of local and regional bands and musicians that kill it every night of the week. Check out the rundown for June below: 6/5 - Luci Traveler, Faceship, AD.U.LT, Paul Ivey & the Rubes, Gloom Merchants, 8PM, $5...
Animal Collective’s return to Virginia gave me new hope for the future of music
Animal Collective returned to Virginia, this time to the more intimate Jefferson Theatre, and the energy of one of my most beloved bands seemed limitless before the night ended. When opening act Circuit Des Yeux started her set, the theatre was only about halfway full; by the time her performance was over, the entire building was packed with...
Black art and creativity was alive and well at Moogfest 2017
Durham, once a center of Black Wall Street (along Parish St), is now known as the Silicon Valley of the South. Due in part to the collaborative project American Underground, Durham boasts an excellent startup community as well as Moogfest, the new home for the once Asheville-based music fest devoted to all things synthesizer. The fest plays out...
Common, Erykah Badu, Isley Brothers & more to perform at Richmond Jazz Festival in August
The Richmond Jazz Festival recently announced its musical lineup for 2017 and it is stacked with amazing musicians and bands for its eighth season. R&B/soul queen herself Erykah Badu will headline, along with Common (with the Richmond Symphony), The Isley Brothers, Jazmine Sullivan, The Manhattan Transfer and Bob James who round out the other...
