A few weeks ago, we talked to Maynard James Keenan about the Sessanta tour — this strange, layered fever dream of a show stitched together with parts of A Perfect Circle, Tool, and Primus. When asked what it all meant, he didn’t blink. “You just do,” he said. No big...
We’re still a few weeks away from Christmas, but considering the radio has been going ham on holiday music since before we ate all the turkey leftovers, I suspect we could all use a change of musical scenery. If this is literally you, you should seriously consider heading to Strange Matter Sunday to catch Sad13, Vagabon, Emily Reo and...
Metalheads dissatisfied with mainstream Christmas carols can get into the holiday spirit this weekend and next at the 11th annual Punks for Presents concert, a series of shows around town featuring holiday-themed cover bands to benefit the Children’s Hospital of Richmond. Metalheads dissatisfied with mainstream Christmas carols can get...
I’ve had two guitar heroes for a little over five years. Before that period, I only had one: John McLaughlin. I’ve had two guitar heroes for a little over five years. Before that period, I only had one: John McLaughlin. After interesting me hugely with what he did within Miles’ “Bitches Brew,” then securing my vote with the first-gen...
15 years ago, armed with only a four track recorder and some low-end mics, PJ Sykes created what would become an archive of Central Virginia’s musical legacy, Cherub Records. 15 years ago, armed with only a four track recorder and some low-end mics, PJ Sykes created what would become an archive of Central Virginia’s musical legacy, Cherub...
Check out this week’s must see shows below… Check out this week’s must see shows below… FEATURED SHOW Friday, December 9, 7:30 PM Reverend Horton Heat, Nashville Pussy, Unknown Hinson, Lucky Tubb & The Modern Day Troubadours @ The National – $19.50 in advance/$23 day of show (order tickets HERE) Most of the...
Songs about a significant other/lover/old flame can often be sappy, emotionless, cruel, and sometimes downright awful. Saw Black’s new song “Rosie’s Comin’ Home” is none of those things. Songs about a significant other/lover/old flame can often be sappy, emotionless, cruel, and sometimes downright awful. Saw...
The mysterious and amazing PJ Harvey will bring her unique blend of powerful alt-rock to Richmond as part of a limited national tour this Spring. The mysterious and amazing PJ Harvey will bring her unique blend of powerful alt-rock to Richmond as part of a limited national tour this Spring. Polly Jean Harvey’s musical resume is only...
It always warms my heart when a band or musician from our city gets some recognition or high praise for their talents. Richmond’s music scene is rich, diverse and overflowing with wonderful acts and recently, two hardworking, successful acts received great praise from USA Today. It always warms my heart when a band or musician from our...
So a little late on this, but you still have nearly a whole month to go check out these awesome bands and musicians playing at The Broadberry in December. Check them out below: So a little late on this, but you still have nearly a whole month to go check out these awesome bands and musicians playing at The Broadberry in December. Check them...
