I am glad to say Richmond shows out when need be. Even at the most empty shows there's two buddies in the corner that came to support. Keep RVA supportive. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at griffin@rvamag.com....
With a commitment to Virginia agriculture, crafting unique recipes, and a growing line of spirits, James River Distillery is quickly carving out a niche for themselves in Richmond’s craft beer-dominated market. With a commitment to Virginia agriculture, crafting unique recipes, and a growing line of spirits, James River Distillery is quickly...
To celebrate their 10 year anniversary, Silent Music Revival will screen Ladislas Starevich's 1913 film, The Night Before Christmas this weekend at Gallery5. To celebrate their 10 year anniversary, Silent Music Revival will screen Ladislas Starevich's 1913 film, The Night Before Christmas this weekend at Gallery5. The series regularly screens...
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...
Oh man, it was a great weekend for tunes and we did our best to see as many shows as we could. Here's a quick rundown of what we caught - Oh man, it was a great weekend for tunes and we did our best to see as many shows as we could. Here's a quick rundown of what we caught - The video quality might not be stellar but the audio worked out in most...
People really love The Simpsons - whether its vapor-wave Bart or, in the case of this metal band, Ned Flanders. People really love The Simpsons - whether its vapor-wave Bart or, in the case of this metal band, Ned Flanders. Coming out of Phoenix, Arizona, Okilly Dokilly is an interesting mix of novelty and actual metal. They appear to have...
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 Told Slant....
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 into the...
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 Mahavishnu...
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...
