David Bowie said it best: “Let’s dance.” I tried to get something fun, something chill, and something maniacal—because sometimes a man has got to skank, and sometimes a man has got to get a concussion in the pit. If you’ve got any tips, send them my way. Got a show...
There are thousands of bands today who would literally give everything to attain the success electronic jam band Lotus has in their career. There are thousands of bands today who would literally give everything to attain the success electronic jam band Lotus has in their career. Few bands are in such high demand as the eclectic Indiana quintet...
While Fat Tuesday rung in debauchery and revelry from New Orleans to the rest of the country, alt-country fans in Norfolk attended a celebration of their own: the long-awaited return of Wilco. While Fat Tuesday rung in debauchery and revelry from New Orleans to the rest of the country, alt-country fans in Norfolk attended a celebration of...
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, February 13, 9 PM Singles Nite #3, feat. Hot Freaks, The Gin Blossoms (portrayed by Two Inch Astronaut), The Stooges (tribute), ZJ DeLorean @ Strange Matter – $5 for singles/$12 for couples We’ve arrived at another Valentine’s Day, and while all the couples of the world are blissfully enjoying each...
It’s February which means 2016 festival line ups are starting to drip out and there’s one festival not too far from RVA that might stand out above the rest. It’s February which means 2016 festival line ups are starting to drip out and there’s one festival not too far from RVA that might stand out above the rest. What...
You might know Ben Silver as one-third of Orchard Lounge, the long-running Chicago DJ collective that also includes Spencer Lokken You might know Ben Silver as one-third of Orchard Lounge, the long-running Chicago DJ collective that also includes Spencer Lokken and Bethany “Queen B” Lokken. The trio’s tag-team sets pack in...
The first time I saw Dazeases she kind of scared the shit out of me. The whole crowd barely moved for the three bands that came on before her, and as soon as her music started everyone broke into dance as if the sound demanded it. The mass of people at the show hung on to her every word; they were listening and verbally reacting to her lyrics....
Members of long-time RVA favorites, Black Girls, have come together with new musicians to create a project and leave the old controversial band name be Members of long-time RVA favorites, Black Girls, have come together with new musicians to create a project and leave the old controversial band name behind. Rikki Shay, a project of Drew...
“2016 is going to be Atlas Bloom‘s biggest year to date.” “2016 is going to be Atlas Bloom‘s biggest year to date.” That’s guitarist Eric Tapper reply to the question of what’s next on the horizon for the Northeast rock trio. It’s a bold answer for sure, but one that no one should really...
FEATURE SHOW Friday, February 5, 7 PM WRIR Party For The Rest Of Us, feat. Brunswick, Manzara, Lucy Dacus, The Cheats Movement Podcast feat. Gritty City Records, Afro-Zen All Stars, Christi, Silent Music Revival feat. Night Idea, Coteries, Toner War, The New Loft, Half Bascule, stand-up comedy from Sarah Ahmed, Charles Ellis, Tom Hall, James...
