Music is the lifeblood of our city. The late-night sets, the sweat-soaked venues, the dusty record bins filled with sonic treasures and hidden frequencies. Richmond gets this— more than any other city in Virginia. So here’s Weekend Frequency—a weekly,...
Here at RVA Mag, we like to keep you posted on the latest happenings around our fair city. But sometimes it’s good to take a look back, and remember some of the great artists who helped create the cultural legacy we all enjoy today. This issue, we’re looking back at some of the great RVA bands of yesteryear. If you haven’t heard all of these...
Clutch, a band whose name alone can inspire rowdy good times, is co-headlining GWAR-B-Q this year and to say we are excited is an understatement. Clutch, a band whose name alone can inspire rowdy good times, is co-headlining GWAR-B-Q this year and to say we are excited is an understatement. Since the early 90's, the 4-piece mix of rock, funk, and...
Neon-tipped torches illuminated Brandon Flowers’ conduit to pop utopia on Tuesday night at the National, but the radiance began to flicker as the even Neon-tipped torches illuminated Brandon Flowers’ conduit to pop utopia on Tuesday night at the National, but the radiance began to flicker as the evening drifted to a close. The night kicked off...
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, August 15, 5 PM WRIR & Commonwealth Of Notions Presents: Volume Five, Day One; feat. Goldrush, Anousheh, Positive No, Lady God, Various Eggs, Way Shape Or Form, Manzara @ Gallery 5 - $5 This is apparently the month for multi-day festivals here in RVA. FEATURE SHOW Saturday, August 15, 5 PM WRIR & Commonwealth Of Notions...
“I think the one strong suit that Richmond’s always had is affordability. “I think the one strong suit that Richmond’s always had is affordability. I don’t know if that is going to change over the coming years, with the expansion of VCU and bigger businesses,” said Shannon Cleary. “I think that there is something to be said about this being an...
For more than 20 years, New Orleans based metal band Goatwhore has been ripping up stages and making heads turn with their AMAZING band name. For more than 20 years, New Orleans based metal band Goatwhore has been ripping up stages and making heads turn with their AMAZING band name. And now they make their return to RVA for the 6th annual...
Toxic Moxie is a band of musical misfits. Toxic Moxie is a band of musical misfits. Emerging from the worlds of glam, punk, jam, disco, and fuzz, they have honed in on a sound that is completely their own. This feat is that much more impressive due to the fact their achieving this within the two and a half year lifespan of the group. There’s a...
There have been few times in music history when a band relied so heavily on a movie trailer for their future, but that's exactly the situation Jersey rock duo Brick + Mortar found the There have been few times in music history when a band relied so heavily on a movie trailer for their future, but that's exactly the situation Jersey rock duo Brick...
“Being in this atmosphere, these people are incredible,” said Annabelle’s Curse mandolinist/vocalist, Carly Booher. “Being in this atmosphere, these people are incredible,” said Annabelle’s Curse mandolinist/vocalist, Carly Booher. “These people are here and they come from everywhere, all different walks of life, but they have one thing in common...
