A longtime recreational and cultural landmark in Henrico County, Hadad’s Lake is set to be auctioned next month, signaling the possible end of its nearly 60-year legacy. Established in 1965 by Ronald Hadad Sr. and his father, the lake became a...
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I don't think there is anyone in RVA who has managed to maintain a more polarized opinion and reputation than OG ILLA. I don't think there is anyone in RVA who has managed to maintain a more polarized opinion and reputation than OG ILLA. You either love him...or you hate him. He's not the best rapper. He's extra confident, he's often super...
RVA Shows You Must See This Week: 7/29-8/4
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, August 1, 9 PM ANIMAL Presents Home Body, Toxic Moxie, Skirts, DJ Connie Sue @ Strange Matter - $8 ANIMAL's pretty great, you guys. FEATURE SHOW Saturday, August 1, 9 PM ANIMAL Presents Home Body, Toxic Moxie, Skirts, DJ Connie Sue @ Strange Matter - $8 ANIMAL's pretty great, you guys. This venue-hopping monthly dance night...
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Surfer Blood satisfies my aging-hipster surf-rock needs in Charlottesville show
I walk into a pretty empty room, with a couple teens hanging up front, including some girls I’m going to pretend I didn’t see so I don’t have to compliment their crocheted shawls and ask them about college. Baltimore-born “new age” band Sun Club is already out on stage, looking like a bunch of pubescents that have crawled from a crusty basement...
Brooklyn’s Landlady discuss the theory behind their wild live shows before tonight’s show at The Camel
Last year's Fall Line Fest was an unbelievable experience. Last year's Fall Line Fest was an unbelievable experience. Just from the sheer amount of talent in town that weekend, you were guaranteed to find a new band to fall in love with no matter what venue you happened to show up in. Richmond was lucky enough to have tons of incredible...
Former Richmond singer/songwriter Julie Karr releases new album and video, catch her at Hardywood Friday
One of my favorite RVA musicians is coming back after a few years in Gainesville, FL. One of my favorite RVA musicians is coming back after a few years in Gainesville, FL. Julie Karr and her heavy, often morose vocals, were interchangeable with the likes of Cat Power (at her prime) and Aimee Man, and now I'm pumped to be able to to share her new...
RVA singer/songwriter Matthew E. White’s latest track ‘Vision’ used in short film
RVA's beloved indie-soul-Americana singer/songwriter Matthew E. RVA's beloved indie-soul-Americana singer/songwriter Matthew E. White's song "Vision" was recently used for a short film by filmmaker Clara Aranovich and presented by NOWNESS, a video channel that premieres a new video each day to showcase contemporary culture through film. "Vision"...
RVA hip hop review: Kash-Damaged Goods
If you know anything about me, you know I'm not good at the whole relationship business. That being said, breaking up with someone always sucks. If you know anything about me, you know I'm not good at the whole relationship business. That being said, breaking up with someone always sucks. Mostly because of the void, but also because while its...
