When MJ The Musical hit the Altria Theater on Tuesday night, Richmond showed up. A packed house, fans rocking single sequined gloves—yeah, the energy was Thrilling (pun intended). As an ‘80s kid, walking into that kind of atmosphere was electric....
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Weird Al is coming to the Carpenter Theatre
Holy shit guys, Weird Al is coming to Richmond on June 11th. It's true--the king of parody music is embarking on massive nationwide tour and we'll get the chance to see him come through the Carpenter Theater. Holy shit guys, Weird Al is coming to Richmond on June 11th. It's true--the king of parody music is embarking on massive nationwide tour...
Lamb of God’s John Campbell to guest bartend at GWARbar Tuesday night
Love GWAR? Love Lamb of God? Love alcohol? Well Tuesday night is looking to be your night, my friend. Love GWAR? Love Lamb of God? Love alcohol? Well Tuesday night is looking to be your night, my friend. We just got this in from GWAR's people; turns out John Campbell of Lamb of God will be hanging out, slinging suds, at the recently opened...
Hear The Trillions vent social media paranoia on “1984”; new album Superposition coming 1/31
It's been a couple of years since RVA power-pop mathematicians The Trillions released their debut album, Tritones, and their profile has been on the upswing ever since. By now, fans all across the RVA area and beyond are clamoring for a second helping of great tunes from the quartet. And they're about to get their wish, as full-length followup...
LAVA Music Festival Announces Inaugural Event In VA–Get $10 Off Tickets Now!
While music fans across the country are still gushing over the line-ups for Coachella and Bonnaroo this year, Virginians can rejoice as a new music festival has just been announced. LAVA Music Festival will hold its inaugural event on May 16th at the Suffolk Executive Airport in Suffolk, Virginia for a one day show featuring ten bands. While...
RVA Shows You Must See This Week 1/14-1/20
FEATURE SHOW Friday, January 16, 9 PM Second Annual Bad Grrrl Revue, feat. Hot Dolphin, Bitchmouth, Asylum, Kommunion, Dorthia Cottrell @ Strange Matter - $5 My, how time flies! A year ago, I was just starting to do this weekly column, and one of the first shows I wrote about was a punk show consisting entirely of female-fronted bands. FEATURE...
Get tickets to St Vincent’s 6/3 show at The National before they go on sale Friday
Indie darling and rock goddess of the new age St. Vincent will be wailing her heart out in our beloved city in just a few months, but a link on her website can help you get tickets before they go on sale Friday. Indie darling and rock goddess of the new age St. Vincent will be wailing her heart out in our beloved city in just a few months, but a...
Attn: High school seniors – for $28K, Riff Raff will be your prom date
In case anyone's curious - rapper and surprisingly talented tennis player Riff Raff is available for private bookings as your prom date. In case anyone's curious - rapper and surprisingly talented tennis player Riff Raff is available for private bookings as your prom date. According to an Instagram Post, Riff Raff AKA Horst Christian Simco AKA...
Dr Dog hit 9:30 Club in support of new Live Album (ticket giveaway!)
Dr. Dog's new live album, Live At A Flamingo Hotel, hits the streets next week, on the 13th, and they're celebrating the occasion with a big tour that will bring them to DC's 9:30 Club for a two-night stand. Night one's already sold out, but you could attend night two for free, thanks to your friends at RVA Magazine! Dr. Dog's new live album,...
RVA Shows You Must See This Week: 1/7-1/13
FEATURE SHOW Thursday, January 8, 6 PM High On Fire, Windhand, Mountain Of Wizard, Inter Arma @ The Broadberry - $20 (order tickets HERE) Cancel all of your plans for tomorrow night! The band through which Pitchfork-worshipping hipsters and diehard purist metalheads find common ground will be arriving in Richmond to steamroll The Broadberry with...
