A few weeks back, Rise Against hit The National in Richmond, tearing through a set that marked 25 years of pushing punk rock with a message. They’ve gone from raw punk to full-on rock icons, tackling every social and political issue they can squeeze into a song....
Tai Wo - Summa Nothings EP (iTunes) When combined with hunger, talent is undeniable, and Tai Wo puts his heart into this EP. In fact, ironically being that this is an EP, the only thing I really didn't like about this is that it was so short. Tai Wo - Summa Nothings EP (iTunes) When combined with hunger, talent is undeniable, and Tai Wo puts his...
RVA Magazine celebrates our 9th anniversary with a huge party tonight at Gallery 5! To get you hyped for the shindig, here's our publisher, R. Anthony Harris, with a rundown of some of his hazy memories from the past 9 years of RVA Mag.Forgive me as I think back into the void and pull from it all my recollections. There have been so many great...
FEATURE SHOW Monday, April 7, 9 PM Allvaret, Hot Dolphin, Men's Room, Omega Boys @ Strange Matter - $7 Where live music is concerned, weekend nights are often for dilettantes. If you're really serious about seeing all the best shows that come through your town, you have to be prepared to go out on weeknights. FEATURE SHOW Monday, April 7, 9 PM...
“I used to be nasty about it. I used to be like: it’s a tribute band,” said Kelli Strawbridge, leader and James Brown role-player in The Big Payback, when asked the obtuse question, "What is it like to be in a cover band?" “I used to be nasty about it. I used to be like: it’s a tribute band,” said Kelli Strawbridge, leader and James Brown...
Lightfields has been hanging around the fringes of the Richmond scene for a few years now, constantly tweaking their sound while going through a number of lineup changes. However, things appear to have solidified for the local quintet, and the maturation that's occurred is obvious on new single "Junior." Lightfields has been hanging around the...
Colorado's Late Night Radio will be bringing his soulful, hip hop-infused electronic grooves to RVA on Tuesday, April 8. He'll be performing at the RVA Theatre (formerly known as The Hat Factory), introducing the city to the tripped-out electro-soul sounds he explored on last fall's full-length debut, Far Into The Night. Colorado's Late Night...
Prepare for a double dose of Iron Reagan this week. Not only will the hardcore/punk/metal band be playing in Richmond on Wednesday, but they are also releasing a free EP! Prepare for a double dose of Iron Reagan this week. Not only will the hardcore/punk/metal band be playing in Richmond on Wednesday, but they are also releasing a free EP! Iron...
If there is any band that gets better song by song, it is Seahaven. Ever since I heard an acoustic version of "Head in the Sand" on my Facebook wall in early 2010, I’ve been following this band almost obsessively. If there is any band that gets better song by song, it is Seahaven. Ever since I heard an acoustic version of "Head in the Sand" on my...
Big Kahuna & El Chapo of YPG - Owner's Manual (Soundcloud/) The Yaper Gang returns with yet another offering. This time, it's Owner's Manual from Big Kahuna and El Chapo. Big Kahuna & El Chapo of YPG - Owner's Manual (Soundcloud/) The Yaper Gang returns with yet another offering. This time, it's Owner's Manual from Big Kahuna and El Chapo....
