Tonight, the musical icon André 3000 graces Altria Theater. Known best as half of OutKast, one of hip-hop’s most revered duos, André has redefined his public presence in recent years. He's traded verses for flutes, swapping the beats of Atlanta’s hip-hop scene for...
South By Southwest, otherwise known as SXSW, is a music festival that's been taking place in Austin, TX for nearly 20 years. It happened this year between March 7 and March 16, and I had the good fortune to be there for the last few days of the festival. South By Southwest, otherwise known as SXSW, is a music festival that's been taking place in...
Twangtown Thursdays, a once monthly honky tonk/Americana/classic country/whatever you want to call it (because no one knows what to call country music anymore) showcase, happens tonight at Balliceaux. Twangtown Thursdays, a once monthly honky tonk/Americana/classic country/whatever you want to call it (because no one knows what to call country...
FEATURE SHOW Thursday, March 27, 9 PM Ladybug House Vol. 1 Release Show, feat. The Moonbees, Highness, Gina Sobel & The Mighty Fine, Fool's Errand @ Strange Matter - $6 There are two really good reasons why you need to make it to this show. FEATURE SHOW Thursday, March 27, 9 PM Ladybug House Vol. 1 Release Show, feat. The Moonbees, Highness, Gina...
After seeing Cut The Architect's Hand (CTAH) destroy the stage for their album release on March 7th at McCormack’s Irish Pub (Still open? Yes. After seeing Cut The Architect's Hand (CTAH) destroy the stage for their album release on March 7th at McCormack’s Irish Pub (Still open? Yes. Still doing heavy shows? Occasionally), I got my paws on the...
This is one for the metalheads out there among you. Massachusetts metal band All That Remains is headed out on tour with VA's own Darkest Hour next month. They'll be coming to the 9:30 Club on Wednesday, April 9, and if you play your cards right, you could see the show for free! This is one for the metalheads out there among you. Massachusetts...
Danny Brown's had a pretty great last couple of years. The Detroit MC's early days were marked by struggle, but since his breakthrough release, 2011's XXX, he's been at the top of his game. Danny Brown's had a pretty great last couple of years. The Detroit MC's early days were marked by struggle, but since his breakthrough release, 2011's XXX,...
Spring is popping but winter just won't let go. This does not, however, prevent many musicians in RVA from birthing some prime musical offspring in this season of new beginnings. Spring is popping but winter just won't let go. This does not, however, prevent many musicians in RVA from birthing some prime musical offspring in this season of new...
Allvaret - Tänk På Döden (P. Trash Records) My intention is not to sound dismissive when I say that anybody with even a passing familiarity with punk rock has heard something along the lines of what Allvaret does. Allvaret - Tänk På Döden (P. Trash Records) My intention is not to sound dismissive when I say that anybody with even a passing...
Official Statement from GWAR Management GWAR manager Jack Flanagan released a statement confirming the passing of Dave Brockie, the band’s founder and frontman, known for his onstage persona Oderus Urungus. "It is with a saddened heart that I confirm my dear friend Dave Brockie, artist, musician, and lead singer of GWAR, passed away at...
