Art is the lifeblood of any city, and if you’re in Richmond, you know we’re swimming in a sea of talent. From the quirky to the avant-garde, our city is a playground for incredible artists, organizations, and institutions that cater to every vibe and taste. As October...
Richmond-based progressive bluegrass outfit The Whiskey Rebellion have been on quite the ride for the past 2 years, and now you can vicariously join them on their “Musical American Dream” this Friday at the Byrd Theatre. Richmond-based progressive bluegrass outfit The Whiskey Rebellion have been on quite the ride for the past 2 years, and now you...
So I was really sick last week, but I really wanted to give some support to Jaccuzi Boys ahead of their show this Sunday at
Singer-songwriter Jonathan Vassar, who will be unveiling a new solo album tonight at Michaux House, has been pleasing RVA audiences with his special down-to-earth blend of folk, country, and rock sounds for over a decade now. Singer-songwriter Jonathan Vassar, who will be unveiling a new solo album tonight at Michaux House, has been pleasing RVA...
Live at Ipanema, a concert series hosted by the Ipanema Café located at 917 West Grace Street, offers Richmond music fans the opportunity to see various local and out-of-town acts for free and provides the performers with high quality multitrack recordings that they are able to use however they wish. Live at Ipanema, a concert series hosted by...
Passion Pit, the infamous electro-indie pop band from Cambridge, Massachusetts, was in Charlottesville this past weekend to play a headlining gig at the nTellos Wireless Pavilion. The show, which was held on Sunday night, was extraordinarily crowded (despite the fact that it was the same night as the series finale of Breaking Bad). Passion Pit,...
“It’s all of this. It’s everything you see here: the musicians, the fans, and the music. You can feel it tonight.” – Karl Denson Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe did bring it all to The Canal Club on Tuedsay, September 24, surprising the crowd with a blend of musical styles that led concert-goers into a jazz-fusion time warp. “It’s all of this. It’s...
Ka - The Night’s Gambit (Iron Works Records) One could be forgiven for expressing disappointment that Queens rapper Ka’s last solo album, 2012’s Grief Pedigree, didn’t earn a wider degree of critical attention. But one would have to be possessed of a sincere naivete, the sort that only lays the groundwork for the worst kinds of disappointment, to...
Lotus, an electronically inspired and quasi-instrumental jam band hailing originally from Indiana (but with roots in both Philadelphia and Denver), played a killer two-night show at the Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville a few weeks back. Lotus, an electronically inspired and quasi-instrumental jam band hailing originally from Indiana (but with...
FEATURE SHOW Tuesday, October 8, 8 p.m. Shuggie Otis @ The National - $25/All Ages The soulful psychedelic funky sound of Shuggie Otis comes to Downtown Richmond tonight. This multi-instrumentalist is a sure fire rock and roll legend, and to have Otis grace Richmond with his presence is remarkable. FEATURE SHOW Tuesday, October 8, 8 p.m. Shuggie...
