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The Art of the Tribute Band: What It Means to Play Somebody Else

“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...

Record Review: Seahaven – Reverie Lagoon: Music for Escapism

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...

The No Plan, No Worries Way To Do SXSW

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...

DAILY RECORD: Autopsy

Autopsy – The Headless Ritual (Peaceville Records) Though they're a well-regarded staple within their particular genre, even those who've never heard Autopsy could pretty much take one look at The Headless Ritual and know more or less exactly what to expect. The band is many things – definers of a genre, torch-bearers helping keep a certain era...

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Downbeat Switch Release New Single; Album Out September 6

Considering that it's been a few years since the release of Downbeat Switch's last record, The Red Door Sessions--which was itself a reworking of their previous release, Run From The Sun--it's safe to count their new album as "long-awaited." However, fans will be glad to know that the wait is nearly over, as the local soul/funk/alt-rock quintet...

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DAILY RECORD: Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals

Philip H. Anselmo And The Illegals - Walk Through Exits Only (Housecore) Phillip Hansen Anselmo. You are not reading this to learn about this man. You are also not reading this to become a fan. You know him, and you know what he is capable of. Maybe. Philip H. Anselmo And The Illegals - Walk Through Exits Only (Housecore) Phillip Hansen Anselmo....

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Sounds Of RVA Presents: On The Horizon, July 2013

July is waning and the summer rays are getting fewer, but the music scene is still hot as hell here in RVA. In fact, there is so much new music on hand right now that we can't fit it all in this column or the Sounds of RVA site. This is a good problem, though. Keep it up, kids! July is waning and the summer rays are getting fewer, but the music...

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RVA Magazine’s Weekend Preview 7/26 – 7/28

July is finally coming to an end, but, as all Virginians know, there is still plenty of hot weather to come. There are also plenty of awesome shows and other things going down this weekend! Richmond's beloved Kepone are returning for yet another reunion show, local act Dead Fame are shooting an in-depth music video production at Balliceaux, and...

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One Way Richmond’s Must-See Show Previews 7/24-7/30

FEATURE SHOW Friday, July 26, 8 p.m. Black Liquid & The New Juice Crew present Face Melt Friday XVI featuring the very best emcees in Richmond underground Hip Hop @ Strange Matter - $5/18+ Put it this way: like before, Face Melt Friday features every local emcee of merit in Richmond--literally. FEATURE SHOW Friday, July 26, 8 p.m. Black Liquid &...

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