Last week, Get Tight Lounge in Richmond was packed for a sold-out show featuring none other than Dale Watson, the torchbearer of classic honky-tonk. The atmosphere was electric, and the crowd was buzzing as photographer Ben Lahoussine captured an unforgettable...
Their name Proverbial is an ambiguous one; the word is defined as “well known” and “stereotypical,” but commits itself to nothing in particular. However, despite the fact that the name is not one that easily indicates what genre the band belongs to, Proverbial is, in the end, a fitting moniker for this seven-piece RVA band, whose members pride...
The roundup is back! Here are some brand new videos from the local RVA hip-hop scene, with commentary from Roger Tyler, aka RT of The New Juice Crew. You can check out his work HERE, or catch him on WDCE 90.1 FM, Mondays At 11pm-1am, or WRIR 97.3 FM, 1am to 3 am on Saturday, along with Black Liquid and plenty of other local MCs. The roundup is...
As near as we can tell, the members of Carlton Melton are not Hopi mystics. But we haven’t completely closed the book on this possibility. As near as we can tell, the members of Carlton Melton are not Hopi mystics. But we haven’t completely closed the book on this possibility. As we instantly fell under the spell of their latest album, Photos of...
Jens Lekman - I Know What Love Isn't (Secretly Canadian) Jens Lekman has become popular over the years for his candid storytelling. Each lyrical tale is littered with clever quips, unique tropes, and familiar settings. There has always been a candor that lent itself towards being a bit more lighthearted. Perhaps that is why I Know What Love Isn’t...
Richmond VA has always been known for it's quality punk and metal bands. Anyone who frequents metal and punk shows in Richmond knows that crossover bands, which combine elements of metal and punk music into a powerful hybrid sound, are a staple at almost every local show. GWAR and Municipal Waste both brought this wonderful cross-pollination to...
Yes, folks, it's that time once again--time to put on your dancing shoes and make your way down to Balliceaux on a Saturday night. The kingpins of Soulpower, Mr. Felty and DJ Pari, will be spinning classic soul and funk tunes strictly on vinyl, sharing that unmistakable warm, crisp timbre that no mere Ipod DJ can ever capture. Yes, folks, it's...
This Saturday at the Canal Club, B.A.D.ASS Raves presents Dub 101: Blackout Edition. This is just the latest in a run of amazing dance parties Dub 101 has been throwing in RVA over the past year or so--be sure to come out and get your groove on! This edition of Dub 101 is co-headlined by 2Rip and GLock, both excellent DJs from the Washington DC...
“More real, less known.” That was how Philip Glass summed up his approach to music, speaking to a woefully under-attended crowd at University of Richmond last Thursday night. Reinforced with a half century of international music experience and all the splendid tales that ensued, Glass elaborated on his own artistic processes as well as the...
Waiting in the backstage corridors at Sprout, the first show jitters assailed the three members of Fire Bison. Despite the strong showing of support from their friends, it was impossible for them to know where any of this was headed. They made their way to the stage and made it through their first song. As the song ended, a random audience member...
