The energy in the city is palpable as the Memorial Day has passed, the cultural summer is officially in full swing and music is everywhere. This week Friday Cheers is back on with Sir Chloe headlining backed up by Richmond's very own Prabir Trio and Miami's Deaux...
Fang Island, Adebisi Shank, Sports Bar Wednesday, August 29 at Strange Matter On a whim and a strong recommendation from a friend, I made my way to Strange Matter last Wednesday. I knew my friends in Sports Bar were getting things started, and that small fact offered a compelling argument in favor of going out to a higher priced show. Fang...
As you all have no doubt heard by now, Randy Blythe of Lamb Of God is back home safe in Richmond. Last Friday, the local metal community threw a huge Welcome Home party/benefit for Randy's legal defense at The Canal Club, featuring over a dozen bands from the local scene on two stages. As you all have no doubt heard by now, Randy Blythe of Lamb...
Monday, 9/3: Power Trip, Xibalba (pictured above), Alpha & Omega, Heathens, Time Ends @ Strange Matter 6PM (Early) Monday, 9/3: Power Trip, Xibalba (pictured above), Alpha & Omega, Heathens, Time Ends @ Strange Matter 6PM (Early) Monday, 9/3: Hume (pictured above), Caddywhompus, Houdan The Mystic, Dumb Waiter @ Strange Matter 10PM (Late) Monday,...
Ring Dog Rescue and The Slave Pit Present: GWAR-B-Q 2012 Saturday, August 18 at Hadad's Lake Gwar-B-Q 2012--wow, where to start? The day began early, at 7:45 AM sharp, when Nathaniel from Occultist picked me up, along with the rest of the band. We had to load the van up and get to Hadads Lake by 10 AM for load in. Ring Dog Rescue and The Slave...
If we were to describe The Vagabond Stories as being a rock and roll band with a distinct literary aura surrounding them, coursing through them, and centering them like the drum-beats that center their magnificent songs… we could be accused of damning with faint praise. If we were to describe The Vagabond Stories as being a rock and roll band...
Friday, 8/31: O'Death (pictured above), Canary Oh Canary, Cardinal Compass @ Strange Matter 10PM Friday, 8/31: O'Death (pictured above), Canary Oh Canary, Cardinal Compass @ Strange Matter 10PM Friday, 8/31: The Killing Daylights @ Sharky's (West End) - 9PM Friday, 8/31: Vexine @ The Grill (Patterson & Libbie Ave. - Westhampton) 10PM Friday,...
Well everyone, we've been talking about it for quite a while now, and the time has finally come--Goldrush's contribution to the Making Moves vinyl 7 inch single series, curated by Motion City Soundtrack and released by MAD Dragon Records, has finally hit the streets! Prabir and the rest of the Goldrush crew are so excited, they're throwing a free...
School is back in session and it's time for everyone to hit the books once again, but before we all settle down to a quiet, studious fall semester, No BS! Brass Band is kicking off Labor Day weekend with one last summertime party! School is back in session and it's time for everyone to hit the books once again, but before we all settle down to a...
Lightning Bolt, Buck Gooter, Dumb Waiter, Navi Wednesday, August 22 at Gallery 5 An evening at Gallery 5 is often a raucous one. Last Wednesday's performance by Lightning Bolt was no exception. Lightning Bolt, Buck Gooter, Dumb Waiter, Navi Wednesday, August 22 at Gallery 5 An evening at Gallery 5 is often a raucous one. Last Wednesday's...
