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SHOW REVIEW: Fang Island

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...

RVA Magazine Presents: Local Shows 9/3-9/6

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),...

SHOW REVIEW: GWAR-B-Q 2012

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...

REVOLT OF THE APES Presents: An Interview With Vagabond Stories

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...

RVA Mag Presents: Local Shows 8/31-9/2

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,...

SUNDAY: Goldrush Record Release Show At The Camel!

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!...

FRIDAY: Back To School Brass Bash W/No BS! Brass Band At The Camel!

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...

RVA Label Spotlight: Bad Grrrl Records

In the past year Richmond has been seeing two things that are supposed to be outdated, if not dead outright, flourishing and growing within the strange and unpredictable confines of the river city: cassette tapes and rock n' roll. In the past year Richmond has been seeing two things that are supposed to be outdated, if not dead outright,...

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SHOW REVIEW: JEFF The Brotherhood

JEFF the Brotherhood, The Milkstains, Hoax Hunters Sunday February 12 at Strange Matter JEFF the Brotherhood may be the best thing rock music has going for it right now. There is finesse behind their live performance that comes from years of relentless touring, ambitious recording, and finding new homes for their quirky pop jams in the ears of...

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Bobby La Beat w/ James Nasty @ NY Deli

Bobby La Beat hits the Deli for his monthly tour bringing the heat that he is known for as well as special guest James Nasty. Bass, bangers and original tracks are always in store as this seasoned vet holds it down for the Audio Ammo Crew. WHO: Bobby La Beat WHEN: Friday, February 17th, 2012, 10PM WHERE: NY Deli ADMISSION: Free! Photo: Danny Tiet...

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One Way Richmond’s Show Picks 2/17-2/19

Friday, 2/17 2nd Annual Bob Marley Celebration featuring Ras Puma (pictured above), Stable Roots, Kenyatta Hill, Antero, Crucial Elements, DJ Ricohet Red @ Canal Club 8pm. Friday, 2/17 2nd Annual Bob Marley Celebration featuring Ras Puma (pictured above), Stable Roots, Kenyatta Hill, Antero, Crucial Elements, DJ Ricohet Red @ Canal Club 8pm....

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Red Bull Music Academy: Washington, DC Session

The Red Bull Music Academy is a world-traveling series of music workshops and festivals: a platform for those who shape our musical future. Two groups of 30 selected participants - producers, vocalists, DJs, instrumentalists, and all-round musical mavericks from all around the globe - come together in a new city each year for two weeks worth of...

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FRIDAY: Tonie Joy & Slow Bull at Strange Matter

Singer/guitarist Tonie Joy is a Baltimore music legend, having begun his career 25 years ago with the formation of Moss Icon. That group started out at the tail end of the first wave of American hardcore, but had soon branched out siginficantly from the restrictive boundaries of that genre, mixing Joy's complex single-note guitar riffs with...

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BOUNCE 45 DJNugen “NYE PROMO” [PODCAST]

Marv's back with us, this mix is a nice hype mix from NYE. As always Marvin puts his all into it with lots of amazing heart felt deep and dirty bangers! Marv's back with us, this mix is a nice hype mix from NYE. As always Marvin puts his all into it with lots of amazing heart felt deep and dirty bangers! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO ---> BOUNCE 45...

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Bop Alloy, Luggage, Ohbliv & Ahnnu @ The Camel

On Thursday, February 16th, 2012 international recording artists Bop Alloy (Substantial & Marcus D) are performing LIVE at The Camel, on tour in support of their debut album, Substantial & Marcus D are Bop Alloy. DMV area rapper Substantial, known for his recordings with legendary producer Nujabes, delivers smooth lyrics over the production of...

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CONTEST: Fatboy Slim @ 9:30 Club

We are bouncing out of our seats after the announcement that pioneering dance phenomenon, Fatboy Slim will play an intimate club gig at everyone's favorite DC venue, the 9:30 Club! The electronic producer, whose music videos are symbolic of the 'good ol' MTV days' is set to invade the Washington, DC area in late March and we want you to be there!...

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