Amy Faulkner, promoter and producer extraordinaire in Seattle, Washington made her way back to Richmond this fall to put on the Carnival of Cocktails at Main St Station on October 21st. She’s a dear old friend and creator/co-host of our podcast The Dead Men of...
Walking into the plush hotel lobby and sitting down next to me, Big Sean was a surprise. It was the first time I’d seen him in person, and I was surprised to discover that “Big” Sean did not stand much taller than average height. However, the Detroit native has much to stand tall about, being a recent signee to Kanye West’s label, G.O.O.D. Music,...
1. Taking Back Sunday reunion tour – Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, NJ. June 22, 2010 Without a doubt, the most memorable concert of 2010. After a tumultuous past, John Nolan and Shaun Cooper forgave and forgot, re-joining the band and completing the lineup that recorded their debut album. When the two returning members walked onstage that night,...
This month’s playlist consists of choice cuts from my ten most-listened to albums released last year. Click each song to hear it, or go here to hear the whole playlist. Songs arranged alphabetically by height. Here goes… Black Milk - Album of the Year Rock music wasn't very exciting in 2010, but a lot of genres that aren't known for live...
1/3 Cafe Diem Comedy Night hosted by Chris Martin (pictured above) feat. various local comedians @ Café Diem 8pm. 1/3 Naysayer (pictured above, pic by Katie Dance), Dead End Path, Stick Together, Dry Spell, Break Away @ The Warehouse (1300 School St.) 6pm. 1/3 Just Watch Entertainment presents Infamous & Black Abba (pictured above), Sleek, Evan,...
When Graham (seen above performing in one of his many bands) turned in his Top 10 records of 2010, I considered writing back and asking him to write brief descriptions of each one. Then I realized that he'd already written lengthy reviews about the majority of his list. Therefore, instead of new writeups, we've linked each album title to its...
The hype bass dance party Dub Nation returns to the Canal Club with headliner Propatingz from the UK. Joining him is Sluggo and LA's Dillon Francis returns for another go at Richmond bringing plenty of electro, hardcore goodness. WHO: Propatingz, Sluggo & Dillon Francis WHAT: Steez Promo Presents Dub Nation Richmond WHEN: January 14th 2011 WHERE:...
12/30 HollyWood Cemetery presents Clash Party 9 feat. Young Richmond Outkasts, Lil Omar and Big Ty, Hard 2 Kill Entertainment, Get It How You Live Boyz, G's Up Entertainment, D.H.B., Ballistiks, Swaag, Te Money, G Mook, So Illa, Young V, O.M.O, Young Oohz will be hosting with celebrity guests like IPower 92.1's DJ A Plus, Swirv Deneiro, and...
We'd intended to bring you a full review of the Clutch show last Monday (Dec. 27) at The National. However, due to circumstances beyond our control, only our photographer was able to make it to the show. Hey, these things happen. So, in lieu of a full review, we bring you the evening's events as seen through the eyes of photographer Joanna...
Ill Niño - Dead New World (Victory) Sometimes bands who are tainted by association with the universally reviled genre of nu-metal are condemned unfairly; bands like that (Slipknot, Chimaira, Killswitch Engage) are easy to defend, because their music speaks for itself. However, a band like Ill Niño is on much shakier territory. Sure, they have...
