Richmond’s riverfront concert season is set to return next month, with more than a dozen shows already announced for the 2026 lineup at Allianz Amphitheater with more to come. The venue, which opened in 2025, is entering its second full season with a schedule...
On September 4th, 2022, beloved artist and Richmond local Wes Freed passed away from colorectal cancer. In honor of his memory, members of the community who knew and loved him are trying to establish a memorial fund in his name with the goal of giving scholarships to prospective artists attending VCUarts. Wes Freed's Story Described by Rolling...
This week’s edition of YO! HIP HOP RVA features hip-hop artistry in three forms: boom-bap, jazz and punk respectively. Tajahmad’s record will make you scrunch your face and nod your head, McKinley Dixon’s will give you hope and inspire you, and the Kidz will awaken your adolescent angst. TAJAHMAD"Needles" (Single) I had no idea what to expect...
Hey y'all, we're on Wednesdays now for the time being, and we're keeping it all local this week. It's a hot weekend at The Camel with Destructo Disk and Mobius Strip playing back to back nights at this Richmond landmark that you are not going to want to miss. After that we've got three releases from veterans who have been dropping tunes for years...
This story was originally published in RVA 41 which can be in various locations around town, or you can read it right here. This is a slightly modified version formatted for digital distribution. There is no band quite like Butcher Brown. If one were to head into any city in the United States with a vibrant music scene, find all the heaviest...
CJ: Alright, I'm CJ. I'm sitting here with Mondo from Richmond Vampire. Happy to have you here. MONDO: Thanks for having me. CJ: Starting off, can you tell me about how you guys started the band? M: Yeah, me and Shiv and Caleb -- Shiv plays guitar and Caleb's the drummer -- we were in an old band called Sling Blade, and then our singer moved...
This story was originally published in RVA 41 which can be in various locations around town, or you can read it right here. This is a slightly modified version formatted for digital distribution. CHRISTIAN DETRES: Alright, I'm recording. Okaaaay… here with Mikemetic. Is that your real name? MIKEMETIC: No. Well, my birth name is Michael Williams....
This week’s Yo! Hip Hop RVA is for lovers of Richmond hip-hop. Featured this week is a duo of entertaining music videos from Monday Night and TROY, as well as a unique album release from Young Flexico. Monday’s “Cobra Flex” is “less is more” personified. TROY’s “NOISEY” seamlessly marries pristine visuals and lyricism. And last but not least,...
Halloweek 2023 has wrapped, but the memories linger! Let's rewind to the All Saints Theater Company's spooktacular parade in Oregon Hill. Hope the vibes were as electric for you as they were for us. Catch you next year!If you haven't gotten your fill just yet, there are still plenty of spooky and fall related activities for the season that will...
With Halloweekend behind us and Halloween falling on a dreaded weekday, some in Richmond are perhaps looking forward to some quiet times to themselves before the hustle and bustle of the holidays pick up in the middle of November. This week on SOUND CHECK we'll cover some laid back concerts from Moon Taxi and the Sam Grisman Project for you to...
