Grab your comfiest dancing shoes, anime fans; Anime Night is coming to town to help you dance the night away to your favorite jams from your favorite series. Founded by Evan Tuccarello, who also works as a concert promoter, Anime Night is a touring dance party. It's...
The re-vamping of 929 West Grace street (formerly Twisters, 929 Cafe, The Nanci Raygun, Bagel Czar... et cetera, extensive and well written article about the spot can be read right here) is in it's final stages, and they are open for business. There are no good reasons not to go and check it out- their menu is fantastic, full of sandwiches and...
The definition of a musician is changing rapidly. It is 2010; world-famous deejays often perform using a laptop, sometimes even without the turntables that are now used to control MP3s instead of actual vinyl. When MixMaster Mike came through RVA not too long ago, he did exactly this, and it was a great performance. Beats bumped fluidly, the...
We have compiled all the music news RVA has received during the last week. Richmond, VA’s most hashed-out heshers, CANNABIS CORPSE, have posted a music video for “Skull Full of Bong Hits” off of their 2009 EP The Weeding (Tankcrimes). Landphil commented, “Cannabis Corpse are happy to announce the release of our first music video for the song...
Dweezil Zappa inspired many of his father Frank's songs. Dweezil used to go on tour with his dad and was even incorporated into studio recordings decades ago. On January 14, he and a talented ensemble of musicians brought his father's compositions to RVA for the Zappa Plays Zappa tour. Dweezil Zappa inspired many of his father Frank's songs....
Don't know who Roy Budd is? Composer that had his heyday in the early to mid 70's laying down funky tunes like the killer theme from the Michael Caine classic Get Carter. Anybody that can take a "feeling" and relay that into art in any medium is worth remembering. Don't know who Roy Budd is? Composer that had his heyday in the early to mid 70's...
I am into throwback electro pop, what can I say? Mod-ish girls with synthesizers and overblown 80's stylings in this video, Vancouver's Fan Death are quickly becoming a staple on my iTunes. Look for their new material Coin For A Well and a North American tour very soon. Here are some of my other favorites DAILY FIX: RJD2, "Let There Be Horns"...
It’s practically been eight years since I moved to Richmond. I recall venturing into this city and instantly wanting to turn back around. It’s practically been eight years since I moved to Richmond. I recall venturing into this city and instantly wanting to turn back around. As my travels, acquaintances and experiences found their way into my...
We have compiled all the music news RVA has received during the last week. Hometown hero TIM BARRY is set to release his third full length on Suburban Home titled 28th & Stonewall on January 26th. Barry, who's maintained a relentless touring schedule over the past couple of years, recorded 28th & Stonewall in Richmond at Koehler's Minimum Wage...
Dubstep sounds like drugs. Ask anyone who has sipped from the rubber lips of a contraband balloon in the muffled strobe of an underground warehouse party, and they will confirm this for you. In no way am I advocating trying the hippie crack yourself. Up with hope, down with dope. Dubstep, however, is fair game for advocacy. Dubstep sounds like...
