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RVA Mag’s Top 5 Guitarists in Richmond 2023

In embarking on any endeavor to decide who is the best, those engaged in the activity must recognize, and by extension acknowledge, that it is futile. Subjectivity holds sway over every aspect of any art form, and to dub someone the singular best of anything does a...

How The Camel Became A Cultural Oasis For Independent Artists

This article originally appeared in RVA #40 back in March 2023. The Camel, just after their three o'clock opening time on an unreasonably beautiful weekday in February, is a far cry from 10 o'clock on a Saturday night. Inside, it is quiet and simple, the veritable...

In the Heat of the Night Vol. 10: Sizzlin’ Summer BBQ

In the River City, when the summer sun dips below the horizon, the nightlife ignites, pulsing with a rhythm all its own, a rocking vibe that captures the city’s true spirit. Our on-the-ground lensman, Jody Adams, has been out there, guitar pick in one hand, camera in...

Richmond Hidden Gem: Fever In The Candlelight

Maybe I’m squarely in the prime demo, but I haven’t been able to escape the social media ads for this series of Candlelight concerts going on in Richmond this Summer. I’m not complaining, the algorithm was right. I was very interested. From a glance at the ads while I...

RVA#40: Trapcry Is The Super Sexy, Super Fun Pop Queen

A condensed version of this conversation is in RVA #40, which hits the streets this Friday. Pick up the print version around town for FREE or join our patreon and read the web version right now at patreon.com/RVAMag Justice: The first song I heard of yours was "Deep Inside." I remember hearing it and thinking, "I don't know another artist making...

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RVA#40: The Broad Street Bullies Straight Up

A condensed version of this conversation is in RVA #40, which hits the streets this Friday. Pick up the print version around town for FREE or join our patreon and read the web version right now at patreon.com/RVAMagLet's just go down the line. State your name and what you do.  Illya: My name is Illya. I’m 20 years old. I do residential...

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Rock & Roll Paternity Ward: An Interview with Tim & Neko

I first saw Tim Beavers II and Nekoro Williams perform 7 years ago in the Summer of 2016. I had recently moved to Richmond to attend Virginia Commonwealth University, and having been in the city less than a week, and freshly 18 years old, I was itching for a sense of freedom. Teaming up with a friend from high school who also recently moved here,...

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Listen Up! The 2023 Richmond Podcaster List

Not everyone knows this but Richmond, Virginia is home to a thriving podcast community and this article seeks to celebrate some of the most notable and interesting podcasters in the area. This is by no means an exhaustive list of all the podcasts produced in Richmond, and the list will continue to evolve as new podcasts emerge. If you are a...

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Standing in the Doorway: The Music of Kendall Street Company

There are those who reject the application of genre definitions to music as they feel it can be limiting and putting the art inside unnecessary cages. This view, however, neglects the idea that there are schools of thought that riff off each other developing a distinct language and style that becomes a self-actualized sound that people try...

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RADIO RVA EPISODE 23 | HOODY ‘LIVE at BINGO!’ Richmond, VA

Tune in to RADIO RVA Episode 23 with a set full of club bangers from HOODY! Back like he never left, one of Richmond’s favorite party rocker returns! Originally known as DJ Hoody Weather since 2013, Hoody became a staple of the Richmond party scene holding down weekly residencies and appearances at hot spots like Helen’s, New York Deli, Starlite...

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