Every year around this time, Richmond slips a little. It starts small and you catch it out of the corner of your eye. Someone in armor pumping gas. A Jedi standing at the crosswalk on Broad, waiting for the light like everyone else. A guy in full wizard robes standing...
For as long as I can recall, I have always felt a bit like an outsider. When I moved to Richmond in 2002 to attend VCU, I wasn’t entirely sold on the city. I was quickly impressed by the never-ending plethora of live music taking place on Grace Street at 929 or down in Shockoe at Alley Katz, but the connection never fully clicked. I even...
FEATURED SHOWSaturday, January 8, 8 PMCleophus James, Sono Lumini @ The Dark Room - $5 in advance, $7 at the door (order tickets HERE)Folks, I don't exactly want to start this week's column off on another bum note, but it feels like it has to be said off the top -- right now, a lot of people are coming down with COVID, due to the sheer...
I've been going to shows in Richmond for what I am frightened to realize is just shy of three decades now. I showed up as a fresh-faced college kid still too young to get into the 18+ shows, and these days I'm rapidly entering the back half of my 40s. My point? It's safe to say that I've seen a ton of music from this city come and go. And yet,...
I often get this question: what Richmond bands are worth a listen? After a decade of dishing out recommendations, I figured it's time to lay it all out. So, here’s a list of every great local band we could round up. It's got over 180+ bands, complete with links to their tunes or videos. Keep in mind, this list isn't exhaustive, and if you're a...
FEATURED SHOWFriday, December 31, 8 PMParty Liberation Foundation presents PLF Decemberween 2022, featuring:Main Stage: Mikemetic, Ebisu Sound, Crenshaw, Reinhold, Elliott Ness, Joanna O; Eclectic Stage: Esosonic, Jaguardini, Rozez, Kitana, Psynatra, Wrath, Third Order; Pyro Stage: Snarz, CottonKandy, Nexus, Akasha, Neuron Husky, Illexandra,...
Tis the season for my yearly foray into METAL CHRISTMAS! Because look, we have been dealing with these cheesy Christmas songs for over a month. and... well, we're done with that. The only way we can deal is to make it METAL as possible. I've done this for a few years; some of the links have been taken down on past articles. I can’t find the...
FEATURED SHOWSunday, December 26, 6:30 PMFighting Gravity @ The National - $20 in advance, $22.50 day of show (order tickets HERE)Beyond holiday-themed extravaganza's like J. Roddy Walston's "Christmas to the Bone" show last week, the holiday season is good for two things in the world of live music. The first of the two is reunion shows (we'll...
Okay, we already know from multiple annual articles some of the most critically acclaimed records for the holiday season. The Bing, Elvis, and of course Phil Spector albums all have their place on the top lists we see circulating around this time every year. We even have hints at some of the more popular kooky collections, like the Star Wars...
Tis the season for gift ideas, and over here at RVA Mag and GayRVA, we've got plenty of swag coming in the very near future, any and all of which would make a great gift for the independent media supporter in your life. You can represent Richmond VA (RVA) supporting local through our End of the Year RVA Swagathon by visiting...
