Turnstile returned to Richmond on Wednesday, and it felt like Brown’s Island could barely contain them. The Baltimore hardcore outfit has long since broken past genre borders, crafting songs that reach across generations of music fans. Last night, they looked every...
I am having one of those weeks where I fall absolutely head over heels in love with music and listening to these bands has done absolute wonders. Seeing Palmyra last week has me back on the grass (the blue kind) which could not line up better with the upcoming Brown’s Island Beer Fest. I am doing a bit of reminiscing at the Camel with bands I...
Cake, presented by Live Loud, performed on Brown's Island over the weekend and photographer Benjamin Lahoussine was on hand to capture the party. The show had a unique vibe. Between songs, lead singer John McCrea would talk about democracy and media divisions, really making the crowd think—even if it was a bit uncomfortable. He got everyone...
Alex Jonestown Massacre. I do not know if I have met a band with a name that explains so much about them. They are an undeniably and self-proclaimed political band, full of passion and anger, but in the exact same breath, lively and funny, ready to turn to a joke on a dime, and lastly, well read and thorough music lovers. I sat down to hear about...
Today’s the day, Richmond. The city is already sizzling, and 804 Day is back to turn it up a notch. Now in its second year, this free-for-all celebration is the biggest independent Richmond music block party of the year, bringing together a stellar lineup of local music heroes. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just dipping your toes into the...
Whoever was booking the shows for this week has my sincerest thanks. This week there are a lot of familiar groups for me which makes me tremendously excited. If they’re not super familiar to you, that’s great! You can spend the whole weekend getting first hand experience with all of these exciting and passionate groups. Got a show coming up? New...
Closing out July rockin’ and rollin. This week we have an absolute excess of rock in town. I cannot wait to see Avail, a legendary bucket list group, The Linda Lindas, a west coast band I have so far been only able to experience digitally, and Space Koi, a local band new to me but more unique than anything I have seen in a while. What can I say...
This past Friday, the Camel hosted a sold-out Deau Eyes show with supporting sets from Shera Shi and Catie Lausten, featuring a collaboration song composed by the 3 songstresses. Deau Eyes has cemented herself as one of the most anticipated acts in the city, consistently playing tight, languid, and emotional sets wherever she pops up. She's...
DIIV delivered an electrifying performance at The National in Richmond. If you missed it, check out these photos by Bert Shepherd @birdbartbert. For those unfamiliar, DIIV, a Brooklyn-based rock band, was formed in 2011 by Zachary Cole Smith. Initially called Dive, they released their debut album "Oshin" in 2012. After the success of "Oshin,"...
I am super excited for this week of shows, there are some shows that I will be singing along to every word and some where I will be carving new memories of unfamiliar groups. It is an ideal combo of pioneers who slashed their way through the music world, and the generation that followed, with the freedom and safety to expand the path. In the...
