Last Friday, The Head and the Heart returned to Virginia, playing to a packed Allianz Amphitheater on a night that felt almost scripted for atmosphere. A light drizzle drifted down throughout the evening, cloaking the crowd in a gentle mist and giving the...
I’m half-way through my voice message when an Atlanta area code calls me back. John-Allison Weiss is pulled over on the side of the road on their way to Brooklyn when they call me back. I do something I genuinely don’t do often and open with, “do I have permission to fangirl for a moment?” Weiss laughs gently and humors me. I’ve been following...
Local hotshots VV just went on an extensive tour and have released some new music, so CJ Payne thought it was time to sit back down with the band and pick their brains about the state of the RVA music scene, how it has changed, and how they have adapted. CJ PAYNE: So we interviewed [ VV ] back in 2018 and a lot has changed in that time. Until...
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...
It's getting a little spooky around these parts. With Halloweekend, and the holiday itself, almost upon us, we're here to lay down for you the tunes to keep your partying fresh and well soundtracked. An indie group out of Boston called Palehound will be making their way down to The Broadberry for a Monday night of chilled out introspective jams,...
As of September 1, the Institute of Contemporary Art has been hosting More Little Ditties, a video installation by Morgan Bassichis. It remains until January 4, 2024. Christian Detres sat down with the artist to discuss their collection and how it relates to everything from the collective trauma of COVID-19, to the ongoing conflict in Israel...
No matter the tastes of music lovers in this city, there is something for everyone this week. An overwhelming amount of pop music will be passing through (and additionally is on my mind as I will talk about later), so I'll be bringing you the information on my favorite pop acts and music that are in town this this week culminating in Nashville...
As everyone gets back to the grind, the musicians are on it too playing shows all over town and pumping out new tunes for the public's awaiting ears. Virginia Pride is this weekend, and not only is it going to be a wonderful weekend celebrating a culture and community that makes Richmond so unique, it is also going to be full of parties and...
Those around me continue to insist that it is Fall, with their pumpkin spices and their "spooky season" vibes, but I for one am not a person who rushes transitions. It is inevitable however that the leaves will soon change, and the outside shows start slinking back indoors for earlier cooler nights. There are plenty of weeknight shows, but if you...
The first Iron Blossom Music Festival kicked off this weekend with a roar and resounding success as some of the biggest acts in the world descended on Richmond to play alongside an incredible line up of "who-the-hell-are-these-guys?!" and any number of bands that could become listeners' new obsession. In case you missed it, it will most likely be...
