Sunday night’s show on Brown’s Island felt like a ritual, maybe even a communion, as a field full of strangers came together under clear skies and perfect weather. Modest Mouse, The Flaming Lips, and opener Friko gave the crowd exactly what we came for. Modest Mouse...
Hey, Richmond, ready for a shot in the arm? Well, next week, prepare for the maiden voyage of Richmond Music Week, a coordinated strike from some of the city's stalwart music institutions — HearRVA, Ignited, The Auricular, RVA Playlist, Shockoe Records, and Virginia is for Music Lovers. It's a bold move, attempting to bottle the lightning that is...
My FaceTime call with Rikki Rakki opened up on the picturesque scene of the four band members drinking cocktails on a wooden porch in the Black Mountains of North Carolina. I felt as though I interrupted a most intimate moment of not only a band, but a dear group of friends in the midst of a hang out in which I was not invited. Of course I was,...
A bit of Richmond music news making national headlines this morning. Music fans in Richmond, and we at the mag, have a well-documented love for Lucy Dacus, a homegrown talent. But apparently, she shares no love for former President Barak Obama. Each summer, the former president curates a diverse and eclectic playlist showcasing his musical...
As the sun-soaked days unfurl and music festivals grip our collective consciousness, we can't help but cast an introspective glance at the plethora of exceptional talent teeming right in our own backyard, within the vibrant locale of Richmond. This city, a pulsating melting pot of practically every musical genre conceivable, serves up a weekly...
The cosmos of hops has harmoniously intertwined as we unite with the audacious brew masters at Bingo! Beer Co. Our team of city voyagers, equipped with cameras, embarks on an imaginative journey every weekend. They’re plunging into the rabbit hole to explore the pulsating veins of the city that reverberates like an endless nocturnal celebration...
As summer settles into the city with its lazy dog days and a peaceful hush descends with students on holiday and families on vacation, it's time for RVA Mag to lend you a helping hand in making the most of this laid-back season. Whether you're basking in the sun's freedom on the shores of the James River or seeking some quiet debauchery in the...
This week in Richmond is going to be an absolute whiplash of lush musical genres. Throughout the week the venues big and small will be filled with raucous music of all kinds from all corners of the world that stand posed to either trip you out or trip you in the mosh pit. A new R&B cd is making the rounds in town and there's only one place...
Here’s the scoop from the doorman at the Fuzzy Cactus last Friday — the opening local act, Gull, is not one to be missed, and the doorman, who is also a furniture designer/maker and a VCU grad named TJ Krivankec, was surprised that so many had missed it. The turnout was intimate on Brookland Park Blvd. last Saturday night. I arrived late, on a...
The neon glow of Get Tight Lounge is set to vibrate to the rhythm of an old friend on June 9th. One of Richmond's best live acts, DJ Williams, is returning to his musical roots, gracing the lounge with his versatile tunes and soulful strains in a special 20th-anniversary show that promises to be as electrifying as the day he left. Now a seasoned...
