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...
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 My first experience with the local Richmond band Holy Roller was at The Camel, when they were performing under the name Big Mama...
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...
Richmond's music scene is positively electrifying, with the city rapidly becoming a must-visit destination for a plethora of touring artists traversing the east coast. To help the city music aficionados navigate this vibrant landscape, we're introducing a new column, SOUND CHECK, dedicated to unearthing the freshest sounds in and coming to town....
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,...
It's 2023 and it is time to get ready for another year of unforgettable live music this summer in Downtown Richmond! Friday Cheers presented by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, is back for its 38th season bringing the best up-and-coming artists to Brown’s Island with headliners Snail Mail, Sierra Ferrell, Butcher Brown, Sampa The Great, Watchhouse,...
In the aftermath of the 90s grunge explosion, the latter part of the decade spawned a new breed of misfits in the rock community. None more cleverly dressed up or subliminally messaged than Third Eye Blind. Shooting out the gate with enough goth influence, punk rock attitude and rap lyrical delivery to have something for everyone, San Francisco’s...
Since I got to this city 30 years ago, Richmond's had a thriving indie music scene. From wild house parties and tiny stages in small clubs to headlining gigs at The Broadberry and beyond, plenty of indie bands around Richmond distinguished themselves with excellent music this year. Of course, before we go on, something's gotta be clarified --...
J. Roddy Walston, frontman of local rock band Palm Palm, is super talented, always entertaining, and doing something a little different. How many people write original Christmas songs? Not many in Richmond have tried, but last year he wrote a few and took them on the road. This year he has a whole album worth of music and is currently on The...
Casey Graham continues to evolve as a singer songwriter and his current project Midlife Pilot is one of my favorite things happening in Richmond, VA right now. Throw in the mix in his outstanding concert photography and music video work and you have a creative machine that I feel everyone in town should know about. I sat down with Casey to talk...
