Let’s be honest: most local summer music guides read like they were written by someone who’s never been to a show. A few safe headliners. Maybe a festival or two. So we made our own and put it all in one place for easy reference. This is RVA Magazine’s...
Upon entering The National I admittedly had little idea of what to expect from "The Godfather of Rockabilly," as some have referred to Jim 'Rev Horton' Heath. Upon entering The National I admittedly had little idea of what to expect from "The Godfather of Rockabilly," as some have referred to Jim 'Rev Horton' Heath. The opening band was called...
Huddled up in a farm house recording studio about 60 miles outside RVA, about 25 members of RVA's music scene gathered to listen to early demos from the new Sleepwalker’s record. Huddled up in a farm house recording studio about 60 miles outside RVA, about 25 members of RVA's music scene gathered to listen to early demos from the new...
15 years ago, armed with only a four track recorder and some low-end mics, PJ Sykes created what would become an archive of Central Virginia’s musical legacy, Cherub Records. 15 years ago, armed with only a four track recorder and some low-end mics, PJ Sykes created what would become an archive of Central Virginia’s musical legacy, Cherub...
Songs about a significant other/lover/old flame can often be sappy, emotionless, cruel, and sometimes downright awful. Saw Black's new song "Rosie's Comin' Home" is none of those things. Songs about a significant other/lover/old flame can often be sappy, emotionless, cruel, and sometimes downright awful. Saw Black's new song "Rosie's Comin' Home"...
It always warms my heart when a band or musician from our city gets some recognition or high praise for their talents. Richmond's music scene is rich, diverse and overflowing with wonderful acts and recently, two hardworking, successful acts received great praise from USA Today. It always warms my heart when a band or musician from our city gets...
The Head and the Heart dropped their latest album, Signs of Light, this fall on Warner Bros., debuting at #5 on the Billboard 200 and topping the Rock Album chart at #1. While the band’s roots are in Seattle, longtime RVA folks know better—several members have deep ties to Richmond, and the city still feels like part of the story. The new...
Grungey, gnarley, super catchy and reminiscent of Beach Boys if they had any edge, Death Birds Surf Club's tunes are steadily making waves in RVA's music scene if you'll excuse the pun. Grungey, gnarley, super catchy and reminiscent of Beach Boys if they had any edge, Death Birds Surf Club's tunes are steadily making waves in RVA's music scene if...
The last time RVA Mag gave you the scoop on the wild trio who make up psychedelic blues rock band People's Blues of Richmond was back in May when they released a new track off their latest album, Quit or Die. The last time RVA Mag gave you the scoop on the wild trio who make up psychedelic blues rock band People's Blues of Richmond was back in...
We chatted with RVA indie prog band Night Idea in-depth about their latest album, Breathing Cold and other side projects in RVA Magazine's #23 issue. We chatted with RVA indie prog band Night Idea in-depth about their latest album, Breathing Cold and other side projects in RVA Magazine's #23 issue. Breathing Cold by Night Idea Since then, the...
