When Dispatch takes the stage in Richmond on Tuesday, June 10, it won’t just be another stop on tour—it’ll mark one of the very first concerts at the new Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront. Nestled between the skyline and the James River, the venue offers a view and...
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...
It’s hard to imagine droves of people showing up for an all-locals show, even amidst Richmond’s current musical renaissance. But First Friday at the National was anything but a typical night as Lucy Dacus performed her largest homecoming show to date at The National alongside My Darling Fury and Spooky Cool. It’s hard to imagine droves of people...
Rock band Eisley will make their Richmond debut at Broadberry on Thursday night. The dreamy indie band from Texas has been around since the late 90s and has mostly been comprised of various members of the Dupree family over the years. Rock band Eisley will make their Richmond debut at Broadberry on Thursday night. The dreamy indie band from Texas...
“Does it feel good to say goodbye?” Will Toledo asks on the newly released Car Seat Headrest song of the same name. “Does it feel good to say goodbye?” Will Toledo asks on the newly released Car Seat Headrest song of the same name. It seemed a pertinent question Monday night, as a growing crowd streamed into the National for the band’s return to...
RVA’s Lance Bangs have released their first EP, Lance Mountain, via local indie label Citrus City Records, a labor of love that was conceived through hard work, a basement, and dad’s recording gear. The alternative three-piece band, consisting of Colin Thibodeau (vocals/guitar), Joel Alicea (bass) and Drew Lanzafama (drums), began jamming...
RVA's fun, costumed-rockers Imaginary Sons will grace the stage of The Camel this Friday, where they will remain each fourth friday for the next four months. RVA's fun, costumed-rockers Imaginary Sons will grace the stage of The Camel this Friday, where they will remain each fourth friday for the next four months. This new residency will be a...
After nearly a year of playing together, local Richmond band 3 Legged Dog have released their first LP, What Goes On, an appealing offering of memorable pop rock songs, accompanied by deep, meaningful lyrics that seem so uncommon these days. The tunes are crafted with thoughtful care, and while most are catchy and structured, they’re hardly...
