Richmond got a triple shot of modern alternative rock over the weekend as Young the Giant rolled into Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront with Cold War Kids and Almost Monday in tow, turning the banks of the James into a singalong soundtrack for the unofficial start of...
Local Brandon Crowe has quietly built something special in Richmond’s underground scene, a Fourth of July tradition called Crowefest. No corporate sponsors, maybe a few local ones. No massive gates or fences, just the usual short backyard one. What you get is a stage, a lawn, and a handpicked lineup of local heavy-hitters and rising stars....
On the edge of the West End, where the fringes of Richmond bleed into the sprawl of Henrico, I came across what could only be described as a warehouse -- jutting out of the asphalt and framed in a wild tangle of dogwoods. A door hung open on rusted hinges; laughter emanated out into the warm summer evening. This was my first introduction to Flora...
“Finally I can see it, these birds not meant to fly alone.” These lyrics from Turnstile’s new song “Birds” would define their set at Wyman Dell Park. Last month, Turnstile made their triumphant return to their hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. The band organized a free benefit concert with the help of Dana Murphy of Unregistered Nurse Booking...
You know you’re in the right place when half the crowd looks like they just walked offstage somewhere else. That was the scene last weekend at The Camel. This wasn’t just another local gig—it was a sweat-soaked, whiskey-laced sermon delivered by Palm Palm. J Roddy Walston preached from the pulpit, Charlie Glenn ripped through stadium-sized riffs,...
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 vibe fit for a band that’s spent over two decades walking the line between indie...
Richmond gets it. More than any other city in Virginia. So here’s your Weekend Frequency, your weekly reader-curated playlist, built for the city, by the city. This week’s playlist comes from Deau Eyes. "Here are some songs I’m vibing to now and songs that have pushed me forward into who I am as an artist. Most of these are on recent...
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 unofficial, unfiltered field guide to the music we actually care about this summer....
A few weeks ago, we talked to Maynard James Keenan about the Sessanta tour — this strange, layered fever dream of a show stitched together with parts of A Perfect Circle, Tool, and Primus. When asked what it all meant, he didn’t blink. “You just do,” he said. No big philosophy. No TED Talk. The Sessanta tour isn’t your typical lap around the...
As any modern miracle story starts, the pandemic had hit and a project was birthed in a Richmond apartment. Bassist and vocalist Harrison was held up crafting something he did not yet know, False Nectar. As the world turned, and the songs became tangible, he reached out to a drummer he had shared a number of previous bills with, his friend...
