I believe a bunch of bands from Richmond have it in ‘em to drive off into the future, and I see a few of that lot on these shows right here. I can’t wait to say, “I saw so-and-so at Bandito’s, and now they’re headlining Coachella!” Got a show coming up? New single?...
This Friday, singer-songwriter Andrew McMahon will return to The National to showcase his most recent endeavor a This Friday, singer-songwriter Andrew McMahon will return to The National to showcase his most recent endeavor and hopefully revisit some old favorites. The now 32-year-old has started a new chapter in his life, becoming a father, and...
In early 2013, after much internal debate, Kevin Devine started a Kickstarter project to fund the recording of his seventh solo album. The project vastly exceeded its $50,000 goal, raising a robust $115,000 due to the support and good faith of his fans and fellow admirers. In early 2013, after much internal debate, Kevin Devine started a...
If you happened to walk by The National last Wednesday here in our great Capital City of Richmond, Virginia, you’d have noticed something not so out of the ordinary but very wonderful happening. If you happened to walk by The National last Wednesday here in our great Capital City of Richmond, Virginia, you’d have noticed something not so out of...
Four years ago I announced on my college radio show that First Aid Kit would soon slowly be taking over the world. Four years ago I announced on my college radio show that First Aid Kit would soon slowly be taking over the world. While I didn’t exactly think it was true, I sure as hell meant it. The idea of two Swedish sisters in the midst of...
Big Something, previously known as Anonymous, is a band out of North Carolina that blends various styles of music into their own oversized rock groove. On Thursday, January 16, the Camel’s walls were bursting at the seams due to Big Something’s BIG sound, which has been referred to as arena rock. The members of the band all have different musical...
Last Saturday night, The Canal Club was graced by the presence of one of music’s most mysterious and unorthodox providers of mayhem, spectacle, and wonderment. This powerful force goes by the simple designation of Reggie and the Full Effect. Not much is quite known about the whos, the whats, or the whys surrounding this entity, but it really...
Atlanta rock band, Manchester Orchestra, will return to the National this Sunday night with openers The Front Bottoms and O’ Brother for support. Keyboardist Chris Freeman was nice enough to answer some questions about their new album “Hope”, getting ready for tour, and why The National is one of his favorite venues. Kyle Shearin: Hey Chris,...
An enthusiastic crowd gathered at the National for what was Father John Misty’s (Joshua Tillman) first performance for the city of Richmond. An enthusiastic crowd gathered at the National for what was Father John Misty’s (Joshua Tillman) first performance for the city of Richmond. Misty, or J. Tillman as he previously performed as, has been a...
Since their formation, The Head And The Heart have been doing big things. Forming in Seattle in 2009, the indie-folk sextet began by recording and releasing their debut album on their own dime and selling an unbelievable 10,000 copies at shows and through local record stores. Seattle label Sub Pop took notice, signing the band and rereleasing...
