About 10 years ago, actor Michael Shannon and veteran band member Jason Narducy threw an impromptu covers set in Chicago. The two quickly bonded over a shared love of alternative rock and found themselves doing yearly shows where they would play entire albums. They...
Brutal Tuesday. I personally want to inject so much music into my brain to cancel out the jargon that has been floating around my head in little flashing thought bubbles. This week we have a perfect combo of heavy rippers to thrash out the tension, and then the slow and solo to cry out all the excess. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want...
Get dolled up for the show! Whether you’re deciding how to incorporate your Doc’s into your costume or putting together a year's worth of dressing up plans, I hope your Halloween schedule includes going to these killer shows. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at griffin@rvamag.com. Canal Club |...
We are coming up on the infamous Halloweekend, and I know my personal plans: Dress up, drink a million beers, and try to see as many of these super sick and unique shows. Get up, get in costume, and get to the gig! Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at griffin@rvamag.com. Canal Club | Wednesday,...
Last Thursday night, Brown’s Island played host to flipturn, Colony House, and Richmond locals Dogpark as part of the Richmond Area Honda Dealers LiVE LOUD Concert Series. Photographer Joey Wharton documented the scene. flipturn has never been the kind of band to rush success. Their journey from house shows in Gainesville, Florida to festival...
This past weekend marked Charlie Glenn’s birthday, and while that might not ring a bell to everyone, it’s a name that anyone tapped into Richmond’s indie rock scene knows well. In my humble opinion, Glenn has been the best rock guitarist in our local scene for years. To mark the occasion, he released his first solo album, Get Reflected, with a...
Once more, bridge the gap, dear Richmonders, or close up the gap with our Monroe Park rats… But when the blasts of indie rock blow in our ears, then imitate the beaver and fill the river stage. - Griffin Shakespeare Smalley. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at griffin@rvamag.com....
Richmond is feeling like a garage this week. It’s young and clean tuff but not mean. Lean in to it, let loose, get hip, don’t be obtuse. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at Griffin@rvamag.com. The Camel | Tuesday, October 1st 2024 Mexican Slum Rats, Winona Forever, Israel’s Arcade...
After its successful launch last year, the Iron Blossom Festival returned this year to The Bon Secours Training Center in Richmond, VA, bringing together an impressive lineup of musical talent while being blessed with fantastic end of summer weather. Thousands packed the festival and spilled out into the streets to catch headliners CAAMP, Mt....
Richmond, VA, is dealing with a double dose of disappointment as both MEGADETH and Peter Frampton have canceled their concerts at Virginia Credit Union Live! over the last few weeks. On Sunday, September 15, MEGADETH took to social media to announce their show was off, citing “unexpected and unpredictable circumstances.” Just two days later,...
