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“The Game Is the Game” Reppa Ton Drops New Album

Editor’s Note: This piece was developed from an extended conversation between Reppa Ton and Chauncey “Chance Fischer” Jenkins. The new album drops tonight at midnight HERE. Sitting outside at Common House talking through Memento Vivere when the conversation drifts...

The BIG Richmond Summer Music Field Guide 2026

Trying to put together a list of shows in Richmond these days is becoming a pretty hard thing to do. The city has gotten really busy, but at least it’s not boring. There are more shows, festivals, DJ nights, and random Tuesday concerts happening in the River City than...

Salon de Résistance | Living Under Fire

Join us for Salon de Résistance on May 28 at Black Iris for an unfiltered conversation about surviving on the frontlines of global conflict in a world growing more violent, fragmented, and unable to protect civilians — with three of Virginia’s most seasoned experts in...

PHOTOS | Nysa Rips at The Camel

Philadelphia’s Nysa returned to Richmond on Friday night for a packed four-band bill at The Camel featuring local favorites Dayfiction, Artschool and Wrong Worshippers. The lineup brought together a cross-section of Richmond’s underground punk, garage, and post-punk...

OP-ED | Drake’s Issue with Identity, An Iceman’s Melting

The Drake we once knew is gone. What began as one of the most prophetic artists to hit the rap and hip-hop scene over the past two decades has again reached another breaking point with the release of three new albums on Friday, May 15th. Iceman, Drake’s mainline...

RVA Live Music This Weekend | Nysa, Sluice, Plunky & Oneness

We got some loud shows and some really soft shows this week. Lots of exciting releases just around the corner, come hear em live before it’s on your phone. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? Hit me up at griffin@rvamag.com....

Trey Songz hosts concert afterparty at Kabana Rooftop this Saturday

Back in April RVA Mag gave you the lowdown on R&B heartthrob Trey Songz making a stop in Richmond this Saturday as part of his national tour (swoon). Well, not only will the singer perform tomorrow night at the Dominion Arts Center, but he's hosting an afterparty at Kabana Rooftop to celebrate. Doors Open at 9pm and Trey Songz will be in...

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May shows at Strange Matter

Strange Matter has a killer lineup of acts this month to keep your sanity in check, or other acts to help you get a little crazy as well if you need to let loose. Check out the musicians and bands slated to perform at the venue for May below: Wednesday May 3 BEACH IMPEDIMENT RECORDS PRESENTS... LONG KNIFE, SOW & UNWANTED 8PM Doors | $10 Cover...

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May events at Capital Ale House Downtown Music Hall

A new month is here and Capital Ale House has an all new lineup of events and bands to keep you entertained nearly every night of the week for May. Check out the details below: Thursday, May 4th Creed Bratton $25/$30 Friday, May 5th Folk Friday with: Cassidy McAdams Bethany Gates Erin & The WIldfire Free Doors 7pm, Show 8pm Saturday, May 6th...

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May shows at The Camel

It's the beginning of the month which means a whole new round of shows at local venues. Here are the upcoming shows for July at The Camel: 5/1 - Lord Nelson, High Divers, Lady Empire, 9:30PM $5 5/2 - Marcus Tenney Quartet, Jack Kilby Front Line, 8:30PM, $5 5/3 - Early: VCU Private event // Late: Jet Trails Media Presents; Dead Frog, Landon Elliot...

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May shows at The Broadberry

RVA's music scene is bursting at the seams with a wide and diverse selection of bands and musicians of every genre and sound and only continues to grow and get better every weekend. The Broadberry has a slew of new acts scheduled to perform for May you can check if you haven't been keeping up with what's out there. Check it out below! THU 5/04/17...

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20 years of punk, metal and nachos: Bandito’s owner Sean McClain reflects ahead of Saturday’s anniversary party

Twenty years. Not many restaurants have been able to keep their doors open that long. The business isn’t for the faint of heart and with new spots sprouting up left and right, it can be hard to maintain your popularity among the competition even if you can stay afloat. Bandito’s Burrito Lounge owner Sean McClain has managed to fight the odds and...

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Flora events April 2017

Flora, a Mexican restaurant and bar brought to by the owners of Saison, Pasture and Comfort, opened at the end of last month in the former Balliceaux spot at 203 N. Lombardy St. For a longtime there was a hole left in RVA's music scene as Balliceaux was a hot spot for diverse local acts. But luckly local musician Shannon Cleary has stepped in as...

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Kabana Rooftop events April 2017

Spring is here finally and I'm so happy for this warm weather I can hardly stand it! It's time for cocktails, drinking outside and live music! Kabana Rooftop has several fun events for you this month and delicious cocktails to start your spring off right so check out their lineup for April below: 4/7 - Bixel Boys at Kabana Rooftop 21+, 10pm - 2...

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Strange Matter shows April 2017

Strange Matter has a killer lineup of acts this month to keep your sanity in check, or other acts to help you get a little crazy as well if you're into it. Check out the musicians and bands slated to perform at the venue this month below: Tuesday, April 4th CANDY AMBULANCE, JOSIE MCQUEEN, GOOD LOOKS & MOTHS 8PM Doors | $5 Cover | Wednesday,...

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