We are talking ska, we are talking mod, we are talking emo. Took a turn there at the end, but we are in for tons of good stuff this week. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? Hit us up at griffin@rvamag.com....
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‘Vicky Hester Way’ Will Honor Longtime Babe’s of Carytown Owner 🏳️🌈
The 00 block of South Auburn Avenue will be designated as “Vicky Hester Way” to recognize Vicky Hester, who owned and operated Babe’s of Carytown for nearly five decades and passed away last year at age 71. Richmond City Council approved the designation honoring Hester, whose Carytown business is nationally recognized as one of the...
RVA Live Music | Public Image Ltd, Celler Dwellers, I Have A Dreampop Fest, Squirrel Flower, Curtis Sydnor
Lots of my favorites out here this week. Great way to enter fall with a nice mix of atmospheric drone balanced out by some twangy fun. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? Hit us up at griffin@rvamag.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3DQFFkQ5Xg Celler Dwellers, Phrases, Luna LightSaturday, October 3rd at...
Review | BLKS is a Mixed Bag at Richmond Triangle Players
I often come off like a chihuahua on sugar pills when reviewing plays for this magazine. I am excitable, yes, but never in the service of idle flattery. I also take no joy in being critical of people’s hard work. I’ve said this whole thing before several times, but I feel compelled to do so whenever I have mixed news to give. The news is mixed,...
RVA Live Music | Jesse Welles, Powerplant, John Prine Memorial Benefit
All sorts of Richmond classics this week. We got Jesse Welles’ triumphant return, a ton of killer local acts, and the classic John Prine tribute night. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? Hit us up at griffin@rvamag.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E9l_i6HPYM Jesse WellesFriday, September 25th at The...
RVA Live Music | Automatic, Switchfoot, Unseemlier, Christopher Janos
Crazy good lineups this week, from some huge names, some up and coming names, some friendly names, all good stuff. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? Hit us up at griffin@rvamag.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcXsQq1FjJY Automatic, AccessoryFriday, September 18th at The Camel L.A. art...
Richmond Loves Dolly Parton
I was gonna kill my husband in a cab in Peru, but “Islands in the Stream” came on the radio, and we stopped arguing and started singing. She could do that to you. You could totally be feeling some type of way, but if you put some Dolly Parton on, well, then you got a lil more smile. I did not kill my husband. I just divorced him, but whenever I...
RVA Live Music | The Bouncing Souls, Human Worm, Nana Grizo, Fonville x Fribush
Never let anyone tell you ska is dead, we got a little bit of it in every show on the books this week. If you are opposed to that you will have to take it up with my Two Tone tattoo. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? Hit us up at griffin@rvamag.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoycOc6cZ2k The Bouncing...
Philip Crosby on Queer Theater, Pride and Not Backing Down 🏳️🌈
Editor’s Note: RVA Magazine is proud to partner with Virginia PrideFest, happening this Saturday, September 12, and to produce the annual Pride Guide celebrating Richmond and Virginia’s LGBTQ+ community. You can download the 2026 Pride Guide HERE. We’d also like to thank the following sponsors who made the 2026 Pride Guide possible: Virginia...
Mary File Clem and the Richmond Legacy of Fan Free Clinic 🏳️🌈
Editor’s Note: RVA Magazine is proud to partner with Virginia PrideFest, happening this Saturday, September 12, and to produce the annual Pride Guide celebrating Richmond and Virginia’s LGBTQ+ community. You can download the 2026 Pride Guide HERE. We’d also like to thank the following sponsors who made the 2026 Pride Guide possible: Virginia...
