Open Stage Night @ Cafe Diem

by | Aug 31, 2011 | COMMUNITY

WHO: RVA Magazine & Radio Rubber Room
WHAT: Open Stage Night
WHEN: Every Wednesday from 9pm-1am (Signup starts at 8:30pm)
WHERE: Cafe Diem, 600 North Sheppard Street in the Fan
WHY: BECAUSE WE NEED YOU TO MAKE A STRONGER MUSIC SCENE!!!!


Jenna B from Downbeat Switch


WHO: RVA Magazine & Radio Rubber Room
WHAT: Open Stage Night
WHEN: Every Wednesday from 9pm-1am (Signup starts at 8:30pm)
WHERE: Cafe Diem, 600 North Sheppard Street in the Fan
WHY: BECAUSE WE NEED YOU TO MAKE A STRONGER MUSIC SCENE!!!!


Jenna B from Downbeat Switch

Last Wednesday RVA Magazine and Radio Rubber Room kicked off the first ever Open Stage Night at Cafe Diem (600 North Sheppard). It’s not your average open mic night, Open Stage Night offers the Richmond Music scene an opportunity to converge under one roof for a night of spirits, fun, good music and networking. It’s also a chance to get some face-time with RVA Magazine and the guys who started Radio Rubber Room. Last Wednesday we where joined by No Dice, The Dream Machine, Sound Storm, The Kindling Kind, Downbeat Switch, and more. They brought their instruments and most of them played stripped down acoustic sets but the level of talent was extraordinary. Every week we are expecting a large turn out and a sign up sheet full of some very talented musicians. We’ll also have a professional photographer booked every night as a “thank you” to all the great bands who contribute to this scene. Come out and get your picture taken!

Last week we had Joe Opyt from Joseph Opyt Photography come out and take photos. Here are some our favorite images from last week.


No Dice

Sound Storm

BEER!

Derrick from Radio Rubber Room

Downbeat Switch

No Dices’ Guitar

Ryan Stevenson of No Dice

Gina of No Dice

Brittany from Sound Storm

Scott and Kevin hope to see you there tonight!

RVA Staff

RVA Staff

Since 2005, the dedicated team at RVA Magazine, known as RVA Staff, has been delivering the cultural news that matters in Richmond, VA. This talented group of professionals is committed to keeping you informed about the events and happenings in the city.




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