A Sunday series from RVA Magazine featuring writers from Richmond and VirginiaWriter’s Block is RVA Magazine’s Sunday series highlighting contemporary writers working in Richmond and across the Commonwealth. Each week, we feature original poems, short stories, or...
The banal, overtly formal, snail-paced days of Christmas are right around the corner. I’m thinking that the impending holiday season was largely responsible for last week’s ultra-bender – as many of my friends and colleagues have reported. Last Wednesday, being right there in the middle of the vibrant haze, was naturally a pretty wild,...
After a wild shitstorm of a few weeks, I returned to The Republic for duty last Wednesday. Thanks to Brian Riley for taking the reins on the last two reviews. Radio Rubber Room had lined up Machine Gun Mustache and One Night Standard, two bands I had never taken a close listen to. After a wild shitstorm of a few weeks, I returned to The Republic...
RVA RADIO is down with bringing you new music whenever we find it. If you are interested in being profiled on here, hit us up at hello@rvamag.com with a mix! RVA RADIO is down with bringing you new music whenever we find it. If you are interested in being profiled on here, hit us up at hello@rvamag.com with a mix! We are stoked to catch up with...
In this episode Jon and Kevin of Horsehead stopped by the center of the Universe. The other two members may have had to stayed in their cryo-chamber but the guys gave us a tease of their very soon to be released new album. Enjoy. In this episode Jon and Kevin of Horsehead stopped by the center of the Universe. The other two members may have had...
Last Wednesday at The Republic, Radio Rubber Room presented The Manifestivus and Thumper – two completely dissimilar acts which, it turned out, actually complemented each other rather well. Last Wednesday at The Republic, Radio Rubber Room presented The Manifestivus and Thumper – two completely dissimilar acts which, it turned out, actually...
Mr. Jennings hits us with his newest crunk mix - "CRUNKLESTILTSKIN". Thirty five tracks mixed and mashed up all with the vibe we have come to know from Mr. Jennings. Mr. Jennings hits us with his newest crunk mix - "CRUNKLESTILTSKIN". Thirty five tracks mixed and mashed up all with the vibe we have come to know from Mr. Jennings. Make sure and...
In this episode, Radio Rubber Room's first guest ever, Psychobilly Cadillac, make their way back to the center of the universe. These guys are a blast. If you are a fan of great beards, scissor kicks and straight-ahead, gritty rock and roll than you are already a fan of Psychobilly Cadillac. Enjoy. In this episode, Radio Rubber Room's first guest...
Last Wednesday at The Republic, Radio Rubber Room gave us a touch of the new as well as the old. The evening launched off with Toxic Moxie’s debut live performance, followed by our familiar comrades, The Dream Machine. Last Wednesday at The Republic, Radio Rubber Room gave us a touch of the new as well as the old. The evening launched off with...
RVA Halloweek 2012 kicked off last Wednesday at The Republic, where Radio Rubber Room presented Proverbial and The Dirty Picture Show. At long last, we have our Wednesday nights back, and we need not wander aimlessly through the streets, seeking booze and rock n’ roll. The Republic returns. RVA Halloweek 2012 kicked off last Wednesday at The...
