On June 28, Carytown will once again become a place where reality takes a smoke break. Wizards will be slouched on bar patios like it’s perfectly normal, elves will wander somewhere between Révéler and New York Deli, and if you squint hard enough, you might see a...
A supremely groovy night it was at The Republic last Wednesday, as Radio Rubber Room gave us The Dream Machine and Knuckle, hailing from Virginia Beach. TDM has been on top its game the last few weeks, due in part to Gabe's bass presence. They've always been a bit funky, but the needle on the funktitude scale redlined last week. My ears perked up...
For years, it has been discussed and debated among friends and acquaintances. Its relevance in pop culture has recently skyrocketed, spawning hit movies and television series. It is a scenario that we love to joke about, but would never want to actually come true. Bad news: the zombie apocalypse may finally be upon us. For years, it has been...
RVA Electronica find! Without exaggeration, Astronomar is one of the most exciting new producers out there. There’s an intangible uniqueness to everything he does, and a strong hip-hop influence which give his tracks a hardcore, but incredibly fun vibe. RVA Electronica find! Without exaggeration, Astronomar is one of the most exciting new...
The Richmond Comedy Coalition, RVA’s premier improvisational comedy theater and training center, is celebrating their third anniversary of improv and alternative comedy shows on June 16th at 8:30pm with Menage Ha-Ha, a night of improv comedy at Gallery5. The Richmond Comedy Coalition, RVA’s premier improvisational comedy theater and training...
All sorts of novel and exciting things went down Last Wednesday at The Republic. There was a rare Kooker sighting, which I savored til the end, and The Dream Machine debuted their fierce new drummer, accompanied by Gabe Santamaria on bass. All sorts of novel and exciting things went down Last Wednesday at The Republic. There was a rare Kooker...
Last Wednesday at The Republic The Dream Machine kindled the crowd for The Santamaria Brothers, whose set was notably badass. It seems the brothers can play anything. They get away with Al Green, Hall & Oates, Primus, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pink Floyd, Sublime... Christ, they play everything. The best part about this band is that they play it all...
Last Wednesday night at The Republic, Radio Rubber Room presented The Dream Machine and ROMA. With TDM guitarist Justin Shear out of town, veteran Yerbian Joe DelMonaco stepped up with his work cut out for him. They kept it slow and bluesy, and it may have been a safe move initially, but they soon pulled together in rock cohesion. The Dream...
Last Wednesday at The Republic it was Downbeat Switch and The Dream Machine. DBS opened and killed it; you can tell these guys have been playing together for more than a decade. Last Wednesday at The Republic it was Downbeat Switch and The Dream Machine. DBS opened and killed it; you can tell these guys have been playing together for more than a...
It was a rock smorgasbord at The Republic last Thursday, where The Dream Machine warmed the crowd for Sam Robinson and the Groove-Elators and closing act Beef Lizard. As the opening act, The Dream Machine set was toned down just a touch. This was certainly not a bad thing; it was refreshing to see them play with a greater degree of control. I...
