A longtime recreational and cultural landmark in Henrico County, Hadad’s Lake is set to be auctioned next month, signaling the possible end of its nearly 60-year legacy. Established in 1965 by Ronald Hadad Sr. and his father, the lake became a...
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Speedy Ortiz returned to the Camel with a good cause and even better jams
Massachusetts-born rock quartet Speedy Ortiz returned to RVA for the second time in 2015 this past Monday, this time playing at The Camel. Massachusetts-born rock quartet Speedy Ortiz returned to RVA for the second time in 2015 this past Monday, this time playing at The Camel. However the change of venue wasn’t the only difference this time...
Jazz/math-rock band Dumb Waiter gives us a taste of upcoming album in new Audiotree session
I have to be honest I didn’t really know much about local musicians Dumb Waiter before today. I have to be honest I didn’t really know much about local musicians Dumb Waiter before today. And after listening to this band’s perfect fusion of jazz, rock, and metal I can’t believe my ears have been deprived of their...
Holiday Q&A With Carbon Leaf Before Saturday’s Concert At The National
There’s a lot of things to look forward when you opt to stay in Richmond for the holidays. Take in a tacky light tour and marvel at the Phifer’s dedication and Mr. Christmas’ surliness. There’s a lot of things to look forward when you opt to stay in Richmond for the holidays. Take in a tacky light tour and marvel at the...
RVA’s avant-garde jazz rock band, Groam and Joan son of Groam, talk the DIY scene, new album and unique sound
The members of Groam & Joan son of Groam don’t sell merch at their shows when they play. The members of Groam & Joan son of Groam don’t sell merch at their shows when they play. Instead, the band passes out business cards that bassist Will Bollinger said he designed on his phone while working at Jimmy Johns. The green cards with...
Mac Miller owned the stage at The National last Thursday with his blend of bounce and trap
Mac Miller’s path to success is a hard one to replicate.] Mac Miller’s path to success is a hard one to replicate.] When we first chatted with him almost five years ago, he was a young, 19-year-old fresh on the scene, with his tape K.I.D.S providing a vibe reminiscent to the Golden Era rap…only with a youthful twist. Since then he’s had...
RVA Shows You Must See This Week: 12/16-12/22
FEATURE SHOW Punks For Presents 10th Anniversary Weekend Saturday, December 19, 9 PM The Christmasfits, London Caroling, Menorah Threat @ Strange Matter – $10/$8 with canned goods Sunday, December 20, 9 PM Sleigher, Discember, Snobituary, Karoling Joke @ Bandito’s – Free! (Donations encouraged) One of the great things about...
Rapper Killer Mike (Run the Jewels) interviews Bernie Sanders
It’s not often you see two worlds collide, but a new interview between a God of hip hop and a God of progressive values provides a unique insight to two worlds. It’s not often you see two worlds collide, but a new interview between a God of hip hop and a God of progressive values provides a unique insight to two worlds. Parts of...
Awaken the Force this Thursday at The Camel with The Milkstains, Imaginary Sons, Venus Guytrap and The Wimps
To celebrate the release of the highly-anticipated return of the new Star Wars film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, Jet Trails Media wil To celebrate the release of the highly-anticipated return of the new Star Wars film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, Jet Trails Media will host “A Very Star Wars X-Mas...
Virginia Emcee Evan Barlow drops new mixtape, channels some of modern hip hop’s best
Virginia Emcee Evan Barlow, after two years of work, has finally released his mixtape, Virginia Emcee Evan Barlow, after two years of work, has finally released his mixtape, Fabrics. Barlow decided to name the mixtape Fabrics as each song on the mixtape experiments with all levels and sorts of genre and sounds. The two years of work stemmed...
