An unseasonably warm Friday afternoon set the tone for Day 2 of Heart of Winter at The Canal Club, a strange but welcome contrast to the bleak, frostbitten sounds pouring out of the venue. Despite the mild weather, the atmosphere inside was anything but soft. Black...
From the instrumental psychedelic music they play to the shows they host at their house, Richmonders Lucy In Battle Armor bring a sincere, positive spirit to everything they do. If you’ve never been to the house venue Lucy Lane, the best way to describe it is homey. The basement, where the stage is located and shows are performed, is lit by...
FEATURED SHOWFriday, December 13, 7 PMGhost Of Pop 2019, feat. Palm Palm (Photo by Ashley Travis Photography), Deli Kings, Saw Black, Prabir Trio, Aster @ Gallery 5 - $5 in advance/$10 at the door (order tickets HERE)I don't think it's arguable that we're right in the thick of the holiday season at this point, folks. Christmas is two weeks away,...
A class at Virginia Commonwealth University focusing on Beyoncé is exciting students to learn about the artist's role in feminism, African American studies, and pop culture. Following over 20 years of Beyoncé’s music prevailing in the nationwide music scene, VCU is hosting a new course focused on the artist in its African American studies...
The latest album by Richmond's Illa Styles is a tale of love, personal growth, and navigating the ever-changing dynamics of life in America in 2019. A Quarter Til A Mil by Richmond-based rapper Illa Styles is the latest in the River City scene. Pressing play on the album, listeners are greeted by the voice of the late Nipsey Hussle, and it...
Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you an essential playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This week, we've got a set of great tunes from Deau Eyes, the musical project of Richmond-based singer-songwriter Ali Thibodeau. Straddling the line between 90s-style indie/alternative rock and a more classic...
A young Richmond rapper on the come-up, Smyth Knight doesn't let his youth hold him back. Marc Cheatham of the Cheats Movement gets the lowdown on what's up with Smyth Knight. Dylan Smith, AKA Smyth Knight, is a senior at Clover Hill High School. He’s been making waves throughout Richmond’s hip-hop scene for the last two years. He’s come a long...
FEATURED SHOWSFriday, December 6, 8 PMPunks For Presents Night 1, feat. Elvzig, Smashing Presents, High Voltage, Rock You Like A Candy Cane @ Bandito's -- Donations requestedSaturday, December 7, 8 PMPunks For Presents Night 2 Pt 1, feat. Good Cretins, Black Flake, Sled Boys @ Fuzzy Cactus - $10 requested donationSaturday, December 7, 8 PMPunks...
Saw Black’s third solo record offers a personal, often silly look into the Christmas experience than listeners can relate to. 8-track tapes in your parent’s garage. Nothing screams “Christmas in 2019” like that classic pairing. OK, that's not exactly true. But don’t tell that to Saw Black. The Richmond-based folk/Americana artist recorded his...
Accompanied by his bluegrass trio, Keller & the Keels, Keller Williams will bring a foot-stompin' celebration known as Thanksforgrassgiving to The National this Black Friday. Fresh off a show at the Odgen Theater in Denver, Colorado featuring Keller Williams' latest trio, Keller & the Keels, along with Grateful Grass (a six-piece headed...
