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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LAVA Music Fest hits a home run with their debut In Suffolk this past weekend
LAVA Music Fest made its debut in Suffolk, VA this past Saturday at the Suffolk Executive Airport with a unique approach to a one-day music festival that would hopefully entice concert-goers across th LAVA Music Fest made its debut in Suffolk, VA this past Saturday at the Suffolk Executive Airport with a unique approach to a one-day music...
Sydney psych/sludge-rockers COMACOZER release debut ep and it’s pretty much all I’ve been listening to
We got out first listen to COMACOZER about a week ago when their album landed in our inbox and we've been pretty hooked ever since. We got out first listen to COMACOZER about a week ago when their album landed in our inbox and we've been pretty hooked ever since. Expect heavy drone, rock'n riffs, and even more wah-pedal action as you peruse the...
Hear Lamb of God’s new single ‘Still Echoes’ with new album in July, DMV tour dates in August
Richmond's greatest metal sons Lamb of God are set to release their next album, but they've released a taste on their website. Richmond's greatest metal sons Lamb of God are set to release their next album, but they've released a taste on their website. Check out 'Still Echoes' below: The new album, VII: Sturm Und Drang (German for “storm and...
RVA Shows You Must See This Week 5/20-5/26
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, May 23, 8 PM FEATURE SHOW Saturday, May 23, 8 PM DRI, US Bastards, Rat Infested, Vicious Tides, Kombat Wombat @ Strange Matter - $20 If you were ever in your life ready to thrash, Saturday night better be the night! The living legends of thrash, inspirations to a generation, the almighty DRI will be in town that night, and...
The Soul Of RVA’s own Sam Reed – new album out now
RVA is a city that has always been overrun by every type of music imaginable and Richmond local Sam Reed's new album, This Is L RVA is a city that has always been overrun by every type of music imaginable and Richmond local Sam Reed's new album, This Is Love, is a lot like the city where it was created. From gospel to hip hop, no two tracks sound...
2015 Hopscotch Music Festival line up just released – it’s hipster AF and I’m excited
First off, let me say I'm incredibly pumped for this lineup. First off, let me say I'm incredibly pumped for this lineup. Hopscotch has always been a bastion of indie, hip hop, and other hipster music in beautiful Raliegh, NC, with over 140 bands over three days at venues around the city. Happening Sept. 10-12, 2015, this year's line up is sure...
The Southern Belles Drop New Single ‘Getaway’
Richmond’s beloved psychedelic-roots-rock group The Southern Belles have been sweating it out in the studio since February to chu Richmond’s beloved psychedelic-roots-rock group The Southern Belles have been sweating it out in the studio since February to churn out their sophomore album, Close to Sunrise, which will drop July 1st. The jam band...
Atmosphere, deM atlaS, B. Dolan and more at the Norva reminded us what a hip hop show is all about
So I've been to countless Hip-Hop shows and I've performed at even more, so when I attend one and I'm part of the crowd its hard for me. So I've been to countless Hip-Hop shows and I've performed at even more, so when I attend one and I'm part of the crowd its hard for me. See I'm a student first, so I'm always looking at what is happening...
Busier Than Ever: A Look At Carbon Leaf’s 2nd Annual Ragtime Carnival This Weekend & New Revisited Project
The career Richmond's own Carbon Leaf has had since the early 90s should really be something of a guidebook for any band out there. They're a true testament to the fact that you can make a long run as band together and make a good living for yourself without having hit songs and records or sacrificing your artistic integrity. All you need is a...
