The latest addition to Richmond's food and bar scene, Brave Captain, will officially open next week on the edge of Oregon Hill and the VCU campus. Co-owners Herbie Abernethy (read our interview HERE) and Josh Novicki — already known for popular Richmond spots Cobra...
On Saturday, May 10, UK duo Blood Red Shoes brought their rock n' roll sounds to Strange Matter, accompanied by Missouri punk band Radkey. On Saturday, May 10, UK duo Blood Red Shoes brought their rock n' roll sounds to Strange Matter, accompanied by Missouri punk band Radkey. This show was something that anybody, especially punk and rock lovers,...
Guitar-slinging, disco-swinging Montreal duo Chromeo just released their fourth album today, and in a shocking coincidence, they'll be performing live at The National tomorrow! Guitar-slinging, disco-swinging Montreal duo Chromeo just released their fourth album today, and in a shocking coincidence, they'll be performing live at The National...
Southern rockers Cage the Elephant, English indie band Foals, and recent local transplants J. Roddy Walston and The Business played a sold-out show at The National Saturday, which had tipsy Richmonders off their feet and dancing along to every song. Southern rockers Cage the Elephant, English indie band Foals, and recent local transplants J....
One of the strongest attributes that any musician can possess, more important than any flashy technical chops, is the ability to play a part that fits a song. The ability to strategically maneuver while remaining respectful of one’s musical surroundings is tremendously important. It can be as simple as displaying modesty in a guitar part, or...
It was supposed to be a big night for Red Rum. The RVA rapper, who has been signed to DJ Khaled's We The Best Music Group since 2009 (if this video is any indication), scored an opening slot for the finally-free Louisiana rapper Lil Boosie at the Richmond Coliseum last night. But the triumph was soured by the way it ended--as Red Rum exited the...
For many people the term ‘psychedelic music’ is synonymous with drugs. Lots and lots of drugs. Psychedelic folk equals folk music plus drugs. Psychedelic soul equals soul music plus drugs. Psychedelic acid rock equals drugs plus drugs plus a few more drugs after that. For many people the term ‘psychedelic music’ is synonymous with drugs. Lots and...
Deer Tick are coming to VA, bringing their melancholy mix of Americana tradition and contemporary indie-rock to Charlottesville's Jefferson Theater later this month, and you could see them for free! Deer Tick are coming to VA, bringing their melancholy mix of Americana tradition and contemporary indie-rock to Charlottesville's Jefferson Theater...
FEATURE SHOW Friday, May 9, 8 PM Rockn To Lockn Round II feat. Horsehead, Downbeat Switch, Seth Stainback & Rooster Foot, The Trongone Band @ RVA Theatre/The Hat Factory - $8 in advance/$10 at the door (order tickets HERE) I don't know about any of y'all, but a good old-fashioned Battle Of The Bands really brings back memories for me. FEATURE...
Get ready, all you indie-rock fans! Our (sorta) hometown boys and girls in The Head And The Heart are returning to Richmond for a two-night stand at The National next month, and we've got all sorts of related goodies to give away to two lucky RVA Mag readers! Get ready, all you indie-rock fans! Our (sorta) hometown boys and girls in The Head And...
