So, I had the pleasure of sitting down for a conversation with HERNBEAN 5150 and DUCTTAPE JESUS before a fire cypher session. If you're unfamiliar, they are both up-and-coming artists hailing from this city we all know and love, Richmond, VA. Upon returning home,...
“I used to be nasty about it. I used to be like: it’s a tribute band,” said Kelli Strawbridge, leader and James Brown role-player in The Big Payback, when asked the obtuse question, "What is it like to be in a cover band?" “I used to be nasty about it. I used to be like: it’s a tribute band,” said Kelli Strawbridge, leader and James Brown...
Lightfields has been hanging around the fringes of the Richmond scene for a few years now, constantly tweaking their sound while going through a number of lineup changes. However, things appear to have solidified for the local quintet, and the maturation that's occurred is obvious on new single "Junior." Lightfields has been hanging around the...
Colorado's Late Night Radio will be bringing his soulful, hip hop-infused electronic grooves to RVA on Tuesday, April 8. He'll be performing at the RVA Theatre (formerly known as The Hat Factory), introducing the city to the tripped-out electro-soul sounds he explored on last fall's full-length debut, Far Into The Night. Colorado's Late Night...
Prepare for a double dose of Iron Reagan this week. Not only will the hardcore/punk/metal band be playing in Richmond on Wednesday, but they are also releasing a free EP! Prepare for a double dose of Iron Reagan this week. Not only will the hardcore/punk/metal band be playing in Richmond on Wednesday, but they are also releasing a free EP! Iron...
If there is any band that gets better song by song, it is Seahaven. Ever since I heard an acoustic version of "Head in the Sand" on my Facebook wall in early 2010, I’ve been following this band almost obsessively. If there is any band that gets better song by song, it is Seahaven. Ever since I heard an acoustic version of "Head in the Sand" on my...
Big Kahuna & El Chapo of YPG - Owner's Manual (Soundcloud/) The Yaper Gang returns with yet another offering. This time, it's Owner's Manual from Big Kahuna and El Chapo. Big Kahuna & El Chapo of YPG - Owner's Manual (Soundcloud/) The Yaper Gang returns with yet another offering. This time, it's Owner's Manual from Big Kahuna and El Chapo....
South By Southwest, otherwise known as SXSW, is a music festival that's been taking place in Austin, TX for nearly 20 years. It happened this year between March 7 and March 16, and I had the good fortune to be there for the last few days of the festival. South By Southwest, otherwise known as SXSW, is a music festival that's been taking place in...
Twangtown Thursdays, a once monthly honky tonk/Americana/classic country/whatever you want to call it (because no one knows what to call country music anymore) showcase, happens tonight at Balliceaux. Twangtown Thursdays, a once monthly honky tonk/Americana/classic country/whatever you want to call it (because no one knows what to call country...
FEATURE SHOW Thursday, March 27, 9 PM Ladybug House Vol. 1 Release Show, feat. The Moonbees, Highness, Gina Sobel & The Mighty Fine, Fool's Errand @ Strange Matter - $6 There are two really good reasons why you need to make it to this show. FEATURE SHOW Thursday, March 27, 9 PM Ladybug House Vol. 1 Release Show, feat. The Moonbees, Highness, Gina...
