Nothing but crowd pleasers here. Got some big names in the scene and city all over the city this weekend, surely you’ll be at one? Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? Hit me up at griffin@rvamag.com....
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Monday Night, TROY & Young Flexico: Yo! Hip Hop RVA
This week’s Yo! Hip Hop RVA is for lovers of Richmond hip-hop. Featured this week is a duo of entertaining music videos from Monday Night and TROY, as well as a unique album release from Young Flexico. Monday’s “Cobra Flex” is “less is more” personified. TROY’s “NOISEY” seamlessly marries pristine visuals and lyricism. And last but not least,...
The Halloweek 2023 Photo Dump!
Halloweek 2023 has wrapped, but the memories linger! Let's rewind to the All Saints Theater Company's spooktacular parade in Oregon Hill. Hope the vibes were as electric for you as they were for us. Catch you next year!If you haven't gotten your fill just yet, there are still plenty of spooky and fall related activities for the season that will...
Moon Taxi, Sam Grisman & Sleave: Sound Check
With Halloweekend behind us and Halloween falling on a dreaded weekday, some in Richmond are perhaps looking forward to some quiet times to themselves before the hustle and bustle of the holidays pick up in the middle of November. This week on SOUND CHECK we'll cover some laid back concerts from Moon Taxi and the Sam Grisman Project for you to...
Come Out and Play 💀 Here is the RVAMAG HALLOWEEK Guide 2023
It’s the week of the best holiday in the Universe and there’s sooo much to do! We want to keep you away from choice paralysis and help you deal with the inevitable FOMO that comes from too many things to do. Here’s a list of all the things you’ll miss (minus the few you do attend)! We hope this guide helps you as much as we felt obligated to...
I Was Baptized by Cancer Christ and Other Weird Tales
Opening for GWAR is a flex. Opening for GWAR at home in Richmond is a flex and a kick flip. Cancer Christ came in hot at the bottom of the bill. They blew the doors open with thrash punk that felt like 1986 at your favorite skate spot, boombox overheating, 8 D batteries struggling. Anthony Mehlhaff, front man and imperfect Jesus, took the stage...
Alvion Davenport and The 25+ Year Journey of Godfrey’s
This article originally appeared in Virginia Pride Guide 2023. This is an updated version with proper dates in retrospect. You can read the whole original issue here Downtown in Monroe Ward, in an unassuming building nestled in a strip, lies a club labeled simply, “Godfrey’s.” Occupying two spaces, 308 and 310 E Grace St, Godfrey’s...
Sun V Set Releases New Album ‘Curious Wave’ After Years of Passion
Tuesday October 24 Sun V Set's Curious Wave, a gorgeous haunting collection of songs will be released. There is an album celebration concert on Thursday October 26th at Gallery 5. After catching several performances from last spring into summer I was able to ask Linnea Morgan about the songwriting and genesis of the band and their musical...
Palehound, GWAR & Drook: Sound Check
It's getting a little spooky around these parts. With Halloweekend, and the holiday itself, almost upon us, we're here to lay down for you the tunes to keep your partying fresh and well soundtracked. An indie group out of Boston called Palehound will be making their way down to The Broadberry for a Monday night of chilled out introspective jams,...
Construction Begins on the 7,500-seat Riverside Amphitheater
Music enthusiasts and event-goers in Richmond, VA, have a reason to celebrate as Red Light Management and IMGoing Events announce the commencement of construction on a brand-new riverside amphitheater. The state-of-the-art venue, strategically situated on a 4-acre plot between Tredegar and the Kanawha Canal, promises to be a focal point of...
