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Friday Cheers | Dogpark, Weekend Plans, Caroline Vain
Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Brown’s Island
NYC’s Dogpark is rocking Friday Cheers. They’re pumping out Strokes-inspired rock with poppy hooks. The vocals are impressive and grand, with the rest of the band creating a steady drive forward. “Breaking in Brooklyn” is my favorite track of theirs—a heartfelt progression, compelling vocals, and sheer, sheer honesty.
Locals up! Weekend Plans are a groovy masterpiece. This eight-piece is on a late-night train in the dance car with all the energy in the world. Some bands bounce off of each other, but in this case, each instrument is driving forward in the same direction, flying toward a night full of life.
Caroline Vain is the other Richmonder on the bill. Her debut EP is a dreamy landscape of Virginian countryside driving. You let it all sweep around you and embrace you—feel the warmth and the passion of an honest singer.
The Menzingers, Lucero, Queen of Jeans
ThursDAY, may 29th 2025
The National
In my opinion, there’s something very Richmond about Philly’s Menzingers. Their sound fits equally well on the grand stage of The National or in a dimly lit basement in Scott’s Addition. It speaks to the lowly and grungy, the broken and the optimistic. I know this group has been an influence for a number of local acts, so you might see some familiar faces there—or maybe you’ll be influenced yourself.
Lucero comes from a more Americana-leaning position. I really dig the organ in some of their tracks; it adds a train-hopping element you don’t hear too often anymore.
I’m also really liking Queen of Jeans. The vocals are haunting and experienced. This is the kind of sound you envision in your head, but it takes a special kind of person to make it real.
Destructo Disk, Tentative Decisions, Deathcat, This Man May Die
Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Get Tight Lounge
Destructo Disk is one of the most entertaining acts in town and, in my opinion, one of the biggest wins of the younger alternative scene that’s become so prominent here. You might know their big hits like “i wish I was a riot grrrl” or “cops / dogs,” but I encourage you to do a deep dive into their extensive discography. There’s a wide range of emotion and connection being made by this trio.
The support acts for this show are the best of the best.
Tentative Decisions made national news with their debut album last December, and they’re only getting better—and better—and better. I’m particularly infatuated with the cryptic and wild lyrics of singer Jack Sample, who seems to channel pure stream-of-consciousness into the mic.
Deathcat is another generational standout to emerge over the last few years. They have an indescribable ability to make you feel understood and seen. With switching vocals, their set covers the full spectrum.
This Man May Die is the youngest outfit on the bill, but they’re well beyond their years in talent. Their live presence is insanely fun, with the music to match. Check out their track “24 hour Party People” and dance your brains out.
Main photo: Dogpark
NEW TUNES
Mad Mad World EP by Museum District
Back from a five-year hiatus, Museum District just dropped two new songs. The beats are bouncing, the visuals are electric, the vocals are crooning. It’s got me seeing colors that don’t exist. I’m over here moving things with my mind. The club is bouncing, the wine is flowing—now I’m about to do the splits.
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RICHMOND SHOW LIST!
THE BROADBERRY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP SHOWS
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- Wednesday, 5/21 The Last Revel w/ Kindred Valley
- Thursday, 5/22 Slackjaw w/ Parris Bridge and Bend the Knee
- Friday, 5/23 Runaway Gin: A Tribute to Phish
- Saturday, 5/24 Flora & The Fauna w/ Pr<3gnancy Scare, The Kyles, and Tiny City
- Saturday, 5/24 Future Islands
- Sunday, 5/25 Eliza & The Delusionals w/ Kate Stephenson and KARINA
- Tuesday, 5/27 A Place to Bury Strangers w/ The Serfs
- Wednesday, 5/28 Max Diaz: Bullseye Tour w/ The Missing Peace and Followship
- Thursday, 5/29 Colby Acuff
- Thursday, 5/29 Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys: 30th Anniversary Celebration
- Friday, 5/30 Hudson Westbrook w/ Reid Haughton
- Friday, 5/30 The Pink Stones + Ma’aM w/ Chris Leggett
- Saturday, 5/31 Logan Crosby w/ Clayton Mullen
- Saturday, 5/31 SLEAZE FREAKS: AN INDIE SLEAZE DANCE PARTY (18+)
- Sunday, 6/1 Noah-O “Heretic” Album Release Concert
- Wednesday, 6/4 Pallbearer w/ Cinder Well and Book of Wyrms
- Thursday, 6/5 Neighbor w/ Big Holler
- Saturday, 6/7 American Aquarium w/ Justin Wells
- Wednesday, 6/11 Bad Suns w/ Little Image and The Ramona Flowers
- Friday, 6/13 Restrictor Plate w/ Crown Vic, Short Bus Pile Up, and Doomhauer
- Saturday, 6/14 Pet Bandana, Boat Church, Noah Jasper
- Sunday, 6/15 Hello Mary x Lip Critic
- Tuesday, 6/17 Cults w/ zzzahara
- Thursday, 6/19 Mitchell Ferguson w/ Luke Borchelt
- Friday, 6/20 Honey Revenge w/ Daisy Grenade, Vana, and Nightlife
- Friday, 6/20 Langhorne Slim
- Saturday, 6/21 Niiasii, CAM GIRL, Lifeline, Joi Polloi
- Saturday, 6/21 United We Dance: The Ultimate Rave Experience (18+)
- Thursday, 6/26 Moon Hooch w/ DJ Juicy Josh
- Friday, 7/11 Be Kind & Rewind x 1996 90’s Night
- Monday, 7/14 Teddy Swims: Everything But Therapy Tour
- Tuesday, 7/15 Mates of State
- Sunday, 7/20 Todd Rundgren: STILL ME (STILL WE)
- Monday, 7/21 Rose City Band
- Wednesday, 7/23 Iron & Wine and I’m With Her – Robin’s Egg Tour w/ Ken Pomeroy
- Thursday, 7/24 Lawn Boys – Phish Tribute
- Friday, 7/25 The Police Experience: 45th Anniversary of Zenyatta Mondatta
- Saturday, 7/26 Age of Madness
- Sunday, 7/27 Thank You Scientist w/ Spilly Cave
- Thursday, 7/31 The Wildmans
THE CAMEL
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- Wednesday, 5/21 Melissa Carper w/ Todd Day Waits
- Thursday, 5/22 Camel Comedy Happy Hour Open Mic
- Thursday, 5/22 John Francis O’Mara w/ Josh Owens, National Public Rodeo
- Friday, 5/23 Blues & Brews: Johnny Burgin
- Friday, 5/23 Parsley, Darlington Pair, Shagg Carpet
- Sunday, 5/25 One in the Chamber (Breakdancing Battles)
- Monday, 5/26 Camel Karaoke hosted by James Munoz
- Tuesday, 5/27 Worlds Greatest Dad, Downhaul, Dead Billionaires, Darling.jpg
- Wednesday, 5/28 Open Mic Hosted by Warren Campbell of Dead Billionaires
- Thursday, 5/29 Cody Christian & The Congregation, Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir, Lillian Hackett
- Friday, 5/30 Beers & Banjos: Cary Street Ramblers
- Friday, 5/30 Palm Palm Night One w/ Shagwuf
- Saturday, 5/31 Palm Palm Night Two w/ Community Witch
- Tuesday, 6/3 Leisure Hour, Cinema Stare, Padfoot, Longsleeves
- Thursday, 6/5 Solar Circuit
- Friday, 6/6 Beers & Banjos: Slack Family Band
- Friday, 6/6 Erin & The Wildfire’s First Fridays
- Saturday, 6/7 Ten Pound Snail w/ Nematode, Twin Films
- Monday, 6/9 Heavy is The Head, Earth Burial, Bleed Out, Wasted Space
- Tuesday, 6/10 Bug Hunter and The Narcissist Cookbook
- Friday, 6/13 Kendall Street Company – Night One
- Saturday, 6/14 Kendall Street Company – Night Two
- Wednesday, 6/18 Fo Daniels w/ Gooseberry
- Friday, 6/20 Beers & Banjos: Garden Variety String Band
- Saturday, 6/21 Richmond Synth Collective: Synthesis Solstice
- Thursday, 6/26 Doll Baby, Northeast Regional, Mega Soma, Sub
- Friday, 7/4 Beers & Banjos: Slack Family Band
- Friday, 7/11 Erin & The Wildfire’s First Fridays
- Sunday, 7/13 Brunch w/ Craigslist Jerry
- Sunday, 7/13 Wim Tapley & The Cannons
- Friday, 7/18 Beers & Banjos: Garden Variety String Band
- Wednesday, 7/23 Cold Gawd
THE NATIONAL
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- Wednesday, 5/21 – The Wonder Years with Kevin Devine
- Saturday, 5/24 – Future Islands
- Sunday, 5/25 – Nekrogoblikon with Revocation and Brat Ov Sulfur
- Monday, 5/26 – Lil Poppa with Jdot Breezy
- Tuesday, 5/27 – Corinne Bailey Rae
- Thursday, 5/29 – The Menzingers with Lucero and Queen of Jeans
- Monday, 6/2 – Ninja Sex Party with TWRP
- Saturday, 6/7 – Sunny Day Real Estate with Cloud Nothings
- Monday, 6/9 – JPEGMAFIA
- Wednesday, 6/11 – Robin Trower
- Thursday, 6/12 – Jack’s Mannequin
- Saturday, 6/14 – Illiterate Light with Mo Lowda & the Humble
- Wednesday, 6/18 – Aimee Mann with Jonathan Coulton
- Friday, 6/20 – Pecos & the Rooftops
- Tuesday, 6/24 – Coco Jones with Lady London
- Thursday, 6/26 – Trevor Wallace
- Friday, 7/18 – Rick Wakeman
- Saturday, 7/19 – A Flock of Seagulls with Bow Wow Wow and Animotion
- Tuesday, 7/22 – JoJo Siwa
ALLIANZ AMPHITHEATER
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- Friday, 6/6 – Kansas & 38 Special with The Outlaws
- Saturday, 6/7 – Rick Springfield – I WANT MY 80S TOUR
- Tuesday, 6/10 – DISPATCH with John Butler (with band) – Summer Tour 2025
- Wednesday, 6/11 – Glass Animals – Tour Of Earth
- Thursday, 6/19 – Boyz II Men
- Saturday, 6/21 – Dwight Yoakam
- Thursday, 6/26 – Parker McCollum Tour
- Thursday, 7/10 – KIDZ BOP LIVE – Certified BOP Tour
- Saturday, 7/12 – Counting Crows – The Complete Sweets! Tour with The Gaslight Anthem
- Tuesday, 7/15 – Dave Matthews Band
- Wednesday, 7/16 – Dave Matthews Band
- Thursday, 7/17 – Brad Paisley – Truck Still Works World Tour
- Saturday, 7/19 – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
- Thursday, 7/24 – Lamb of God
- Saturday, 7/26 – Whiskey Myers – “What We Were Born To Do” Tour 2025
- Friday, 8/1 – The Head And The Heart – Aperture Tour
- Wednesday, 8/6 – Styx & Kevin Cronin + Don Felder – The Brotherhood of Rock Tour
- Sunday, 8/10 – Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts – Love Earth
- Saturday, 8/23 – Bailey Zimmerman – New To Country Summer Tour
- Sunday, 8/24 – The Red Clay Strays – Get Right Tour 2025
- Tuesday, 8/26 – Simple Plan – Bigger Than You Think! Tour
- Thursday, 8/28 – Gavin Adcock – Need to Tour
- Friday, 8/29 – Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas
- Monday, 9/1 – James Taylor and His All-Star Band
- Saturday, 9/6 – The Crooner & The Cowboy: Leon Bridges with Charley Crockett
- Saturday, 9/20 – Steve Martin & Martin Short – The Dukes Of Funnytown!
- Monday, 9/22 – “Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour
- Tuesday, 10/21 – Tedeschi Trucks Band with Very Special Guest Little Feat: Live in 25
FUNNY BONE RICHMOND
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- Sunday, 6/1 – Connor Wood Presents: Fibs & Friends featuring Maggie Winters
- Thursday, 6/5 – Cliff Cash
- Friday, 6/6 – Rickey Smiley
- Saturday, 6/7 – Rickey Smiley
- Sunday, 6/8 – My Cousin Tiera
- Monday, 6/9 – Doug Stanhope
- Wednesday, 6/11 – Shapel Lacey
- Thursday, 6/12 – Phyllis Yvonne Stickney
- Friday, 6/13 – Phil Hanley
- Saturday, 6/14 – Phil Hanley
- Thursday, 6/19 – Mona: Don’t Call Me Whitegirl
- Friday, 6/20 – Ashley Gavin: Hype Man
- Saturday, 6/21 – Ashley Gavin: Hype Man
- Sunday, 6/22 – Manny ThaGod & Hilarious Omar: Let Them Cook Tour
- Wednesday, 6/25 – Cindy Kaza
- Thursday, 6/26 – Aaron Branch & Herman Wrice: The Dysfunctional Friends Tour
- Friday, 6/27 – Tony Rock
- Saturday, 6/28 – Tony Rock
- Sunday, 6/29 – Tony Rock
- Tuesday, 7/1 – The Unteachables Comedy Tour
- Sunday, 7/6 – Tim Shropshire
- Thursday, 7/10 – Zach Rushing
- Friday, 7/11 – Michael Blackson
- Saturday, 7/12 – Michael Blackson
- Sunday, 7/13 – Nick Deez
- Tuesday, 7/15 – UPDATING
- Thursday, 7/17 – Ben Brainard
- Friday, 7/18 – Andrew Dismukes
- Saturday, 7/19 – Andrew Dismukes
- Sunday, 7/20 – Maurice Benard
- Thursday, 7/24 – Dustin Nickerson
- Friday, 7/25 – Dustin Nickerson
- Saturday, 7/26 – Rob Schneider
- Sunday, 7/27 – Correy Bell
- Tuesday, 7/29 – Patrick Warburton
- Friday, 8/1 – Gabriel Rutledge
- Saturday, 8/2 – Gabriel Rutledge
- Thursday, 8/7 – Tanael Joachim
- Friday, 8/8 – Don “DC” Curry
- Friday, 9/13 – Tyler Fischer
- Thursday, 9/25 – Gary Owen
- Friday, 9/26 – Gary Owen
- Saturday, 9/27 – Gary Owen
- Thursday, 10/2 – Trae Crowder
- Friday, 10/3 – Adam Ray
- Saturday, 10/4 – Adam Ray
- Sunday, 10/12 – Lucas Zelnick
- Friday, 10/17 – Jared Freid
- Saturday, 10/18 – Jared Freid
- Thursday, 10/23 – Jeff Allen
- Saturday, 10/25 – DC Young Fly
- Sunday, 10/26 – DC Young Fly
- Thursday, 10/30 – The Magic of Eric Eaton
THe CanAL CLUB
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- Monday, 5/26 – Foxy Shazam
- Friday, 5/30 – Harm’s Way & Full of Hell
- Saturday, 5/31 – In Her Own Words
- Saturday, 6/7 – A Sound of Thunder
- Tuesday, 6/10 – Youth Fountain & Good Terms
- Thursday, 6/12 – Keep Flying
- Sunday, 6/15 – Origami Angel
- Tuesday, 6/17 – Heart Attack Man
- Wednesday, 6/18 – One Step Closer
- Thursday, 6/19 – Rivers of Nihil
- Saturday, 6/21 – Afterlyfe
- Friday, 6/27 – The Fall of Troy
- Saturday, 6/28 – WeTouchGrass: Anime Rave
- Tuesday, 7/8 – Carnifex
- Friday, 7/11 – Eyes of the Nile
- Saturday, 7/12 – Archers
- Monday, 7/14 – Daisyhead
- Wednesday, 7/30 – Anthony Green
- Friday, 8/22 – Boundaries
- Tuesday, 9/9 – Autohert
EMBER MUSIC HALL
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- Friday, 5/23 – Lady Faith
- Saturday, 5/24 – all.Lo Collective
- Friday, 5/30 – 2000’s Rave
- Tuesday, 6/3 – Red Leather
- Thursday, 6/5 – Zen Selekta
- Saturday, 6/7 – i2K: Electronic Music Festival
- Sunday, 6/8 – Reverend Horton Heat
- Thursday, 6/12 – Wonky Willa
- Saturday, 6/14 – The Crystal Method
- Friday, 6/20 – Chromeo 360 DJ Set
- Saturday, 6/21 – Hardwired: A Metallica Tribute
- Sunday, 6/29 – Faster Pussycat
- Friday, 7/11 – Breathe Carolina
- Saturday, 7/12 – Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party
- Friday, 7/18 – ATLiens
- Sunday, 7/20 – From London With Love: A Tribute to Amy Winehouse & Adele
- Thursday, 7/24 – Huntley
- Saturday, 7/26 – Grateful for Biggie
- Sunday, 7/27 – Blue Hundreds Tour: King Lil G, Young Drummer Boy, Hexxx
- Thursday, 7/31 – Riot Ten
- Friday, 8/1 – Barrington Levy
- Tuesday, 9/9 – Kamiyada+ & Lit Lords | From The Shadows Tour
- Friday, 9/19 – Sander Van Doorn
LOSO NIGHTCLUB
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- Friday, 5/23 – Sidepiece Patio Party: Burl Faircloth
- Saturday, 5/24 – Sidepiece Patio Party: Al Lupo & DJ Paul Breedlove
- Friday, 5/30 – Party Liberation Foundation w/ KKMG, Imocean, Reinhold, Wrath, Crenshaw & Gon
- Saturday, 5/31 – Hercules & Love Affair (DJ Set)
- Friday, 6/13 – Misha w/ J.Parrish
- Saturday, 6/14 – Soul Clap
- Saturday, 6/21 – DJ Matpat
- Saturday, 7/5 – Evan Baggs
