All eyes are on Saturday. The streets are buzzing with crowds rushing into clubs across the city—come join the raucous and be part of the energy. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at griffin@rvamag.com.
Remi Wolf, Dana and Alden
Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Brown’s Island
California’s Remi Wolf has quickly become a household name in the pop world. Her sound is part of a larger disco-inspired revival that has been gaining serious traction in recent years. It’s the perfect way to kick off summer shows in Richmond—get out and dance the night away on the city’s most vibrant island.
Dana and Alden, a duo from the Northwest, are making waves, and I’m personally excited to see a jazzy, unconventional group find such success. They’re like butter on tan brown bread—smooth and effortless. The scene that’s been cultivated in the wake of Jacob Collier’s success is a precious gem we should appreciate while it’s still thriving.
The Ar-Kaics, Power Pants, Added Dimensions, Hard Copy
Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Cobra Cabana
The Ar-Kaics (pronounced R-K-X’s) are a true gem in the modern music scene. They have a ‘60s-inspired sound that remains uniquely their own. Their music feels like both a relic and a revival of a subculture that could easily ignite today’s youth, spreading like fire on straw. There’s something universally compelling and effortlessly enjoyable about this sound.
Power Pants, my beloved. Nonstop egg-punk troops charging through a cartoonish landscape—true love, me and Power Pants. I haven’t caught Added Dimensions live yet, but their almost lo-fi sound has me hooked. They’re the kind of band that makes you want to grab a guitar, scribble some lyrics, and claim your own stage. I discovered Hard Copy a while back and immediately fell for their post-punk, Devo-esque vibe. Their vocal delivery is manic, obsessive, and it gets me fired up.
Oh Devil!, Shagwuf, Roughshod, Charm Offensive
Saturday, April 26th, 2025
The Camel
Local trio Oh Devil is taking over The Camel this weekend for a single release. Up until now, they’ve been releasing a 3-song EP and a single on all platforms. They’re fun and sentimental, with the deep friendship between the members infusing their songs with a tangible, almost physical presence. Oh Devil is like the lunch table of charismatic misfits in high school, making every moment feel like a scene from a coming-of-age film.
What can I say about Shagwuf besides endless praise? They’re one of the best live acts around—check them out and see for yourself. I’ve been obsessed with “Ocean Deep,” the latest single from local outfit Roughshod. They’re pure mesmerization and flow. I’ve written about Charm Offensive before, so I’ll just say they’re one of the most beautifully sounding acts in town. They’re both a forest and a river.
Main photo: Remi Wolf by Ragan Henderson
NEW TUNES
‘No Advice’ by Bagged
I’d been hearing nothing but good things about Bagged, and their EP is out to prove it. It’s a fantastic evolution from the punk and emo of the 2010s, like an adrenaline shot to something we all know and love. The drums on these three tracks are especially fascinating—pure, unrelenting drive.
‘No Ghosts No Problem’ by Suped Up
This is the second single from this local duo, and it’s a whole lot of fun to get lost in. There’s something about it that makes you want to shake, bounce around, and dance in a delightfully strange way. You’ll have the chance to do just that on Saturday at Get Tight.
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RICHMOND SHOW LIST!
THE BROADBERRY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP SHOWS
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Thursday, 4/17 The Dip: Love Direction Tour Part II Presented by WNRN
Friday, 4/25 Panic Stricken
Saturday, 4/26 Giovannie and the Hired Guns
Wednesday, 4/30 George Clanton
THE CAMEL
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Wednesday, 4/16: The Ivy, Lyncs, Sweet Touch
Wednesday, 4/23: Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers
Wednesday, 4/30: Bria Salmena
THE NATIONAL
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Wednesday, 4/16: Damien Escobar
Thursday, 4/17: Valerie June
Friday, 4/18: Chiodos with Hawthorne Heights, Emmure, and The Callous Daoboys
Monday, 4/21: Magdalena Bay with Sam Austins
Thursday, 4/24: Paul Reiser
Saturday, 4/26: Wild Rivers
ALLIANZ AMPHITHEATER
Wednesday, 8/6: Styx & Kevin Cronin + Don Felder – The Brotherhood of Rock Tour BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE
Saturday, 8/23: Bailey Zimmerman: New To Country Summer Tour BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE
Friday, 8/29: Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE
Monday, 9/22: “Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE
Tuesday, 10/21: Tedeschi Trucks Band with Very Special Guest Little Feat: Live in 25 BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE
FUNNY BONE RICHMOND
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Wednesday, April 16: Gareth Reynolds
Wednesday, April 23: Christopher Titus
Friday, April 25 – Sunday, April 27: DL Hughley
THe CanAL CLUB
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Wednesday, 4/16: Traitors with Crown Magnetar and Yosemite in Black
Wednesday, 4/23: Capstan with Colorblind, True North, and Not Enough Space
Tuesday, 4/29: Magnolia Park with Hot Milk, Savage Hands, and South Arcade
EMBER MUSIC HALL
Saturday, 4/19: Maddy O’Neal: Spring 2025 Tour
Thursday, 4/17: BoomBox
Wednesday, 4/30: The Bloody Beetroots 20th Anniversary Tour
LOSO NIGHTCLUB
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REVELER IN CARYTOWN
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DOMINION ENERGY CENTER
Friday, 4/19, Saturday, 4/20 & Sunday, 4/21 CHURCHILL starring David Payne
ALTRIA THEATRE
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Tuesday, 4/22: Bonnie Raitt: Live 2025 at 7:30 PM
Friday, 4/25: Nikki Glaser Alive and Unwell Tour at 7:00 PM
