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Sound Check | The War and Treaty, Juneteenth and The Camel, Tight Rope, & More!

by | Jun 19, 2025 | DOWNTOWN RVA, MUSIC, NIGHTLIFE

I am glad to say Richmond shows out when need be. Even at the most empty shows there’s two buddies in the corner that came to support. Keep RVA supportive.

Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at griffin@rvamag.com.

Friday Cheers
The War and Treaty, Mekong Xpress and the Get Fresh Horns and Madeline Edwards
Friday June 20th, 2025
Brown’s Island 

Over the last decade, husband-and-wife duo The War and Treaty have earned nonstop praise in the worlds of country, western, and roots music. Their voices blend with a force only a powerhouse couple can deliver. Tanya Trotter’s voice is one for the books—soaring over the instrumentals like vivid fireworks. The imagery they conjure is rich, raw, and unmatched.

Mekong Xpress and the Get Fresh Horns are one of Richmond’s grooviest collectives. They’ve bottled all the beauty and funk of the ’70s, strapped it to a rocket, and taken us along for the ride. Smooth and drifty, they make you feel like you’re cruising past stars with the windows down.

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Juneteenth featuring Noah Pierre, Akaluther, Trapcry, Lil Stixx, Sound Genesius, Freedom Imani, This Man May Die, Cassidy Snider and the Wranglers
Thursday, June 19th, 2025
The Camel 

In honor of Juneteenth, The Camel is throwing down one of the most stacked local bills of the summer—celebrating the Black artists who continue to shape Richmond’s music scene across every genre.

The lineup features: Noah Pierre, Akaluther, Trapcry, Lil Stixx, Sound Genesius, Freedom Imani, This Man May Die, and Cassidy Snider and the Wranglers

All of Richmond’s top genres are showcased here, hip hop, jazz, blues, punk, (all of which were invented by black artists), etc. This is probably the best bang for your buck bill around so come on out for an endless stream of great tunes.

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Photo by Cat McCarthy and Jared Duesterhaus

Tight Rope, Crop Rot, Doss
Sunday June 22nd, 2025
Banditos

I am distraught to have joined the Tight Rope wave only right before their last show. These local post-punkers got an insane reaction from their debut single, “Blood From Saints,” and quickly followed it up with “Crazy Eyes” (my favorite of their tracks). As far as I know, this will be their last show, and I’m certainly sad to see it. Farewell and goodbye to one of the most interesting local acts to come out of the last few years.

Louisville’s Crop Rot is hitting RVA before they head across the Pacific. In my eyes, this type of band is a direct result of Fontaines D.C., Fat White Family, and all of Europe’s current swingers. They capture a really pure and honest intensity that spins the listener into a unique and twisted world.

Speaking of Europe, Doss is Glasgow’s champion at this show. The lyrics are witty and topical but never feel forced. They’ve got an interesting electronic flair, a bit of Kneecap influence, and a snarly punk sneer. I’m really taken by this lot.

New Tunes

‘Domestic Thought Experiment‘ by Shagg Carpet

I have long since been gambling high amounts on Shagg Carpet, and it looks like I’m cashing out big time. Shagg just released their first single since December, and it shows an insane leap in songwriting. The lyrics keep the sharp and snide outlook of their early releases, but overall it feels like they were willing to risk something new—and it was so worth it.

The greater emphasis on synth allows for some serious world-building, and the post-chorus break and kick-back-in slaps you somewhere between reality and the Shagg Carpet Cinematic Universe.

‘Murmur’ by Homey

“Murmur” is the A-side of the new Homey release, and they’ve nailed a sinister vibe with those feeding guitars. The moment everything crashes into a booming chorus is masterfully executed. They strike a solid balance between noisy shoegaze textures and a heavier, more aggressive attitude by the end.

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RICHMOND SHOW LIST!

THE BROADBERRY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP SHOWS

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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
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  • Tuesday, 9/9 – Autohert

EMBER MUSIC HALL

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  • 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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  • Saturday, 6/21 – DJ Matpat
  • Saturday, 7/5 – Evan Baggs
Griffin Smalley

Griffin Smalley

My name is Griffin Strummer Smalley and naturally with that name I am a massive music fan. Primarily you can find me fronting local punk band Artschool! 22 years old and mainly focusing on snuffing out nihilism. Keep on livin'

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