RVA Live Music This Weekend | Bucko, Mary’s Knife, Roslin & Rat Fight
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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The Richmond Music Catalog 1980-2021 Part 2
I've been going to shows in Richmond for what I am frightened to realize is just shy of three decades now. I showed up as a fresh-faced college kid still too young to get into the 18+ shows, and these days I'm rapidly entering the back half of my 40s. My point? It's...
The Richmond Music Catalog 1980-2021 Part 1
I often get this question: what Richmond bands are worth a listen? After a decade of dishing out recommendations, I figured it's time to lay it all out. So, here’s a list of every great local band we could round up. It's got over 180+ bands, complete with links to...
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