RVA Live Music | Jesse Welles, Powerplant, John Prine Memorial Benefit
All sorts of Richmond classics this week. We got Jesse Welles’ triumphant return, a ton of killer local acts, and the classic John Prine tribute night. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? Hit us up at griffin@rvamag.com....
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The Richmond Music Catalog 1980-2021 Part 3
For as long as I can recall, I have always felt a bit like an outsider. When I moved to Richmond in 2002 to attend VCU, I wasn’t entirely sold on the city. I was quickly impressed by the never-ending plethora of live music taking place on Grace Street at 929 or...
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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Photos | Erykah Badu, Lupe Fiasco and More at Richmond Jazz Festival
The 2026 Richmond Jazz and Music Festival took place this past weekend, August 8 and 9, at Maymont with over 20 performers. It was a hot and humid weekend, with the majority of festivalgoers either camped out in shaded lawn chairs or arriving right before sunset....
Thousands of Lanterns to Light Up Dorey Park
The Water Lantern Festival is back in Richmond on Saturday, August 22nd. Think thousands of personalized glowing lanterns floating on the water, with live music, food, and generally good vibes moving along with them. You get a lantern to make your own. On...
Richmond’s Famous Romantix Mural Gets a New Chapter
For a decade, the mural outside the Romantix adult store, formerly Taboo, on Midlothian Turnpike has been one of Richmond's most debated pieces of public art. Now it's gone, replaced by a new collaboration between tattoo artist and muralist Jesse Smith and Miami-based...
As Funding Shrinks, Richmond’s Safety Net Is Full
She decided to finally leave. Maybe it was after years of abuse, or after one violent night too many. Maybe it was the first time she truly believed that if she stayed, she might not survive. Whatever brought her to that moment, making the call took courage. On...
RVA Live Music | Fly Anakin, Nickelus F, Mutant Academy, Dogstar, Rodeo Boys, Celler Dwellers
I had a lot of fun writing this one up. Looks like there are tons of my local favorites out and about this week, new tunes from some Richmond staples, what else could you want. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? Hit us up...
