It’s Still Our City | Ep. 6 Vinyl Conflict

by RVA Staff | COMMUNITY, CULTURE, MUSIC, PODCASTS, POP CULTURE

"Holy smokes, Bobby from Vinyl Conflict, this guy is truly one of a kind. I honestly can’t imagine Richmond without him. His hands are in all the good pots—often with little to gain beyond making the city cooler, more fun, and more connected. A jack of all trades, and...

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