a
M

Close

4861982045_062ff9828c_b.jpg

Fearless youth with photographer Justina Villanueva

by | Sep 21, 2010 | PHOTOGRAPHY

I am guessing music is what keeps Justina alive. You can tell by her photographs. They capture the energy of youth and the bonds created in the crowd among strangers when willingly crammed shoulder to shoulder in the front row. Currently residing in Falls Church and finding herself in every hole-in-the-wall punk club from Richmond to New York, Justina Villanueva reminds me to stay young and fearless.

For more information check out justinavillanueva.com

I am guessing music is what keeps Justina alive. You can tell by her photographs. They capture the energy of youth and the bonds created in the crowd among strangers when willingly crammed shoulder to shoulder in the front row. Currently residing in Falls Church and finding herself in every hole-in-the-wall punk club from Richmond to New York, Justina Villanueva reminds me to stay young and fearless.

For more information check out justinavillanueva.com

R. Anthony Harris

R. Anthony Harris

In 2005, I created RVA Magazine, and I'm still at the helm as its publisher. From day one, it’s been about pushing the “RVA” identity, celebrating the raw creativity and grit of this city. Along the way, we’ve hosted events, published stacks of issues, and, most importantly, connected with a hell of a lot of remarkable people who make this place what it is. Catch me at @majormajor____

SUBSCRIBE TO THE RVAMAG NEWSLETTER




more in photo

Styles P Shines, But So Do We

The room was charged the moment the doors opened. Richmond showed up ready—you could feel it in the air, like the bassline of a song you know by heart. And at the center of it all stood The Ghost himself: Styles P. Live at Ember Music Hall. A masterclass in presence,...

Gravel Soaked Whisky: Weedeater at Richmond Music Hall

Weedeater isn’t here to gently persuade you—they’re here to erase your existence from the inside out, a frontal assault of the auricular. Over two decades into their bourbon-fueled, smoke-shrouded descent through stoner-metal chaos, the North Carolina trio unleashed a...

The Richmond 34 Sat Down. What Are We Standing Up For?

Sixty-five years ago, a group of brave young Black Richmonders walked into a department store, sat down at a lunch counter, and refused to leave. That’s what they did. That’s what got them arrested. They just sat in a segregated space where their presence alone was...

Threaded Distortion: Quicksand at Richmond Music Hall

Quicksand is more than just a compelling band; they're a persuasively compelling band, still honing their craft 35 years into their tenure as one of the great post-hardcore bands of the 1990s. Their relentless sound and gritty honesty has carved out a permanent spot...

Topics:

TO THE RVA MAG YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR THE LATEST VIDEOS