Justin Golden has been a mainstay in the Richmond music scene for years now; his strong guitar chops and blues fundamentals made him RVA's best-kept secret for quite a while. But his debut record, Hard Times And A Woman, is starting to make waves outside the city....
Finding The Sweet Side Of Virginia With Sid Kingsley
Richmond singer-songwriter Sid Kingsley wants people who hear his music to feel free and uplifted, and to realize the full potential of human emotion -- "however you interpret that." Richmonder Sid Kingsley's musical career has been marked by continuous growth. His...
The Interactive Commune of The Folly
It was about two years ago when RVA Mag last sat down with The Folly, when the blues/folk/rock band released their debut EP. Since then, they've been busy touring and toiling away in the studio on their latest project, Find A Way, which they dropped last month. Their...
Virginia’s Hold On the Legendary Man in Black
Although Johnny Cash was born and raised in Arkansas and spent most of his adult life around Nashville, Virginia had a hold on him. The most obvious connection he had to the Commonwealth was through June Carter Cash, his second wife, who was from southwestern Virginia...
Blending Hard Bop and Traditional Jazz, Marcus Tenney Quartet Shines on ‘Moment’
Multi-instrumentalist Marcus Tenney is a relentless musician. He plays saxophone and trumpet in Richmond powerhouse acts Butcher Brown and No BS! Brass Band, tours with indie-duo Foxygen, and records hip-hop records under the name Tennishu, among other things. And...
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