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GWAR Announces Unveiling of Dave Brockie Memorial Monument in Hollywood Cemetery

Marilyn Drew Necci | July 1, 2019

Topics: Dave Brockie, gwar, GWARbar, Hollywood Cemetery, Oderus Urungus

Word has reached the RVA Mag offices that the almighty aliens of GWAR are unveiling a monument to their fallen founder and leader, Dave Brockie, in Hollywood Cemetery, perhaps Richmond’s most historic final resting place.

The unveiling will take place on Friday, August 30 at 2 PM, and all are invited to join and pay tribute. There will also be a free party the next day, Saturday August 31, at the band’s very own GWARbar.

“The erection of this monument has been a long time coming,” stated GWAR in a press release — we see what you did there, guys. “We are grateful and happy we can finally do this for Dave. We thank the many people who donated time and money to make this a reality.”

“We hope the marker will provide a long-needed place for Brockie’s friends, family, and fans to pay their respects to this wonderful and talented human being, and of course, to Dave’s famous creation, Oderus Urungus, who will always be remembered as one of the greatest frontmen in rock history.”

GWARbar is located at 217 W. Clay St in Jackson Ward. Keep an eye on their social media and that of GWAR themselves for further details on this event.

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Scumdogs: RVA Mag Weekend Playlist by GWARbar

RVA Staff | August 3, 2018

Topics: bangers, gwar, GWARbar, rock and roll, rva mag, Scum Dogs, thrash, Weekend Playlist

Every Friday night, RVA Mag drops one banger of a playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This week, Richmond institution GWARBar, drops some tracks to help you thrash through the weekend.

Stay frosty Virginia.

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Eat Travel Rock explores Richmond’s music scene

Amy David | August 8, 2017

Topics: Eat Travel Rock, friday cheers, GWARbar, plan 9 records, rva music, strange matter, The Broadberry, The Camel, The National

Host of web series Eat Travel Rock Kelly Rizzo recently made a trip to Richmond to capture something all of us city dwellers already know too well: our kick ass music scene.

Rizzo highlights Richmond as a hub for all music lovers, no matter if you love reggae, folk, rock, or metal there’s a mix of every genre in our little town. She makes her first stop at local staple Plan 9 Records in Carytown and then heads over to chat with Lucas Fritz, co-owner of The Broadberry and The Camel to hear more about RVA music and what sets us apart from other cities along with a small mention of The National.

We get to hear some tunes from Dead Man Winter and a reggae dub showcase at The Camel before Rizzo moves on to fellow local music venue Strange Matter. She focuses on rock here and this was sort of glossed over. No interview with promoter Mark Osborne, who could have given her the lowdown on all the hottest bands to see and more, but at least Smatter received some love.

GWARbar was up next and while the visuals were killer, she focused more on the cocktails instead of the overlords of metal and their debauchery and crazy antics.

Rizzo wrapped up her tour of Richmond’s music venues with a look at Friday Cheers, an outdoor concert series on Brown’s Island which runs May to June. A popular summertime favorite, the series landed some awesome bands and musicians this season including Angelica Garcia, People’s Blues of Richmond, and Connor Oberst and Sleepwalkers.

I wish she would have highlighted the metal, punk, and hip hop scenes a little more, but I think it still captured some of the best Richmond has to offer musically for a tourist looking to visit the area.