Richmond's always a hotbed of musical activity within all genres, but one of the busiest year after year has got to be the RVA hip hop scene. 2022 was no exception, with all sorts of projects going on, both from scene veterans and rising stars on the come-up. Gritty...
RVA Shows You Must See This Week: July 27 – August 2
FEATURED SHOWFriday, July 29, 7 PMFUMES: The Return of Richmond Gas, feat. NDEFRU, Fan Ran, Noah-O, Johnny Ciggs, Vintage A, PT, Nu-Ski, Rah Scrilla, Skweeks, Starr Nyce, Music by Elliott @ Charged Up Flagship Store - $10 in advance, $15 at the doorMy background is in...
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...
Keeping It Gritty
Johnny Ciggs may regret the goofy name he gave himself at the start of his hip hop career, but with his new album, Lighters and Lightbulbs, the Gritty City Records label head shows that his talent is no joke. Before Johnny Ciggs became a rapper and owner of Gritty...
VA Shows You Must See This Week: November 20 – November 26
FEATURED SHOWFriday, November 22 & Saturday November 23Raw Mom Weekend, Night 1: Alfred, Trapcry, Archangel, F.R.E.E. Night 2: Gumming, True Body, VV, Lance Bangs, Sofia Lakis @ Gallery 5 - single night: $8 in advance/$10 at the door. Weekend pass: $15 in advance...
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