For as long as I can recall, I have always felt a bit like an outsider. When I moved to Richmond in 2002 to attend VCU, I wasn’t entirely sold on the city. I was quickly impressed by the never-ending plethora of live music taking place on Grace Street at 929 or...
FEATURED SHOWThursday, February 6, 8 PMCary Street Cafe's 25th Anniversary & Big Ol' Whoopty Doo feat. Whistler's Mother, Craigslist Jerry @ Cary Street Cafe - Free!This column is ostensibly about music, but if you want to get technical about it, it's really about...
Once a band of teenagers, the members of Manatree are adults now, and they're continuing to evolve and expand their sound as they grow. With three records under their belt, Manatree’s discography offers a compelling auditory journey of stylistic exploration,...
FEATURED SHOWSunday, August 25, 7 PMRed Death, Enforced, Dead & Dreaming, Loud Night, Mutually Assured Destruction @ The Camel - $10We here at RVA Mag have had quite a bit of discussion, both in this very column and in other places, about Enforced's brand new LP,...
Every Friday night, RVA Mag drops a ridiculously amazing playlist curated by influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This time around we've got a playlist from Manatree, the youthful Richmond quartet whose intricate melodies and complex latticework of guitar...