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...
Let Thorp Jenson Carry You Home
You might call it Americana, but if you ask Thorp Jenson, his new single, "Carry Me Home," is nothing more than good old rock n' roll. What do you call a ginger in a Canadian tuxedo with a mustache and a guitar? If you're having this encounter in Richmond, you call...
Space Age: Weekend Playlist by The Big Payback’s Kelli Strawbridge
Every Friday night, RVA Mag drops one scorcher of a playlist curated by influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This week, we're bringing you a collection of jams spanning all genres, courtesy of Kelli Strawbridge. Chances are, no matter what corner of the...
Mekong Xpress Delivers Funky Soulful Debut Album, ‘Common Knowledge’
For a group of musicians who came together by accident, Mekong Xpress have kept fans coming back time and time again. Holding down a weekly residency at The Answer Brewpub since 2013, the lively, eclectic group has entertained crowds with their mix of vintage blues,...
EQ Produktions Brings Space-Funk Jam Crew Particle To The Canal Club Friday
LA jamtronica ensemble Particle will be hitting RVA coutesy of EQ Produktions, taking the stage at The Canal Club on Friday, May 23 with a new lineup and some new tunes with which to blow your mind. LA jamtronica ensemble Particle will be hitting RVA coutesy of EQ...
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