We wrote about this months ago and construction has started. The Riverfront Amphitheater, a highly-anticipated addition to Richmond's cultural landscape, celebrated its groundbreaking event yesterday, drawing city leaders and media attention. With the continued...
A Night At Strange Matter… I Mean Fuzzy Cactus
Here’s the scoop from the doorman at the Fuzzy Cactus last Friday — the opening local act, Gull, is not one to be missed, and the doorman, who is also a furniture designer/maker and a VCU grad named TJ Krivankec, was surprised that so many had missed it. The turnout...
Goodbye Strange Matter: The End Of An Era
The closing of Richmond’s popular venue leaves a hole in the heart of its music scene. *This article originally appeared in RVA Mag #35, on the streets now at all your favorite spots. Beloved Richmond music venue Strange Matter closed this December, after nearly a...
A Brief History of 929 West Grace RVA
They say history repeats itself. That must mean the same things just keep happening over and over again. Welcome to 929 W. Grace St. in Richmond, Virginia USA ladies and gentleman. I don’t care if it was Hubaba’s, Twisters, Chrono’s Café, 929 Café, Nancy Raygun, or...
Kingdom Shuts Down; What’s Next For Shockoe Bottom Music Space?
After nearly three years in business, Shockoe Bottom rock club Kingdom announced this week that it will be closing down. After nearly three years in business, Shockoe Bottom rock club Kingdom announced this week that it will be closing down. A statement was posted on...
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