Shawnis And The Shimmers were all set to take over the Richmond scene when the pandemic hit in 2020. After a slight delay, they've returned with a brand new album and a mission to make the entire city fall in love with their glammed-out punk rock n' roll. From a hole...
The Richmond Music Catalog 1980-2021 Part 3
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...
VA Shows You Must See This Week: August 7 – August 13
FEATURED SHOWFriday, August 9, 7 PMJerome's Dream, Vein, Ostraca, Watchdogs @ Gallery 5 - $15 (order tickets HERE)If you have paid any attention to the underground screamo scene over the past decade or so, you're sure to have heard of Jerome's Dream. Active in the...
VA Shows You Must See This Week: June 26 – July 2
FEATURED SHOWSunday, June 30, 10 PMSea Of Storms (Photo by Jake Cunningham), Doll Baby, Sharpening @ Bandito's - Free!It's been a long time since we got new material from Sea Of Storms, but the wait is finally over. Since 2015 when they released their debut album,...
VA Shows You Must See This Week: May 22 – May 28
FEATURED SHOWSunday, May 26, 12 noonJonny Z Fest 2019, feat. Kenneka Cook, Washers, Gull, Josh Small, Night Kid @ Hardywood - Free!It's hard to believe that it's been 12 years since we lost Jonathan Zanin, known to all and sundry as Jonny Z. To get personal right out...
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