Those around me continue to insist that it is Fall, with their pumpkin spices and their "spooky season" vibes, but I for one am not a person who rushes transitions. It is inevitable however that the leaves will soon change, and the outside shows start slinking back...
Tom Applegate & The Never-Stop Attitude of A Punk
Tom Applegate is a super nice guy and, by all accounts, an excellent teacher of second graders. Recently retired, he has returned to his roots as a punk. Back in 1976, he started his own punk band, L'Amour, whose complete discography was recently reissued by local...
Shake Some Action: Weekend Playlist by Cobra Cabana
Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you an A-plus can’t-miss playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This time around, our playlist comes from Cobra Cabana, the much-loved restaurant and bar on Marshall St in Carver....
Photos: A Glimpse into Richmond’s Hardcore Punk Scene Ahead of Exhibit at Vinyl Conflict
It's no secret that hardcore punk rock has played a major role in shaping Richmond's music rich scene and contributed to its culture, evolving and growing over time with more and more bands, and a steadfast fanbase that followed it from its early underground days at...
Punx Picnic VOL. 3 to bring punk, metal and hardcore bands to Strange Matter and 25 Watt 9/11-9/12
Are you ready for all the face-melting punk your weak little body can handle in two days? Are you ready for all the face-melting punk your weak little body can handle in two days? Well you better be because the owner behind Richmond's record store Vinyl Conflict along...
SUBSCRIBE TO THE RVAMAG NEWSLETTER