There’s a note and a pattern to how music starts from one’s imagination and comes to fruition. A set of demos could be released into the universe with a particular ease that people couldn’t begin to imagine at the turn of the twenty-first century. With that in mind, it brings new questions to mind. How do we want the world to hear our band? What does it mean to be a band in 2016? What is the most logical way of answering these questions? For several musicians in Richmond, they have come close to an answer by venturing out to the Mechanicsville recording studio, The Virginia Moonwalker.
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RVA #25: A chat with the members of Mikrowaves on the birth of their eclectic, funky project
Imagine a summer evening in Richmond spent on a patio. Beer bottles flood the tables as ashtrays are slowly beginning to fill. Conversations are asunder and the feeling in the air is intoxicating. Slowly, the hordes of denizens begin to make their way towards the night’s entertainment. A remarkable collective of musicians that refer to themselves as Mikrowaves are the evening’s main attraction. With an unmatched eclectic style and a fervent desire for intricate and challenging song structures, they are quick to be acclaimed by just about everyone in town.
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RVA Shows You Must See This Week 2/18-2/24
FEATURE SHOW
Sunday, February 22, 9 PM
Humungus, Budd Dwyer, Led To the Grave, Vorator, Mower @ Strange Matter – $7
Metal. Strange Matter has been the place for it, for quite a while now, and I’m sure all the fans of this most glorious and triumphant musical genre know to check their upcoming show listings first when you want your live metal fix. But just in case this one got past you, I want to make sure to throw a spotlight on it.
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RVA Shows You Must See This Week: 12/31-1/6
FEATURE SHOW
Friday, January 2, 10 PM
Occultist, Krang, Hoboknife @ Wonderland – price at door
So here it is–the first really great RVA metal show of the new year! And it’s happening at Wonderland, a venue whose future was uncertain at times in 2014.
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RVA Shows You Must See This Week: 7/16-7/22
FEATURE SHOW
Sunday, July 20, 7 PM
Jonathan Vassar, David Dondero, Russell Lacy, Mermaids. I Mean Whales. @ The Camel – $8
I don’t know how to categorize this show. Acoustic indie? Alt-folk? Americana? This is an important show for the local scene that it fits into, though, regardless of what word you use to describe that genre.
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Radio Rubber Room Is Still Rockin’ Wednesday Nights At Emilio’s
Newsflash: Radio Rubber Room’s biweekly shows at Emilio’s Downtown continue to be awesome and packed with rock-hungry party animals, while Thursday mornings at work continue to prove a living hell that is well worth dealing with.
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