In the underbellies of Virginia’s smallest music communities, DIY scenes preserve hardcore and metal over generations in Roanoke and throughout Appalachia. Hardcore punk has been burning strong in the fabric of American music for nearly four decades now. What...
5th Anniversary of “To Pimp A Butterfly”
Come hear arrangements of Kendrick Lamar's album "To Pimp A Butterfly" performed live by a full Big Band and MC on the 5 year anniversary, right here in The Dark Room. Doors at 2Music at 2:30$5
DRS: Sexbruise?/Sid Kingsley/The Last Real Circus Show
Dark Room sessions knows how much RVA likes its Shamrock The Block Party! We have a special night of music in store for you so stick around Scott's Addition for an incredible ending to a fun-filled day. The Last Real Circus Show is going to get the party started and...
Get Bit by the Beat with Piranha Rama
This extensive ensemble explores a variety of genres and blends them into a sound that has captured the hearts of music fans near and far. There’s no such thing as too much, too many, or too different for Piranha Rama. The local 12-piece ensemble of individually...
Don’t Pretend: Weekend Playlist by Mark Osborne of Slimehole
Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you an absolutely essential playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This week, our featured playlist comes from Slimehole founder Mark Osborne, who started his event promotion/tour...
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