We’re still a few weeks away from Christmas, but considering the radio has been going ham on holiday music since before we ate all the turkey leftovers, I suspect we could all use a change of musical scenery. If this is literally you, you should seriously consider heading to Strange Matter Sunday to catch Sad13, Vagabon, Emily Reo and Told Slant.
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Speedy Ortiz returned to the Camel with a good cause and even better jams
Massachusetts-born rock quartet Speedy Ortiz returned to RVA for the second time in 2015 this past Monday, this time playing at The Camel.
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RVA Shows You Must See This Week: 12/9-12/15
FEATURE SHOW
Monday, December 14, 7 PM
Speedy Ortiz (Photo by Amazon Music), Aye Nako, Atta Girl @ The Camel – $12 (order tickets HERE)
Christmas is coming a little early for showgoers here in Richmond–and the bumper crop of touring bands coming to town over the next seven days make it seem like the holiday’s gonna last an entire week for clued-in locals!
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RVA 2014: Shannon Cleary’s favorite moments of the year that has passed
I’ve spent the better part of twelve years in this town. I’ve been privy to all sorts of cultural and artistic change that has evolved throughout. I think people can generally spend an absurd amount of time waxing poetically and potentially glorifying the successes of a year that has passed. Perhaps, I am guilty of said practice. In this case, I think what I’m about to write down is a sincere and honest truth.
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RVA Shows You Must See This Week: 11/5-11/11
FEATURE SHOW
Thursday, November 6, 9 PM
Speedy Ortiz, Ex Hex, Sundials, The Ar-Kaics @ Strange Matter – $10 in advance/$12 day of show (order tickets here: http://speedyhex.eventbrite.com/)
OK, so it probably isn’t news to anyone reading this that rock n’ roll is alive and well in the year 2014. While it’s always awesome to see bands do some completely new thing with music, it’s not always necessary–just doing the tried-and-true rock thing well is enough to make any band worth your time.
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Humble Indie-Rock Stars Speedy Ortiz Talk about RVA and Cassette Distribution
Sure, Speedy Ortiz could easily be written off as just another band everyone listens to just because Pitchfork says they’re cool. If you actually do listen to them however, you’ll understand why they receive all the hype they get.
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