RT's Mixtape Double Feature: Frank Math & Handles
Frank Math - SOG 2 (Still Cooking) (Datpiff)Frank Math is an artist in RVA who is making a name for himself appearing at local shows or alongside battle emcee Moon, not to mention with social media....
View ArticleThe RVA Open Mic Comedy Scene: A Firsthand Report
When I was nineteen years old, I decided to do standup comedy at Café Diem. I went up on stage, grabbed the microphone, and smiled as the overhead lights blinded my eyes. To make a long, painful story...
View ArticleRVA Noise Fest II: Three Nights Of Harsh Weirdness
This weekend brings us RVA Noise Fest II, the second annual weekend-long showcase of weird and experimental performers both from out of town and of local origin. This year's bill was put together by...
View ArticleDAILY RECORD: Corrections House
Corrections House - Hoax The System EP (War Crime Recordings)Corrections House is a self-described “end times collaboration.” Their logo is a striking design that looks like it's part geometric...
View ArticleRichmond Restaurant Week Starts Today!
It's that time of year again. RVA restaurants gather together to raise funds for a good cause (and buzz about themselves) and give you a chance to try some amazing local food. Richmond Restaurant Week...
View ArticleDAILY RECORD: William Tyler
William Tyler– Impossible Truth (Merge Records)It must be difficult to be an artist attempting to draw from the past without specifically attempting to recreate it. The Information Age has laid out all...
View ArticleByrlesque At The Byrd: Byrds Of Paradise Takes Flight This Sunday
The highly-anticipated third event in Deanna Danger Productions' ongoing Byrlesque at The Byrd series, “Byrds of Paradise,” will be flying across stage of The Byrd Theatre in Carytown this Sunday,...
View ArticleWin Tickets To See Ghost BC At The 9:30 Club!
Attention all fans of headbanging mayhem: Papa Emeritus II and the Nameless Ghouls, collectively known as Ghost BC, will be coming to 9:30 Club next month, on Monday, May 13--and you could go see them...
View ArticleOne Way Richmond's Must-See Show Previews 4/24-4/30
FEATURE SHOWSunday, April 28, 7:30 p.m.Chris Corsano, Jason Lescalleet, Corsano-Lescalleet Duo @ Forinstance Gallery (107 E. Cary St.) - $7/All Ages Although this isn’t officially part of the RVA Noise...
View ArticleDAILY RECORD: Nails
Nails– Abandon All Life (Southern Lord Records)Confession time: I've been aware of Nails for a few years now but never listened to them, solely because they feature an ex-member of Terror and happened...
View ArticleRVA Magazine's Weekend Preview 4/26 - 4/28
There is a ton of awesome stuff happening this weekend in the lovely RVA, from instagram parties and punk shows to, well, other awesome shows! There's not too much going on on Saturday, but there's a...
View ArticleGayRVA: Anthony Bourdain Speaks His Mind at the Landmark Theater
Anthony Bourdain took the Landmark Theater by storm last night. The crowd was caught between laughs and gasps as the legendary TV-chef told stories and gave advice for living for just over two hours....
View ArticleSITE NEWS: RVA Mag and GayRVA Need Interns!
The editors of GayRVA.com and RVAMag are looking for interns. We have five positions to fill and we would love to have you on our staff. What will you be doing?1. Writing - a lot of writing. You will...
View ArticleSATURDAY: Photosynthesizers Present Listen Vol. 1 at The Camel
Looking for something to do with that special someone this Saturday? We have just the thing for you! The first of a ten-part series brought to you by The Photosynthesizers, entitled, Listen Vol. 1: The...
View ArticleEverything You Ever Wanted To Know About RVA Fashion Week 2013
Starting next week, Richmond will be taken over by the fifth annual RVA Fashion Week, seven days packed full of events in which local designers come together to showcase their wares and let the city...
View ArticleTONIGHT: Richmond Famous Presents Radio Rubber Room!
Check it out, folks! Tongiht, everyone's favorite local radio DJs will be appearing on the Gallery 5 stage as the latest local celebrities to be profiled as part of Richmond Comedy Coalition's...
View ArticleDAILY RECORD: Mammane Sani et son Orgue
Mammane Sani et son Orgue– La Musique Électronique De Niger (Sahel Sounds/Mississippi Records)To identify Mammane Sani Abdoulaye's place in Niger's musical canon is a difficult proposition, as his work...
View ArticleNetflix Nerdery #4
After a brief conversation with a former coworker of mine last week, I came to the conclusion that I’m not funny. He asked me a question about something I wrote for my last column, and whether the...
View ArticleDAILY RECORD: Acute
Acute– Murder Notice (SMRT Records)It seems like punk's fascination with Japanese bands has begun to wane a bit in recent years. This interest initially seemed like something of a holdover from the era...
View ArticleNetflix’s Hemlock Grove is Incredibad And Totally Worth Your Time
Netflix, the online video service, has become a powerful force to be reckoned with. It’s really a double-edged sword though – in addition to having an amazing collection of classic, amazing movies and...
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