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TONIGHT: Downbeat Switch w/ The Dream Machine At The Republic
It was a rock smorgasbord at The Republic last Thursday, where The Dream Machine warmed the crowd for Sam Robinson and the Groove-Elators and closing act Beef Lizard. As the opening act, The Dream...
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Five Film Favorites: Johnny Depp Films
Upon viewing a still image of Johnny Depp as Tonto for the upcoming Lone Ranger flick (2013), I came to the conclusion that Johnny Depp looks tremendous in makeup. He probably looks good all the time,...
View ArticleDAILY FIX: The Fire Tapes, "Attack Of The Clones"
The Fire Tapes are a Charlottesville indie-rock band that's been getting a bit of attention lately through high-profile gigs like Charlottesville's Tom Tom Founders Festival, as well as opening for...
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DAILY RECORD: Sun Araw & M. Geddes Gengras Meet The Congos
Sun Araw & M. Geddes Gengras Meet The Congos – FRKWYS Vol. 9: Icon Give Thank (RVNG Intl. Records) The pairing of younger musicians with more seasoned counterparts can be a tricky proposition....
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One Way Richmond's Show Picks 5/17-5/20
Thursday, 5/17 Malhombre @ Globehopper 7pm. Thursday, 5/17 Now Sleepyhead (pictured above), Chet Vincent, Mica Rose @ The Camel 5pm. Free. (early) Thursday, 5/17 Motion City Soundtrack, Kid is Qual,...
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I Like The Sound Of My Own Voice In A Microphone: An Interview With Mark Slomski
Upon first meeting Mark Slomski a couple of years ago, my positive first impression of him was a high compliment to his taste in alcohol. I can't help but notice that the varying conversations I've had...
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SHOW REVIEW: Byrlesque At The Byrd
Burlesque at the Byrd, you say? This was a landmark event! On that very historical stage in which the Mighty Wurlitzer has prevailed for several years, there would be burlesque. It would only seem...
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Amen Dunes Are In Your Room
“There’s a world where I can go and tell my secrets to,” sang a half-deaf Brian Wilson and his brothers from the beach on 1963’s classic, “In My Room.” The bedroom as a place of solace, myth-building...
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DAILY RECORD: Big Eyes
Big Eyes - Back From The Moon 7" (Grave Mistake) Big Eyes are a trio from Seattle who play a Porterhouse steak of 1970s punk. Some bites taste glam, others power pop, but all are beefy. Band leader...
View ArticleBobby La Beat @ NY Deli
If you enjoy heavy drinks, and even heavier bass,don't miss Bobby La Beat as he blows the doors off NY Deli this Friday with plenty of rap, trap, house, bmore and old school to start your weekend off...
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DAILY RECORD: Anduin
Anduin – Stolen Years (SMTG Ltd.) Plenty of albums have been created under adverse circumstances. This isn't necessarily a bad thing - life's mayhem can inject an element of chaos and unpredictability...
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Byrlesque At The Byrd Part II: The Photos
No sooner had I finished editing and posting yesterday's review of the gala extravaganza that was Byrlesque At The Byrd than I discovered several as-yet-unread emails containing photos from the event...
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Look To Try: The Maxi Skirt
I spotted her on the opposite corner of the street, swathed in turquoise fabric that was billowing in the wind. Compulsively I crossed the street. I was nervous to lock eyes, not sure if my mouth could...
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REVOLT OF THE APES Presents: An Interview With Gregg Foreman
We declare our top-three favorite living guitarists to be as follows: Number Three: Angus Young Number Two: Malcolm Young Number One: Gregg Foreman If that’s not our truth, it’s pretty damn close (with...
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RVA TV: RVA Street Art Festival Video
The goal of the RVA Street Art Festival was to show the creative power of street art, liven up an otherwise drab floodwall, and attract people and tourists to an outdoor art gallery showcasing the...
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One Way Richmond's Show Picks 5/21-5/23
Monday, 5/21 Dogs on Main Street, The Low Branches (pictured above by Sarah Walor), River Whyless @ Gallery 5 7pm. Monday, 5/21 Relacksachian @ The Camel 8pm. Monday, 5/21 Free Art Show (A Monthly...
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DAILY RECORD: Left And Right
Left And Right - Left And Right (leftandright.bandcamp.com) Out of the several bands that caught my eye at Macrock in Harrisonburg this year, Left And Right was a pleasant surprise. Their live set was...
View ArticleDAILY FIX: Gull, "Fast Enough"
Here's a live performance by talented RVA musician and one-man band Nate Rappole, aka Gull. Gull's notorious for creating music that seems like it should require several people playing different...
View ArticleTONIGHT: Free Art Show At Kingdom!
Kingdom, a local club located in Shockoe Bottom, which opened up last year in the space formerly known as Alley Katz, has been carving out a solid niche for itself in the local scene since its opening...
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MOVIE REVIEW: Unauthorized And Proud Of It
Unauthorized And Proud Of It: The Story Of Rock N' Roll Comics (2012) (dir: Ilko Davidov) Music and comic book fans who were around in the early 90s may remember Rock N' Roll Comics, a small-press...
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