RVA Mag Presents: Local Shows 8/13-8/16
Monday, August 13th: Nick Coward and the Last Battle (pictured above), Broken Fences, Way Shape or Form @ The Camel 9 PM Monday, August 13th: RVA Big Band (photo by Chris Bopst) @ Balliceaux 10 PM...
View ArticleCold Cuts w/ Long Jawns & Stereo Faith
Last month's edition of Cold Cuts was POPPIN!!! So Stereo Faith is back again with Richmond's own Long Jawns for another round! Stroll through New York Deli for great people, music and drinks! Stereo...
View ArticleDAILY FIX: Aspect
BEHOLD, the next generation of Richmond rippers. Aspect by Levi Douthit and PJ Coleman features skating by Devante Walker, Levi Douthit, Thomas Goldman, Deon Hawkins, Daniel Ravenal, Friends, Lee...
View ArticleSounds Of RVA Presents: On The Horizon #22
Some Richmond institutions have left the gritty city in 2012. No more Slaughterama ("Sortarama" doesn't count), Best Friends Day, or RVA Music Fest. What did we do wrong? Well, first of all,...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Jungle Juice Vol. 1 Podcast
Though small compared to its urban brethren, Richmond has transformed into its own style of concrete jungle. Intertwined groups of hipsters, students, and just plain grimey people around the town give...
View ArticleRT's RVA Hip-Hop Video Roundup #6
Here are some brand new videos from the local RVA hip-hop scene, with commentary from Roger Tyler, aka RT of The New Juice Crew. You can check out his work HERE, or catch him on WDCE 90.1 FM, Mondays...
View ArticleRadio Rubber Room EP 74: The Mystery Ship
What a mysterious episode. The Mystery Ship voyaged to the Center of The Universe... Ashland, Virginia. They didn't reveal all of their mysteries, but they did play some killer tunes off of their...
View ArticleInter Arma Signs To Relapse Records
Everyone who follows the metal scene here in RVA knows that Inter Arma has been killing it for years now, but it looks like they aren't RVA's best-kept secret anymore. Only a couple of months after the...
View ArticleHanging Out With Futura2000!
He was sitting on a bench, smoking a Camel non-filter. I ordered a Hennessy and Ginger right before I was distracted by friends. We schmoozed with other media types, musicians, and artists, all rubbing...
View ArticleRVA No. 9: The Milkstains
It doesn’t take long to understand why The Milkstains are quickly becoming one of Richmond’s most adored bands. Their irresistible charm onstage is unmatched, and their live shows are full of unbridled...
View ArticleOne Way Richmond's Must See Show Previews 8/15-8/21
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, 8/18, 11:30 a.m. – 7 p. m. GWAR-B-Q, presented by and a benefit for Ring Dog Rescue, featuring (in order of appearance): Black Naked Wings – 2nd Stage; The Burial – Main Stage;...
View ArticleSATURDAY: Soulpower Pays Tribute To Curtis Mayfield At Balliceaux
Curtis Mayfield, who would have turned 70 this summer, is one of Soul music's most influential figures. As the lead vocalist for the Impressions, he turned the group into Chicago's premiere Soul group....
View ArticleTONIGHT: The Milkstains w/ The Dream Machine and City Problems
Every week, without fail, there has been a superb featured act at The Republic - last Wednesday was no exception. Radio Rubber Room presented The Dream Machine and rocking funkmasters Skitzo Sound...
View ArticleRVA No. 9: Nick Kuszyk
VA-born, New York-based artist R. Nicholas Kuszyk is best known for his robots. He’s shown his colorful, eye-catching work in galleries all over the world, and even put his robots into book form with a...
View ArticleDopapod: Re-inventing The Jam Band
“Jam Bands” are inherently un-hip these days. Perhaps the groups that comprise the genre have done it to themselves, with their seemingly endless guitar noodling music and patchouli-reeking,...
View ArticleSATURDAY: Todd Barry & Neil Hamburger Bring Their Comedy To Richmond
Comedy fans of RVA, take note! One of the biggest local comedy events of the year hits town this very weekend, and you are not going to want to miss it. The Summer Value tour, featuring Mr. Medium...
View ArticleRVA #9: Record Reviews
Antlers - 2607 Space Godz (antlers.bandcamp.com) Since starting four years ago as an instrumental indie/math-rock act, this quartet has undergone a significant shift in mindset. 2607 Space Godz is far...
View ArticleREVOLT OF THE APES Presents: An Interview With Far-Out Fangtooth
We can say that “Occasion of Sin” – a song from the Far-Out Fangtooth EP entitled The Thorns (released by the consistently rad HoZac Records) – is today our favorite song of all time. We can say that...
View ArticleRVA Mag Presents: Local Shows 8/17-8/19
Friday, 8/17: White Laces, Ohbliv, DJ Mike Albrecht @ Balliceaux 10PM. Free. Friday, 8/17: Beers & Banjos featuring The Green Boys @ The Camel 6 PM (Early) Friday, 8/17:The Mason Brothers (pictured...
View ArticleDAILY FIX: Pussy Riot, "Putin Lights Up The Fires"
Those who have been following the legal proceedings surrounding the recent arrest of members of Russian feminist punk group Pussy Riot as closely as we have no doubt heard that band members Maria...
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