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REVOLT OF THE APES Presents: An Interview With The Allah-Las
It’s entirely possible that one can separate The Allah-Las from their home state of California and the sweet, smirking spirituality summoned by their name. The question is: why would you want to?“When...
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Criterion Cinemas At Movieland Boulevard Square Opens Next Weekend
On Friday, December 28, a new cinema devoted entirely to independent films will open in Richmond. Criterion Cinemas, a four-screen theatre owned and operated by Bow Tie Cinemas and located adjacent to...
View ArticleTheater Review: The Search For Signs Of Intelligent Life In The Universe
Eva DeVirgilis shines in the solo-performance The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe. Actually, she more than shines. She self-ignites and blazes away with her emotionally ravishing...
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RVA Magazine Presents: Local Shows 12/24-12/27
Monday, 12/24: The Silo Effect Christmas Eve Birthday Bash @ The Camel - 8PMMonday, 12/24: Meade Skelton @ Tabernacle Baptist Church (1925 Grove Ave) - 5PMMonday, 12/24: Christmas Concert @ Cathedral...
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RVA No. 11: Matthew E. White
2012 has been an eventful year for Richmond’s own Matthew E. White. With an opening slot on the Mountain Goats’ nationwide tour, a budding record label, and the release of his critically acclaimed...
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DAILY RECORD: Super Frisky
Super Frisky– For Buddy (Burai Core Records)I know, consciously at least, that judging books by their covers is largely frowned upon. But it's hard to avoid, especially when confronted with the...
View ArticleMerry Christmas From Your Friends At RVA Magazine!
We here at RVA Mag wish all the best for you and your loved ones on this holiday! Have a great day, and we'll see you back here tomorrow. Until then, keep yourself entertained with these classic clips...
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RVA No. 11: Eliza Childress, Mary Silcox, Sara Gossett
Eliza Childress, Mary Silcox, and Sara Gossett are three young artists who’ve been engaged in a variety of creative works around RVA for several years now. In recent months, they have been joining...
View ArticleNew Year's Eve With Proverbial At Tobacco Company
New Year's Eve approaches with haste, and all of us must make the critical decision of what to do on this fateful night. Tobacco Company is proudly hosting an evening with Proverbial on Monday, New...
View ArticleFRIDAY: The Trillions, White Laces & Anousheh At Balliceaux!
2012 is quickly drawing to a close, and the entire RVA musical community is celebrating yet another great year for local music. Three artists who've had particularly big years will cap off the past 12...
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DAILY RECORD: The Darkness
The Darkness - Hot Cakes (Wind-Up)Sometimes people should keep doing drugs.Don't get ahead of yourself--I'm not telling anyone to start banging dope on the couch. If you aren't making a killing now,...
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Jahman Brahman: Tearin' Down The Walls
Ever since Jahman Brahman's first visit to Richmond on St. Patty's day earlier this year, I knew they'd be back. And they were, coming to The Camel on December 18th as one of their last stops on their...
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DAILY RECORD: Olde Shame
Olde Shame - 5 Song Demo, December 2012 (self-released)Olde Shame could be counted as a supergroup of sorts, if you're heavily involved with RVA's noise/experimental music scene. Featuring Caves...
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BOOK REVIEW: Little Black Fish
The Little Black Fish, by Bizhan Khodabandeh (Mended Arrow)A story originally by Samad Behrangi, The Little Black Fish tells a tale of youthful curiosity, and of a young fish yearning to push beyond...
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DJ Pari's Curtom Soul Mix, Vol. 1
Here's a brand new mix from DJ Pari of WRIR's Midnight Soulstice and the popular Soulpower monthly dance nights. This mix is Pari's first from his new home at Mixcloud, and it's dedicated to the memory...
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The RVA Magazine Guide To New Year's Eve 2012/2013
At this time of year, it's a perennial question, one dating back at least as far as a pre-rock n' roll record by The Orioles: "What are you doing New Year's Eve?" It's the biggest party night of the...
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RVA Magazine Presents: Local Shows 12/28-12/30
Friday, 12/28: Progression: Mr. Mason Jones Memorial Event featuring Joe Nice, Alcrani, Controlled Kaos, Mike Phear (pictured above by Erik Fox) @ The Camel- 18+ - 8PMFriday, 12/28: Over & Out,...
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RVA No. 11: Angela Bacskocky
“Nest”, the first line of clothing from Angela Bacskocky’s eponymous fashion design company, is a bit hard to define. Launched last spring, this local start-up is a brave statement. It is also a...
View ArticleGayRVA: Taboo Celebrates Multiple Milestones
You can’t put ‘naked’ on a marquee in Henrico County. This is one of the many lessons learned by Alison Barber, the Owner and President of Taboo Inc..”Someone asked us to take down a banner of me...
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RVA No. 11: J. Roddy Walston & The Business
As the lights dim and the house music slowly becomes awkward silence, the opening band appears from behind the curtain. As usual, you’ve never heard of them; and by the looks of things, you probably...
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