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REVOLT OF THE APES Presents: An Interview With The RocKandys
As is so often the case, we find ourselves at a loss for words when trying to describe the music of The RocKandys. Thankfully, the confection of melody and mood cooked up by the band is so instantly...
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RVA Mag Presents: Local Shows 1/21-1/24
Monday, 1/21: RVA Big Band @ Balliceaux - 9:30pmMonday, 1/21: Positive No, Sea of Storms (pictured above), and Hens @ The Camel - 12:00amTuesday, 1/22: The Silo Effect @ The Camel - 10:00pmTuesday,...
View ArticleWin Tickets To See Tegan And Sara At The National!
Yes, it's true--in collaboration with our colleagues at Gay RVA, we're giving away two pairs of tickets to see Tegan And Sara at the National this Friday, January 25. With their latest album,...
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DAILY RECORD: Winterfylleth
Winterfylleth– The Threnody of Triumph (Candlelight Records)To a casual observer, black metal as a genre may seem somewhat single-minded in its approach. However, it has has been characterized since...
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The Fourth Annual Raqs Luminaire Comes To The Byrd Theatre
Dance and theatre connoisseurs, come one come all to the fourth annual Raqs Luminaire, lighting up the stage on Sunday, January 27th at Richmond's own historic Byrd Theatre. Showcasing a performance...
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Ladies Night: A Boylesque Revue Takes CenterStage
How delighted I was to have found myself at a different venue to view the art form which is boylesque. Boylesque, for all you newbies out there, is basically burlesque for guys. Scanning over the...
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One Way Richmond's Must-See Show Previews 1/23-1/29
FEATURE SHOWSaturday, January 26, 8 p.m.Corrections House, Solo Sets by Scott Kelly (Neurosis), Bruce Lamont (Yakuza), Mike IX Williams (Eyehategod), Sanford Parker (Nachtmystium), Windhand @ Strange...
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Radio Rubber Room At The Republic: Enlightening Contrasts
There are a few things that I’d like to divulge to the readers of these articles, in case it hasn’t been clear in the last 33 weeks of reviews. Essentially, my job is to write reviews that will...
View ArticleVIDEO: The SHHO Presents Nickelus F, "GotDamnMurdah"
Richmond native and hip hop heavyweight, Nickelus F just released the visually striking music video for his song entitled “GotDamnMurdah!” On this track, Nick F coasts on blunt smoke, women, and...
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Check Out A New Track From Iron Reagan; LP Out March 6
One of the most exciting developments in recent RVA hardcore/metal history has been the joining together of Tony Foresta and Phil "Landphil" Hall from Municipal Waste with Paul Burnette and Ryan...
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DJ Pari Presents: Soul Talkin'
Here's a brand new mix from DJ Pari of the Soulpower RVA team and WRIR's Midnight Soulstice radio show. Featuring tracks from Gonzalez, Bobby Patterson, Sam Dees, Maurice Jackson, The Procedures, and...
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DAILY RECORD: Aural Exile
Aural Exile– Attrition (Misereality)It can be difficult for a musician to reflect his or her influences in a manner where any comparison is going to seem at all accurate. Having brought the songs into...
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SATURDAY: Riff Raff Brings His Unique Hip Hop Stylings To Kingdom!
This is the era of the hip hop weirdo. As high-speed internet became ubiquitous over the last decade or so, and websites like Datpiff and Bandcamp started allowing anyone who could record on their...
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DJ Vadim Brings International Heat to The Camel
As a front-runner of beat culture and 20+ years of experience in the EDM scene, Russia’s DJ Vadim is known for taking electronic hip hop to inspiring new heights. After touring Europe into the New...
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RVA Magazine Presents: Local Shows 1/25-1/27
Friday, 1/25: Tara Mills (pictured above) with Yankee Dixie @ Ashland Coffee & Tea - 8:00pmFriday, 1/25: The Former Champions with Arpetrio (pictured above) @ The Camel - 10:00pmFriday, 1/25: Dayze...
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MONDAY: Long Arms, Delta Saints & The Blue And The Grey at Strange Matter!
For several years now, there's been a strong and passionate scene percolating just under the radar in the world of Richmond music. Call the style Southern rock, alt-country, Americana, roots music, or...
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Ghostprint Gallery Presents Benjamin Sack's Eroica
Eroica is an exhibition of pen and ink drawings by Benjamin Sack, which opens this weekend at Ghostprint Gallery. The marks on the paper hanging at Ghostprint do more than just record moments in time;...
View ArticleWRIR Gets Down With The Rest Of Us
Richmond’s beloved independent radio station, WRIR, is gearing up to celebrate its 8th birthday with their 8th annual fundraiser, “The Party For The Rest Of Us.” Bringing “radio for the rest of us” to...
View ArticleSHOW REVIEW: Tegan and Sara’s “Heartthrob Tour”
Tegan and Sara Friday, January 25 at Dar The National, Richmond, VATegan and Sara didn’t let a little Virginia snow stop them from their Heartthrob debut in Richmond last night. Sporting matching black...
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SHOW REVIEW: Soundgarden
Soundgarden Friday, January 18 at Dar Constitution Hall, Washington DC“We’re Soundgarden--the only band playing tonight. So there’s no confusion,” Chris Cornell announced to over 3,000 wide-eyed fans...
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