May 18th, 2012

Are You Richmond Enough?

Richmond used to be a city of Richmonders. These days, though, there are so many come-heres that the balance has shifted. Perhaps most surprisingly of all, you no longer have to be born here to be considered a Richmonder.
But you do have to have certain credentials in order to qualify as a Richmonder. Going …

May 17th, 2012

New Videos from RVA Bands

Richmond artists have been making some stunning music videos lately. Some are hugely elaborate while others are quite simple. Check out some great local music videos I’ve come across lately.
Hot Lava – Goat’s Eyes
Power pop group Hot Lava returns with a brand new video called “Goat’s Eyes,” taken from the band’s upcoming new album “Ice …

May 16th, 2012

RVA Playlist’s Shows of the Week

Some of the better shows you can catch this week in RVA. Click here for the complete music calendar.
Thurs., May 17 – The Infamous Stringdusters at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Lewis Ginter kicks of its Groovin’ in the Garden summer concert series with the upbeat bluegrass of Yonder Mountain String Band. Get ready to
dance to some …

May 14th, 2012

WWKD: Cardinal, Listening Room, Boney Loner, This American Life, VMFA Food & Wine, Joe Quarterman, King Pig Roast

Mon., May 14 – 9:00pm – Cardinal at Strange Matter – The duo of Richard Davies and Eric Matthews, are known as Cardinal and recently released their second album “Hymns.” Amazingly, it arrives eighteen years after the band’s debut album. Matthews isn’t touring with Davies, but supports his desire to bring the album’s songs to …

May 11th, 2012

Mother, May I?

It’s the rare son or daughter who doesn’t make an effort to see Mom on that holiest of days, Mother’s Day. Sure, you can take Mom out to eat, but keep in mind that it is THE busiest restaurant day of the year (no surprise there), so you may want to seek out a different …