Local alt-rock band wins global music contest, recording time
Jiana Smith, Contributing Writer Green and white lights flashed to the rhythm of heavy drums and electric guitars as a crowd formed around the stage to watch Richmond-based alternative rock band Wine & Warpaint perform their live set on Feb. 6. “I really believe in rock music,” band frontman Brandon O’Neill said between songs. “There’s […]
Concerts made cozy at house shows
Jesse Adcock Contributing Writer House shows transform living rooms into stages, clearing out furniture to make space for dozens of people to enjoy an informal show from local and touring artists. “A house show is usually run by musicians, friends getting together reaching out into the community usually by locals,” said Forrest Hesson, artist and […]
Fun, Friendly, Folk in Richmond
Samuel Goodrich, Contributing Writer One of Richmond’s largest celebrations of culture, art and music took place earlier this month. With more than twenty musical groups, multiple vendors and an endless amount of local food, the Richmond Folk Festival was packed with things to do for its 11th year. The streets were filled people of all ages […]
Titus Andronicus: a peculiar band on the road to RVA
Titus Andronicus is touring for the release of their latest album, “A Most Lamentable Tragedy,” and will make a stop at one of Richmond’s local venues, The Camel, on Sept. 13.
The Peppa Effect
It isn’t at every school that the most popular sports team has to compete for attention with the band that plays at their games.