We’re excited to welcome Colin & Caroline to the next episode of Small Venue Music! Colin & Caroline Healy are famed Richmond singer-songwriters who create incredible original songs and acoustic covers. They have played across town and beyond, being added to highly successful curated playlists and even partnering with Netflix on the ‘13 Reasons Why’ soundtrack. These musicians have achieved tremendous success and share their story, experiences, and views on the music industry. The interview and performances were filmed at Kindred Spirit Brewing Satellite in Richmond, VA.    C ..read more

Please welcome Tyler Meacham to Season 2 of the Small Venue Music podcast! Tyler is an incredible singer-songwriter who has contributed so much to the music scene here in Richmond, Virginia. Her new single, “dream house,” is an emotional piece that reflects feelings of loss, grief, and personal inspiration. This is an amazing episode, with conversations and performances recorded at Crazy Rooster Brewing Company in Powhatan.   Tyler starts by playing her new single “dream house” live. She then joins host Don Busick and the two discuss everything that went into the creation of her song. Tyl ..read more

One of Richmond’s Best Singer/Songwriters, Mackenzie Roark, joins the show to discuss her latest album, Rollin’ High, Feelin’ Low, as well as her music journey, influences, and future plans..    Coming back to Richmond fresh off her first headlining role as a band leader, Mackenzie recounts performing at the Bristol Rhythm & Roots festival in Bristol, TN-VA, the “birthplace of country music.”    Mackenzie’s new album, “Rollin’ High, Feelin’ Low” is a culmination of works that describe her own experiences with love and loss in relationships.. The lyrics resonate on a per ..read more

We are excited to welcome Angi Baber and Rob Pannell, owners of Chilton House, to the show. Together they have hosted touring artists in their Richmond home for several years, putting on some of the most unique shows for artists and audiences alike. Chilton House is a venue like no other, offering fans a place to enjoy their favorite music while supporting and connecting with their favorite artists.  In this episode, we talk with Angi and Rob about how they were brought together by their love of Alex Chilton of “Big Star'' as well as “The Replacements.” The two went on to purchase a forme ..read more

We are excited to welcome Ali Thibodeau, “Deau Eyes,” to the show! Ali Thibodeau is a Richmond based artist who is well known for her award winning album Legacies.  Ali ’s an amazing singer and songwriter. She’s also a dancer, actor, filmmaker and creator of art in a variety of genres. She is one of the most talented artists to come out of Richmond and has a unique style that is all her own.    We’ll talk with Ali about her creative journey, several of her artistic projects, her commitment to giving back to the arts community, and much more. We’ll also hear live performance ..read more

Look what the cat dragged in! Richie Reckless and P.V. Trïxxx from Tëaze will be shredding, screaming, rocking, and yes, educating us all on their hair metal ways on Small Venue Music.   To give you a taste of how Tëaze describes their band, here is an excerpt from their social pages.   “A Tëaze show is a glimpse back in time, an authentic tribute to rocks most outrageous era. Playing the greatest party anthems from Bon Jovi to Van Halen, with stage moves Poison wouldn’t dare attempt. If you long for the days when the grass was green, the girls were pretty, and so were the guys, let ..read more

In the third episode of Small Venue Music, Don sits down with Ross Mullins, Taproom Manager for Kindred Spirit Brewing.  Kindred Spirit is an amazing brewery and music venue located in Goochland county in the western part of Richmond Virginia.  They offer an incredible variety of amazing beers and provide a wonderful atmosphere for listening to live music.      Don and Ross begin the show by discussing the history of Kindred Spirit Brewing and the vision the owners had for the brewery.   Ross discusses the camaraderie that exists among all the breweries in th ..read more

Playing the songs you forgot you loved!   Ruby and Jay Turner of Turner’s Body Shop join the show on Small Venue Music.     The family band, Turner’s Body Shop, has been entertaining fans across Richmond, Va for over a decade.  They play a unique set of cover songs and original songs that are a joy to see live.      Jay starts off the show by sharing how he started playing with Ruby when she was only 9 years old.  He shares the journey they began as a duo playing in open mic nights and eventually paying gigs in the central virginia music scene ..read more

In the first episode of Small Venue Music, Don sits down with Luke Bobbitt, lead singer of Abrams Bridge.   Abrams Bridge is a popular Bruce Springsteen tribute band in Richmond, Virginia.   The band includes the following members:   Luke Bobbitt: Lead vocals and guitar Eric Bowers: Bass guitar Brendan Yerian: Saxophone  Dan Fortuna: Keyboards  Tom Vest: Drums  Chris Kidd: Lead guitar     Don and Luke begin the show by discussing how Luke began his musical career and some of his early influences.   Luke describes how Abrams Bridge came together ..read more

The Jangling Reinharts have arrived on Small Venue Music!   The Jangling Reinharts are icons of the Richmond music scene.  They’ve played thousands of shows over the past 20 years and have entertained tens of thousands of fans.  They play an extremely large and diverse selection of songs that fans have grown to love.   Rick Schaffer and Tommy Hughes sit down with Don Busick to discuss the origins of the band and many aspects of how they began their musical careers.  Rick shares how the band formed and walks through all the members that have been a part of the group.&nb ..read more