Last week, Get Tight Lounge in Richmond was packed for a sold-out show featuring none other than Dale Watson, the torchbearer of classic honky-tonk. The atmosphere was electric, and the crowd was buzzing as photographer Ben Lahoussine captured an unforgettable evening. For those not in the know, Dale Watson was born on October 7, 1962, in Birmingham, Alabama, and raised in Texas, Watson has made it his mission to keep the heart and soul of country music alive and coined his own genre, “Ameripolitan,” to distinguish his sound from the pop-laden tracks coming out of Nashville these days. With a ..read more

It went from warm to hot real quick, but that doesn’t mean Richmond concert-goers are going to skip the outdoor concerts! It appears to be indie Friday with Mitchy Rich & The Coalminers headlining Friday Cheers, then that night Twen takes over The Camel with a few other indie artists to turn it into a pretty stacked evening. Then in the same spot on Saturday Night, Destructo Disk is doing something bizarre, and it’s hard to tell quite what. FRIDay cheers RICHY MITCH & THE COALMINERS W/ DEAU EYES Friday, 6/14 @ Brown’s Island Doors: 6:00 pm In contrast to the high energy guitar solos a ..read more

As any exciting story begins, it was a Monday night and my plans had just been canceled. With the news of my new availability, I decided to take up a friend on an offer. The scene takes me to a familiar spot, a beautiful home across the river with a small lit sign guarding the driveway. In large letters, “Chilton House,” and resting below it, “Peter Jesperson and Tommy Stinson.”  Walking in, I find myself the youngest person there—myself, a fresh 21, and most of the crowd about double that (with a decent amount triple)—but we are all here in common cause and origin. We had our lives chang ..read more

The show last month was fast and hard. Here are the photos for those that missed it.  Photos by @chaos_esper SPY JIVEBOMB GEL ..read more

We are a little late on this but Virginia Pride has unveiled the schedule for its annual “Endless Summer of Pride” campaign, a celebration of the Richmond region’s LGBTQ community. The campaign kicked off on May 31 with a pride flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, aligning with national LGBTQ Pride month and concluding with VA Pridefest on Saturday, September 14. The organizers anticipate holding over 20 events throughout the summer, with more than 15 in June alone. These events span a variety of activities including sports, music, dance, family-oriented gatherings, and sober events, hosted at ..read more

The show last month was fast and hard. Here are the photos for those that missed it.  Photos by @chaos_esper SPY JIVEBOMB GEL ..read more

We are a little late on this but Virginia Pride has unveiled the schedule for its annual “Endless Summer of Pride” campaign, a celebration of the Richmond region’s LGBTQ community. The campaign kicked off on May 31 with a pride flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, aligning with national LGBTQ Pride month and concluding with VA Pridefest on Saturday, September 14. The organizers anticipate holding over 20 events throughout the summer, with more than 15 in June alone. These events span a variety of activities including sports, music, dance, family-oriented gatherings, and sober events, hosted at ..read more

It’s a busy time of year, with kids getting out school, vacations being planned who knows what else on the docket, but that doesn’t mean you can’t time for a little music in your life. All over the city all week long you can find it if you’re looking, but let me give you the low down on some exciting things happening: Mdou Moctar and Leon III are down at Brown’s Island for Friday Cheers, then later that night Los Malcriados and friends take over The Camel, plus The Mitras and Kendall Street Company have new summer tunes for you. I’ve got it all for you and more on this week’s SOUND CHECK. Are ..read more

Here is a selection of photos for those that missed it. The Mitras show last weekend at The Camel featuring Soraya Silene of IONNA, captured by photographer Ben Lahoussine. THE MITRAS BY BEN LAHOUSSINE The post Photos from The Mitras show last weekend at The Camel appeared first on RVA Mag ..read more

There’s a lot of love surrounding Richmond rap legend Noah-O. Spend five minutes in his shop, Charged Up Flagship Store and you’ll understand why. The sense of community is infectious, connecting art and culture in a way that gives far more than it could ever take. From food and clothing drives to mental health screenings for youth and young adults, Noah-O and his team have become an integral part of the cityscape — true Richmond originals. All of which is culminating in this weekend’s Charged Up Fest 2024, a block party (running through June 2) that will “highlight independent artists and fos ..read more