#rvamusic

[starfxckersinc]

i know this is such a long shot but if anybody lives in the RVA area and plays any of the listed instruments I’m tryna start a band. u don’t have to be femme necessarily to be in the band but there IS a chosen aesthetic that I’d like u to adhere to that May or May Not include drag. it’s a 60’s-styled band. here’s the playlist. i want to combine hard rock elements(Melvins, Acid Bath, Bleach-era nirvana, Alice In Chains) with 60’s pop aesthetics/vocals/harmonies!! (shangri-las, the crystals, Nancy Sinatra)

#aberdeen spoken word #richmond #rvamusic #rva #Spotify

[fashionmobster]

UNRELEASED #1

#housemusic #electronic #rvamusic #music #ai artist #hip hop

[flashlight-smallknife]

Arms Length @ Canal Club // 06.04.23

#arms length #freak of na-tour #my photos #rvamusic #for reasons unknown to me this was the sole clear photo I got last night

[rvamag]

⭐ The Rock Hard Film Festival is TONIGHT ⭐ Join us on at 8pm at New York Deli for comedy by Lucy Bonino and John Thomas; music by Brian Mann, Brown Frown the Clown and Katy Perry’s Plastic Bag; and films by Katy Perry’s Plastic Bag, Mu Cuzco, Happy Case Scenario, Brian Mann, and Brown Frown the Clown. 📸 @kimberlyfrost 👋 Plus, the interview is up now on RVAmag.com 👋 🌲🌲FULL ARTICLE IN OUR LINKTREE 🌲🌲 • • • #rvashows #richmondshows #richmondlife #punk #richmondpunk #rva #thingstodoinrva #visitrichmond #visitvirginia #richmond #richmondmusic #rvamusic #richmondva #rvanews #richmondgrid #richmondmag #rvaexperience #richmondexperience #thervalife #virginiaisforlovers #virginialiving #richmondliving #rvaadventures #loverva #loveva (at New York Deli RVA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CejqHH_JT-c/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[soundbasement]

Richmond Musicians Discuss DIY Music Scene

RICHMOND, Va. -- Richmond has been known for its art and music for a long tome. Because of this DIY music venues have emerged.

DIY or “do it yourself” refers to community venues producing their own music and setting up their own spaces. Places like The Deck and the Rabbit Hole, two well known local DIY venues, are just a few participating in this culture.

Richmond is just one of many cities with a vibrant punk scene. Places like Philadelphia and Chicago are some of the bigger names in the community according to Tommy, owner of The Deck.

Punk and DIY exists everywhere, but what makes Richmond stand out is the people involved. Eli Buenaventura is the vocalist of a local hardcore band called Wasted Space. He was a part of the south Philadelphia crust punk scene prior to moving to Richmond. The environment was very different than what he has experienced here. The community as a whole seems to be a lot more accepting and kind regardless of the more violent atmosphere in regards to mosh pits, according to Buenaventura.

“I'd say the VCU scene here is very positive,” Buenaventura said. “If there's a person that isn't being cool, we'll push them out because we don't deal with that. It's very accepting, inclusive.”

The crowd isn't the only thing that makes Richmond so unique. Local venues of all shapes and sizes help lift up the music scene as well. Places like Banditos and The Camel allow many local artists of all genres to come perform.

The venues in Richmond are a large part of why the scene is thriving. VCU has had its hand in Richmond losing its many venues. On Grace Street, VCU has contributed to buying up properties and using them as campus amenities, according to Daniel Berti, writer for RVAmag. In doing this they have changed the music scene in Richmond fundamentally.

“It sucks. This is a really, really cool city, especially within the constraints of music,” said Chris Theen. Theen is a local musician in bands such as Lowlife Tea Party and Project Vertigo. He has been an active participant in the Richmond music scene since 2018.

“It used to be an even cooler city. Grace Street probably had like 12 different places that were doing shows. All of them are gone,” Theen said “like there is nowhere on Grace Street that still does live music.”

Despite the loss of venues in the area, the music scene has managed to keep its footing because of DIY. Most musicians prefer this way of performing. The crowd and the community are all appreciated by bands far more than any venue they have performed at.

The Deck has received a lot of appreciation from local musicians. Tommy has been active in the Richmond music scene for a while and has both performed and attended shows in DIY and local venues.

“The crowd actually feels like they're a part of the show,” Tommy said. “It's a lot more intimate. It doesn't matter how professional you make it look, house show’s gonna be more intimate.”

Though many musicians prefer to play house shows, there have been some challenges. With local venues closing down and VCU having more people on campus many DIY venues have experienced a higher volume of attendees. Because of this, The Deck has to make changes.

“We had like the whole block around our house, like pretty much crowded and within the house,” Salvato said, recalling a past show. “Like, it was just dangerous. It was not okay.”

“So, since then, we started doing a door fee, just five bucks at the door. We check IDs.” Tommy said, “We're running like a real venue now because it's like, it's risky not to,”

Along with the population growth at these shows, Tommy has experienced their address being shared on the internet and strangers arriving at their home unannounced.

The Deck wont have a show for a while according to Tommy.

#music blog #music journalist #music #journalism student #music news #richmond #rvamusic #music review #local music venues #diy punk #punk scene #punk music #house show #punk rock #crust punk

[saikyo78]

#action patrol #richmond #rva #barfcomics #james callahan #rvamusic

[beex-rva]

Got it

#rvamusic #punk rock #tommy rodriguez #guitar #beex

[carololson]

It's 4th of July - and we are back protesting the original Brexit ... on air with #DJFreyja on @wrir973 WRIR-LP 97.3fm stream at wrir.org #rva #communityradio #radiolife

#rva #virginia #public radio #rvaradio #rvamusic

[taor4sure]

NEW ALBUM ALERT 🚨 ‼️ Click that link in bio and #enjoylife #greybeardz #40shadesofgreyvol4 “THE FINALE” #produced by #lazyridabeats PROMO USE ONLY!! #newmusic #hiphop #classicalbums #playlist #taor4sure #sssven #rvamusic #718 #804 #uk #nowplaying https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm55uT5O9mO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#enjoylife #greybeardz #40shadesofgreyvol4 #produced #lazyridabeats #newmusic #hiphop #classicalbums #playlist #taor4sure #sssven #rvamusic #718 #804 #uk #nowplaying

[senvisuals]

#fire #hoodies #rvamusic #Youtube

[miss-blackcherry]

Any RVA stoners and hippies who want to be friends?

A bit about me-I’m graduated from VCU with a business degree. I love dogs and cats and petsit on a regular basis. I love all music and I’m always down for a small concert of any kind. I love hiking and kayaking and just being outside but I also love my indoor alone time. I smoke a lot of weed and I do smoke puff bars and cigarettes. I’m also a huge liberal, I support BLM, I’m against guns completely, I’m pro-choice, and I try to educate those on my beliefs vs. fighting.

I just really wanna talk to new people and spread love

#richmond virginia #richmond #rvastrong #rva #rvamusic #rvadventures #i need frieeeends #i need friends #girl friends #friendship #love me #looking for friends #looking for mutuals #james river #scotts addition #vcurams #vcu #virginia commonwealth university

[soundbasement]

Awsten Knight of Waterparks at the Canal Club

COVID Effects On Live Music

RICHMOND, Va. —- Local music venues have begun to ease strict COVID-19 guidelines.

The Canal Club is a local located in shockoe bottom. This venue has recently switched from strict vaccination and mask mandates to a less restrictive approach, according to Kathy Jacobs, the owner, and general manager of the venue. The venue will be working through a show by show basis, deciding the guidelines based on the pandemic requirements of the performers that host.

“We are putting out there that anybody that is not vaccinated would like them to wear a mask,” Jacobs said.

Jacobs seeks to keep music fans and her staff safe. Between December and January the venue experienced a brief shut down, according to Jacobs. After reopening, the entire Canal Club staff is vaccinated. However, staff members are not required to wear masks.

Many music fans are excited to return to the venue now that these restrictions have been lifted, according to Jacobs. Many of the talents hosted by the venue are older metal bands who have been vocal about their dislike for vaccinations.

“A lot of people were very happy about it,” Jacobs said.

Some venues have taken the opposite approach from Jacobs. Lisa Harrison, cofounder and lead booking consultant at the Tin Pan has expressed her concerns with the ongoing pandemic. The Tin Pan has kept strict restrictions on those who visit the venue, according to Harrison. Vaccination continues to be mandatory but masks are on a case-by-case basis.

Harrison said she faced problems booking artists due to the vaccination requirements.

“ Everyone that's traveling in the artists’ group needs to be vaccinated,” Harrison said. “There's only been one group so far they've had to not book because they were not vaccinated. They just chose not to get vaccinated.”

Omicron hasn’t exclusively impacted local venues, it has changed the way people interact with live music. Mark Fries, music promoter and owner of Legacy Concerts, said the ongoing pandemic and recent variant has affected his business.

Many bands were hesitant to tour during the pandemic out of fear of contracting the virus. However, as time went on more and more bands opened up to the idea of touring, according to Fries. Ticket sales and tours getting canceled and rescheduled caused Legacy Concerts to lose business.

“It just was this crazy out of control spread. Bands were having to cancel tours because members of the touring party were testing positive for COVID,” Fries said.

He went on that after the recent spike in Omicron cases ticket sales and turnout has returned to normal and may be better than it once was.

Both venues have upcoming shows and are taking the necessary steps to keep show-goers and staff safe, according to venue websites.

(This article is extremely dated but it feels right to post for other reasons)

#music blog #music journalist #tw covid #live muisc #music news #music #waterparks #richmond #rvamag #RVA #rvamusic #journalism student #awsten waterparks #awsten knight #canal club #concert #ticket sales #local music venues

[saikyo78]

#action patrol #richmond #rva #barfcomics #james callahan #rvamusic

[neonlamb]

LPs + Singles Mixtape 04.03.20

Happy Friday people! 

In the midst of the craziness it’s exciting to have new music releases to look forward to.

Today we have new albums from Purity Ring and Joywave. It’s especially exciting to hear from Purity Ring as it’s been five years since their last release. 

Purity Ring - Womb

Joywave - Possession

And, of course, a singles mixtape to enjoy!

Don’t forget the archives!

#purity ring #Joywave #Spotify #rva #rvamusic #singlesmixtape #new music #newmusicfriday

[xyeahmanx]

Coming soon 🤞🏾🥀🖤

#foryou #FORYOU2 #me #ep #music #randb #foreverva #Eva #rva #rvamusic #xyeahmanx

[laurenserpaphotographs]

Happy Noon Year!  I love the yearly RVA tradition of No BS Brass! playing at Lamplighter! Everyone have a safe NYE!

#NYE #New Years Eve #2020 #Happy New Year #Brass band #no bs brass #nobsbrass #Lamplighter #rva #rvamusic #music #music photography #music photographer #band #band photography #band photographer #concert #concert photography #concert photographer #lauren serpa photographs