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End The Drug War Concert & Rally

April 20, 2012

It’s 4/20, a day commonly associated with marijuana use. However you feel about the issue, there’s a big party happening at Monroe Park which you may want to check out.

The End the Drug War Concert and Rally takes place today from 1-6 p.m. and features music from People’s Blues of Richmond, Antero, Night Idea, Young Adult Fiction and Midair. The event will also include speakers Adam Kokesh, Matthew Fogg, Michael Krawitz, Eric Sterling and Nathan Cox.

From the press release:
April 20th in 2012 will signal a shift in how people view drug policy. With a majority 50% of Americans favoring marijuana legalization last year for the first time, it is evident that the War on Drugs should end.

The failures of the war on drugs stretch deep into various sectors of our society. From the 40,000 dead in Mexico since 2006, to the arrest of medical marijuana patients for using their medicine, the war on drugs affects us all.

From police shot down on the job by cartels that generate revenue from prohibition, to college students who are stripped of financial aid for having possessed a drug, the war on drugs hurts our ability to live prosperously.

Posted in Music | Tagged Antero, Midair, Monroe Park, Night Idea, People's Blues of Richmond, Young Adult Fiction | Leave a Comment »

The Horn RVA’s Local Showcase

February 24, 2012

If you haven’t yet checked out The Horn RVA, a VCU student-run website dedicated to covering local Richmond music culture, then you’re missing out on some great reads and insights from many different music lovers (I knew others were out there somewhere). Seriously, there are some great new music finds, interviews, videos and interesting op/eds on here. Take some time to check it out.

For its first formal release, “The Horn RVA Presents: Vol. 1,” the members of the Horn have compiled 17 local artists ranging from metal to folk to math rock, to showcase the versatility and depth of talent of the Richmond music scene.

The release show features six of the acts from the sampler performing, as well as free merchandise from many of the artists and other giveaways.

The lineup includes Night Idea, Young Adult Fiction, Solace Sovay, Close Talker and Dane Ferguson.

The Horn RVA’s Local Music Showcase takes place on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 5 p.m.

Posted in Music | Tagged Close Talker, Dane Ferguson, Night Idea, Solace Sovay, Strange Matter, The Horn, Young Adult Fiction | Leave a Comment »

Ghost of Pop at Gallery5

December 9, 2011

Great bands all night at Gallery5 including the Druthers, Kid Is Qual, Goldrush, the Trillions, Horsehead, Young Adult Fiction and My Old Ways. Saturday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. I will be celebrating my birthday at this event, so come say hi, buy me a drink and enjoy this great show.

Posted in Music | Tagged Gallery 5, Ghost of Pop, Goldrush, Horsehead, Kid Is Qual, My Old Ways, The Druthers, The Trillions, Young Adult Fiction | Leave a Comment »

Emperor X Hits the Spot

December 2, 2011

Emperor X, the noise/folk project of C. R. Matheny, has a wonderfully delightful new album out called “Western Teleport” that I’ve have not stopped listening to since I got it. Emperor X mainly uses an acoustic guitar and a dynamic microphone, but also uses a lot of percussive and electronic instruments. The diversity of the subject matter of the songs goes all over the place from plate tectonics to fixing broken air conditioners.

But the coolest part is that he decided to make a scavenger hunt with his fans by making plastic containers or “nodes” that contain a cassette with b-sides and outtakes from the album, and hiding them in various cities across North America. westernteleport.com lists the geolocation of where every node has been placed. The one in Richmond is supposedly in Paradise Park, but after searching twice, I have not been able to find it. Whoever finds it needs to activate the code so the rest of us can hear it.

Emperor X will be playing at The Camel on Sunday, Dec. 4 with Young Adult Fiction.

Emperor X – Erica Western Teleport

Emperor X – Canada Day

Posted in Music | Tagged Emperor X, The Camel, Young Adult Fiction | 1 Comment »

Richmond Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin

October 27, 2011

It’s always great finding a new band to get into only to find out that they are playing in town in just a few days. That’s the case when I first heard the music from Springfield, Missouri natives Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin. Aside from the awesome (if not long) band name, these guys know how to put together a fun indie pop rock song. Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin is playing at Current on Friday, Oct. 28 with The Absent Center, The Trillions and Young Adult Fiction.

There’s also a promotional giveaway in conjunction with the upcoming show. The prize is a signed copy of Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin’s new album “Tape Club” and free tickets to the show. Click on the poster for more details.

Sink/Let It Sway

Cardinal Rules

HEERS

I Am Warm & Powerful

Oregon Girl

Glue Girls

House Fire

Posted in Music | Tagged Current, Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, The Absent Center, The Trillions, Young Adult Fiction | Leave a Comment »

Two Excellent Shows at Strange Matter

October 18, 2011

Strange Matter is apparently the place to be the next two nights.

First up, retro psychedelic pop outfit Unknown Mortal Orchestra will be performing Tuesday, Oct. 18 with Canary Oh Canary and Young Adult Fiction. If you haven’t heard of Unknown Mortal Orchestra, check them out. They’d be right at home in Richmond’s underground pop shoegaze rock scene. Very catchy stuff these guys are putting together.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Jello and Juggernauts

Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Strangers are Strange

And the very next night (Wednesday, Oct. 19), Strange Matter becomes home to indie rockers Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps, who have a sound that is beautiful elaborate and compelling to listen to. They will be performing with Ghost Lotion and The Snowy Owls.

Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps – Tanktop

Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps – Calliope

Posted in Music | Tagged Canary Oh Canary, Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps, Ghost Lotion, Strange Matter, the Snowy Owls, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Young Adult Fiction | Leave a Comment »

Down the (Black) Rabbit Hole

September 23, 2011

North Carolina’s indie-pop rockers The Black Rabbits will be stopping in Richmond on their current tour supporting their full Length album “Hypno Switch.” This is one of those albums that I had to do a double take with. I was surprised at how much and how quickly I was enjoying it.

The Black Rabbits will be performing on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Studio 8 West. Also performing are The Absent Center, Young Adult Fiction and Those Manic Seas, who will also be celebrating the release of their new EP.

The Black Rabbits – For Way Too Long Now

The Black Rabbits – Hurry, Hurry

The Black Rabbits – Hypno Switch

Posted in Music | Tagged Studio 8 West, The Absent Center, The Black Rabbits, Those Manic Seas, Young Adult Fiction | 1 Comment »

This is Going to Be The Best Birthday Weekend Ever

December 10, 2010

My birthday is this weekend and I think the stars aligned perfectly in my favor regarding live music coming through Richmond.

Hot on the heels of Ted Leo & the Pharmacists playing at Strange Matter and Finger Eleven rocking the National, there are even more shows going on that I can’t keep up. It’s good to know that all these great bands are performing for my birthday. I really appreciate it.

Tonight, two of my favorite local bands, The Diamond Center and Marionette, are performing at Strange Matter and Balliceaux, respectively. The Diamond Center burst onto the scene not long ago (for me anyway) and captured everyone’s attention with their blend of amazing melodies. I’m always amazed every time I hear them. And Marionette is one of those local bands that are so under appreciated. I can’t say enough good things about how incredible this eclectic group of musicians are.

The Diamond Center – Dos Fridas

Marionette – Orchid

I will fully admit my love for folk group Jonathan Vassar & the Speckled Bird. They are hands down one of the best and hardest working music acts in Richmond today and I can’t wait to see the places this group goes. On Saturday, they’re releasing their first full length record “Signs and Wonders” with a party at the Camel with the Low Branches and Zac Hryciak & the Jungle Beat. They’ll be playing their new album, which I have been eagerly waiting to hear. And as a special offer that night, the $5 admission goes towards the purchase of either the new record, or a screen printed show poster for Speckled Bird’s email list.

I’ve heard the song “Fault Line Blues,” an outtake from the album and I’m in love with it. If THIS was not included, then you know the actual record will be nothing less than amazing.

Jonathan Vassar & the Speckled Bird – Fault Line Blues

Also that evening is the Ghost of Pop Festival. This annual music event is now in its sixth year and a bunch of great local bands get together and play pop songs as well as their own stuff. This year’s crew includes Young Adult Fiction, Orioles, Rocktopussy, The Trillions, Fuzzy Baby, Prabir/Goldrush and David Shultz & the Skyline. This show is always a fun time and it’s always nice to see a different collective of bands each year. Prabir/Goldrush even have a new song to debut at the Festival.

Prabir/Goldrush – It’s Too Late

Finally on Sunday, Kentucky natives Englishman hit the “Live at Ipanema” series with a show that will make you fall in love with their music. Plus, they will have their brand new album available to buy. This band is one of the best acts I’ve seen in a very long time. Spend a nice, quiet Sunday evening with them.

Englishman – Pet Cactus (Live on Daytrotter Session)

Posted in Music | Tagged Balliceaux, David Shultz & the Skyline, Englishman, Fuzzy Baby, Gallery 5, Ghost of Pop, Jonathan Vassar and the Speckled Bird, Live at Ipanema, Marionette, Orioles, Prabir/Goldrush, Rocktopussy, Strange Matter, The Camel, The Diamond Center, The Low Branches, The Trillions, Young Adult Fiction, Zac Hryciak & the Jungle Beat | Leave a Comment »

Benefit Concert for To The Bottom and Back

April 29, 2010

For all you drunk people who shouldn’t be driving, To The Bottom and Back bus is just the thing for you. Leave the bar trashed and always have a safe ride home. Eliminate drunk driving. It’s a good thing. But good things aren’t free.

That’s where a benefit concert comes in nicely.

“Rock the Bottom” is a benefit show at the Hat Factory where the majority of proceeds will go to support 2BNB. The show looks to be a decent line up that features Charlotessville-based The Sometime Favorites, The Atkinsons,  Young Adult Fiction and Sludge’s Build A Band. The show starts tonight at 7 p.m. and there’s even a free 2BNB shuttle service for students on Floyd Ave. on the Commons.

I’ve heard the Sometime Favorites numerous times and know for a fact they will put on a good show with Maroon 5/Ra Ra Riot fusion, so go and see them at least.

See some bands. Support a good cause. And if you get too drunk, take the bus home.

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