Live Music

Jazz Cafe at VMFA: Robbie Cunningham Group

2012-02-09T23:00:00Z

200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6 – 9pm

Groove to an eclectic mix of jazz ensembles every Thursday, 6 – 9 pm, at VMFA's Best Café. The Jazz Café is presented to the public by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, in conjunction with the Richmond Jazz Society, free of charge! Light fare and beverages available for sale. Event continues through September.

Jan 5 - Larri Branch Agenda
Original compositions and new arrangements of jazz standards as featured on their debut album, Labragenda

Jan 12 - Samson Trinh & The Mills Family Band
An exciting mix of swinging jazz standards and modern favorites

Jan 19 - Lawrence Olds Quartet
A unique blend of “old school” blues and updated arrangements of the great American songbook

Jan 26 - Butterbean Quartet
Jazz mixture from classic songs to contemporary music of Norah Jones, Sade, Michael McDonald and more

Feb 2 - Brian Jones Quartet
Jazz standards and original compositions in the classic style of mid-1960s jazz

Feb 9 - Robbie Cunningham Group
Contemporary jazz and smooth favorites

Feb 16 - J. Smith Jazz Quartet
Original compositions and contemporary arrangements of jazz standards, bebop and Latin jazz

Feb 23 - The LKB Jazz Trio
Mix of contemporary music and standards from some of the area’s most popular jazz artists

More info: www.vmfa.state.va.us…

Dry Branch Fire Squad at In Your Ear Studio

2012-02-09T23:30:00Z

1813 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:30 – 9pm

Door 6:30 PM, Music 7:30PM
$15 advance from www.jaminc.org, $20 at the door. Capacity limited to 85.

www.lobe.com
More info: Wally at (804) 320-7067

Dry Branch Fire Squad - www.drybranchfiresquad.com
For more than 25 years Dry Branch Fire Squad has been one of bluegrass music's most popular bands, renowned for its spry mix of front-porch standards, modern ballads, and the old-time sounds from which bluegrass first sprang. The (quartet) is positively adored for its droll, scampy stage shows, fueled by Ron Thomason's cornpone-and-hard-cider wit. On their irresistible new Rounder concert CD, Live at the Newburyport Firehouse...his laconic monologues unfurl like long, laze serpents: When they strike, it's with such suddenness and accuracy that they almost leave you too breathless to laugh. Almost. Scott Alarik, Boston Globe

Slow Southern Steel Documentary at Strange Matter

2012-02-10T01:00:00Z

929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8 – 10pm

FB - www.facebook.com…

A documentary about heavy bands from the south.

From the director(CT): The film is about underground heavy bands south of the Mason Dixon. It will have intense live performances from some of the crustiest, doomiest, and most progressive of heavy bands from the south. As will include interviews from the dirtiest and smelliest musicians, promoters, and fans from this genre about living and growing up in the bible belt, and other beautiful shit hole christian ran towns, as well as drugged out road stories, and other uncouth happenings.

More info: www.strangematterrva.com…

A$AP Rocky at The National

2012-02-10T01:00:00Z

708 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8 – 11pm

Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
$25 ADV / $TBD DOOR

A$AP Rocky - www.liveloveasap.com
Born & raised in Harlem, New York, ASAP Rocky is no stranger to the cliché rap lifestyle, popularized by fellow Harlem Patriarchs from Big L & Kool Moe Dee to Ma$e, and Cam'ron. However, Rocky's entrenching yet melodic rap style has drawn more immediate comparisons to recently incarcerated Harlemite Max B.

More info: www.thenationalva.com

Birds and Arrows (with Skylar Gudasz and The Ugly Girls) at Ashland Coffee & Tea

2012-02-10T01:00:00Z

100 N. Railroad Ave.
Ashland, VA
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8 – 10pm

Like the band’s name, Birds and Arrows isn’t easy to pin down. Comprised of husband and wife duo Andrea and Pete Connolly and cellist Josh Starmer, the Chapel Hill and Durham-based group defies the genres and conventions that other bands inhabit. Like a sweet summer breeze that gusts through a wrap-around porch, this group blends Appalachian tradition and indie charm, weaving warm vocals with understated instrumentation and wistful romanticism.

BIRDS and ARROWS accomplish an elegant, warm sound that is truly their own. Their compelling and road tested live show appeals to a surprisingly wide range of audiences; they are the cherished rock band for folk lovers and the favorite folk group for rock fans.

Visit their website: www.birdsandarrows.com

The Ugly Girls: skylargudaszandtheuglygirls.com

Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of show

More info: www.ashlandcoffeeandtea.com

Dumpstaphunk at Capital Ale House

2012-02-10T01:30:00Z

623 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:30 – 11:30pm

7:30 doors open
$15 advance; $18 day of show

Dumpstaphunk - www.dumpstaphunk.com

"Dumpstaphunk is the best funk band from New Orleans right now.” - The New York Times

"Dumpstaphunk is ready to usher in a new age of funk to the masses." - Jambase.com

The project has since grown from a chance side-project into what is now widely considered to be one of New Orleans' most prestigious modern funk ensembles. An offspring with a direct lineage to their fathers in The Meters and The Neville Brothers, Dumpstaphunk is a recipe for creating a new standard for an entire genre.

More info: www.capitalalehouse.com

Roger Carroll & Chez Roue at Bogart's

2012-02-10T02:00:00Z

1903 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23220
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9pm – 12:30am

Jazz.

On the web - www.myspace.com…

More info: www.bogartsinthefan.com

The Dimmer Twins (Jon & Kevin from Horsehead), Eric Hunter, and Cardinal Compass at the Camel

2012-02-10T02:00:00Z

1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9pm – 12am

$5.
FB - www.facebook.com…

The Dimmer Twins - www.facebook.com…
The Dimmer Twins are Jon Brown and Kevin Wade Inge when they play without the rest of Horsehead... or breakdown on the side I85.

with Eric Hunter, and Cardinal Compass

More info: thecamel.org

Thomas Coleman Walker at The Tobacco Company

2012-02-10T02:00:00Z

1201 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9pm – 12am

Free

More info: www.thetobaccocompany.com…

Canary Oh Canary at Balliceaux

2012-02-10T03:00:00Z

203 N. Lombardy St.
Richmond, VA
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10pm – 12am

$5.
10pm-1am

Canary Oh Canary - www.facebook.com…

“Canary Oh Canary take elements of shoegaze and experimental rock to create a style that is entirely their own. In just a little under a year playing out, the group has already developed a strong fan base (with even Kyle Harris of Diamond Center calling them one of his favorites from Richmond).” - Shannon Cleary, RVA Magazine

More info: www.balliceauxrva.com

Hail Hornet!, Zoroaster at Strange Matter

2012-02-10T03:00:00Z

929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10pm – 12am

HAIL HORNET! (MEM. WEEDEATER, ATP, PARASYTIC, SOURVEIN) - hailhornet.bandcamp.com

ZOROASTER - www.myspace.com…

FB - www.facebook.com…

$TBA
18+

More info: www.strangematterrva.com…

Andy Poxon Band at Capital Ale House

2012-02-10T22:00:00Z

623 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA
Friday, February 10, 2012, 5 – 8pm

Free.
Blues.

Andy Poxon Band - andypoxon.com…
EllerSoul Records is proud to announce the signing of Andy Poxon and is working hard promotnig and distributing Andy's great debut CD, Red Roots. Only 16 when he recorded these tracks, Andy not only wrote all of the songs but produced the session as well, big job for anyone at any age. Poxon's mixture of American Roots music incorporates heavy doses of the blues as well as rockabilly, soul and jazz guitar flourishes.

Poxon's song writing is already advanced with impressive lyrics and arrangements. No doubt he'll be compared to other great young artists, but Andy is truly his own man. He is a true triple threat as a song writer, singer and gifted guitarist. Andy is one of the most talented young musicians to come around in a very, very long time.

More info: www.capitalalehouse.com

Me Talk Pretty, Madina Lake, Hawthorne Heights at Kingdom

2012-02-10T22:00:00Z

10 Walnut Alley
Richmond, VA
Friday, February 10, 2012, 5 – 11pm

Me Talk Pretty - metalkpretty.com

Madina Lake - www.madinalake.com

Hawthorne Heights - hawthorneheights.com

with Get Scared, New Years Day

More info: www.kingdomrva.com

Wade Reynolds at Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream

2012-02-10T23:00:00Z

3300 Forest Hill Ave.
Richmond, VA
Friday, February 10, 2012, 6 – 9pm

No Cover Charge

Wade Reynolds

More info: crossroadsrva.com

Richmond Burlesque Babies presents "The Anti-Love Doubleshot" Pt. 1 "No Heartwarming Stories" at Triangle Theater

2012-02-10T23:30:00Z

1300 Altamont Ave.
Richmond, VA
Friday, February 10, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30pm

On the eve of the most romantic holidays, RBB is coming back with a vengeance to skewer & burn Valentines Day with not one of two events Feb 10th to bring the pain. This is a show meant for the heartless, heartbroken, the liars, seducers, baby mommas, lovelorn & newly recovered.No heartwarming stories, no love lost, no dysfunction untouched.

Advance general seating ($10) can be purchased online at RTP’s web site at http://www.rtriangle.org, by calling the RTP Ticket hotline at 804-346-8113 or at the door as available.

More info: www.richmondtriangleplayers.com

Blue Line Highway at Ashland Coffee & Tea

2012-02-11T01:00:00Z

100 N. Railroad Ave.
Ashland, VA
Friday, February 10, 2012, 8 – 10pm

Since its inception in 2001, Blue Line Highway has forged a unique Americana hybrid of blues, contemporary pop, and traditional country music. STYLE WEEKLY calls the band “…a diverse mix of country, jazz, and bluegrass that is both lush and dramatic.” ... and now with the electric cello and Constance Sisk!

Tickets $8 at the door.
Blue Line Highway website: www.bluelinehighway.com

More info: www.ashlandcoffeeandtea.com

ChickNGrease Band at Canal Club

2012-02-11T01:00:00Z

1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA
Friday, February 10, 2012, 8 – 11pm

7:00 doors
$10.00/$15.00

ChickNGrease Band - www.facebook.com…

More info: www.thecanalclub.com

Richmond Shakespeare's "Macbeth" at Carpenter Theater

2012-02-11T01:00:00Z

600 E. Grace St.
Richmond, VA
Friday, February 10, 2012, 8 – 10pm

Richmond Shakespeare presents Macbeth, The Bard's eeriest tragedy from February 9 through the 25th at Richmond CenterStage.

In this ominous, shadowy vision of medieval Scotland, supernatural forces spur noble warrior Macbeth's bloody rise to power by inflaming his deadliest desire: ambition.

Fri, Feb 10 8:00p
Sat, Feb 11 8:00p
Fri, Feb 17 8:00p
Sat, Feb 18 8:00p
Sun, Feb 19 2:00p
Thu, Feb 23 8:00p
Fri, Feb 24 8:00p
Sat, Feb 25 8:00p

More info: www.richmondshakespeare.com

Bumper Jackson at Poe's Pub

2012-02-11T02:00:00Z

2706 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9pm – 12am

$5.

Bumper Jackson -

Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen at Tobacco Company

2012-02-11T02:00:00Z

1201 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9pm – 12am

Free.

Emme St. James - emmestjames.com
Jazz vocalist, jazz singer, cabaret performer, chanteuse – however you describe her, Emme St. James has been performing her sophisticated jazz styling for over a decade.

More info: www.thetobaccocompany.com

Inter Arma, Balaclava, Windhand at Strange Matter

2012-02-11T02:00:00Z

929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9pm – 12am

CLIFF BURTON'S BIRTHDAY BASH!! FREE! WITH INTER ARMA, BALACLAVA, WINDHAND & BASTARD SAPLING

Doors 9PM / Music 10PM
$TBA
18+

More info: www.strangematterrva.com…

NOBS Brass Band at The Camel

2012-02-11T02:00:00Z

1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9pm – 12am

9:00pm - 2am
$7.

NOBS Brass - nobsbrass.blogspot.com
NO BS! is a Richmond, Va.-based band combining the spirit of New Orleans with original compositions and a select array of hits from the '70s and '80s in an eclectic, virtuosic, and rowdy package. Members of NO BS! Brass have been trained in the conservatory and in the garage band and draw their inspiration from every conceivable source including funk, jazz, klezmer, Led Zeppelin, calypso, and delta blues.

More info: thecamel.org

Classic Monkey Shine at Gibson's Grill

2012-02-11T02:30:00Z

700 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9:30pm – 12am

With special guests Vega Omega! Check Classic Monkey Shine out on Facebook for more details!

Don't have a Facebook? Check out our songs on Sound Cloud! soundcloud.com…

DJ Big Chair at Balliceaux

2012-02-11T03:00:00Z

203 N. Lombardy St.
Richmond, VA 23220
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10pm – 12am

Free.
10pm-1am

More info: www.balliceauxrva.com

Turbine at Cary St. Cafe

2012-02-11T03:00:00Z

3126 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10pm – 12am

$5.
10pm-2am.

Turbine - turbinemusic.com…
Produced by Grammy-winner John Davis (The Black Keys), Blue Light City evokes the smart groove-pop of '80’s bands like INXS and XTC, the psychedelic rock of Flaming Lips and Pink Floyd, the soul-rock of Jimi Hendrix’s Band of Gypsies, aspects of prog-rock pioneers Yes and King Crimson and even elements of late 70's era Grateful Dead, all in one strangely cohesive record. These diverse influences would typically clash and burn, but Turbine’s singular vision combines them in a way that makes it all simply sound like Turbine.

More info: www.carystreetcafe.com

Richmond Boys Choir at Children’s Museum

2012-02-11T16:00:00Z

2626 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11am – 12pm

11:00 am and 1:00 pm

Children’s Museum of Va. (CMOR) (Richmond, VA)
Now in its 16th season, the Richmond Boys Choir (RBC) began as a collaborative project of Theatre IV and the Boys and Girls Club of Richmond. After citywide auditions in the fall of 1996, 25 boys were selected for membership.

Over the past 16 years, members of the Richmond Boys Choir have been provided opportunities to represent their beloved Richmond throughout the U.S. by traveling to such places as Fayetteville, Kansas City, Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and New York.

In 1999, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce deemed RBC “Richmond’s Ambassadors of Song.” In keeping with that title, the Richmond Boys Choir continues to showcase its personal, academic and musical excellence, while representing Richmond's diverse cultures through music and membership. RBC uses such opportunities to share with all who would hear the rich musical talent found right here in central Virginia. RBC welcomes members from all socio-economic, religious and cultural backgrounds.

More info: www.richmondboyschoir.org

Richmond Boys Choir at Children’s Museum

2012-02-11T18:00:00Z

2626 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1 – 2pm

11:00 am and 1:00 pm

Now in its 16th season, the Richmond Boys Choir (RBC) began as a collaborative project of Theatre IV and the Boys and Girls Club of Richmond. After citywide auditions in the fall of 1996, 25 boys were selected for membership.

Over the past 16 years, members of the Richmond Boys Choir have been provided opportunities to represent their beloved Richmond throughout the U.S. by traveling to such places as Fayetteville, Kansas City, Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and New York.

In 1999, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce deemed RBC “Richmond’s Ambassadors of Song.” In keeping with that title, the Richmond Boys Choir continues to showcase its personal, academic and musical excellence, while representing Richmond's diverse cultures through music and membership. RBC uses such opportunities to share with all who would hear the rich musical talent found right here in central Virginia. RBC welcomes members from all socio-economic, religious and cultural backgrounds.

More info: www.richmondboyschoir.org

Meade Skelton and Herschel Stratego at The Camel

2012-02-11T23:00:00Z

1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6 – 8pm

$5.

Meade Skelton - www.meadeskelton.org

Herschel Stratego - www.facebook.com…

FB Page - www.facebook.com…

More info: www.thecamel.org

Paulo Franco at Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream

2012-02-11T23:00:00Z

3300 Forest Hill Ave.
Richmond, VA
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6 – 9pm

No Cover Charge

Paulo Franco - www.facebook.com…

More info: crossroadsrva.com

Ritz & Revelry presents "The Garden of Love" A Vaudeville Valentine's Day Revue at The Hippodrome

2012-02-12T00:00:00Z

528 N. 2nd St.
Richmond, VA
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7 – 10pm

Ritz & Revelry is a new vaudeville stage show paying homage to the Ziegfeld Follies days of yore. In our debut show, we are paying tribute to St. Valentine and the wonderful thing we call love!

Starring:
Richmond's dancing flapper duo, The Garter Snaps
Acrobatic tap dancer, Chris Chaos
Sultry shaker, Ophelia Derriere
Carnegie Hall songstress, Erin Devine
& the Richmond Comedy Coalition.

Hosted by the incomparable Miss Magnolia Jackson Pickett Burnside.
COCKTAIL OR VINTAGE ATTIRE REQUIRED!

$20.
Tickets - ritzandrevelryfeb11.eventbrite.com

A Party for The People 2 w/ Chuck Brown at Epic Theatre (The Hat Factory)

2012-02-12T00:00:00Z

140 Virginia St.
Richmond, VA
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7 – 11pm

The VCU Health System along with Kiss 99.3 & 105.7 presents A Party for The People 2 to celebrate Black History Month with a Concert Featuring The undisputed God Father of Go-Go, Chuck Brown, and Richmond's own Plunky & Oneness. Doors open at 6:00 PM; show starts at 7pm.

This event is a fund-raiser for the Florence Neal Cooper-Smith Initiative for Sickle Cell Research. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to help sponsor a Sickle Cell research fellowship at the VCU Medical Center.

Advance tickets are $30 dollars for general admission. A limited number of the advance tickets will be made available to Health System Employees and Kiss Cash Card Holders for $20. You must purchase your ticket in advance and show a valid VCU Health System ID or Kiss Cash Card at the time of purchase to receive the discount. Tickets are available at the Hat Factory Box office, and on line at www.hatfactoryva.com

More info: www.hatfactoryva.com

Valentine’s Cabaret at Triangle Theater

2012-02-12T01:00:00Z

1300 Altamont Ave.
Richmond, VA
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8 – 10pm

Whether you're looking for love, in it, lost it, or think Cupid is ridiculous, you won't want to miss the Valentine’s Cabaret, a fun-filled evening featuring songs about the ups and downs of that crazy little thing called love.

For two performances only, the members of The Richmond Men’s Chorus and The Richmond Women’s Chorus, directed by Artistic Director Tim Gillham, and accompaniment by Steve Austin, is the cure to candy, hearts and flowers. The Valentine's Cabaret features solos, duets and ensembles from members of the choruses singing Broadway, pop, standards and country hits.

Saturday February 11 at 8pm
Sunday February 12 at 7pm

Advance general seating ($15) can be purchased online at RTP’s web site at www.rtriangle.org, by calling the RTP Ticket hotline at 804-346-8113 or at the door as available.

For more information, please contact artistic director Tim Gillham at 804-241-0446 or by e-mail at info@monumentcitymusic.org.

More info: www.richmondtriangleplayers.com

Bill Staines at Shady Grove Coffeehouse

2012-02-12T01:00:00Z

Unitarian Universalist Community Church
11105 Cauthorne Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8 – 10pm

Tickets are $12 advance; $15 door; children 12 and under admitted free of charge; teens 13-18 admitted at half price. Information: (804) 323-4288. www.shadygrovecoffeehouse.com

Legendary folk singer-songwriter Bill Staines. Staines has twenty-six recordings to his credit and has written over three hundred songs, many of which have been recorded by the likes of Peter, Paul, and Mary, Makem and Clancy, Nanci Griffith, Glen Yarborough, and Jerry Jeff Walker. His music is sung at campfires and folk music gatherings, in homes and churches, all around the country.

Songs like “All God’s Critters,” “The Roseville Fair,” “Child of Mine,” and “River,” have become folk music classics. Composer David Amram once described Bill as “a modern day Stephen Foster. His music will be around a hundred years from now.”.

The concert starts at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door. Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge; teens 13-18 are admitted at half price. Net proceeds benefit UUCC.

For advance tickets, or more information, call (804) 323-4288, visit the Shady Grove web site at www.shadygrovecoffeehouse.com, or send e-mail to info@shadygrovecoffehouse.com.

More info: www.shadygrovecoffeehouse.com

DUB101 at Canal Club

2012-02-12T01:00:00Z

1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8 – 11pm

8:00 doors
$10.00/$12.00

DUB101 - www.facebook.com…

BASSDREAD (www.soundcloud.com… - Washington DC)
Bassdread is the famed duo of Baltimore's own Zeus the Sound Shaman and Halsey Ruckus, combined they are one of the Baltimore area’s leaders when it comes to conscious thought and the spiritual revolution at hand. Their DJ sets are highly infused with ever-present spirituality and filled with a high range of sounds, covering liquid funk to soulful dubstep!

MIKE PHEAR - (www.soundcloud.com…)

SHUGADADDE - (soundcloud.com…)

ILL OMEN
GATSBY
THE GRIM REEFER

More info: www.thecanalclub.com

Richmond Shakespeare's "Macbeth" at Carpenter Theater

2012-02-12T01:00:00Z

600 E. Grace St.
Richmond, VA
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8 – 10pm

Richmond Shakespeare presents Macbeth, The Bard's eeriest tragedy from February 9 through the 25th at Richmond CenterStage.

In this ominous, shadowy vision of medieval Scotland, supernatural forces spur noble warrior Macbeth's bloody rise to power by inflaming his deadliest desire: ambition.

Fri, Feb 10 8:00p
Sat, Feb 11 8:00p
Fri, Feb 17 8:00p
Sat, Feb 18 8:00p
Sun, Feb 19 2:00p
Thu, Feb 23 8:00p
Fri, Feb 24 8:00p
Sat, Feb 25 8:00p

More info: www.richmondshakespeare.com

The Taters at Ashland Coffee & Tea

2012-02-12T01:00:00Z

100 N. Railroad Ave.
Ashland, VA
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8 – 10pm

“Think ‘Beatles For Sale’, if Marty Robbins were a primary influence instead of Carl Perkins.” – No Depression . The Taters play an eclectic mix of roots rock, pop, country, skiffle and Americana, a sound that’s been compared favorably to a mixture of Everlys, Orbison, Beatles, and Nick Lowe.

Tickets $10 at the door.

Visit The Taters’ website: thetaters.com

More info: www.ashlandcoffeeandtea.com

The Jealous Sound, Family Cat at Strange Matter

2012-02-12T02:00:00Z

929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9pm – 12am

THE JEALOUS SOUND - www.jealoussound.com
Sunday's Best's Pedro Benito (guitar), John McGinnis of Neither Trumpets nor Drums (bass), ex-Knapsack singer/guitarist Blair Shehan, and former Pulley drummer Tony Palermo began their journey as the Jealous Sound at the tail end of the 1990s. They signed with Better Looking in summer 2000 and quickly issued a self-titled EP; it went on to sell 11,000 copies and show dates with At the Drive-In, the Get Up Kids, the Promise Ring, and Death Cab for Cutie allowed the band's buzz to soar.

SPIN magazine to praise the Jealous Sound as "the rock you must have." The next year, Mojo Records offered the foursome a contract, but after weeks of making a deal, the label lost their distribution. The Jealous Sound were without a record home, but pride didn't stop them from getting back with Better Looking. Plans for a proper studio full-length came together in late 2002; the band headed into the studio with Tim O'Heir (Lou Barlow, Morphine, Juliana Hatfield) and Adam Wade of Shudder To Think stepped in for a departing Palermo before the year's end. A full, heavy rock sound was found on The Jealous Sound's long-awaited full-length debut Kill Them With Kindness, which appeared in June 2003. North American dates with the Foo Fighters also coincided the release. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, Rovi

FAMILY CAT

Doors 9PM / Music 10PM
$8ADV / $10DOS
18+

More info: www.strangematterrva.com…

The Polychrons at the Camel

2012-02-12T02:00:00Z

1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9pm – 12am

$5.

The Polychrons - www.facebook.com…
Fusion, Jazz, Dub, Electro, Lounge

More info: thecamel.org

Mo Debree at Tobacco Company

2012-02-12T02:30:00Z

1201 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:30pm – 12am

Free.
Mo Debree - www.modebree.com

More info: www.thetobaccocompany.com

No Richmond at Balliceaux

2012-02-12T03:30:00Z

203 N. Lombardy St.
Richmond, VA 23220
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:30pm – 12am

Free.

www.facebook.com…

Your favorite Post Punk and New Wave Records will be played for you to spaz out to and dance like you're in a 1980s music video all night! As always, we have a rotating crop of local guest DJs to keep things fresh. This month's guests are Paul G and Kenny Close. Come see for yourself why No Richmond is one of the city's favorite DJ, Bar Nights.

More info: www.balliceauxrva.com