Jazz Cafe at VMFA: Robbie Cunningham Group
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…
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. Dry Branch Fire Squad at In Your Ear Studio
Door 6:30 PM, Music 7:30PM
$15 advance from www.JAMinc.org, $20 at the door. Capacity limited to 85.
http://www.lobe.com
More info: Wally at (804) 320-7067
Dry Branch Fire Squad - http://www.drybranchfiresquad.com
For more than 25 years Dry Branch Fire Squad has been one of bluegrass music's most popular bands, renowned for its spry mix of front-porch standards, modern ballads, and the old-time sounds from which bluegrass first sprang. The (quartet) is positively adored for its droll, scampy stage shows, fueled by Ron Thomason's cornpone-and-hard-cider wit. On their irresistible new Rounder concert CD, Live at the Newburyport Firehouse...his laconic monologues unfurl like long, laze serpents: When they strike, it's with such suddenness and accuracy that they almost leave you too breathless to laugh. Almost. Scott Alarik, Boston Globe.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
1813 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
Slow Southern Steel Documentary at Strange Matter
FB - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Slow-Southern-Steel/106411322466?sk=info
A documentary about heavy bands from the south.
From the director(CT): The film is about underground heavy bands south of the Mason Dixon. It will have intense live performances from some of the crustiest, doomiest, and most progressive of heavy bands from the south. As will include interviews from the dirtiest and smelliest musicians, promoters, and fans from this genre about living and growing up in the bible belt, and other beautiful shit hole christian ran towns, as well as drugged out road stories, and other uncouth happenings.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.strangematterrva.com. A$AP Rocky at The National
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
$25 ADV / $TBD DOOR
A$AP Rocky - http://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.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
708 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thenationalva.com. Birds and Arrows (with Skylar Gudasz and The Ugly Girls) at Ashland Coffee & Tea
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: http://www.birdsandarrows.com/
The Ugly Girls: http://skylargudaszandtheuglygirls.com/
Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of show.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
100 N. Railroad Ave.
Ashland, VA.
For more info visit www.ashlandcoffeeandtea.com. Dumpstaphunk at Capital Ale House
7:30 doors open
$15 advance; $18 day of show
Dumpstaphunk - http://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.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
623 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.capitalalehouse.com. Roger Carroll & Chez Roue at Bogart's
Jazz.
On the web - http://www.myspace.com/chezrouerichmond.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 10, 2012, 12:30 AM.
1903 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23220.
For more info visit www.bogartsinthefan.com. The Dimmer Twins (Jon & Kevin from Horsehead), Eric Hunter, and Cardinal Compass at the Camel
$5.
FB - http://www.facebook.com/events/365091736838943/
The Dimmer Twins - http://www.facebook.com/TheDimmerTwins
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.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 10, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. Thomas Coleman Walker at The Tobacco Company
Free.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 10, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1201 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thetobaccocompany.com. Canary Oh Canary at Balliceaux
$5.
10pm-1am
Canary Oh Canary - http://www.facebook.com/canaryohcanary
“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.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 PM – Friday, February 10, 2012, 12:00 AM.
203 N. Lombardy St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.balliceauxrva.com. Hail Hornet!, Zoroaster at Strange Matter
HAIL HORNET! (MEM. WEEDEATER, ATP, PARASYTIC, SOURVEIN) - http://hailhornet.bandcamp.com/
ZOROASTER - http://www.myspace.com/thezoroaster
FB - https://www.facebook.com/events/184533638309904/#!/events/258612310859584/
$TBA
18+.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 PM – Friday, February 10, 2012, 12:00 AM.
929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.strangematterrva.com. Andy Poxon Band at Capital Ale House
Free.
Blues.
Andy Poxon Band - http://andypoxon.com/fr_home.cfm
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.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
623 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.capitalalehouse.com. Me Talk Pretty, Madina Lake, Hawthorne Heights at Kingdom
Me Talk Pretty - http://metalkpretty.com/
Madina Lake - http://www.madinalake.com
Hawthorne Heights - http://hawthorneheights.com/
with Get Scared, New Years Day.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
10 Walnut Alley
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.kingdomrva.com. Wade Reynolds at Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream
No Cover Charge
Wade Reynolds.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
3300 Forest Hill Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit crossroadsrva.com. Richmond Burlesque Babies presents "The Anti-Love Doubleshot" Pt. 1 "No Heartwarming Stories" at Triangle Theater
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.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
1300 Altamont Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondtriangleplayers.com. Blue Line Highway at Ashland Coffee & Tea
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: http://www.bluelinehighway.com/.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
100 N. Railroad Ave.
Ashland, VA.
For more info visit www.ashlandcoffeeandtea.com. ChickNGrease Band at Canal Club
7:00 doors
$10.00/$15.00
ChickNGrease Band - http://www.facebook.com/pages/ChickNGrease-Band/145123345527647.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. Richmond Shakespeare's "Macbeth" at Carpenter Theater
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.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
600 E. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondshakespeare.com. Bumper Jackson at Poe's Pub
$5.
Bumper Jackson -.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 AM.
2706 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen at Tobacco Company
Free.
Emme St. James - http://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.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1201 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thetobaccocompany.com. Inter Arma, Balaclava, Windhand at Strange Matter
CLIFF BURTON'S BIRTHDAY BASH!! FREE! WITH INTER ARMA, BALACLAVA, WINDHAND & BASTARD SAPLING
Doors 9PM / Music 10PM
$TBA
18+.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 AM.
929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.strangematterrva.com. NOBS Brass Band at The Camel
9:00pm - 2am
$7.
NOBS Brass - http://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.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. Classic Monkey Shine at Gibson's Grill
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! http://soundcloud.com/classicmonkeyshine.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9:30 PM – Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 AM.
700 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
DJ Big Chair at Balliceaux
Free.
10pm-1am.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:00 PM – Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 AM.
203 N. Lombardy St.
Richmond, VA 23220.
For more info visit www.balliceauxrva.com. Turbine at Cary St. Cafe
$5.
10pm-2am.
Turbine - http://turbinemusic.com/home.php
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.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:00 PM – Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 AM.
3126 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.carystreetcafe.com. Richmond Boys Choir at Children’s Museum
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,…
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
2626 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondboyschoir.org. Richmond Boys Choir at Children’s Museum
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
2626 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondboyschoir.org. Meade Skelton and Herschel Stratego at The Camel
$5.
Meade Skelton - http://www.meadeskelton.org
Herschel Stratego - http://www.facebook.com/like.herschel.Stratego
FB Page - http://www.facebook.com/events/141951942574529/.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecamel.org. Paulo Franco at Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream
No Cover Charge
Paulo Franco - http://www.facebook.com/peflmusic.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
3300 Forest Hill Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit crossroadsrva.com. Ritz & Revelry presents "The Garden of Love" A Vaudeville Valentine's Day Revue at The Hippodrome
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 - http://ritzandrevelryfeb11.eventbrite.com/.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
528 N. 2nd St.
Richmond, VA.
A Party for The People 2 w/ Chuck Brown at Epic Theatre (The Hat Factory)
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 http://www.hatfactoryva.com/.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
140 Virginia St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.hatfactoryva.com. Valentine’s Cabaret at Triangle Theater
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
1300 Altamont Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondtriangleplayers.com. Bill Staines at Shady Grove Coffeehouse
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. http://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 pro…
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Unitarian Universalist Community Church
11105 Cauthorne Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059.
For more info visit www.shadygrovecoffeehouse.com. DUB101 at Canal Club
8:00 doors
$10.00/$12.00
DUB101 - http://www.facebook.com/events/278166812227067
BASSDREAD (http://www.soundcloud.com/bassdread - 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 - (http://www.soundcloud.com/mike-phear)
SHUGADADDE - (http://soundcloud.com/djshugadadde)
ILL OMEN
GATSBY
THE GRIM REEFER.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. Richmond Shakespeare's "Macbeth" at Carpenter Theater
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
600 E. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondshakespeare.com. The Taters at Ashland Coffee & Tea
“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: http://thetaters.com/.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
100 N. Railroad Ave.
Ashland, VA.
For more info visit www.ashlandcoffeeandtea.com. The Jealous Sound, Family Cat at Strange Matter
THE JEALOUS SOUND - http://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 Wad…
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 AM.
929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.strangematterrva.com. The Polychrons at the Camel
$5.
The Polychrons - http://www.facebook.com/ThePolychrons
Fusion, Jazz, Dub, Electro, Lounge.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. Mo Debree at Tobacco Company
Free.
Mo Debree - http://www.modebree.com.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:30 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1201 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thetobaccocompany.com. No Richmond at Balliceaux
Free.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/No-Richmond/118314124874789
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:30 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 AM.
203 N. Lombardy St.
Richmond, VA 23220.
For more info visit www.balliceauxrva.com. Valentine’s Cabaret at Triangle Theater
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.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1300 Altamont Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondtriangleplayers.com. Biohazard & Madball at Kingdom
Biohazard - http://www.last.fm/music/Biohazard
Biohazard was one of the first bands to regularly incorporate elements of both hip-hop and hardcore metal into their sound; since their lyrical fare dealt with the harshness of urban life and the resulting anger and frustration, which both genres of music have been known to address, the connection only made sense, especially in light of Anthrax's highly effective collaboration with Public Enemy on 1991's "Bring the Noise.".
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
10 Walnut Alley
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.kingdomrva.com. Arlo Guthrie at Modlin Center
Folk music icon Arlo Guthrie is a legendary artist who shares timeless stories and unforgettable classic songs as he carries on the Guthrie family legacy. With his singular voice as both a singer-songwriter and social commentator, he has maintained a dedicated fan-base that spans the globe. A celebrated figure in American music, Arlo connects with communities far and wide leaving a lasting impression of hope and inspiration. His artistic ventures help bridge an often-divided world through his powerful spirit of song, and his inimitable musical ingenuity soars to new creative heights as he continues to entertain generations.
Ticket Information
Adult: $40 UR Employee: $34
Senior (62+): $36 UR Student: $10
Child (0-12): $20 Group (20+): $36
Tickets - http://modlin.richmond.edu/tickets/index.html.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Crenshaw Way
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit modlin.richmond.edu. Jeff The Brotherhood at Strange Matter
JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD - http://jeffbrotherhood.blogspot.com/
MORE TBA
Doors 9PM / Music 10PM
$8ADV / $10DOS
18+
Tickets - http://jeffthebrotherhood.eventbrite.com/.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 9:00 PM – Monday, February 13, 2012, 12:00 AM.
929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.strangematterrva.com. Kal Nwaneri Band, Dogs on Main Street, and Trouvere at the Camel
$5.
Kal Nwaneri Band - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kal-Nwaneri-Band/110442529009514
Born in Nigeria, Kal is the first Igbo Alternative, soul, Rock artist in America. This group of distinct African people have been shaped by many other cultures from around the world. Nwaneri has taken the traditional African rhythms, Caribbean melodies and America's diverse musical culture to create a fresh and distinct sound that's been missing from popular music.
with Dogs on Main Street, and Trouvere.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 9:00 PM – Monday, February 13, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. Steve Aoki at The Epic Theater (Hat Factory)
8PM Doors/9PM Show
$20-$35 (limited # of tkts at $20, then $25, $30...it will sell-out!)
WATCH THIS VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz1OmlAGqJQ&feature=player_embedded#
STEVE AOKI - http://steveaoki.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:00 PM – Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 2:00 AM.
140 Virginia St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.hatfactoryva.com. The Inflatables at the Camel
$5.
The Inflatables - http://www.reverbnation.com/theinflatables
Their repertoire includes everything from old-time fiddle classics, down home barn burners, psychedelic swing, and plenty of jug sluggin soul searching head scratchin tunes, providing a sometimes sideways, but always honest perspective for the likes of weary travelers, thrill seekers, and ramblers of all sizes and colors.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:00 PM – Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. Victor Haskins Jazz Trio at Poe's Pub
Free.
Victor Haskins Jazz Trio.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
2706 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
Soundstorm and the Santamaria Brothers at the Camel
Free.
Soundstorm - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Soundstorm/136923029711298?v=info
Santamaria Brothers.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. What Happens at the X Singles Party at Capital Ale House
Join the X crew and other single X listeners at our downtown Music Hall on Valentine's night. It's a singles mixer with 'love song' karaoke, a video confessional booth and a trip to 311 for 311 Day in Las Vegas!
Get your 'love song' groove on with Karaoke with Smitty!
Steal the Glass is Starr Hill Brewing's The Love.
To enter the contest for the 311 Day Las Vegas trip enter here -
http://www.1021thex.com/cc-common/contests/index.html?id=171656.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
623 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.capitalalehouse.com. DJ Williams Projekt at Cafe Diem
When you combine a tight groovin' rhythm section, sweet horn lines, and an amazing guitar player player who plays with honest to God soul, you've got yourself a solid winner when it comes to entertaining a crowd.
Complex or simple, Williams's lines become funk chops, picking up speed one minute and slamming a 180 on a dime the next with the "Projekt" backing it up all along and enhancing the ride. The band describes it as "a soulful ensemble of jazz, on a melodic R&B vibe, laced with a grooved down hip hop back beat." http://www.myspace.com/djwmusic.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 9:30 PM – Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 12:00 AM.
600 N. Sheppard St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit cafediemrva.net. The Former Champions at Cary St. Cafe
$5.
The Former Champions - http://www.myspace.com/formerchampions
Rock / Live Electronics / Progressive.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 PM – Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 1:00 AM.
3126 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23220.
For more info visit www.carystreetcafe.com. Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School at Strange Matter
THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
6-9PM
Web - http://www.drsketchy.com/branch/Richmond
FREE.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.strangematterrva.com. Mike Davison & The Latin Jazz Messengers at Canal Club
6:30 doors
$7.00
Mike Davison & The Latin Jazz Messengers.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. Shanghai Quartet with Stephen Prutsman, Piano at Modlin Center
The notable Shanghai Quartet returns to the Modlin Center with guest artist Stephen Prutsman, who has been described as one of the most innovative musicians of his time. Moving easily from classical to jazz to world music styles as a pianist, composer, and conductor, Prutsman continues to explore and seek common ground in the music of all cultures and languages. Prutsman is also Artistic Director of the Cartagena International Festival of Music, South America’s largest festival of its kind, and has performed with major orchestras worldwide.
His compositions have been commissioned and performed by notable artists and festivals such as Grammy Award-winning Kronos Quartet, Dawn Upshaw, Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Redman, and the Spoleto Festival. The evening’s program will include Mozart’s String Quartet, K. 458, “The Hunt”; a new piano quintet world premiere by Stephen Prutsman; and the Brahms Piano Quintet.
Ticket Information
Adult: $34 UR Employee: $29
Senior (62+) $31 UR Student: $10
Child…
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Crenshaw Way
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit modlin.richmond.edu. World Inferno Friendship Society / Mischief Brew / Max Levine Ensemble at the Camel
$10.
Doors 7pm.
WORLD INFERNO FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY - http://www.worldinferno.com/
FB - http://www.facebook.com/worldinferno
The World/Inferno Friendship Society is a cabaret punk band from Brooklyn, New York. Its style merges punk, klezmer, and gospel, while its collective membership features horns, piano, guitar, a number of percussionists, as well as a variety of other instruments such as accordion, xylophone and orchestra bells.
This musical collective has historically had over 30 members, including former members of Dexys Midnight Runners. Usually one can expect to see about nine or ten members on-stage when they perform. The group is led by singer Jack Terricloth and guitarist Lucky Strano, who have been the most constant members throughout the group’s history. Terricloth is known for his pointed commentary during shows: his monologues have touched on politics, his transformation from the “old school,” and baiting of bouncers which usually end up with the band buying drinks for the whole staff.…
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. Nervous Ticks, Natural Child, Boney Loner at Strange Matter
NERVOUS TICKS
NATURAL CHILD - http://www.myspace.com/naturalchildband
BONEY LONER AND THE SACRED TEACHERS
Doors 9PM / Music 10PM
$6
18+.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:00 PM – Thursday, February 16, 2012, 12:00 AM.
929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.strangematterrva.com. Beast Wellington at Bogart's
Beast - http://www.beastwellington.com
Who is hungry for some serious funk? Beast.... It's what's for dinner. Beast Wellington's infectious sound can only be described as Beastfunk meets Rhythm and Bruise and it's guaranteed to make you shake what your Mama gave ya!
Their sound reclaims the soulful excitement of your favorite horn bands from back in the day. Think Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, Tower of Power and Steely Dan. Featuring sassy vocals backed by a fierce power trio and funky horn lines provided by the Femme Fatale Horns... that's right: a female horn section that is in fact quite deadly.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:30 PM – Thursday, February 16, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1903 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.bogartsinthefan.com. Grease Trigger at Cary St. Cafe
Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 PM – Thursday, February 16, 2012, 12:00 AM.
2631 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.carystreetcafe.com. Jazz Cafe at VMFA: J. Smith Jazz Quartet
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…
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. Live Jazz at Olio
LIVE MUSIC!
Featuring Drink and Cuisine Specials!
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
2001 1/2 W. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.oliorichmond.com. Man Overboard, Handguns, Seahaven at Kingdom
Man Overboard - http://www.defendpoppunk.com
with Handguns, Seahaven, Daytrader, Candy Hearts.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
10 Walnut Alley
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.kingdomrva.com. Brian Jones at Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream
No Cover Charge
Brian - http://www.brianjonesrva.com.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
3300 Forest Hill Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit crossroadsrva.com. EQ Produktions presents Sonic Spank at Canal Club
9:00 doors
$8.00/$10.00
Sonic Spank - http://www.sonicspank.com/
The trio seamlessly blends all styles of music pioneering a genre called Sextronica. What sets Sonic Spank apart from many acts in the scene is live guitar, keyboards & drums.
with
DVS
Silo Effect.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 17, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. Rick Schaffer at The Tobacco Company
Free.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 17, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1201 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thetobaccocompany.com. Roger Carroll & Chez Roue at Bogart's
Jazz.
On the web - http://www.myspace.com/chezrouerichmond.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 17, 2012, 12:30 AM.
1903 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23220.
For more info visit www.bogartsinthefan.com. Slapdash Presents: Bop Alloy w/ Ahnu, Luggae, and Obliv at the Camel
$7 advance; $10 door.
Bop Alloy - http://www.facebook.com/BopAlloy
Bop Alloy, comprised of Baltimore, MD emcee Substantial and the Seattle, WA producer Marcus D, haven't set out to be the next group with a throwback sound, but to "make quality music that anybody, from any walk of life can enjoy."
with Ahnu, Luggae, and Obliv.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 17, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. The Road to I.N.C., Caves Caverns, Amil Byleckie Band at Strange Matter
THE ROAD TO I.N.C.:
CAVES CAVERNS - http://www.myspace.com/cavescaverns
AMIL BYLECKIE BAND - http://www.last.fm/music/Amil+Byleckie+Band
TRIP DICKS - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Trip-Dicks/185317938198095?sk=info
THIEVES OF SHILOH - http://soundcloud.com/jeebsound/thieves-of-shiloh-side-a
2 MORE TBA
Doors 9PM / Music 10PM
$TBA
18+.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 17, 2012, 12:00 AM.
929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.strangematterrva.com. Dirty Disco at City Dogs
DIRTY DISCO @ CITY DOG'S--w/ ELLIOTT NESS x JERONIMO x M.A.S.S. FX
IT'S THE DIRTY DISCO @ CITY DOG'S IN THE FAN!
FEATURING THREE OF RVA'S HOTTEST DANCE DJ'S ON THE CONTROLS.
-_(MASS F.X.-- ELLIOTT NESS -- JERONIMO!)_-
SO COME OUT AND BE READY TO GET DOWN TO SOME BASS HEAVY BANGERS ALONG WITH SOME CRAZY REMIXES AND MASH-UP'S OF YOUR FAVORITE TUNES.
9:30PM-2:00AM
NO COVER, 21 & UP
FB - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=310696925609060.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:00 PM – Friday, February 17, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1347 W. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.bignastyband.com. After Work Blues & Brews: Anonymous at Capital Ale House
Free.
After Work Blues & Brews.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
623 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.capitalalehouse.com. Beers & Banjos: Jared Poole & Jesse Wells at the Camel
Free.
Beers & Banjos: Jared Poole & Jesse Wells.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. Red / Thousand Foot Krutch at The National
Doors: 6:00 pm / Show: 6:30 pm
$20 ADV / $23 DOOR
Red - http://redmusiconline.com/
The epic quest of finding one's identity might be one of the most universal themes found in the pursuit of art. The hopeless wandering replaced by the hope-filled breakthrough has been chronicled time and again in painting, sculpture, prose, poetry, film and, certainly, music.
The men who make up the rock band RED have been through those trials themselves. They've taken those experiences to heart, mixed them with a plethora of influences – be they observations on art they admire, or communications with fans they adore – and now burst forth with a dynamic new set of songs geared toward finding who we truly are, inside and out.
Thousnad Foot Krutch - http://thousandfootkrutch.com/
with Manafest, Nine Lashes.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
708 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thenationalva.com. American Youth Harp Ensemble Carnegie Hall Preview Concert at Sacred Heart Cathedral
How do you get to Carnegie Hall...without leaving Richmond? Attend an American Youth Harp Ensemble Carnegie Hall Preview Concert!
The American Youth Harp Ensemble, directed by Lynnelle Ediger, announces its third Carnegie Hall appearance March 4, and a series of FREE Carnegie preview concerts to give area audiences the chance to hear the program.
For more information visit http://www.harpensemble.org, e-mail harps.foundation@yahoo.com or call 804.837.9355.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
800 S. Cathedral Pl
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.harpensemble.org. 2nd Annual Bob Marley Celebration w/Kenyatta Hill & Ras Pumaat Canal Club
8:00 doors
$10.00/$14.00
Kenyatta Hill - http://reverbnation.com/kenyattaculturehill
“Take My Hands is the first song on this album which is done by Kenyatta. Just like his father Kenyatta has a great vocal skill. The song is a nice sing-a-long with upbeat riddim. Mighty Race is almost as if Joseph himself song this tune, the song is definitely one of the gems on the album. Daddy is the first tune Kenyatta ever made, it's a tribute to his father and the greatest tune on the album.
Ras Puma - http://reverbnation.com/RasPuma
“From the second I popped it into my system, instant classic. Already one of my favorite albums...period, and never to leave my stereo or collection again. If your ready for an experience you will not soon forget, buy this album and support the real artists out there in the world. Blazing Hot Fyah will forever be an anthem in my mind, I encourage you to listen, nah better yet, spread the word about this. Good people with good music talking bout real things with a positive sound.…
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. A Good Natured Riot at Ashland Coffee & Tea
It’s difficult to find the right words to describe A Good Natured Riot, but that dosn’t stop their legions of fans from coming out to see them. These five acoustic musicians have come from all over the map – geographically and musically – to create a truly inspired sound. Some have described their it as folk-funk. Some say it’s “ecleticgrass” infused with some jazzy soul. But all seem to agree: it’s a lot of fun.The band performs with a variety of musical instruments – from guitars and fiddles to dobro and even a washboard to add to the fun. Punctuated by tight harmonies and percussive textures, A Good Natured Riot has found a unique groove all their own. To figure out your own description, you’ll just have to experience them for yourself.
Tickets are $8 at the door.
Visit their website: http://www.agoodnaturedriot.com.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
100 N. Railroad Ave.
Ashland, VA.
For more info visit www.ashlandcoffeeandtea.com. David Allan Coe at Epic Theatre (The Hat Factory)
$20 Advance, $25 Day of show.
Website: http://officialdavidallancoe.com.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
140 Virginia St
Richmond, VA 23219.
For more info visit www.hatfactoryva.com. New Misty Centrals at Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream
No Cover Charge
New Misty Centrals -.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
3300 Forest Hill Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit crossroadsrva.com. The Congress with The Compass Rose Orchestra (CD Release Party) at the Camel
$TBA
The Congress - http://thecongressmusic.com/
(11pm)
Denver band The Congress has established itself as a musical tour de force across the nation with its road dog tour ethic. In 2011, The Congress has taken their dynamic live performance to festivals including Wakarusa, High Sierra, Tall Tree Lake, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Groovefest, and Targhee Fest. Deeply-rooted with a contemporary twist, their sound boasts a foundation in Rock and Roll and southern Rhythm and Blues, their lyrics steeped in the traditions of Virginia and the American songbook. The musicianship is rock solid, complemented by a profound songwriting partnership between lead guitarist Scott Lane and vocalist Jonathan Meadows, whose powerful tenor voice has been compared to the likes of Joe Cocker, Chris Robinson, and Lowell George.
with The Compass Rose Orchestra (CD Release Party)
(two sets - 8pm & 9:45).
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. Blue Line Highway at O’Toole’s
Free.
Blue Line Highway: http://www.bluelinehighway.com/.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:00 AM.
4800 Forest Hill Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.ashlandcoffeeandtea.com. John Mulligan at Poe's Pub
Free.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:00 AM.
2706 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
The Pilgrim, Slow Bull at Strange Matter
THE PILGRIM & SLOW BULL
Doors 9PM / Music 10PM
$TBA
18+.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:00 AM.
929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.strangematterrva.com. Black Girls at Balliceaux
21+.
$5.
10:30pm-1am.
BGB - http://blackgirlsband.tumblr.com/
Black Girls is a rock and roll sensation. They were born from the putty of their forefathers and will continue to do so.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:30 PM – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:00 AM.
203 N. Lombardy St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.balliceauxrva.com. Both Sides of Broad: The Art & Soul of Richmond Food Tour
Saturday, July 16th; Friday, August 12th and Saturday, Sept. 17th 2p.m.
This tour combines the best of both sides of Broad Street in the heart of Monroe and Jackson wards, with a few stops at some of First Fridays’ favorite spots including Quirk, and depending on the day, Kenn-Tico, Perly’s, Mama J’s, Ettamae’s Cafe, Lemaire, Nate’s Taco Truck Stop, Louisiana Flair, Comfort, and others. Join Real Richmond for samples and insider info from restauranteurs on this 1.5 mile walking tour.
Tickets are $39 with a small ticketing fee and can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/139731.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
27 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit realrichmondva.com. LA Phil LIVE: Dudamel Conducts Mahler at CineBistro
In this once-in-a-lifetime concert experience Dudamel will lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Simón Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, combined with multiple choirs and soloists in Mahler’s “Symphony of a Thousand” (No. 8), the apotheosis of the Romantic symphony. This live performance will put more than 1,000 musicians on the stage in Caracas, Venezuela, giving North American audiences a chance to witness Dudamel making music on his home turf.
Audiences will experience enhanced behind-the-scenes content which will include special footage from Caracas. This exceptional presentation is the climactic performance of The Mahler Project – one of the pinnacles of the LA Phil’s 2011/12 season – which features the complete symphonic cycle presented in both Los Angeles and Caracas.
Info - http://www.laphil.com/tickets/performance-detail.cfm?id=4805.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
9200 Stony Point Pkwy.
Richmond, VA.
Afton Presents at Kingdom
$10
Afton Presents
with
Fresh, SpazZ, C.gillie, Dani, and guests...
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
10 Walnut Alley
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.kingdomrva.com. Monk's Playground at Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream
No Cover Charge
Jazz.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
3300 Forest Hill Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit crossroadsrva.com. Moogly Blues Band at Poe's Pub
$5.
Moogly Blues Band - http://kenhaub.web.officelive.com/default.htm.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
2706 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
Bourbon Street in Shockoe Bottom at Main Street Station
Mark your calendar for Bourbon Street in Shockoe Bottom! Come dance to the music of The Adrian Duke Project and enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a fantastic top-shelf bourbon bar, hurricanes and much more!
Tickets will be $60 per person and can be purchased at http://grscan.ticketleap.com.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1600 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
Camp Barefoot Kickoff Session #1 Showcase at Canal Club
8:00 doors
$7.00/$10.00
FB - http://www.facebook.com/CampBarefoot
Featuring:
The Former Champions
The Big Payback (James Brown Tribute)
People Blues of Richmond
Air Circus
Potent Synce.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. Recklessly Abandoned at Ashland Coffee & Tea
Formerly known as “Reckless Abandon” Recklessly Abandoned is the unique, creative music ensemble first gathered together by Page Wilson to present his distinctive approach to live performance. It was not only the name of the group, but also the approach to the music; to play with “reckless abandon.” Rooted in the blues, folk, bluegrass, and country traditions of their native Virginia soil, the performances are spontaneous and original; yet with the professional musical expertise to go anywhere with a song, and take their audience along with them.
Charles Arthur, Chris Fuller, Jay Gillespie, Jim Skelding, and Billy Lux reunite for an evening of great ”Purebred American Mongrel Music” now known as ”Recklessly Abandoned”
Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of show.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
100 N. Railroad Ave.
Ashland, VA.
For more info visit www.ashlandcoffeeandtea.com. SONiA & disappear fear at GCCR
Disappear Fear - http://www.disappearfear.com/
From the Opera House in Sydney, to Open House in Jerusalem, SONiA writes & performs captivating love songs & confronts the hypocrisies and biases of our culture with a positive message of openness & optimism.
SONiA has received the GLAMA Award for Female Artist of the Year, Best Band, Best Song, Out Music Award for OUTstanding World Music CD, OUTstanding Single.
Singing in Hebrew, Spanish, Arabic & English, her powerful honesty touches people of varied social & ethnic backgrounds.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
1407 Sherwood Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.lgbtrichmond.net. Jackass Flats and Folk Soul Revival at the Camel
$8.
Jackass Flats - http://www.jackass-flats.com/
There's no shortage of bluegrass music in the Mountain State, but Jackass Flats, from Richmond, Va. has drawn a sizable fan base for it's unique take on the art form. The group -- four, five or six men, depending on the lineup, and named the 2002 Virginia State Bluegrass Champions -- focuses on plucky, high-energy renditions of its own tunes and traditional pieces. You can get a taste of the group's style, and see why fans love these guys in concert, on their debut, self-titled CD, "Jackass Flats." (The name comes from a once-busy crossroads on Route 60 in Virginia that now has nothing but a sign and an old building.)
Folk Soul Revival - http://www.facebook.com/folksoulrevival
Folk Soul Revival is a harmony drenched, boot stomping, rowdy, rootsy Americana band from the Appalachian mountains. With strong songwriting, spot on vocals, earthy instrumentation, and an unreserved honesty, an FSR concert is consistently eventful. FSR have amassed a huge gr…
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. Jangling Reinharts at Tobacco Company
Jangling Reinharts - http://www.jangling.net/
"The Jangling Reinharts play chunky, hook-laden, melodic rock . Their Dave Matthews-style guitars and Interpol-esque knack for the minor chord and unexpected melodic twist make for a refreshing musical experience...."-Richmond.com.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
1201 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.tobaccocompany.com. The Snowy Owls, Airstrip, Cinnamon Band at Strange Matter
THE SNOWY OWLS - http://thesnowyowls.com/
AIRSTRIP
Cinnamon Band - http://cinnamonband.com/
Doors 9PM / Music 10PM
$TBA
18+.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 AM.
929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.strangematterrva.com. Big Nasty at Emilio's
10pm-2am.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 PM – Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1847 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.bignastyband.com. DJ Long Jawns - AUDIO AMMO at Kingdom
$3
DJ Long Jawns - AUDIO AMMO dance party.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 PM – Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 AM.
10 Walnut Alley
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.kingdomrva.com. Soul Power at Balliceaux
Soulpower! is Richmond's legendary Soul dance party, hosted by DJs Pari and Mr. Felty at Balliceaux on every third Saturday of the month. Groove to rare 1960s and 1970s Soul, Funk and Boogaloo - all on original vinyl.
10:30pm-1:30am.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:30 PM – Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 AM.
203 N. Lombardy St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.balliceauxrva.com. Richmond Shakespeare's "Macbeth" at Carpenter Theater
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.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
600 E. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondshakespeare.com. Gorilla Music Battle of the Bands at Kingdom
$10
Gorilla Music - http://www.gorillamusic.com/clubs/kingdom-battle-of-the-bands/
Bands -
Sight Obscene, Rivers Revenge, Feathered Fish, Heavy Heart, Bullets From Oz, Monacan Hill, Reclamation Red, Strongbow.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
10 Walnut Alley
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.kingdomrva.com. Those Manic Seas, Mittenfields (DC), Left and Right (C-Ville), Gray Young (Raliegh) at the Camel
$5.
Those Manic Seas - http://www.thosemanicseas.com/
Mittenfields (DC) - http://mittenfields.com/
Left and Right (C-Ville)
Gray Young (Raleigh).
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 9:00 PM – Monday, February 20, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. The Trigger System presents Mates of State at Canal Club
7:00 doors
$15.00
Mates of State - http://www.matesofstate.com/
Canary Oh Canary.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. Christopher Paul Stelling, Erika Blatnik, Julie Karr, and Herschel-is-awesome at the Camel
$5.
Christopher Paul Stelling - http://www.facebook.com/pages/the-songs-of-christopher-paul-stelling/238129001427
"There is a reverence in and of Christopher Paul Stelling that is immediately perceptible. It's striking and it's powerful. It's a draw. It's a magnetism that sucks you right into the landscape that he sees." - Sean Moeller, Daytrotter
"...organic, southern Gothic-meets-classic folk. Everything about his performing style and songs was inspiring, refreshing, and also blissfully familiar." - Beyond Race Magazine
with Erika Blatnik - http://www.facebook.com/erika.blatnik
Julie Karr, Herschel-is-awesome.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 9:00 PM – Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. Fat Tuesday at Capital Ale House
Come get your Fais do-do (cajun dance party) on with the best Fat Tuesday celebration north of Louisiana!
Live music
Beads
Steal the Glass featuring Magic Hat Brewing
More Beads
Dancing
Even More Beads
Cajun food specials
Steal the Glass begins at 4:00pm
Join the revelry with live music from The Groove Motive at 7:00pm
Free
******************
The language of New Orleans
Laissez les bons temps rouler (lay-say lay bawn tawn rul-lay)
"Let the good times roll" the motto of many Louisianans
Joie de vivre (zhwah duh viv-re)
"The joy of living" the attitude of our citizens that permeates the New Orleans lifestyle
Fais do-do (Fay' dough dough) - A Cajun dance party, after the children have gone to sleep!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
623 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.capitalalehouse.com. Mardis Gras with the Jangling Reinharts at Tobacco Company
Jangling Reinharts - http://www.jangling.net/
"The Jangling Reinharts play chunky, hook-laden, melodic rock . Their Dave Matthews-style guitars and Interpol-esque knack for the minor chord and unexpected melodic twist make for a refreshing musical experience...."-Richmond.com.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
1201 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.tobaccocompany.com. Steel Pulse at The National
Doors: 6:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm (event ends at 11:00 pm)
$20.00
Steel Pulse - http://www.steelpulse.com/
with Ace Reporter, Antero.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
708 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thenationalva.com. The Listening Room Vol III, no. 2 feat. The Moonbees + Chris Kasper at Firehouse Theatre
Featuring Richmond's own: The Moonbees
https://www.facebook.com/themoonbees
and return guest: Chris Kasper
from Philadelphia, PA
http://chriskasper.com
Free
Door at 7:30
Music at 8:00
No talking during performances
Event Website
http://www.therichmondscene.com/profile/TheListeningRoom.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
1609 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.firehousetheatre.org. VCU Jazz at The Camel
Free.
VCU Jazz - http://www.vcu.edu/arts/music/dept/study/jazz/index.html.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. DJ Williams Projekt at Cafe Diem
When you combine a tight groovin' rhythm section, sweet horn lines, and an amazing guitar player player who plays with honest to God soul, you've got yourself a solid winner when it comes to entertaining a crowd.
Complex or simple, Williams's lines become funk chops, picking up speed one minute and slamming a 180 on a dime the next with the "Projekt" backing it up all along and enhancing the ride. The band describes it as "a soulful ensemble of jazz, on a melodic R&B vibe, laced with a grooved down hip hop back beat." http://www.myspace.com/djwmusic.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 9:30 PM – Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 12:00 AM.
600 N. Sheppard St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit cafediemrva.net. The Former Champions at Cary St. Cafe
$5.
The Former Champions - http://www.myspace.com/formerchampions
Rock / Live Electronics / Progressive.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10:00 PM – Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 1:00 AM.
3126 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23220.
For more info visit www.carystreetcafe.com. Attack Attack! with The Ghost Inside at Epic Theatre (The Hat Factory)
Attack Attack! - http://www.attackattackoh.com/
with The Ghost Inside - No, Captain Chunk! - Dream on, Dreamer
Doors at 6pm, Show at 7pm
Tickets $17 Advance $20 Day of.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
140 Virginia St
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.hatfactoryva.com. The All New Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers at Modlin Center
“…two hours of superb tributes to blues music” — Jersey Evening Post, United Kingdom
They’re back – the legendary Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers. The show that started it all has been selling out all over Europe these past few years, but Jake and Elwood Blues know that home is where the heart is. Last time they were in the U.K. they smashed, crashed, and crooned their way through sell-out shows – no one does it like these brothers and they’re back to show you just why they are the best. Featuring original members from the West End run, the (all new!) ‘Original’ show brings you all those amazing favorite moments and songs with a few new twists, a few new moves, and a clean, freshly laundered suit.
The boys are joined by the sassy Bluettes, three amazing ladies with voices to knock you clean off your perch. So don the sunglasses, dig out your best pork pie hat, and buff up those dancing shoes, because the Blues Brothers cordially request your presence for a night of the best music, the best mov…
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
600 E. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit modlin.richmond.edu. HipHopVA Presents The Rebirth at The Camel
$5.
Doors 8pm.
The Rebirth (Hip Hop)
http://www.myspace.com/noah804.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 9:00 PM – Thursday, February 23, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. Beast Wellington at Bogart's
Beast - http://www.beastwellington.com
Who is hungry for some serious funk? Beast.... It's what's for dinner. Beast Wellington's infectious sound can only be described as Beastfunk meets Rhythm and Bruise and it's guaranteed to make you shake what your Mama gave ya!
Their sound reclaims the soulful excitement of your favorite horn bands from back in the day. Think Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, Tower of Power and Steely Dan. Featuring sassy vocals backed by a fierce power trio and funky horn lines provided by the Femme Fatale Horns... that's right: a female horn section that is in fact quite deadly.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 9:30 PM – Thursday, February 23, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1903 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.bogartsinthefan.com. J3 Project at Cary St. Cafe
$5.
10pm-2am.
J3 Project - http://www.reverbnation.com/j3pmusic
Ambient Organic Electronics
J3 Project is a mixture of progressively minded musicians that use modern technology combined with conventional instruments to explore new sonic territories of ambient dance and trance-like music. The J3 Project blends popular contemporary genres such as Rock and Jazz with a myriad of other eastern and western musical influences to concoct a unique, rich harmonic foundation for extended experimental jams.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:00 PM – Thursday, February 23, 2012, 12:00 AM.
3126 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.carystreetcafe.com. Jazz Cafe at VMFA: The LKB Jazz Trio
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…
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. Ancient Egyptian Percussion Performance at VMFA
$10 (VMFA members $5, a Member Month program)
The sounds of drums bring ancient pictures to life. Join percussionists Yousif Sheronick and Layne Redmond for a visual survey of ancient Egyptian percussion drawn from temple walls, reliefs, tomb paintings, and sculptures. After the talk, Sheronick and Redmond will recreate a percussion ensemble, as pictured on the walls of ancient Egyptian tombs.
Tickets are nonrefundable except when VMFA cancels a program.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. The Free Rangers at Ashland Coffee & Tea
Presenting a night of Bluegrass and Swing! The Free Rangers play songs you want to hear again and songs you’ve never heard, an Americana blend of bluegrass, country, cowboy, swing, folk, blues and more. Tight vocal harmonies and acoustic instrumentation enhance their eclectic sound. Debbe (guitar & vocals) and Steve (bass & vocals) Peck have made music together for years and are joined by veteran musicians Rick Myers (guitar & vocals), Donn Geronimi (mandolin & guitar), and Jim Norman (dobro).
Tickets are $8 at the door.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
100 N. Railroad Ave.
Ashland, VA.
For more info visit www.ashlandcoffeeandtea.com. Binary Bits and F.L.O.T.E. w/ EFBMF at The Camel
$8 advanvce; $10 door.
Binary Bits - http://www.facebook.com/binarybitsmusic?sk=info
Binary Bits is Philadelphia composer/producer/performer Zach Catarelli. Best known for his efforts as half of the duo Beam&Deem, but now taking a fresh approach to production to deliver smooth, melodic beats with carefully crafted synths, driving rhythms, and manipulated samples.
with F.L.O.T.E. w/ EFBMF.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 24, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. Roger Carroll & Chez Roue at Bogart's
Jazz.
On the web - http://www.myspace.com/chezrouerichmond.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 24, 2012, 12:30 AM.
1903 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23220.
For more info visit www.bogartsinthefan.com. Thomas Coleman Walker at The Tobacco Company
Free.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 24, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1201 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thetobaccocompany.com. After Work Blues & Brews: Bluz Catz at Capital Ale House
Free.
After Work Blues & Brews.
Bluz Catz - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bluz-Catz/58888433897?v=wall.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
623 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.capitalalehouse.com. Beers & Banjos: Southern Belles at The Camel
$5.
Southern Belles - http://www.facebook.com/TheSouthernBellesofRVA.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. Bells Hopslam! at Capital Ale House Innsbrook
We will be tapping our precious keg of this glorious nectar on Friday February 24th.
Be a part of the ceremonial draining of the keg this year at Capital Ale House Innsbrook!
Friday, February 24, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
4024-A Cox Rd.
Glen Allen, VA.
For more info visit www.capitalalehouse.com. Leonardo Live at Modlin Center
“The show is dazzling, mysterious, and disturbing. That there are any paintings to show at all is something of a miracle” – The Guardian, London
“A breathtaking and truly remarkable exhibition…the greatest exhibition of the century” – Telegraph, London
The once-in-a-lifetime U.K. National Gallery exhibit “Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan” brings together the largest ever number of da Vinci’s paintings including rare surviving paintings, international loans that have never before travelled, and a newly discovered, never-before-publicly exhibited painting, the Salvator Mundi.
Captured live at the U.K. National Gallery on the eve of the exhibition opening, LEONARDO LIVE offers an unprecedented opportunity for audiences worldwide to experience these da Vinci works. The historic exhibition is sold out in London – with tickets reselling at $700 a piece – and, due to the fragility of the paintings, the exhibition cannot tour.
LEONARDO LIVE will provide a high-definition walk-through o…
Friday, February 24, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Crenshaw Way
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit modlin.richmond.edu. The Blue Dogs at Ashland Coffee & Tea
With nearly a million miles logged and 100,000 records sold, South Carolina’s BLUE DOGS continue to ride the highways, churn out new music, and win over new fans. Founded initially as a part-time love affair for writing and playing music, the BLUE DOGS spent the better part of the early 90’s honing their songs and live show at venues throughout Mid-Atlantic. Although the band has grown a legion of fans over the years, the BLUE DOGS’ musical diversity has been difficult to classify. Having started as a bluegrass/country/folk-rock duo, and then with the advent of a full band in 96, the BLUE DOGS found themselves with echoes of bluegrass, jam band rock, commercial roots pop/rock, and Americana….somewhere to the right of Americana and left of mainstream Nashville.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show
Visit the website: http://www.bluedogs.com/.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
100 N. Railroad Ave.
Ashland, VA.
For more info visit www.ashlandcoffeeandtea.com. The Fighting Jamesons w/ Jackass Flats at The National
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm (event ends at 11:00 pm)
$12.50
The Fighting Jamesons - http://www.thefightingjamesons.com/
The Fighting Jamesons deliver a traditional style of music with an aggressive and energetic modern-day approach. Forming in 2010, The Fighting Jamesons quickly gained a strong presence on the East Coast. They've shared the stage with legendary Irish rock acts such as Dropkick Murphys, The Saw Doctors, and Young Dubliners.
w/ Jackass Flats - http://www.jackass-flats.com/
Fueled by original songwriting, award winning musicianship, and exhilarating bluegrass instrumentation, Jackass Flats epitomizes the new generation of acoustic string bands who combine creativity and tradition to produce something all together unique.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
708 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thenationalva.com. Numbernin6 / Mike Phear at Canal Club
8:00 doors
18 and up
$7.00/$10.00
TeePee Promo presents:
Numbernin6 - http://www.facebook.com/numbernin6?sk=info
Dubstep
with
Mike Phear
KinGator
Psy Matix.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. Black Liq Presents Face Melt Friday! at Strange Matter
BLACK LIQ PRESENTS FACE MELT FRIDAY!
Doors 9PM / Music 10PM
$TBA
18+.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, February 25, 2012, 12:00 AM.
929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.strangematterrva.com. John Mulligan at Poe's Pub
Free.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, February 25, 2012, 12:00 AM.
2706 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
The Shack Band CD Release Party w/ Grease Trigger at The Camel
$5.
The Shack Band - http://theshackband.com/
CD Release Party
Starting out as a quartet during their college years practicing their music in a shack, The Shack Band is now building a reputation for their off the cuff live shows and an original sound—an improvisational blend of funk, blues, and progressive rock. Back in 2008, when The Shack Band was still getting their feet wet, they were famous for their energetic live shows at colleges throughout Virginia and the Southeast.
w/ Grease Trigger.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, February 25, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. The Trongone Band at Tobacco Company
The Trongone Band.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 9:30 PM – Saturday, February 25, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1201 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thetobaccocompany.com. King Solomon's Marbles at Cary St. Cafe
10pm-2am
$6.
King Solomon's Marbles - Grateful Dead Covers.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 10:00 PM – Saturday, February 25, 2012, 12:00 AM.
2631 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.carystreetcafe.com. VT "Southern Colonels" Concert at Virginia War Memorial
The "Southern Colonels" is a 17 piece jazz band from the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets who will make us all "swing" to the music as they play favorites and patriotic selections. Free with free parking.
http://www.vawarmemorial.org/.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
621 S. Belvidere St.
Richmond, VA.
Quatro na Bossa at Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream
No Cover Charge
Brazilian Jazz.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
3300 Forest Hill Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit crossroadsrva.com. The Jim Ivins Band (CD Release Show) at Canal Club
6:30 doors
$10.00/$12.00
The Jim Ivins Band - http://www.facebook.com/thejimivinsband
Whether it’s rock you crave or pop goodness that you desire, this group will satisfy all of your musical needs." This sentiment, courtesy of Skope Magazine, perfectly sums up Richmond VA's The Jim Ivins Band.
with
The Sky -
Juniper Green - http://www.reverbnation.com/junipergreen
Billy The Kid & The Southside Boys.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. Whisper to Baxwell at The National
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
$10
Whisper to Baxwell - http://whispertobaxwell.weebly.com/
with
Dividing Face, The Elysium Trigger, Crossgate, Burn The Ballroom.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
708 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thenationalva.com. Richmond Symphony Masterworks: Beethoven's Seventh
Sat. Feb. 25 - 8pm
Sun. Feb. 26 - 3pm
Pricing: $12-$75.
Tickets - http://www.richmondsymphony.com/tickets.asp
Program Repertoire
John Adams ~ The Chairman Dances: Foxtrot for Orchestra
Mendelssohn ~ Die erste Walpurgisnacht
Beethoven ~ Symphony No. 7 in A Major
Perspective from Steven Smith
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 makes powerful use of the repetition of small melodic and rhythmic fragments to build a work of stupendous energy and excitement. This is not all that different than the work of current American “Minimalist” composer John Adams, who created his landmark opera “Nixon in China” as a series of imaginative scenarios depicting the historic visit of Richard Nixon to Red China. The dream sequence that is excerpted as The Chairman Dances uses a very similar repetitive rhythmic propulsion as Beethoven’s symphony nearly two centuries earlier.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
600 E. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondsymphony.com. Cheik Hamala Diabate and Hotel X "Ancient Traditions of Mali" at Congregation Or Ami (CANCELED)
Tickets: $ 15.00 in advance/$18.00 at the door available from http://www.richmondfolkmusic.com
email: richmondfolkmusic@yahoo.com
Cheik Hamala Diabate and Hotel X
"Ancient Traditions of Mali"
"Cheik Hamala Diabate, a reknown West African historian in the Griot tradition, and a world-recognized master of the ngoni, a Malian traditional instrument teams up with cutting edge jazz ensemble Hotel X".
Doors open 7:15, Concert Starts at 8:00 pm
Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
9400 W. Huguenot Rd.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondfolkmusic.com. Dean Fields at Ashland Coffee & Tea
1000 shows, 9 years, and 200,000 miles have passed since Dean Fields went on the road to pursue a career in music. During that time his address changed from Miami to Nashville to Boston until most recently returning to his hometown of Richmond, VA. Now, he hits the road again to promote his most recent release ‘Under A Searchlight Moon’ . His recent homecoming has found Fields selling out shows in Richmond VA, as well as nearby Washington DC.
“Dean Fields writes lyrics like Leonard Cohen and sings like Jeff Buckley. It’s no surprise that there’s a serious buzz on this Virginia singer-songwriter.” (Free Times) In addition, Fields’ maturity as a writer and performer is brought to the fore by some of the region’s finest musicians including members of Mandy Moore, Sparklehorse, Agents of Good Roots, KD Lang, Carbonleaf and Modern Groove Syndicate.
Tickets $10 in advance, $15 day of show.
Visit Dean’s website: http://www.deanfields.com.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
100 N. Railroad Ave.
Ashland, VA.
For more info visit www.ashlandcoffeeandtea.com. Tauk at The Camel
$8 advance; $10 door.
Tauk - http://www.taukband.com/
w/ more TBA.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 26, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. Union Pacific Band at The Tobacco Company
Vintage Rock & Soul
Free.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 9:30 PM – Sunday, February 26, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1201 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
Richmond Symphony Masterworks: Beethoven's Seventh
Sat. Feb. 25 - 8pm
Sun. Feb. 26 - 3pm
Pricing: $12-$75.
Tickets - http://www.richmondsymphony.com/tickets.asp
Program Repertoire
John Adams ~ The Chairman Dances: Foxtrot for Orchestra
Mendelssohn ~ Die erste Walpurgisnacht
Beethoven ~ Symphony No. 7 in A Major
Perspective from Steven Smith
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 makes powerful use of the repetition of small melodic and rhythmic fragments to build a work of stupendous energy and excitement. This is not all that different than the work of current American “Minimalist” composer John Adams, who created his landmark opera “Nixon in China” as a series of imaginative scenarios depicting the historic visit of Richard Nixon to Red China. The dream sequence that is excerpted as The Chairman Dances uses a very similar repetitive rhythmic propulsion as Beethoven’s symphony nearly two centuries earlier.
Sunday, February 26, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
600 E. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondsymphony.com. Teqtroniqa, Michael Rider, Out Come The Wolves, Lauren Kendall at The Camel
$8 advance; $12 door.
Teqtroniqa - http://teqtroniqa.bandcamp.com/
Michael Rider - http://michaelridermusic.com/
with
Out Come The Wolves, Lauren Kendall, Merrin Karas, Ahava, Euneek & Guest.
Sunday, February 26, 2012, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. World Music Night: My Son The Doctor and Suenos Gitanos at The Camel
$TBA.
World Music Night
My Son The Doctor - http://www.facebook.com/pages/My-Son-the-Doctor/106839039360158
Eclectic mix of Eastern European, Balkan, and Mediterranean folk musics, with an emphasis on Yiddish, Hebrew, and Roma traditions.
Suenos Gitanos - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sue%C3%B1os-Gitanos/137103959662939?sk=info
Flamenco.
Monday, February 27, 2012, 9:00 PM – Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. Singer Songwriter Showcase at The Camel
Come out for another showcase featuring smashing Richmond acts
It will start right at 830pm with Chelsea Temple so don't be late!
Sets will be 20 minutes each with some give and take
and as always, its FREE!!!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. EQ Produktions presents Dopapod at Canal Club
9:00 doors
$8.00/$12.00
Dopapod - http://dopapod.com/
Dopapod exists at the crossroads of full throttle intensity, deep pocket groove, intricate technicality, and limitless experimentation. With no regard towards towards stylistic boundaries, the sound that emerges from the quartet both live and in the studio is as varied and diverse as the many influences that they adapt from.
with
J3 Project.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 9:00 PM – Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. DJ Williams Projekt at Cafe Diem
When you combine a tight groovin' rhythm section, sweet horn lines, and an amazing guitar player player who plays with honest to God soul, you've got yourself a solid winner when it comes to entertaining a crowd.
Complex or simple, Williams's lines become funk chops, picking up speed one minute and slamming a 180 on a dime the next with the "Projekt" backing it up all along and enhancing the ride. The band describes it as "a soulful ensemble of jazz, on a melodic R&B vibe, laced with a grooved down hip hop back beat." http://www.myspace.com/djwmusic.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 9:30 PM – Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 12:00 AM.
600 N. Sheppard St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit cafediemrva.net. The Former Champions at Cary St. Cafe
$5.
The Former Champions - http://www.myspace.com/formerchampions
Rock / Live Electronics / Progressive.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 10:00 PM – Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 1:00 AM.
3126 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23220.
For more info visit www.carystreetcafe.com. Leap Year Disco Party at The Camel
LEAP YEAR DISCO PARTY
featuring DJ Rometti, DJ ALX, PHIL DICE, JOSATI
$5 under 21.
Free 21+.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 8:00 PM – Thursday, March 1, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. An evening with Blue Sky Black Death at Canal Club
8:00 doors
$17.00/$20.00
Blue Sky Black Death - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blue-Sky-Black-Death/152085221529744?sk=info
BSBD an accomplished West Coast production duo has
mastered the art of collaboration. Their sound transforms the raw into the refined through technically building layers that exceed the boundaries of any one particular musical genre. Young God and Kingston make up the duo, and acquire additional people to help construct the synthesis of instrumental variety. Often a single track will involve a violin, cello, keyboard, and guitar mixed with live vocals and abstract samplings.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 9:00 PM – Thursday, March 1, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. Beast Wellington at Bogart's
Beast - http://www.beastwellington.com
Who is hungry for some serious funk? Beast.... It's what's for dinner. Beast Wellington's infectious sound can only be described as Beastfunk meets Rhythm and Bruise and it's guaranteed to make you shake what your Mama gave ya!
Their sound reclaims the soulful excitement of your favorite horn bands from back in the day. Think Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, Tower of Power and Steely Dan. Featuring sassy vocals backed by a fierce power trio and funky horn lines provided by the Femme Fatale Horns... that's right: a female horn section that is in fact quite deadly.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 9:30 PM – Thursday, March 1, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1903 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.bogartsinthefan.com. The Southern Belles at Cary St. Cafe
$5.
10pm-2am.
The Southern Belles.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 10:00 PM – Thursday, March 1, 2012, 12:00 AM.
3126 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.carystreetcafe.com. Jackie Frost at Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream
No Cover Charge
Jackie Frost.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
3300 Forest Hill Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit crossroadsrva.com. Jazz Cafe at VMFA: Emme St. James & Her Jazz Gentlemen
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.
March 1
Emme St. James & Her Jazz Gentlemen
An elegant blend of sophisticated jazz and cabaret standards reminiscent of days gone by.
March 8
Marlysse Simmons Quartet
An exciting evening of jazz and the music of Latin America & Brazil. Muy caliente!
March 15
Sharon Rae North Quartet
One of Richmond’s choice vocalists presents a night of smooth originals and jazz favorites.
March 22
Desiree Roots Centeio Quartet
An evening of songs from Ella Fitzgerald to Natalie Cole by one of the area’s favorite vocalists.
March 29
Mary Lawrence Hicks and the No Land Band
Trumpeter Mary Lawrence Hicks leads this collective of great area musicians in exciting originals and jazz standards remini…
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. Roger Carroll & Chez Roue at Bogart's
Jazz.
On the web - http://www.myspace.com/chezrouerichmond.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, March 2, 2012, 12:30 AM.
1903 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23220.
For more info visit www.bogartsinthefan.com. After Work Blues & Brews: Kurt Crandall at Capital Ale House
Free.
After Work Blues & Brews.
Kurt Crandall - http://www.reverbnation.com/kurtcrandallandtruestory.
Friday, March 2, 2012, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
623 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.capitalalehouse.com. First Fridays at VMFA w/ DJ Carlito’s Bollywood Night Dance Party
Carl Hamm, aka DJ Carlito, has been bringing the colorful hits of India’s most popular films to Richmond for several years. Bollywood Night Dance Party celebrates the rhythms and melodies of Indian cinema, commonly known as Bollywood, and features the latest (and classic) Bhangra hits, as well as Martahi, Tamil, and Telugu. Leave all your troubles behind, join us on the dance floor for a celebration of Indian music and film.
The First Fridays series features an eclectic mix of multicultural performing arts showcased in different spaces within the museum on the first Friday of each month. Take advantage of our extended hours on Friday evenings! We're open until 9 pm, so come stroll through the galleries, explore the Shop, or enjoy dinner and drinks in Amuse restaurant or Friday Art & Wine at Best Café.
Friday, March 2, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. Black Girls w/ The People's Blues of Richmond and The Lawsuits at The Camel
9pm-1am
BLACK GIRLS - http://www.facebook.com/blackgirlsband
People's Blues of Richmond - http://peoplesblues.com/
The Lawsuits (Philly) - http://www.facebook.com/TheLawsuits
Their roots rock sound features an eclectic mix of folk and blues that promotes an air of positivity, complete with tambourines, handclaps, and harmonica riffs.
Friday, March 2, 2012, 8:00 PM – Saturday, March 3, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecamel.org. EQ Produktions presents The Werks / Kung Fu at Canal Club
9:00 doors
$10.00
The Werks - http://www.thewerksmusic.com/
Kung Fu - http://www.kungfumusic.com/
Kung Fu is making “fusion music” cool again. The band is pure talent and have been able to ride the line between Headhunters era Herbie Hancock and Jaco Pastorius’ Weather Report while incorporating some of the progressive jazz/rock of the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Kung Fu is JAZZTRONIC! In their first 2 years Kung Fu have earned themselves repeat performances at Gathering of The Vibes and Strange Creek as well as sets at Mountain Jam, Camp Barefoot, The Big Up, Liberate, Bears Picnic, Rock n Roll Resort, Jam at the Grove and many more. People
with
DJ Polar Systems.
Friday, March 2, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, March 3, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. Richmond Symphony LolliPops: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Become acquainted with all of the instruments in the symphony with Benjamin Britten's The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra. Each variation features a different instruments - what a fun way to learn about the symphony!
This event is part of the kick-off of this year's Virginia Minds Wide Open initiative: Children in the Arts.
MINDS WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Children and the Arts is a statewide collaboration of artists, arts organizations, and other institutions to present thousands of performances, exhibitions, festivals, film screenings, and readings between March and June of 2012. These programs will occur to honor contributions of children, artists and artwork featuring children. Any individual or group can participate by presenting at least one public program—including plays, choreography, compositions, and exhibitions of paintings, photography or films that focus on Children and the Arts.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
600 E. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondsymphony.com. Colt Ford at The National
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
$20 ADV / $23 DOOR
Colt Ford - http://coltford.com/
With his imposing physique, larger than life personality, and outrageous videos, it could be easy to lose something important in Colt Ford's ample shadow: the music. But make no mistake, Colt Ford is a musician. A natural drummer, he is as comfortable laying down a beat as he is in front of the mic, singing and talking honestly about the country life he and his devoted audiences have in common.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
708 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thenationalva.com. EQ presents BIODIESEL featuring Clay Parnell of BROTHERS PAST and Guinness Book of World Records title owner at The Camel
$10
EQ presents BIODIESEL - http://www.biodieselband.com/bio.html
BioDiesel lies in razor-thin space between band and DJ, synthetic and human, man and machine. The duo is an inventive collaboration between Johnny Rabb and Clay Parnell. Modern electronic dance music has always been primarily about beats and basslines—and that fact is ever more present today.
Naturally, when you take a world-class drummer and a celebrated bassist who are also passionate producers, the elements are there for a super-charged ensemble that shatters boundaries and dares to take the musical genres they explore to thrilling new places.
featuring Clay Parnell of BROTHERS PAST and Guinness Book of World Records title owner.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 8:00 PM – Sunday, March 4, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecamel.org. Rattlemouth at Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream
No Cover Charge
Rattlemouth returns to our home venue for our regular 1st saturday show. As always, great food, beer and ice cream; a cozy, welcoming vibe; scintillating world grooves-new material and old favorites, and it's free!
http://www.rattlemouthmusic.com.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
3300 Forest Hill Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit crossroadsrva.com. The Trigger System presents Lights at Canal Club
7:00 doors
$13.00/$15.00
Lights - http://music.iamlights.com/
When electro-rock sensation Lights first hit the music scene in 2008, she was just a songwriter with a synth and a dream. Her name may have been pluralized but Lights Poxleitner was a one-woman show who played and programmed her own instruments and sang her own lyrics.
This admirable self-reliance is rare in pop—in fact, Lights, signed a publishing deal at 16 and began writing songs for other artists—but after her 2008 self-titled debut EP (precocious enough to earn her a best new artist Juno) and gold-selling full-length follow-up The Listening, Lights was ready to open herself up to collaborations on her unexpectedly experimental album Siberia. And by choosing such leftfield collaborators as live electronic outfit Holy Fuck and rising rapper Shad, she also opened up her sound.
with
Ambassadors.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. Big Nasty at City Dogs
10pm-2am.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10:00 PM – Sunday, March 4, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1347 W. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.bignastyband.com. Unity and the Abinnet Berhanu Group (jazz) at The Camel
$5.
JAZZ -
Unity
Abinnet Berhanu Group - http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Abinnet-Berhanu-Group/200826413290600.
Monday, March 5, 2012, 9:00 PM – Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecamel.org. Seven Circle Sunrise at Canal Club
7:00 doors
$8.00/$10.00
Seven Circle Sunrise - http://www.facebook.com/#!/sevencirclesunrise?sk=info
Seven Circle Sunrise is not for the faint of heart or those who want a one-time, disposable listen. This is music with meaning, created from a deeply passionate place and profound experiences that are sometimes heartbreaking but lead to an uplifting resolve. And it rocks like an unbridled beast that just got stuck in the ass with a hot poker.
with
Elisium
Easy Way Out
Nine Mile Island.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. Mayday Parade / We The Kings at The National
Doors: 6:00 pm / Show: 6:30 pm (event ends at 10:30 pm)
$18.00
Mayday Parade - http://www.maydayparade.com/
We The Kings - http://www.wethekingsmusic.com/.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
708 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thenationalva.com. Julia Nunes at The Camel
$10. Tickets at the Door:$12.
http://www.junumusic.com/
Julia Nunes (pronounced NOONZ) is a native of upstate New York. She is a talented singer-songwriter, guitarist, and ukulele player. Her talent is just now reaching the public due to exposure on websites such as YouTube.com and MySpace.com. Her first album, “Left Right Wrong,” is being sold in the US and Europe, and elsewhere around the world.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 9:00 PM – Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecamel.org. DJ Williams Projekt at Cafe Diem
When you combine a tight groovin' rhythm section, sweet horn lines, and an amazing guitar player player who plays with honest to God soul, you've got yourself a solid winner when it comes to entertaining a crowd.
Complex or simple, Williams's lines become funk chops, picking up speed one minute and slamming a 180 on a dime the next with the "Projekt" backing it up all along and enhancing the ride. The band describes it as "a soulful ensemble of jazz, on a melodic R&B vibe, laced with a grooved down hip hop back beat." http://www.myspace.com/djwmusic.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 9:30 PM – Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 12:00 AM.
600 N. Sheppard St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit cafediemrva.net. Shelly Fairchild at The Camel
$8.
Shelly Fairchild - http://shellyfairchild.tumblr.com/site
FB - http://www.facebook.com/shellyfairchild?sk=info
Shelly Fairchild instantly wowed critics with her 2005 recording debut, "Ride," which spawned the Billboard Hot Country Songs top 40 hit "You Don't Lie Here Anymore." Now the ferocious stage performer is ready to blow them away once again with "Love Everybody," the first single from her new record, Ruby's Money. The new album—due April. 11 on Revelation Nation Records—is set to transform the sound of modern soul.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecamel.org. Beast Wellington at Bogart's
Beast - http://www.beastwellington.com
Who is hungry for some serious funk? Beast.... It's what's for dinner. Beast Wellington's infectious sound can only be described as Beastfunk meets Rhythm and Bruise and it's guaranteed to make you shake what your Mama gave ya!
Their sound reclaims the soulful excitement of your favorite horn bands from back in the day. Think Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, Tower of Power and Steely Dan. Featuring sassy vocals backed by a fierce power trio and funky horn lines provided by the Femme Fatale Horns... that's right: a female horn section that is in fact quite deadly.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 9:30 PM – Thursday, March 8, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1903 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.bogartsinthefan.com. Jazz Cafe at VMFA: Marlysse Simmons Quartet
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.
March 8
Marlysse Simmons Quartet
An exciting evening of jazz and the music of Latin America & Brazil. Muy caliente!
March 15
Sharon Rae North Quartet
One of Richmond’s choice vocalists presents a night of smooth originals and jazz favorites.
March 22
Desiree Roots Centeio Quartet
An evening of songs from Ella Fitzgerald to Natalie Cole by one of the area’s favorite vocalists.
March 29
Mary Lawrence Hicks and the No Land Band
Trumpeter Mary Lawrence Hicks leads this collective of great area musicians in exciting originals and jazz standards reminiscent of the Blue Note Era!
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. Neon Indian / Purity Ring at The National
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:30 pm
$15
Neon Indian - http://www.neonindian.com/
An elusive new project from composer Alan Palomo, Neon Indian delivers equal parts synthetic nostalgia, dreampop lullabies, and grinding guitar noise to create something eerier than the sum of its parts.
with
Purity Ring - http://thepurityring.tumblr.com/
Purity Ring is the futuristic pop project of Corin Roddick and Megan James. Purity Ring makes lullabies for the club, drawing equally from airy 90s r&b, lush dream pop, and the powerful immediacy of the very best modern indie pop. Megan James' remarkable voice is at once ecstatic and ethereal, soaring joyfully through Roddick's carefully chopped beats, trembling synths, and past her perfect counterpoint – a ghostly pitched-down vocal which both underscores hooks and renders the entire musical backdrop beautifully alien.
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
708 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thenationalva.com. Roger Carroll & Chez Roue at Bogart's
Jazz.
On the web - http://www.myspace.com/chezrouerichmond.
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, March 9, 2012, 12:30 AM.
1903 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23220.
For more info visit www.bogartsinthefan.com. The Lemonheads at Canal Club
7:30 doors
$15.00/$17.00
The Lemonheads - http://www.thelemonheads.net/index.php
Evan Griffith Dando formed The Lemonheads with two high school buddies in late winter '86, in their senior year at Boston's tiny Commonwealth School. A few months later, they spawned what is now one of the most sought-after punk relics of the 80s, the indie EP Laughing All the Way to the Cleaners.
Boston-based Taang! Records immediately picked up on The Lemonheads, with three college radio pleasers to follow: the LPs Hate Your Friends (1987), Creator (1988), and Lick (1989). In 1990 Atlantic Records took notice of the massively expanding Lemonheads fanbase in Europe (where they toured in 1989) and America by signing the band and releasing their well-received (in Cambridge, Massachusetts) fourth LP, Lovey.
with
The Shining Twins - http://www.facebook.com/TheShiningTwins
The Vacant Stairs - http://www.facebook.com/TheVacantStairs.
Friday, March 9, 2012, 8:00 PM – Saturday, March 10, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. Jane's Addiction at The National (Sold Out)
Doors: 7:30 pm / Show: 8:30 pm
$40 ADV / $45 DOOR
Jane's Addiction - http://www.janesaddiction.com/
Great bands break rules, but legends write their own. JANE'S ADDICTION have actually written the rule book for alternative music and culture through a combination of genre-defying classic songs and a cinematic live experience. Their songs serve as the Ten Commandments for alt rock, inspiring an entire generation of bands such as Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine, Nine Inch Nails, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam and Tool. When the Los Angeles quartet came along, they merged alternative and rock like no one before, becoming the first alternative rock band, creating a new sound and attitude.
Friday, March 9, 2012, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
708 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thenationalva.com. Lotus at The National
Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm
$22 ADV / $25 door
Lotus - http://www.lotusvibes.com/splash.html
The swelling beats of a non-stop dance party and the soaring guitar and melodic triumphs of a cathartic rock experience - equal elements to the live instrumental dance rock of LOTUS. Sending huge crowds into a sweat-drenched euphoria at festivals such as Bonnaroo, Ultra, Rothbury, Nocturnal, All Good and Nateva, the band has become a sought after late-night act.
The Malah - http://www.themalah.com/
By mixing rich, earthy atmospheres with electrifying rhythms, the Malah explore the meeting point of cutting-edge technology and ancient musical theory. Every song has a story to tell and unravels itself throughout the listening experience.
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, March 11, 2012, 12:00 AM.
708 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thenationalva.com. DJ Williams Projekt at Cafe Diem
When you combine a tight groovin' rhythm section, sweet horn lines, and an amazing guitar player player who plays with honest to God soul, you've got yourself a solid winner when it comes to entertaining a crowd.
Complex or simple, Williams's lines become funk chops, picking up speed one minute and slamming a 180 on a dime the next with the "Projekt" backing it up all along and enhancing the ride. The band describes it as "a soulful ensemble of jazz, on a melodic R&B vibe, laced with a grooved down hip hop back beat." http://www.myspace.com/djwmusic.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 9:30 PM – Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 12:00 AM.
600 N. Sheppard St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit cafediemrva.net. Richmond Symphony Discovery Concert: Star Spangled Orchestra: The Sounds of Freedom in 1812
Tickets are $5 (general admission); $4 for Title 1 schools.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
600 E. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondsymphony.com. eighth blackbird: Less Is More at Modlin Center
Inspired by the quiet, thoughtful simplicity of minimalist visual art, eighth blackbird explores what “less” can mean when translated to music. The stark, simple beauty of Lucier’s Fidelio Trio and Feldman’s Durations I act as analogues to the vast color-filled canvases of Barnett Newman and Mark Rothko.
Lang’s fast and funky these broken wings obsesses over a simple chord progression, while Pintscher’s Figura V/Assonanza hovers, barely audible, in the ether. Colliding and contrasting with these explorations of “less” are more complex, dense pieces by Philippe Hurel and György Ligeti, which will test even eighth blackbird’s skills.
Ticket Information
Adult: $20 UR Employee: $17
Senior (62+): $18 UR Student: $10
Child (0-12): $10 Group (20+): $18
Tickets - http://modlin.richmond.edu/tickets/index.html.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Crenshaw Way
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit modlin.richmond.edu. Beast Wellington at Bogart's
Beast - http://www.beastwellington.com
Who is hungry for some serious funk? Beast.... It's what's for dinner. Beast Wellington's infectious sound can only be described as Beastfunk meets Rhythm and Bruise and it's guaranteed to make you shake what your Mama gave ya!
Their sound reclaims the soulful excitement of your favorite horn bands from back in the day. Think Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, Tower of Power and Steely Dan. Featuring sassy vocals backed by a fierce power trio and funky horn lines provided by the Femme Fatale Horns... that's right: a female horn section that is in fact quite deadly.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 9:30 PM – Thursday, March 15, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1903 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.bogartsinthefan.com. Jazz Cafe at VMFA: Sharon Rae North Quartet
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.
March 15
Sharon Rae North Quartet
One of Richmond’s choice vocalists presents a night of smooth originals and jazz favorites.
March 22
Desiree Roots Centeio Quartet
An evening of songs from Ella Fitzgerald to Natalie Cole by one of the area’s favorite vocalists.
March 29
Mary Lawrence Hicks and the No Land Band
Trumpeter Mary Lawrence Hicks leads this collective of great area musicians in exciting originals and jazz standards reminiscent of the Blue Note Era!
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. Live Jazz at Olio
LIVE MUSIC!
Featuring Drink and Cuisine Specials!
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
2001 1/2 W. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.oliorichmond.com. Celtic Nights: Journey of Hope at Modlin Center
From the creators of Gaelforce Dance, the “unmissable two hour spectacular [that] has brought audiences to their feet all around the world” (The Guardian), comes a brand new show in celebration of song. Celtic Nights expertly weaves together the lilting mel-odies and plaintive lyrics of the rich Celtic heritage to tell the story of a people.
In this stirring tale of the Celtic experience, the audience is invited to travel along on a journey of hope, transported in time through traditional ballads, vivid choreography, and the story of a people struggling to find their place in a changing world. Celtic Nights features the finest male and female voices of the Celtic world, showcased against a thundering backdrop of expert dancing and musicianship.
In this glittering production, six of Ireland’s most prominent vocal talents are complemented by six of its most accomplished step dancers, creating an exhilarating picture of a proud people who dared to dream big and doggedly carved out a home in the New World.…
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Crenshaw Way
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit modlin.richmond.edu. Roger Carroll & Chez Roue at Bogart's
Jazz.
On the web - http://www.myspace.com/chezrouerichmond.
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, March 16, 2012, 12:30 AM.
1903 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23220.
For more info visit www.bogartsinthefan.com. Dirty Disco at City Dogs
DIRTY DISCO @ CITY DOG'S--w/ ELLIOTT NESS x JERONIMO x M.A.S.S. FX
IT'S THE DIRTY DISCO @ CITY DOG'S IN THE FAN!
FEATURING THREE OF RVA'S HOTTEST DANCE DJ'S ON THE CONTROLS.
-_(MASS F.X.-- ELLIOTT NESS -- JERONIMO!)_-
SO COME OUT AND BE READY TO GET DOWN TO SOME BASS HEAVY BANGERS ALONG WITH SOME CRAZY REMIXES AND MASH-UP'S OF YOUR FAVORITE TUNES.
9:30PM-2:00AM
NO COVER, 21 & UP
FB - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=310696925609060.
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 10:00 PM – Friday, March 16, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1347 W. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.bignastyband.com. Concert to Benefit Cory Smoot Family Fund: GWAR / Municipal Waste at The National
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
$25.00
Concert to Benefit Cory Smoot Family Fund:
GWAR - http://www.gwar.net/
with
Municipal Waste - http://www.facethewaste.com/
Ghoul
Slave Pit and GWAR are proud to announce the next phase in a series of events being held to honor the life of recently passed GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot and support the Smoot Family Fund. On Friday, March 16th, GWAR, Municipal Waste, Ghoul will play a special Cory Smoot memorial show at Richmond's National Theater, the proceeds from which shall be donated to the fund established for his wife Jaime and their unborn child.
Just like the CD release party, there will be tons of raffles and special items available to show your love for an incredible musician and much-loved man who may have left us much too soon, but left behind a musical legacy that can never be silenced.
Friday, March 16, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
708 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thenationalva.com. Elton John at Richmond Coliseum
Elton John’s band includes Davey Johnstone on guitar, Bob Birch on bass, John Mahon on percussion, Nigel Olsson on drums, and Kim Bullard on keyboards. One of the most successful live bands on the road today, Elton and his band put on the kind of concert you will never forget: the entire audience standing, dancing and singing along with much-loved classic songs such as “Your Song” “Rocket Man” “Bennie and the Jets” “Philadelphia Freedom” “Crocodile Rock” “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” and many more.
The monumental career of international singer/songwriter and performer Elton John spans five decades. He is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with 35 gold and 25 platinum albums, 29 consecutive Top 40 hits, and he has sold more than 250 million records worldwide. John holds the record for the biggest selling single of all time, “Candle in the Wind ’97,” which sold 37 million copies. Since his career began in 1969 he has played almost 3,000 concerts worldwide.
Saturday, March 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
501 N. 7th St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondcoliseum.net. Big Nasty at Emilio's
10pm-2am.
Sunday, March 18, 2012, 10:00 PM – Monday, March 19, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1847 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.bignastyband.com. Celtic Woman at Landmark Theater
Internationally acclaimed vocal phenomenon Celtic Woman has announced their brand-new North American tour in support of their new CD/DVD release, BELIEVE.
One performance only.
Tickets $32.00 and $62.00 (plus fees).
Tickets available at etix.com, charge by phone at 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) or Landmark Theater and Richmond CenterStage Box Offices.
For complete tour schedule and ticket information, visit http://www.celticwoman.com.
Celtic Woman’s breathtaking new show, BELIEVE, features the all-female singing sensation performing classic Irish tunes, such as ‘The Water Is Wide,’ ‘Green Grow the Rushes,’ ‘A Woman’s Heart,’ and ‘The Parting Glass,’ timeless pop anthems such as ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ and ‘Sailing,’ and inspirational songs including ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ and ‘Ave Maria,’ with their signature Celtic Woman twist, under the distinct musical direction of Emmy-nominated music producer, David Downes. Celtic Woman’s awe-inspiring vocalists and mesmerizing violinist will be backed by…
Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
6 N. Laurel St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.landmarktheater.net. Childish Gambino / Danny Brown at The National
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
$20 ADV / $25 door
Childish Gambino - http://www.iamdonald.com
Childish Gambino has emerged as one of the premiere young talents in music. A unique blend of hip-hop with elements of multiple genres, combined with lyrical genius, Gambino has gone from a viral cult following to a mega sensation.
Danny Brown.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
708 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thenationalva.com. DJ Williams Projekt at Cafe Diem
When you combine a tight groovin' rhythm section, sweet horn lines, and an amazing guitar player player who plays with honest to God soul, you've got yourself a solid winner when it comes to entertaining a crowd.
Complex or simple, Williams's lines become funk chops, picking up speed one minute and slamming a 180 on a dime the next with the "Projekt" backing it up all along and enhancing the ride. The band describes it as "a soulful ensemble of jazz, on a melodic R&B vibe, laced with a grooved down hip hop back beat." http://www.myspace.com/djwmusic.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 9:30 PM – Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 12:00 AM.
600 N. Sheppard St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit cafediemrva.net. The Head and The Heart / Drew Grow & The Pastors Wives at The National
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
$17.50 ADV / $20 Door
The Head and The Heart - http://www.theheadandtheheart.com/
Composed largely of transplants to the Seattle area, The Head and the Heart write and play songs that speak to the newness of a fresh start, of the ghosts left behind, of moving forward, all brimming with a soulfulness and hope for a better life than the one we've all been sold.
Stylistically, think a folksy Beatles or Crosby Stills Nash & Young with more instrumental force. Catchy piano melodies stand side by side with a tight trio of harmonies, and solid minimalist drums, groovin bass, and plenty of hand percussion and foot stomps make the live show inspiring and really goddamn fun.
Drew Grow & The Pastors Wives - http://drewgrow.com/.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
708 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thenationalva.com. Beast Wellington at Bogart's
Beast - http://www.beastwellington.com
Who is hungry for some serious funk? Beast.... It's what's for dinner. Beast Wellington's infectious sound can only be described as Beastfunk meets Rhythm and Bruise and it's guaranteed to make you shake what your Mama gave ya!
Their sound reclaims the soulful excitement of your favorite horn bands from back in the day. Think Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, Tower of Power and Steely Dan. Featuring sassy vocals backed by a fierce power trio and funky horn lines provided by the Femme Fatale Horns... that's right: a female horn section that is in fact quite deadly.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 9:30 PM – Thursday, March 22, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1903 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.bogartsinthefan.com. Jazz Cafe at VMFA: Desiree Roots Centeio Quartet
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.
March 22
Desiree Roots Centeio Quartet
An evening of songs from Ella Fitzgerald to Natalie Cole by one of the area’s favorite vocalists.
March 29
Mary Lawrence Hicks and the No Land Band
Trumpeter Mary Lawrence Hicks leads this collective of great area musicians in exciting originals and jazz standards reminiscent of the Blue Note Era!
Thursday, March 22, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. Roger Carroll & Chez Roue at Bogart's
Jazz.
On the web - http://www.myspace.com/chezrouerichmond.
Thursday, March 22, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, March 23, 2012, 12:30 AM.
1903 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23220.
For more info visit www.bogartsinthefan.com. Railroad Earth at The National
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
$20 ADV / $22 DOOR
RR Earth - http://www.railroadearth.com
Railroad Earth is one of America's greatest bands playing today, plain and simple. They sing of our nation's changing landscape and social ills with a commitment reminiscent of Woody Guthrie, while interpolating instrumental timbres that could have been pulled from Celtic or Cajun culture. And as anyone who has caught them live will attest, their concerts are imbued with the fire-in-the-belly passion of straight-ahead, blue collar rock & roll.
Then there is the newest album from the New Jersey sextet, which is the most cohesive embodiment of their myriad gifts to date—hence the decision to simply call it Railroad Earth—showcasing nine new selections that draw strength and inspiration from an acknowledgment of our shared past, while also embracing new ideas and celebrating diversity… just like America when she is at her best.
Friday, March 23, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
708 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thenationalva.com. The Shack Band at The Camel
$5.
The Shack Band - http://theshackband.com/
Starting out as a quartet during their college years practicing their music in a shack, The Shack Band is now building a reputation for their off the cuff live shows and an original sound—an improvisational blend of funk, blues, and progressive rock. Back in 2008, when The Shack Band was still getting their feet wet, they were famous for their energetic live shows at colleges throughout Virginia and the Southeast.
Friday, March 23, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, March 24, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. An Evening With Roger McGuinn at Modlin Center
Workshop open to Public: Sunday, March 25 at 2pm (Limited space)
Mr. Tambourine Man not only lived history, he also made history with his fearless sense of experimentation. As the leader of the influential 1960s group The Byrds, he was on the leading edge, combining the rock beat of The Beatles with the folk sensibilities of Bob Dylan, to create the genre known as “folk-rock.” Roger’s solo career began in 1973 and has yielded 10 albums, a Grammy nomination, and extensive touring and performing for enthralled audiences ever since.
The workshop will include aspects of rock history, musical techniques, and computer techniques used in McGuinn’s recordings.
Ticket Information
Adult: $36 UR Employee: $31
Senior (62+): $32 UR Student: $10
Child (0-12): $18 Group (20+): $32
Tickets - http://modlin.richmond.edu/tickets/index.html.
Saturday, March 24, 2012, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Crenshaw Way
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit modlin.richmond.edu. Sons of Bill at Capital Ale House
Free!
Sons of Bill - http://sonsofbill.com/
Bill Wilson is from Central Virginia. He is a professor of philosophical theology, a songwriter, an expert on the southern agrarian movement, and a father of six.
His three eldest sons returned to Virginia to start a rock band in 2006 with long-time musical compadres Seth Green and Todd Wellons. As a
tribute to the man who taught them how to play guitar, write songs, drive a stick-shift, and back up a trailer, the band decided to name themselves Sons of Bill.
With two independently released albums, and a live show known to evolve from acoustic ballads into sweaty stage dives, the Sons of Bill are quickly establishing themselves as one of the hardest working and most promising rock bands in the South.
Saturday, March 24, 2012, 10:00 PM – Sunday, March 25, 2012, 12:00 AM.
623 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.capitalalehouse.com.