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We Interviewed That One Pole at The Broadberry That Blocks Your View at Every Show

Given live music’s humbled reputation in Richmond, we always value the chance to have a conversation with important and respected figures from every genre. Earlier this week, Anderson Tilley, our Senior Musical Inconvenience Correspondent, had the [read more ... ]

We Ranked the Top Three Shows We Saw at The National This Year and They Were All The Legwarmers

While the COVID-19 pandemic completely decimated live music within a few months into 2020, we were still able to make it to one highly-anticipated gig that undoubtedly blew us away: The Legwarmers. So, in the spirit of limited options, we ranked the [read more ... ]

Stoney: Stop Asking Me to Name a School After Jason Mraz

RICHMOND, Va. — Mayor Levar Stoney issued a statement earlier today saying he will no longer entertain the idea of naming a school after famous Richmonder Jason Mraz. RELATED (article continued below): Castleburg Brewery and Taproom offers [read more ... ]

The National to Offer To-Go Concerts During Pandemic

RICHMOND, Va. — In an effort to aid the community’s quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic, The National has announced it will be offering its upcoming concert schedule in a to-go format, the music venue announced Tuesday. RELATED (article [read more ... ]

Standing in Line Festival Opens This Saturday

RICHMOND, Va. — A love of overpriced beer, food trucks, and standing around is expected to draw huge crowds this Saturday at the first annual Standing in Line Festival at Maymont. The Standing in Line Festival will offer attendees the opportunity [read more ... ]

Guy Named Norm Hates Going to Friday Cheers

RICHMOND, Va. — Expressing his distaste for being connected to the popular Cheers character, Church Hill resident Norm Sulley revealed that he hates going to Friday Cheers. RELATED (article continued below): Friday Night at The Beach House [read more ... ]

Local Band Thrilled by Five Person Turnout on a Wednesday

RICHMOND, Va. — Playing their hearts out to an audience whose attendance could be quantified by the number of fingers on a single hand, local punk band Wasp Nostril is thrilled by the five person turnout for a Wednesday, sources confirmed [read more ... ]