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Quiet Ends
Richmond duo Lean Year makes patient magic on its forthcoming sophomore album, “Sides.”
A Vocal Community
Trey Burnart Hall brings the full Vocal Rest Records lineup to Gallery5 for the label’s first festival.
Belew on Belew
An in-depth interview with Adrian Belew, guitar wizard and sideman to the stars.
Arcane Ramblers
The Budos Band will keep it tight and wordless at the Broadberry.
The Lion in Midsummer
Matthew E. White’s sprawling “K Bay” gets to breathe at the final Friday Cheers of the summer.
The Long Yonder
Having played together for nearly four decades, the original four members of Charlottesville band, Indecision, headline Flynn Fest.
Making Something Together
Andy Jenkins and James Wallace discuss their new collaborative EP, Nothing No. 1.
Rare Grooves
A reissue of Ndikho Xaba and the Natives adds a spiritual jazz masterwork to the resurgence of James “Plunky” Branch.
REVIEW: “Legacies” by Deau Eyes
Richmond singer-songwriter Ali Thibodeau bridges the present and future on her second full-length album.
A New Freedom
Guitarist DJ Williams returns to Richmond to play his long-running benefit for education in war-torn Liberia.
A Resonant Revelation
“Revelators,” the immersive instrumental LP from Richmond bassist Cameron Ralston and Hiss Golden Messenger leader M.C. Taylor, was released last week.
A Night on Boogie Island
Shormey brings her kaleidoscopic pop to Brown’s Island for this week’s Friday Cheers.
Bang a Gong
Gamelan Raga Kusuma readies for a performance at the Firehouse Theatre.
Deactivating
For 17 years, Mike Rutz has proudly highlighted local concerts on his WRIR show “Activate!” which airs its final episode this week.
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