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The Next Generation
A look at some rising players in Richmond’s jazz scene.
Headed to Virginia Beach for Something in the Water Fest? Here's what to expect.
Plus unconfirmed rumors of Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and Jay-Z showing up.
Water Songs
Richmond artists join a statewide environmental collective to create an anthem for the No Pipeline movement.
Punk Rock Teacher
Tom Applegate of L’Amour and Beex teaches second-graders, too.
Know Your Band
Lawyer Justin Laughter helps Richmond bands navigate a cruel world of legal pitfalls.
Spacebomb 3.0
A look inside Richmond’s premiere integrated music company that offers a label, publishing, production and management.
Behind the Counter
With a new concert video series, Brewer’s Sessions, a Manchester cafe highlights Richmond’s growing musical diversity.
Seven Days A Week
A guide to small venues where you can find jazz nightly.
Harmonic Changes
No longer living in Richmond, singer Natalie Prass talks about her next steps before returning for a show at the renovated Ashland Theatre.
Man with a Plan
With the RVA Rap Elite series, rapper Radio B is bringing Richmond’s diverse hip-hop community together.
Bunch of Sickos
Trash punkers Sick Bags found a way to get grittier and slimier — minus the booze.
Mutant Rock
Admiring shiny trophies at Rock Falls Tavern with Cruzer.
Shepherd’s Season
Singer and songwriter Ben Shepherd makes an impression with finely-aged lyricism.
In Bloom
Small-town singer Landon Elliott shares how Richmond opened up his world.
Tribute Fever
The Whiskey Rebellion turns classic rock into a bluegrass party.
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Re: Punk Rock Teacher
We need more teachers like Tom and principles that appreciate good work.
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on April 16, 2019
Re: Punk Rock Teacher
YES!!! I aspired to be like this guy! Both Tom and Christine were two of…
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on April 16, 2019
Re: Punk Rock Teacher
Great article about a great guy. Tom embodies the scrappy never-say-die spirit of Punk Rock…
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on April 16, 2019
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