With six decades of songs, two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, and membership in supergroups like The Hollies and Crosby, Stills, & Nash, Graham Nash has solidified himself as a seminal part of rock history—and he’s not done yet. His latest solo effort, Now, is a 12-song folk-rock observation of the human experience, […]
With six decades of songs, two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, and membership in supergroups like The Hollies and Crosby, Stills, & Nash, Graham Nash has solidified himself as a seminal part of rock history—and he’s not done yet. His latest solo effort, Now, is a 12-song folk-rock observation of the human experience, […]
Young blues meets old-school country in Thompson Springs, a Chicago-based six-piece led by singer-songwriter Matt Smith. The band worked with Wilco’s Pat Sansone on its debut album Undertones, which blends dreamy songwriting with indie-rock influences on songs like “Slightly Sexy.” Smith and his bandmates are gearing up for their sophomore release, Standby, an eight-song EP […]
Treat your ears to a sonic sampling of genre-fluid sounds from four bands at Music at VR. Richmond’s Outer World spins psychedelic pop with a fuzzy garage feel on its debut record, Who does the music love? Then, get amped for two local bands, punk rock ‘n’ roll outfit Taffy and power-pop rockers New Boss. […]
The taps are flowing and the speakers are booming at the long-awaited Superfly Brewing Co. Rock outfits Suzie True, Gnawing, and Work Wear headline the brewery’s first ever live show. LA-based trio Suzie True blends slice-of-life lyricism with indie rock instrumentals to explore the modern femme experience. From Richmond, Gnawing likes its rock ‘n’ roll […]
Brent Cobb has written hit songs for Nashville heavyweights like Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, and Miranda Lambert, to name a few. But throughout the handful of records he’s released under his own name, he’s always carried himself with a laidback ease, projecting backroads’ casualness instead of polished Music City ambition. He sings with a […]
Rock ‘n’ roll outfit Southall steps into a new era of solidarity with the release of its eponymous record. Formerly named the Read Southall Band after its lead singer, the group’s new moniker reflects a commitment to collaboration, with every member bringing lyrics, melodies, and songs to the table. That partnership pays off on Southall’s […]
Virginia-based pianists Harold Bailey and Brian Bratton team up for Expressions, a double-feature program of classical and contemporary works. An American classical pianist and composer, Bailey began his career at age 16, and has performed at Carnegie Hall and improvised with the late Chick Corea. Filipino-American composer-pianist Bratton found a new lease on life through […]
Percussionist and composer Tom Teasley enchants the ears during a cross-cultural musical exploration. Teasley’s two-day residency kicks off with an ensemble performance featuring classical Thai dancer Suteera Nagavajara and eclectic instruments, including the kanjira and bansuri. Then, in collaboration with PVCC students, Teasley live scores two silent comedy classics: Charlie Chaplin’s The Adventurer and Buster […]
Violin virtuoso Augustin Hadelich and prolific pianist Orion Weiss open the 75th season of the Tuesday Evening Concert Series with a varied program of classic and contemporary works. The duo play off each other in modern movements like the minimal Road Movies by American composer John Adams, and the delicate Romance Op. 23 by Amy […]
Embrace your inner punk and ship out for a night of headbangin’ tunes with Dropkick Murphys. The Boston rock ‘n’ roll outfit has been steadily building its discography since 1996, with chantable songs like “Rose Tattoo,” “The State of Massachusetts,” and “I’m Shipping Up to Boston.” Its recent records, This Machine Still Kills Fascists and […]