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SUMMARY:REAL LOVE: The Ultimate 90's R&B Experience
DESCRIPTION:5 Starr sets the mood with BEST\, savory\, and soulful melodies of 90's R&B in the background with an Afterparty!Uptown Alley & EMG & LXGRP present: Real Love: A 90’s R&B Experience – Performed by 5 Starr! Step into a night of pure nostalgia with Real Love: A 90’s R&B Experience\, a high-energy 120 minute live show brought to life by the electrifying vocal group 5 Starr and their incredible live band. 5 Starr has performed alongside some of the biggest names in R&B and soul\, wowing audiences across the East Coast with their tributes to the golden era of music. With years of live performance experience and a passion for keeping classic R&B alive\, 5 Starr delivers a show that’s both soulful and unforgettable. Dance to New Jack Swing favorites like “Poison” and “This Is How We Do It\,” sing along to slow jams like “I’ll Make Love to You” and “Weak\,” and relive the love\, the vibe\, and the magic of the 90s. Get ready for a night of timeless hits\, powerful vocals\, and nonstop energy. This is more than a concert—it’s a celebration of REAL LOVE.  Friday\, November 6th  Uptown Alley\, Richmond Doors: 8pm \, Show 9pm 21+  Advance tickets offer the lowest price. If you prefer\, you can also purchase tickets at the door on the day of the event. Please note: An 18% gratuity will automatically be added to all food and beverage purchases by Uptown Alley. Any additional gratuity is optional and appreciated at your discretion. Lane Shift Friday’s at Uptown Alley: Dinner\, Dancing\, Bowling & TVs all night! Ticket does NOT include bowling NO RENTRY
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/real-love-the-ultimate-90s-rb-experience/
LOCATION:Uptown Alley Richmond\, 6101 Brad McNeer Parkway\, Midlothian\, VA\, 23112\, United States
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SUMMARY:HOOF at City Beach
DESCRIPTION:Richmond jam band HOOF plays City Beach on Friday\, Nov. 6. The four-piece blends jazz\, bluegrass and funk\, pairing original music with covers and improvisation that gives each performance its own direction.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/hoof-at-city-beach/
LOCATION:City Beach\, 2416 W. Cary St\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Karyn White
DESCRIPTION:Karyn White appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VABox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tues-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. Seating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases.  Karyn WhiteWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Karyn White\, an extraordinary diva and internationally acclaimed recording artist\, cemented her place in music history with the 1988 hit ‘Superwoman‘. Renowned as “The Queen of New Jack Swing\,” she possesses a unique\, emotive voice. With awards from Billboard Music and NAACP Imagine\, she recently earned the 2022 Black Music Honors ‘Soul Music Icon’ Award. A chart-topper in the late 80s and early 90s\, she boasts three best-selling albums\, numerous #1 R&B\, pop\, and dance hits\, and a platinum debut album. Notable tracks include ‘Superwoman‘\, ‘Secret Rendezvous‘\, ‘Romantic‘\, ‘The Way You Love Me‘\, and ‘Love Saw It‘. Beyond music\, Karyn White Enterprises (KWE)\, her media company\, offers diverse entertainment. Her legacy thrives due to her exceptional talent\, creativity\, and business acumen. Karyn White truly embodies a Superwoman.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/karyn-white/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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SUMMARY:The Gibson Brothers
DESCRIPTION:The Gibson Brothers appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VABox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tue-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. Seating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases.  The Gibson BrothersWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter “The Gibson Brothers have built their legacy upon a sound that salutes the past while still pushing forward.” – ROLLING STONE There’s a reason why Ricky Skaggs pulled Eric and Leigh Gibson off the stage at the Ryman two decades ago and offered to produce their debut record. The same thing that led David Ferguson and Grammy Award winning producer and Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach to co-write and produce their 14th album “Mockingbird” (2018) and release it on his own label Easy Eye Sound alongside cultural icons such as Hank Williams Jr. and Dr. John: The Gibson Brothers are the real deal. They can pick. They can sing. And they can write a damn good country song. They’ve won about every bluegrass award you can name and released albums on almost every premier Americana label you can think of including Sugar Hill and Rounder\, and\, if that’s not enough\, their songs have been recorded by bluegrass legends no less than Del McCoury. It’s a resume almost anybody in country music would be proud to have. But despite all of this\, the Gibson Brothers are not yet household names. Their latest album\, “Darkest Hour\,” produced by dobro master Jerry Douglas might just change that. As soon as you hear Leigh singing with Alison Krauss  on the new project you realize that his voice is as good as anyone in music today. Add the brother harmony to that and they have something truly unique. While “Mockingbird” featured gorgeous production\, recreating the sound on stage was difficult. “We put together a little band to go out and try to recreate it\,” Eric told me\, but we couldn’t. We would have to have such a huge band to try to recreate that record\, but we did the best we could.” Douglas—who has won 14 Grammy awards and backed up everyone from Ray Charles to Paul Simon and George Jones—wanted to make a record they could actually play on the road. So he picked the best songs (out of dozens) and squirreled them away in Sound Emporium’s Studio B. But then the pandemic hit. “We did our last shows in March of 2020\,” Eric told me. “We were in Nashville the week everything was shutting down. It was surreal\, but Jerry was like\, ‘Guys\, the world’s going crazy. Let’s let this be our little cocoon.’ And we did. We cut all of the acoustic stuff and then went home and didn’t play any more gigs until things started opening. Then we went back and finished the record with Jerry in February of 2021.” The result is arguably the strongest record The Gibson Brothers have ever made. The songs recorded in the first recording period featured Mike Barber (bass)\, Justin Moses (mandolin)\, Eamon McGloughlin (fiddle)\, and of course\, Jerry Douglas\, adding in John Gardner (drums)\, Guthrie Trapp (electric guitar)\, and Todd Parks (bass) for the final tracks\, “Darkest Hour” showcases just how easily Eric and Leigh move from what Dan Auerbach dubbed “country soul” (“I Go Driving”) to high octane bluegrass (“What a Difference A Day Makes” and “Dust”) with Douglas always keeping the spotlight on the songs themselves. “That’s what I love about those guys\,” Douglas told me\, “they are just great songwriters.” Growing up on a dairy farm in northern New York and then traveling around the world in a bluegrass band has given them a unique vantage point on life\, and the songs on “Darkest Hour” are a testament to that. “Jerry wanted to hear everything we’d written\,” Eric told me\, “so we just sent him songs: brand new songs\, old songs\, there’s stuff on that record 20 years old that we never recorded. We wanted to see what he would do with us as singer-songwriters. We respect him that much. Some of my favorite records are Jerry Douglas produced records. He didn’t disappoint.” If the Gibson Brothers had stayed in Nashville in 1999 they might possibly be Grand Ole Opry members by now. At the very least they would be hit songwriters on Music Row. But\, just like their buddy Del McCoury\, they chose family over success (McCoury was in his 50s when he moved to Nashville and didn’t really see major success until he was approaching 60).All they need is someone to shine a light on them. Their talent level is well-established\, the only producers they have ever worked with are Ricky Skaggs\, Dan Auerbach\, David Ferguson and Jerry Douglas. I dare say not many musicians can stack up a list of producers that strong. For the Gibson Brothers though\, they just want to keep writing\, singing\, and standing on a stage.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/the-gibson-brothers/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
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SUMMARY:autosear | massacre system | subjects | laughing corpse | ptbs | destruct
DESCRIPTION:six\, short powerful sets on a cold thursday in november. gather round
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/autosear-massacre-system-subjects-laughing-corpse-ptbs-destruct/
LOCATION:Gallery5\, 200 West Marshall Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Spice Detective: A Culinary Journey of the Flavors of Israel
DESCRIPTION:Chef and author Yaniv Cohen\, known as “The Spice Detective\,” brings an interactive evening of cooking and culinary storytelling to the Weinstein JCC on Thursday\, Nov. 5. The Netflix champion will explore the culinary heritage of Israel and the broader Middle East through live cooking demonstrations\, tastings and hands-on spice blending. A book signing will follow the program. A VIP reception offers an opportunity to meet Cohen over appetizers and wine. The VIP package includes program admission and reserved seating.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/the-spice-detective-a-culinary-journey-of-the-flavors-of-israel/
LOCATION:Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center\, 5403 Monument Ave.\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Shemekia Copeland
DESCRIPTION:Shemekia Copeland appearing in Richmond\, VABox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tues-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. Seating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases.  Shemekia CopelandWebsite | Facebook | Instagram “Shemekia Copeland is the greatest blues singer of her generation.” –The Washington Post Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. The multi-GRAMMY nominee is beloved and honored worldwide for the fearlessness\, honesty and humor of her revelatory songs\, as well as for her winning\, engaging personality. The Chicago Tribune says\, “Copeland is the greatest female blues vocalist working today. There’s no mistaking the majesty of her instrument\, nor the ferocity of her delivery.”   On Copeland’s new album\, Blame It On Eve\, the songs all hit hard\, with jaw-dropping performances that instantly take hold and command repeated listening. “There’s serious business on the new album\,” Copeland says\, “but there are a lot of smiles here too\, a lot of joyous moments. It’s my blues for sure but it’s the brighter side. Issues are always important to me\, but so is rocking\, dancing and just having fun. And that’s something we all can all agree on.” Blame It On Eve was recorded in Nashville and produced by instrumentalist/songwriter Will Kimbrough (who also produced her previous three albums). It features 12 new songs that tackle subjects as important as a woman’s right to choose and climate change\, but also leaves space for Copeland to have fun and unwind. From the autobiographical\, rocking blues boogie Tough Mother to the anthemic title track’s good-humored but serious focus on reproductive self-determination to the happy hour of Wine O’Clock\, Copeland is inspired throughout.  Famed multi-instrumentalist Jerry Douglas adds his dobro to the fascinating\, true story of Tee Tot  Payne\, the obscure early 20th century Alabama musician who taught Hank Williams the blues\, and sacred steel player DaShawn Hickman brings his magic to the feisty and uplifting Tell The Devil.  Shemekia’s friend\, roots-rocker Alejandro Escovedo\, joins in on the anguished\, celestial query Is There Anybody Up There?. On the sad lover’s tale Belle Sorciere\, Copeland sings the chorus in French\, with the haunting melody composed by Pascal Danae of the Paris-based band Delgres (who were recently featured on the cover of Rolling Stone France). Copeland’s blistering\, deep blues delivery of Down On Bended Knee—by her late father\, the great bluesman Johnny Copeland—sets up the thought-provoking closer Heaven Help Us All\, a song originally made famous first by Stevie Wonder and later by Ray Charles. Taken as a whole\, the passionate\, charismatic\, joyous and at times confrontational Blame It On Eve is bound to become among the most celebrated releases of Copeland’s impressive\, still-unfolding career.  Born and raised in Harlem in 1979\, Shemekia Copeland first stepped on stage with her famous father at New York’s Cotton Club when she was eight. Upon release of her Alligator Records debut Turn The Heat Up in 1998 when she was only 18\, Copeland instantly became a blues and R&B force to be reckoned with. The New York Times and CNN\, among many others\, praised her talent\, larger-than-life personality\, dynamic\, authoritative voice and true star power. With each subsequent release\, Copeland’s music continued to evolve. From her debut through 2005’s The Soul Truth\, Shemekia earned eight Blues Music Awards and a host of Living Blues Awards. 2000’s Wicked received the first of her five GRAMMY nominations. After two successful releases on Telarc (including 2012’s GRAMMY-nominated 33 1/3)\, Copeland returned to Alligator Records in 2015 with the GRAMMY-nominated\, Blues Music Award-winning Outskirts Of Love\, melding blues with more rootsy\, Americana sounds.  With 2018’s America’s Child\, Copeland brought out the first of her celebrated trilogy of albums concerning the state of the world\, sung from her perspective as a young\, Black woman and new mother. MOJO magazine named America’s Child the #1 blues release of 2018. It won both the Blues Music Award and the Living Blues Award for Album Of The Year.  In addition to earning a GRAMMY Award nomination\, Copeland’s groundbreaking 2020 follow-up\, Uncivil War\, was named the 2020 Blues Album Of The Year by DownBeat\, MOJO and Living Blues magazines. “Shemekia Copeland is a powerhouse\,” said Rolling Stone. “She can do no wrong.” She received her fifth GRAMMY nomination for Done Come Too Far\, which closed the trilogy with a searing set of truth-to-power\, rock and Hill Country blues-fueled songs. “Shemekia Copeland is an antidote to artifice\,” said The Philadelphia Inquirer. “She is a commanding presence\, a powerhouse vocalist delivering the truth.”  Copeland has performed thousands of gigs at clubs\, festivals and concert halls all over the world\, and has appeared in films\, on national television\, NPR\, and has been the subject of major feature stories in hundreds of magazines\, newspapers and internet publications. She’s sung with Bonnie Raitt\, Keith Richards\, Carlos Santana\, Dr. John\, James Cotton and many others\, and has shared a bill with The Rolling Stones. She entertained U.S. troops in Iraq and Kuwait in 2008\, a trip she says\, “that opened my eyes to the larger world around me and my place in it.” In 2012\, she performed with B.B. King\, Mick Jagger\, Buddy Guy\, Trombone Shorty\, Gary Clark\, Jr. and others at the White House for President and Mrs. Obama. She has showcased on PBS’s Austin City Limits\, was featured in a six-minute story on the PBS News Hour and was the subject of a major Washington Post Sunday magazine piece. In April 2022\, she performed at the United Nations General Assembly Hall to a worldwide audience of millions as part of International Jazz Day celebrations. In 2023\, Copeland guested on the GRAMMY Award-winning compilation album\, Basie Swings The Blues\, on the Candid label. She continues to receive regular radio airplay on stations all over the globe. Additionally\, Copeland hosts her own popular daily blues radio show on SiriusXM’s Bluesville.  Forbes declared\, “Shemekia is fearless\, honest and hopeful…she holds back nothing as she delivers hard-hitting musical truths.” The late John Prine paid her a huge compliment when he said\, “She simply doesn’t sound like anybody else.” And none other than Copeland’s friend\, the legendary Mavis Staples\, announced\, “I am so happy Shemekia is delivering these songs that the world needs to hear. Her voice is strong and soulful\, and her message comes from her heart.” With Blame It On Eve\, Copeland embarks on what she calls “a vacation from all the heaviness.” Blame It On Eve contains plenty of Copeland’s trademark bold and courageous songs\, but here Copeland is also looking to unplug from the weight of world. “My last three records have dealt with breaking news\,” she says. “This record is for people like me who want a break from the news.” “Shemekia Copeland has established herself as one of the leading blues artists of our time. Profound and truly powerful…inviting you to think and to party.” – NPR Music“Shemekia Copeland gets her message across loud and clear. She transcends with a mix of styles including gospel\, rock\, blues\, soul\, and Americana\, proudly representing her generation with style and grace in a voice too strong to be ignored.” – No Depression
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/shemekia-copeland/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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SUMMARY:Start Your Voice-Over Career Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore the fundamentals of voice-over in this live\, beginner-friendly workshop led by Russ Randall of Final Act Drama\, a Richmond-area actor and coach. Participants will learn about different types of voice-over work\, how acting choices bring scripts to life\, and practical first steps for developing their skills. The session introduces recording considerations\, training options\, and ways to approach getting started without rushing into expensive equipment or a demo reel. Guided exercises and time for questions help participants connect the information to their own interests. No prior voice-over experience is required. The workshop takes place online via Zoom on Tuesday\, November 3\, 2026\, from 7–9 PM Eastern. Registration is $49. Advance registration is required; visit the event website for details and registration. Presented by Final Act Drama. Questions: Info@FinalActDrama.com or 804-614-6591. For the editor: The image upload field rejected JPG and PNG files. Please use the approved workshop artwork at https://finalactdrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SYVOCW-1.webp and remove this editorial note before publication.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/start-your-voice-over-career-workshop/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Suzanne Vega – Flying With Angels
DESCRIPTION:Suzanne Vega appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VABox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tues-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. Seating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases.  Suzanne VegaWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Suzanne Vega will perform a career-spanning show including favorites like “Tom’s Diner”\, “Luka”\, “Marlene On The Wall”\, and many more\, plus songs from her latest album\, Flying with Angels\, which was released in May 2025 to critical acclaim. She will be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist\, Gerry Leonard (of David Bowie fame)\, and cellist Stephanie Winters.  FLYING WITH ANGELS REVIEWS  “Suzanne Vega retains her knack for lucid reflections and crisp music to match… Her voice remains both knowing and observant.” – Rolling Stone “Veteran Alt-rocker Suzanne Vega is still making great music… It’s not an exaggeration to call her a straight-up legend.” – Stereogum  LIVE REVIEWS 2025  “Vega’s performance was nothing short of mesmerizing\, weaving tales through her soulful songs in a cozy setting that allowed for a deep connection with the audience.” – Finding Connecticut  “Suzanne Vega wove a spell of light and shadow\, blending classics and new material with intimate stories for a memorable night.” – Patch  ABOUT SUZANNE VEGA  Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation\, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk revival of the early 1980s. Accompanying herself on acoustic guitar\, Vega sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Since the release of her self-titled\, critically acclaimed 1985 debut album\, she has given sold-out concerts in many of the world’s best-known venues. Known for performances that convey deep emotion\, Vega’s distinctive\, “clear\, unwavering voice” (Rolling Stone) has been described as “a cool\, dry sandpaper-brushed near-whisper” by The Washington Post\, with NPR Music noting that she “has been making vital\, inventive music” throughout the course of her decades-long career. Bearing the stamp of a masterful storyteller who “observes the world with a clinically poetic eye” (The New York Times)\, Vega’s songs have tended to focus on city life\, ordinary people and real-world subjects. Notably succinct and understated\, her work is immediately recognizable—as utterly distinct and thoughtful as it was when her voice was first heard on the radio over 40 years ago.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/suzanne-vega-flying-with-angels/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
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SUMMARY:Skip the Small Talk Night at Triple Crossing - Fulton
DESCRIPTION:Skip the Small Talk hosts a friendship-focused evening of guided conversations. (Photo courtesy of Skip the Small Talk)Skip the Small Talk brings people together for a friendship-focused evening of guided conversations at Triple Crossing – Fulton. Guests can come on their own or bring friends. A facilitator provides conversation prompts and structure to help people get to know each other beyond the usual small talk\, using methods grounded in psychology research. Participants can choose which questions to answer and how much they share. The event is open to all ages and takes place in a wheelchair-accessible venue. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Check-in begins at 6:45 pm\, and guests are asked to arrive before the 7 pm start. Advance tickets are required\, with entry subject to availability.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-triple-crossing-fulton/
LOCATION:Triple Crossing – Fulton\, 5203 Hatcher Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Rival Booking: Gif From God\, Circle Breaker\, Remembrance\, Auto Icon
DESCRIPTION:A regional showcase curated by Rival Booking as a part of his Gallery5 Residency.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/rival-booking-gif-from-god-circle-breaker-remembrance-auto-icon/
LOCATION:Gallery5\, 200 West Marshall Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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SUMMARY:Coco Montoya
DESCRIPTION:Coco Montoya appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VABox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tue-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. Seating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases.  Coco MontoyaWebsite | Facebook  “One of the most prodigious and gifted electric bluesmen on the planet…a deeply soulful singer and incendiary guitarist  a seemingly endless penchant for invention.” –AllMusic “’Just play what you feel\, be real about it\, and enjoy yourself.’ That’s what Albert Collins taught me\,” says the award-winning guitar virtuoso and soul-deep singer Coco Montoya. The self-taught\, left-handed Montoya mastered his craft under Collins’ tutelage. Incorporating lessons learned from his mentors\, the iconic Collins (for whom he originally drummed)\, and UK legend John Mayall\, Montoya puts his own stamp onto every song he performs. Since his first solo album in 1995 (which won him the Blues Music Award for Best New Artist)\, Montoya’s endlessly inventive guitar work and passionate\, hard-hitting vocals have kept him at the top of the blues world. With his new Alligator Records album\, Writing On The Wall (his sixth for the label)\, Montoya delivers what he is already calling one of the best records he’s ever made. For the very first time on Alligator\, he decided to bring his road-tested band—noted keyboardist and songwriter Jeff Paris (Keb’ Mo’\, Bill Withers)\, bassist Nathan Brown\, and drummer Rena Beavers—into the studio with him. Between the camaraderie of the long-time bandmates and the sheer talent of all involved\, the results have left Coco\, in his words\, “over the moon.”  Produced by Grammy Award-winner Tony Braunagel (Bonnie Raitt\, Taj Mahal) and co-produced by Jeff Paris\, Writing On The Wall is a tour-de-force of memorable\, hook-filled songs\, sung with passion and fueled by equally memorable\, top shelf musicianship. The 13 tracks include five written or co-written by Montoya. The set opens with a signature\, career-defining performance of the soul-baring I Was Wrong\, written for Coco by songwriter Dave Steen. From the blistering Save It For The Next Fool to the enjoy now/pay later philosophy of Jeff Paris’ (I’d Rather Feel) Bad About Doin’ It to the riveting reinvention of Lonnie Mack’s Stop\, Montoya delivers each song with heart-pounding emotion. Special guest Lee Roy Parnell adds his well-seasoned slide guitar to the smoldering A Chip And A Chair. And Coco’s friend\, guitarist Ronnie Baker Brooks (son of late Alligator star Lonnie Brooks)\, joins in for some good-natured fun on the droll Baby\, You’re A Drag and adds his blistering playing to the searing cover of Bobby Bland’s You Got Me.  “I am so proud of this one\,” Montoya says of Writing On The Wall. “We recorded in Jeff Paris’ studio and everything just gelled together. And the band inspired me; they all gave extra effort at every turn. Jeff\, Nathan and Rena played so great\, they ended up making me play even harder. They made me sound better than I am!”  Henry “Coco” Montoya was born in Santa Monica\, California\, on October 2\, 1951\, and raised in a working-class family. Growing up\, Coco immersed himself in his parents’ record collection. He listened to big band jazz\, salsa\, doo-wop and rock ‘n’ roll. His first love was drums; he acquired a kit at age 11. He got a guitar two years later. “I’m sure the Beatles had something to do with this\,” Montoya recalls. “I wanted to make notes as well as beats.” But guitar was his secondary instrument. Montoya turned his love of drumming into his profession\, playing in a number of area rock bands while still in his teens and becoming an in-demand drummer.  In 1969\, Montoya saw Albert King opening a Creedence Clearwater Revival/Iron Butterfly concert at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. He was transformed. “After King got done playing\,” says Montoya\, “my life was changed. When he played\, the music went right into my soul. It grabbed me so emotionally that I had tears welling up in my eyes. Nothing had ever affected me to this level. He showed me what music and playing the blues were all about. I knew that was what I wanted to do.”  The next chapter of Montoya’s story was kick-started by a chance meeting in the mid-1970s with legendary bluesman Albert Collins. Montoya says\, “Albert was coming through Los Angeles and needed to borrow my drum set\, which I left at the club where he was going to be playing. I went down to see his show that night and it just tore my head off. The thing that I had seen and felt with Albert King came pouring back on me when I saw Albert Collins.”  A short time later\, Collins hired Montoya as his band’s drummer. With Albert mentoring Coco on the guitar during the band’s downtime\, Coco soon became Collins’ second guitarist. “We’d sit in hotel rooms for hours and play guitar\,” remembers Montoya. “He’d play that beautiful rhythm of his and just have me play along. He was always saying\, ‘Don’t think about it\, just feel it.’ He was like a father to me\,” says Coco\, who often slept at Collins’ home. When Collins declared Montoya his “son\,” it was the highest praise and affection he could offer. In return\, Montoya learned everything he could from the legendary Master of the Telecaster.  Needing a more regular paycheck\, Montoya left Collins’ band after two years and took a job tending bar\, jamming on weekends at Los Angeles clubs. One day\, legendary British musician John Mayall heard Coco playing Otis Rush’s All Your Love (I Miss Loving) onstage. Soon after\, Mayall called on Montoya to join his famous Bluesbreakers. Filling the shoes of previous Bluesbreaker guitarists Eric Clapton\, Peter Green and Mick Taylor would not be easy\, but Montoya knew he could not pass up the opportunity to play with another legend. For the next ten years he toured the world and recorded with Mayall on seven albums\, soaking up the experience of life on the road and in the recording studio.  Montoya’s recorded debut as a bandleader came with 1995’s Gotta Mind To Travel (originally on Silvertone Records in England and later issued in the USA on Blind Pig Records). The album became an instant fan favorite. Blues enthusiasts\, radio programmers and critics sent praise from all corners. The album immediately made it clear that Montoya ranked among the best players on the contemporary scene. Two more Blind Pig albums followed\, and Coco was well on his way.  In 2000\, Montoya’s Alligator debut\, Suspicion\, quickly became the best-selling album of his career\, earning regular radio airplay on over 120 stations nationwide. Montoya’s fan base exploded. After two more highly successful and massively popular Alligator releases—2002’s Can’t Look Back and 2007’s Dirty Deal—Montoya signed with Ruf Records\, cutting both a live and a studio album. Returning to Alligator with 2017’s Hard Truth and 2019’s Coming In Hot\, the guitar master continued to blaze his trail. “Montoya unleashes one career-topping performance after another\,” declared the UK’s Blues Matters.  Still an indefatigable road warrior\, Montoya continues to tour virtually nonstop\, bringing audiences to their feet from New York to New Orleans to Chicago to San Francisco. Across the globe\, he’s performed in countries including Australia\, Belgium\, Switzerland\, Germany\, Norway\, England\, Brazil\, Argentina\, Spain\, Mexico\, Ecuador\, Italy\, Poland\, Russia\, the Czech Republic and Canada.  Now\, with the dynamic Writing On The Wall and a tour calendar busting at the seams\, Coco Montoya is as excited as he’s ever been to perform the new songs live with his burning-hot band. Montoya’s well-earned reputation as an eye-popping live performer precedes him. Vintage Guitar states\, “Coco keeps getting better and better. He plays with fire and passion rarely seen in this day and age.” Billboard declares\, “In a world of blues guitar pretenders\, Coco Montoya is the real McCoy. He exudes power and authenticity. Be prepared to get scorched by the real thing.” “Smoking songs and heavy hitting guitar full of fire and passion…Montoya’s rough-edged voice is filled with feeling. Bluesy\, powerful and unpredictable…really gets the blood flowing.” –Blues Music Magazine “Montoya is a show-stopper…heartfelt singing and merciless guitar with a wicked icy burn. He is one of the truly gifted blues artists of his generation.” –Living Blues
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/coco-montoya/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
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SUMMARY:Halloween Night: Hip-Hop vs Reggae at Ember Music Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, October 31st at Ember Music Hall for a Halloween night for the only Hip-Hop vs Reggae Event!🎃Halloween Night: Hip-Hop VS Reggae 🎭Hip-Hop VS Reggaeand a little bit of Afrobeats!!Richmond\, get ready for a Halloween night with a different kind of energy! Halloween Night: Hip-Hop VS Reggae takes over Ember Music Hall for a high-energy Costume Party Bashment\, bringing together the sounds of Hip-Hop\, Reggae\, and Afrobeats all night long. Come dressed to impress\, bring your crew\, and get ready for a night filled with big tunes\, nonstop vibes\, and Halloween energy. 🎧 Music by:Junior Mixx & Sly Millz • Crush Groovey • DJ Landmark 🔥 Expect to hear:Hip-Hop • Reggae • Dancehall • Afrobeats • Caribbean Vibes • Party Anthems 📍 Ember Music Hall — Richmond\, VA📅 Saturday\, October 31🎭 Costumes highly encouraged Whether you’re coming scary\, sexy\, creative\, or completely over the top\, Ember Music Hall is the place to be this Halloween. One night. Three sounds. One massive Halloween party. 🎟️ Grab your tickets early and get ready for the biggest Halloween Party!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/halloween-night-hip-hop-vs-reggae-at-ember-music-hall/
LOCATION:Ember Music Hall\, 309 East Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightlife
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SUMMARY:Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience
DESCRIPTION:Terrance Simien appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VABox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tues-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. Seating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases.  Terrance SimienWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Two-time Grammy Award–winning\, genre-blending\, Terrance Simien brings more than 40 years of powerful\, high-energy performances rooted in Black American zydeco music traditions. A seventh-generation multicultural Louisiana Creole\, Simien fuses infectious rhythms\, soulful vocals\, and deep cultural storytelling into shows that move audiences across generations and borders. Simien delivers a live experience that honors tradition while pushing the music forward—making every performance both a celebration and a cultural statement. Leading a dynamic intergenerational band of veteran masters and rising Gen Z musicians\, together\, they honor the rich traditions of Louisiana Creole zydeco while expanding its reach and exciting audiences around the world. From all 50 states to more than 45 countries\, every performance becomes a powerful expression of living Creole culture Simien has music placed in TV shows and product advertisements as well as multiple theatrically released films including a classic animated Disney film\, The Princess & The Frog that introduced millions\, many for the first time\, to zydeco music. Simien also has music on the new Disney ride based on the film “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” that opened at both US theme parks in 2024. He’s shared studio\, stage and toured with Los Lobos\, Art Neville\, the meters\, Robert Palmer\, Dave Matthews Band\, Dr. John\, Marcia Ball\, David Hidalgo\, Randy Newman and Stevie Wonder once joined the band on stage to play harmonica. In 2000\, Simien developed and created the only program of it’s kind for student\, youth and families\, Creole for Kidz and the History of Zydeco (with a companion CD) \,that has reached 250\,000 K-12 students\, teachers and parnets – helping raise the cultural IQ while having fun! The Zydeco Experience Band: 40+ years\, 45 countries and 8\,500+ performances Danny Williams\, 2x Grammy award winning\, keyboards\, vocals Stan Chambers\, Grammy award winning\, bass guitar\, vocals Ian Molinaro-Thompson\, drums (when Ian can’t\, Sam Colgate can!) Noah Boshra\, saxophone Robbie Wallace\, trombone
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/terrance-simien-the-zydeco-experience/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music,Richmond Events
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SUMMARY:Thriller Night w/ Andrew Hypes - Richmond’s Biggest Halloween Party 2026
DESCRIPTION:Richmond's 21+ Halloween costume party: Andrew Hypes spins 80s\, 90s & 00s hits\, $500 costume prize. Sat Oct 31\, 7PM. Free parking.🎃 Thriller: Richmond’s Ultimate Halloween Costume Party at Uptown Alley 👻 Get ready for the ultimate Halloween flashback! Presented by LXGRP\, The 2nd Annual Thriller Night is bringing the spookiest\, highest-energy party of the season to Richmond! Headlined by Andrew Hypes\, this massive Halloween event will have you reliving and “haunting” the best decades with a killer mix of everything 80s\, 90s\, and early 00s. Expect nostalgia\, iconic horror vibes\, and a packed dance floor as we celebrate Halloween in legendary style. $500 COSTUME PRIZE 🕺 Music All Night: Dance to the best hits from the 80’s\, 90’s\, and early 00’s with live deejays\, keeping the floor packed from start to finish. 📸 Photo Booth: Capture your spooky\, sexy\, or scary look and take home unforgettable memories. 🪦 Haunted Vibes: The entire venue will be decked out in Halloween décor\, setting the perfect backdrop for an epic costume party. WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET– Entry from 7PM to 1AM– 5 hours of non-stop 80s\, 90s and early 00s hits from Andrew Hypes– $500 costume contest – Halloween photo booth and full Halloween décor– Witching Hour cocktails from 7 to 8PM– Free on-site parking GOOD TO KNOW– 21+ only; valid photo ID required at the door– Costumes encouraged\, not required– 6101 Brad McNeer Parkway\, Midlothian: Richmond area\, free parking– First Release tickets start at $10\, and prices go up with each release  Event Details:Date: Saturday\, October 31stLocation: Uptown Alley – Richmond\, VATime: 7PM – 1AMHeadliner: Andrew Hypes 🎟️ Don’t wait — tickets are on sale now. Secure yours early and be part of Richmond’s hottest Halloween celebration! First Release starts at $10\, tickets then increase\, save money and get them early!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/thriller-night-w-andrew-hypes-richmonds-biggest-halloween-party-2026-5/
LOCATION:Uptown Alley Richmond\, 6101 Brad McNeer Parkway\, Midlothian\, VA\, 23112\, United States
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SUMMARY:Halloween with The Significant Others
DESCRIPTION:Playing your favorite hits from the 80's through today! Come dressed to compete in our costume contest!https://thesignificantothersrva.com/   Get ready to dance all night with The Significant Others! Playing your favorite spooky hits from the 80’s thru today\, The Significant Others are sure to knock your socks off for a fun night of dancing\, drinks\, and a costume contest!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/halloween-with-the-significant-others/
LOCATION:Gallery5\, 200 West Marshall Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Silent Party - Hardywood Westcreek
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dance the night away with your friends at The Silent Party.Halloween night is about to get real quiet… but the party definitely won’t be! Grab a pair of headphones\, choose your channel\, and dance the night away to the music YOU want to hear. With two channels playing simultaneously\, you can switch between DJs and vibes all night long. WHAT TO EXPECT: 🎧 2 music channels🎶 Multiple DJs + different vibes🍺 Hardywood craft beer available for purchase🎃 Halloween atmosphere👻 Costumes encouraged\, but not requiredHOW DOES A SILENT PARTY WORK?When you arrive\, you’ll receive a pair of wireless headphones. Each channel corresponds with a different DJ. Simply flip between channels\, adjust your own volume\, and choose the soundtrack to your night. Take your headphones off and the room is almost silent. Put them back on and you’re right back in the party. IMPORTANT: A valid ID will be required to check out headphones. Please treat the headphones with care\, as guests are responsible for equipment issued to them. Come in costume or come as you are—just come ready to party.. PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT WILL BE AT HARDYWOOD WESTCREEK
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/the-silent-party-hardywood-westcreek-2/
LOCATION:Hardywood Park Craft Brewery – West Creek\, 820 Sanctuary Trail Drive\, Richmond\, VA\, 23238\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T170000
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SUMMARY:Jackson Ward Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Calling local farmers and growers to join this community-centered market experience in historic Jackson Ward. Share fresh produce\, handmade products\, and agricultural goods while connecting with residents through wellness\, culture\, and local agriculture. Hosted by the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia\, the market creates space for community engagement\, entrepreneurship\, and neighborhood connection throughout the season.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/jackson-ward-farmers-market/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Abner Clay Park\, Brook Rd\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Farmer's Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T010000
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SUMMARY:Howl-O-Ween Costume Party
DESCRIPTION:The Canal Club Presents Wolf Cookie!! Live music\, dj’s\, halloween vendors like fortune telling\, palm reading and more. Win prizes during our costume contest!! Best Group\, Best Couple & Sexiest Single. 18 & up.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/howl-o-ween-costume-party/
LOCATION:the canal club\, 1545 E Cary St\, richmond\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T213000
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SUMMARY:“70’s Soul Party” Celebrating The Music of The Mighty O’Jay’s
DESCRIPTION:Tribute to The O’Jays appearing in Richmond\, VABox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tues-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. Seating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases.  “Tribute to The O’Jays”Double O Entertainment Presents: “Tribute to The O’Jays” – The vocalists who have a combined entertainment history spanning thirty-five years. Craig T. Dobson\, David Lawson & Marc Staggers will be performing a Tribute to the mighty\, legendary\, R&B/Soul kings\, The O’Jays\, singing all their greatest hits including “Back Stabbers\,” “Love Train\,” “Use Ta Be My Girl\,” “For The Love of Money\,” “Cry Together” and many more… Craig T. Dobson is a singer/ song writer\, born and raised in Annapolis\, MD and sang in the vocal group\, S.M.U.V. (Seductive Music Unique Vocals). Craig released his debut self-titled EP with 9 Nineteen Music Label in Atlanta\, GA in 2017 and received 11 Grammy Considerations for the Self-titled project in 2018. David Lawson is a superb vocalist born in New Jersey and currently residing in Maryland. He works as a lead vocalist for his church and for multiple music groups. His distinct first tenor voice allows him to excellently perform music of all genres\, and he is a fan favorite of anyone who has ever heard his voice. Marc Staggers—a talented Washington\, D.C. native—has a vocal style often compared to famous soul singers of the past and present. He certainly captivates and continues to generate fan interest across the world.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/70s-soul-party-celebrating-the-music-of-the-mighty-ojays/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T220000
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SUMMARY:Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. & The Legendary ils Sont Partis Band
DESCRIPTION:Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. & The Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band bring zydeco\, blues and Louisiana roots music to The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen on Friday\, October 30. Courtesy of the Cultural Arts Center at Glen AllenHailing from Lafayette\, Louisiana\, Buckwheat Jr. carries forward the musical tradition of his father\, the late Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural Sr. He began playing rubboard in his father’s band as a teenager and took over its leadership after his father’s death in 2016. His own son now performs alongside him on rubboard\, continuing the family’s connection to Louisiana’s Creole musical heritage. The performance brings accordion\, washboard and the band’s dance-driven sound to RVA for Halloween weekend.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/buckwheat-zydeco-jr-the-legendary-ils-sont-partis-band/
LOCATION:The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen\, 2880 Mountain Rd\, Glen Allen\, VA\, 23060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T213000
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CREATED:20261025T230334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T222318Z
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SUMMARY:Brickwall Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Brickwall Jackson appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VABox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tue-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. Seating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases.  Brickwall JacksonWebsite | Facebook | Instagram  Brickwall Jackson makes Americana music with a little dirt under its fingernails and a whole lot of soul. Rooted in the stories\, sounds\, and spirit of the American South\, Brickwall Jackson blends Americana\, roots rock\, country\, blues\, and good old-fashioned rock ’n’ roll into music that feels lived-in rather than manufactured. Their songs are built for long drives\, late nights\, cold drinks\, broken hearts\, good friends\, and those moments when life gets complicated but the music somehow makes perfect sense. This is Americana with character. Music made by people who’ve lived a little\, lost a little\, laughed a lot\, and know that the best stories usually come with a few scars.Brickwall Jackson doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel. They just know how to make it roll. Turn it up. Roll the windows down. Let the road do the rest.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/brickwall-jackson/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
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SUMMARY:Halloween Party on Shockoe Sessions Live! feat Vexine!
DESCRIPTION:SSL is a live\, weekly concert series celebrating RVA's goldmine of musicianship!Concerts performed at In Your Ear Studios. Shockoe Sessions Live! is transforming into Spooky Sessions Live! with this special Halloween show! About The Band VEXINE is a 4-piece band based in Richmond\, VA . They describe their original music as “southern rock noir”. Formed in 2012\, the group features front woman Sarah Frances Santamaria on vocals\, Paul Pearce on lead guitar and vocals\, Michael Skiffington on bass\, and Jorge Santamaria on drums. VEXINE’s self-titled debut was released in 2013. It has been described as “taking sultry to bodacious levels\, combining rock and roll attitude with country soul”. Their follow-up record\, “Live from Nashville” was recorded at The Rutledge in Nashville\, TN by renowned sound engineer Frank Sass. In 2016\, VEXINE’s third release was met with much acclaim. Buzzfeed describes VEXINE’s LITTLE SIN as “refreshing” saying Sarah Santamaria possesses “a voice I have been searching for my entire life”. Richmond’s own Style Magazine describes VEXINE’s music as “retro future rock”\, and Richmond Magazine refers to it as “lounge rock noir”. PASTE Magazine calls LITTLE SIN “bad-ass”\, and No Depression Magazine says of VEXINE\, “get ready to meet your new favorite band”. Vexine’s most recent release entitled “the light and the dark in everything” was released on vinyl and digitally in December 2025 on the Shockoe Records label. Doors 7pm Show 7:30pm SHARP! If you can’t make it in person\, you can watch live or later HERE!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/halloween-party-on-shockoe-sessions-live-feat-vexine/
LOCATION:In Your Ear Studios\, 1813 East Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T213000
DTSTAMP:20261006T022138Z
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SUMMARY:The Electric Seance
DESCRIPTION:This Halloween season\, Richmond bands HOTPANTS and BLACKWOOD STATION are raising the musical dead with The Electric Seance\, an immersive two-act concert that summons the songs of two of rock music’s most influential artists. HOTPANTS will channel the music of Bob Dylan\, while BLACKWOOD STATION takes on The Beatles. Rather than a traditional tribute show\, each Richmond band will perform a full set devoted to its chosen artist\, filtering familiar songs through its own musical identity. Led by singer-songwriter Mackenzie Roark\, HOTPANTS blends roots rock and roll with Americana. The Richmond-based band has spent the past several years performing across the Mid-Atlantic\, including appearances at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and Red Wing Roots Music Festival. HOTPANTS also won FloydFest’s 2024 On-the-Rise competition and has built a reputation around its independent approach to recording\, releasing and performing original music. BLACKWOOD STATION\, led by Ian Blackwood\, explores the intersections of folk\, psychedelia and rock and roll. Formed in Richmond in late 2021\, the group approaches American roots music with an experimental streak. Its most recent release\, In The Gamma Garden\, moves further into psychedelic and art-rock territory following the group’s folk-rock self-titled debut. For The Electric Seance\, both bands turn their attention to the past for a Halloween-season performance built around reinterpretation rather than imitation. Across two acts\, the music of Bob Dylan and The Beatles returns to the stage through two distinctly Richmond bands.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/the-electric-seance/
LOCATION:Révéler Experiences\, 3108 W Cary St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T230000
DTSTAMP:20261028T220713Z
CREATED:20261020T005138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T220713Z
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SUMMARY:Andy Boay\, Saadia Rais\, Gull\, Danny Shyti
DESCRIPTION:ExperimentalAndy Boay is the solo project of Andy White\, Orlando-native / one-time Montrealer / full-time New Yorker. He has played in the duo Tonstartssbandht since 2007\, and has been recording and performing psychedelic music since his teen years. These days he records on his 8-track cassette machine at home in the East Village of Manhattan and self-releases his albums\, making video art on the side for fun.Saadia Rais is an experimental multimedia performance artist. Her act includes live analog soundscapes crafted from affected vocal loops and various noise sources\, dance\, light design\, handmade costumes\, video projections\, and audience ritual.  Outlined by vacant drones and stirred in shifting rhythms\, Danny Shyti’s performance blends live drumming with an opaque collage of found sounds.  Gull is “best described as a drum; a living\, breathing drum of flesh on fire that cries out assorted tongues of creatures past and delivers it from a single unique perspective; a communal music broadcast of blood and bile left as an offering on the altar of sound.”  https://andyboay.bandcamp.com/music https://saadiarais.bandcamp.com/track/morven-descent-through-japanese-garden https://gullface.bandcamp.com/music
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/andy-boay-saadia-rais-gull-danny-shyti/
LOCATION:Gallery5\, 200 West Marshall Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T230000
DTSTAMP:20261026T220715Z
CREATED:20261020T005102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T220715Z
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SUMMARY:Gazee w/ Cyber Twin and crush
DESCRIPTION:Natalie Newbold of Well Wisher\, dollys and TFB returns to Richmond with her new shoegaze-pop project\, Gazee (pronounced gāz-ē)Natalie Newbold took a beat to refocus\, lean in\, and trust her instincts for latest project\, Gazee (pronounced gāz-ē). A seasoned pillar of the East Coast music scene\, Newbold has occupied various roles spanning guitarist to drummer in bands Well Wisher and dollys (respectively)\, as well as the present touring bassist for The Front Bottoms– contributing lead or support vocals across the board. And so\, the multi-hyphenate artist is undeniably equipped to write and perform every component of her upcoming LP; a challenge she proposed to herself as an exercise in artistry and autonomy.At the heart of the project is introspective and heartfelt songwriting. Each track sports a signature 90’s flair\, decorated with heavy\, shoegazey guitars\, roomy drums\, and catchy vocal melodies– dreamy and nostalgic\, while simultaneously maintaining a fresh and compelling composition. The distinguished vocal prowess and poetic lyricism that drew fans in from the start is ever-present but has developed with a more sophisticated tone.Newbold is joined on stage by Will Brown\, Lewie Diavolo\, and Rachel Wild.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/gazee-w-cyber-twin-and-crush/
LOCATION:Gallery5\, 200 West Marshall Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T193000
DTSTAMP:20261019T022932Z
CREATED:20261019T022557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T022932Z
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SUMMARY:Christian McBride & Ursa Major — Sold Out
DESCRIPTION:Christian McBride & Ursa Major close Christian McBride Jazz Weekend on Sunday\, Oct. 25\, at 7:30 p.m. at Camp Concert Hall at the University of Richmond. The bassist performs with saxophonist Nicole Glover\, guitarist Ely Perlman\, pianist Mike King and drummer Savannah Harris. McBride also serves as the weekend’s guest curator\, bringing together artists working across contemporary jazz. The concert is part of Modlin Arts Presents’ 30th anniversary season. Public tickets are sold out. For the public waitlist or remaining university ticket availability\, call 804-289-8980 or email modlinarts@richmond.edu. The listed standard ticket price is $35. Venue: Camp Concert Hall\, Modlin Center for the Arts\, 455 Westhampton Way\, University of Richmond\, VA 23173. Official event information and ticket options. End time has not been announced.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/christian-mcbride-ursa-major-richmond-2026/
LOCATION:Camp Concert Hall\, Modlin Center for the Arts\, 455 Westhampton Way\, University of Richmond\, VA\, 23173\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modlin Center for the Arts":MAILTO:modlinarts@richmond.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T230000
DTSTAMP:20261025T220712Z
CREATED:20261019T011844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T220712Z
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SUMMARY:Rival Booking Presents: Stress Reliever\, Lagoon\, Coded\, D.M.V.
DESCRIPTION:Stress Reliever is on tour from Atlanta\, Georgia.Stress Reliever is a grind/powerviolence/punk band based in Atlanta\, Georgia. LAGOON is an emerging hardcore punk band rooted in the regional DMV (DC\, Maryland\, Virginia) hardcore scene. Coded is a heavy-hitting crust hardcore punk band based in Richmond\, Virginia D.M.V. is anunderground hardcore punk and noise band from the D.C.\, Maryland\, and Virginia region.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/rival-booking-presents-stress-reliever-lagoon-coded-d-m-v/
LOCATION:Gallery5\, 200 West Marshall Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T203000
DTSTAMP:20261018T235504Z
CREATED:20261018T235451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T235504Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Emma Nissen
DESCRIPTION:Emma Nissen appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VABox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tue-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. Seating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases.  Emma NissenWebsite | Facebook | Instagram Emma Nissen is a 25-year-old jazz-pop phenom who became known for her “Jesus and Jazz” style after a reel of her scatting on her Christian song “Breathe” went viral in late 2023. Since then\, thanks to her timeless voice and lovable personality\, her videos have amassed over 200 million views\, taking her Instagram following from under 10k to over 850k. This surge in attention led to Emma being recognized by the likes of Lauren Daigle\, SZA\, Meghan Trainor\, Queen Latifah\, and long-time Rihanna\, Maroon 5\, and Justin Timberlake collaborator\, Emmy and Grammy winner Adam Blackstone—who invited Emma to perform with his world-class band at the famed NYC jazz club\, The Blue Note. This led to Blackstone producing her chart topping single and album title track\, “Love Like You.” Additionally produced by Grammy\, Dove\, and Billboard award winner Seth Mosley\, Grammy award nominee Nate Pyfer\, and acclaimed producer Stephen Nelson. Emma has amassed a loyal fanbase that continues to grow; eager to experience her incredible live performance. She is selling out venues across North America and Europe. In June of 2026 her new album ‘Moved’ is released and backed up by extensive touring to continue to connect with fans and spread her infectiously authentic and ‘moving’ new tunes into the ears of her growing global audience. You can catch all things Emma on her Instagram @emsnissen and www.emmanissen.com.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/an-evening-with-emma-nissen/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T180000
DTSTAMP:20261002T014353Z
CREATED:20261002T013447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T014353Z
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SUMMARY:Weinstein JCC 80th Anniversary Block Party
DESCRIPTION:#image_title #attachment_captionThe Weinstein JCC will mark eight decades in RVA with a free community block party featuring live music\, family activities\, food\, fitness activities and more. The Weinstein JCC 80th Anniversary Block Party takes place Sunday\, Oct. 25\, from 3–6 p.m. at the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center on Monument Avenue. The celebration is free and open to everyone\, and JCC membership is not required. Plans include live entertainment from Susan Greenbaum\, children’s activities and family fun\, food and refreshments\, pool and fitness activities\, local vendors\, community organizations and programs from the JCC. The anniversary celebration will also recognize 80 Community Champions who have contributed to the JCC and the broader community. Guests can participate in an interactive community quilting project celebrating the people\, programs and memories connected to the organization’s eight-decade history. Founded in 1946\, the JCC originally opened on Idlewood Avenue before expanding its membership to the broader community and moving to its current Monument Avenue location in 1959. The block party is part of a yearlong celebration marking the organization’s 80th anniversary. Additional activities and entertainment are expected to be announced closer to the event.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/weinstein-jcc-80th-anniversary-block-party/
LOCATION:Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center\, 5403 Monument Ave.\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Community Event,Family + Kids,Family-Friendly
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