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SUMMARY:Erin Lunsford on Shockoe Sessions Live!
DESCRIPTION:SSL is a live\, weekly concert series celebrating RVA's goldmine of musicianship!\n\n\nConcerts performed at In Your Ear Studios. \nErin Lunsford is an award-winning singer/songwriter from the foothills of Appalachia in Fincastle\, VA\, now based in Richmond\, VA. Her music is buttered\, pound cake-folk that’s equal parts sweet\, delicate\, rich\, and warm. Erin’s songs are built on a foundation of bluegrass and thoughtful\, Blue Ridge Mountain storytelling that showcase her self-styled guitar\, banjo\, and keyboard melodies. She’s an accomplished writer – just last year\, she was a semi-finalist in the Songwriters Guild of America Country Song Contest for her song “Rhinestones.” And she’s a titan of voice – her vocals have been described as soulful\, expressive\, and downright heavenly and her effortless versatility has been compared to Chris Stapleton\, YEBBA\, and Susan Tedeschi. Launching her new tender\, storyteller\, roots album in 2026\, Lunsford is a rising voice in folk music. \n \nDoors 7pm \nShow 7:30pm SHARP! \nIf you can’t make it in person\, you can watch live or later HERE!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/erin-lunsford-on-shockoe-sessions-live/
LOCATION:In Your Ear Studios\, 1813 East Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Embalmers on Shockoe Sessions Live!
DESCRIPTION:SSL is a live\, weekly concert series celebrating RVA's goldmine of musicianship!\n\n\nConcerts performed at In Your Ear Studios. \n \nShockoe Sessions Live! is once again participating in Cultureworks’ “Pay What You Will” series as part of artober! And this year we rock out to The Embalmers!  \nThat Midnight Cult of Horror known as The Embalmers emerge from the abyssmal depths around Richmond VA to mesmerize you with shrieking swells of undulating reverb\, pulsating waves of snarling fuzz\, and the crashing waves of pounding drums. And you won’t even need to know the lyrics so you can sing along! \n \nDoors 7pm \nShow 7:30pm SHARP! \nIf you can’t make it in person\, you can watch live or later HERE!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/the-embalmers-on-shockoe-sessions-live/
LOCATION:In Your Ear Studios\, 1813 East Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Back Up Kid on Shockoe Sessions Live!
DESCRIPTION:SSL is a live\, weekly concert series celebrating RVA's goldmine of musicianship!\n\n\nConcerts performed at In Your Ear Studios. \nBack Up Kid “Skirts the edge of emo\, but land firmly in a driving\, alternative rock sound” as stated by Griffin Smalley of RVA mag. They have been playing together in the DIY Virginia scene for the past 5 years.  \nFocusing on melody and dynamics\, Back Up Kid seeks to create musical moments and create impact for show goers. They have honed their sound and charisma cutting their teeth in homey venues such as Crayola house and Ipanema Cafe. More recently you might have caught them at venues like The Camel and Banditos. \n \nDoors 7pm \nShow 7:30pm SHARP! \nIf you can’t make it in person\, you can watch live or later HERE!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/back-up-kid-on-shockoe-sessions-live/
LOCATION:In Your Ear Studios\, 1813 East Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T193000
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SUMMARY:The Ex-Patriots on Shockoe Sessions Live!
DESCRIPTION:SSL is a live\, weekly concert series celebrating RVA's goldmine of musicianship!\n\n\nConcerts performed at In Your Ear Studios. \nThe Ex-Patriots play a style of traditional Irish music\, infused with the energy of punk and the storytelling of American folk music. With original lyrics composed by lead Jonah\, the band fills in with lively\, fist pumping beats.  \nFormed at Lynchburg College nearly 25 years ago\, the Ex-Patriots still put on a high-energy performance unlike any other. Making the move to Richmond in 2002\, the band has built a reputation for sing-alongs\, dancing\, and audience participation. Consisting of traditional instruments like the tin whistle\, mandolin\, and violin\, the band brings an old Irish sound and an original blend of influences to their shows. And while the band long had a rotating cast of characters\, the current lineup has been performing regularly for the past eight years at venues like the Church Hill Irish Festival\, Northside Grill\, Poe’s Pub\, Mainline Brewery\, Gallery 5\, Final Gravity Brewing\, The Artemis in DC\, and many more.  \nThe Ex-Patriots are firmly rooted in the style of the Pogues and will always perform a few Pogues songs. However\, they also step outside the box to perform original music inspired by punk\, American folk\, and old-time gospel. Their new album features everything from upbeat drinking songs to lovesick ballads and from the deeply personal to the unabashedly political. \n \nDoors 7pm \nShow 7:30pm SHARP! \nIf you can’t make it in person\, you can watch live or later HERE!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/the-ex-patriots-on-shockoe-sessions-live/
LOCATION:In Your Ear Studios\, 1813 East Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pet Moose Project on Shockoe Sessions Live!
DESCRIPTION:SSL is a live\, weekly concert series celebrating RVA's goldmine of musicianship!\n\n\nConcerts performed at In Your Ear Studios. \nPet Moose Project is a Richmond\, VA based 5-piece Americana band pursuing a southern rock / alt country sound with a bit of jam band influence in the mix. The band has released 3 studio albums that are available on all major streaming platforms – Goat Tracks (2021)\, Out West (2022)\, and The Way (2026). \nDoors 7pm \nShow 7:30pm SHARP! \nIf you can’t make it in person\, you can watch live or later HERE!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/pet-moose-project-on-shockoe-sessions-live/
LOCATION:In Your Ear Studios\, 1813 East Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cosmic Echo Live
DESCRIPTION:A one-night-only celebration of the life\, music\, and enduring legacy of Lonnie Liston Smith.\n\n\nOn September 13\, 2026\, Cosmic Echo Live will take over Richmond’s historic Hippodrome Theatre for a one-night-only celebration of the life\, music\, and enduring legacy of Lonnie Liston Smith\, the legend whose sonic innovations helped define cosmic jazz and became foundational to rap\, hip hop\, and global DJ culture. \nWith Lonnie joining the celebration in person\, the evening will bring together members of Butcher Brown alongside Mad Skillz\, Plunky\, Michael Millions\, Nickelus F\, Ronnie Luxe\, Ohbliv\, and other special guests\, bringing music from across his extraordinary career to life on stage. \nMore than a traditional tribute concert\, Cosmic Echo Live will combine live performances with the stories behind Lonnie’s music and exclusive footage from Cosmic Echo\, the upcoming feature-length documentary currently in production on his life and legacy. \nProduced in collaboration with Shockoe Records\, The Sunroom\, RVA Magazine\, VA Hip Hop Foundation\, and Grammy Award-winning artist Michael Millions\, Cosmic Echo Live is a collective celebration of one of Richmond’s most consequential musical icons.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/cosmic-echo-live/
LOCATION:The Hippodrome\, 528 N 2nd Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Heavy Friends on Shockoe Sessions Live!
DESCRIPTION:SSL is a live\, weekly concert series celebrating RVA's goldmine of musicianship!\n\n\nConcerts performed at In Your Ear Studios. \nRipped from tomorrow’s sonic ministrations\, Heavy Friends seeks communion and the basic motion. Built on the back of a new morning\, Heavy Friends enjoys neo-spiritual jabber\, long walks in high heat\, and dogs. We love you all. \nDoors 7pm \nShow 7:30pm SHARP! \nIf you can’t make it in person\, you can watch live or later HERE!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/heavy-friends-on-shockoe-sessions-live/
LOCATION:In Your Ear Studios\, 1813 East Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rosette on Shockoe Sessions Live!
DESCRIPTION:SSL is a live\, weekly concert series celebrating RVA's goldmine of musicianship!\n\n\nConcerts performed at In Your Ear Studios. \nFormed in 2015\, Rosette is a Richmond-based string quartet made up of four women who love to make meaningful connections through music. In addition to the So Hot Right Now series\, Rosette performs educational programs in schools\, collaborates with Miramar\, and gives concerts throughout Virginia.  \nRosette is: Ellen Cockerham Riccio on violin\, Treesa Gold on violin\, Kimberly Ryan on viola\, and Steph Barrett on cello. \n \nDoors 7pm \nShow 7:30pm SHARP! \n \nIf you can’t make it in person\, you can watch live or later HERE!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/rosette-on-shockoe-sessions-live/
LOCATION:In Your Ear Studios\, 1813 East Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
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SUMMARY:SONGS OF TRUTH: The Awakening
DESCRIPTION:A Juneteenth Weekend celebration & concert of original blues\, gospel\, jazz and American roots songs from the Broadway-bound musical "Truth".\n\n\nTRUTH is an original musical theater project inspired by the true life story and spiritual mission of SOJOURNER TRUTH\, a woman once-enslaved in New York’s Hudson Valley\, who grew up to take her own freedom\, free her son\, and become a pioneering champion of emancipation and women’s rights in America.The original songs convey the wide range of feelings\, struggles\, triumphs\, joys\, and revelations of Sojourner’s incredible journey. Sojourner herself is both the musical’s Storyteller and central figure in the Story within a Story\, as she takes us back in time along on her unique soul’s journey through an incredible\, sometimes harrowing\, oft times inspiring\, moving and impactful life.SONGS of TRUTH is a selection of heart and eye opening songs from the full musical. \n“SONGS OF TRUTH: The Awakening” is the second in a series of Richmond concert presentations\, following two sold out concerts in November 2025 at Reveler in Carytown. It will have additional visual elements and dance elements\, as well as a stage full of legendary and up-and-coming Richmond talent. \nRichmond’s own Desirée Roots will headline once again as Sojourner Truth\, with a cast including  Carla Jackson\, Dale Heiskill\, Stacie Brawn\, Keni B Fine\, Jana Nichole Prentis and Te-Loriah Whitfield \nThe Band will be led by Weldon Hill\, with Mike Hawkins\, James “Saxmo” Gates and other stellar Richmond musicians. \nSONGS of TRUTH will be directed by Tanya Birl-Torres\, a New York City-based\, Director choreographer and theater artist\, currently Artist in Residence at New York’s The Shed. \nSONGS of TRUTH is presented by Craig Martin\, Keni B Fine and Shockoe Records.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/songs-of-truth-the-awakening/
LOCATION:The Hippodrome\, 528 N 2nd Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rhythim on Shockoe Sessions Live!
DESCRIPTION:SSL is a live\, weekly concert series celebrating RVA’s goldmine of musicianship!\n\n\nConcerts performed at In Your Ear Studios. \nWith a unique blend of R&B\, pop\, and hip-hop influences\, RHYTHIM’s music resonates with listeners on a deep emotional level\, while also delivering infectious hooks and catchy melodies \nHe’s collaborated with renowned producers like Africa’s most renowned streets anthem crooner Dj Yk Mule\, Dj Khalipha\, Billboard charting producers like Champion and Mykah\, FizzyBeats\, Grammy nominated Psquares “shikini” hits maker “V-tek” and most recently signed to Rhythim Music Factory “Oz The Beat” \n \n“An artist who effortlessly blurs the lines between genres\, RHYTHIM is a rising star to watch.” – XXL Magazine \n \nDoors 7pm \nShow 7:30pm SHARP! \n \nIf you can’t make it in person\, you can watch live or later HERE!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/rhythim-on-shockoe-sessions-live/
LOCATION:In Your Ear Studios\, 1813 East Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
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SUMMARY:Keep Shouting Sister: A Tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe
DESCRIPTION:Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an icon. She lived in Richmond at the peak of her fame\, now\, we’re honoring her legacy in a new way!\n\n\nSister Rosetta Tharpe was a Rock n’ Roll icon. She lived in Richmond at the peak of her fame\, and was a resident for nearly a decade. Now\, we’re honoring her legacy in a new way! \nKeep Shouting Sister: A Tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe will be a celebration of one of the greatest musicians to call Richmond home. \nAt the historic Hippodrome\, a selection of Richmond‘s brightest stars will perform Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s music. Throughout the night\, you’ll hear some of Tharpe’s greatest hits and learn about her life\, her fame\, and her impact. \nThe proceeds of the event will go directly to finding ways to celebrate Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s connection to Richmond\, as a musical legend in the history of gospel and rock & roll. \nAs part of the fundraising effort\, we will be auctioning off a Gibson SG Les Paul Cutom\, which is the same guitar Sister Rosetta Tharpe played!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/keep-shouting-sister-a-tribute-to-sister-rosetta-tharpe/
LOCATION:The Hippodrome\, 528 N 2nd Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
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