November 01, 2009
Former Richmonder gets Chicago Symphony post
The steadily rising career of a Richmond-raised classical music composer hit a new peak last month when the Chicago Symphony Orchestra appointed him a...
October 30, 2009
Could Michael Jackson movie win an Oscar?
LOS ANGELES Michael Jackson’s This Is It” comes too late in the year to be considered for a documentary Oscar, but the film about the late...
Guitar Center to host food drive
The Guitar Center is participating in a nationwide food drive beginning Sunday. The Richmond location, at 9128 W. Broad St., will be the drop-off point...
October 29, 2009
Michael Jackson tribute band at Hat Factory tonight
Call it fortuitous, but the timing of the Richmond appearance for Who’s Bad, which calls itself “The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band,“...
The Beat: Michael Jackson’s “This Is It”
Sometimes you forget Michael Jackson is dead, because he’s so alive in “This Is It.“ Other times, you’re struck with a profound...
Music notes
If you missed Madonna’s record-breaking Sticky & Sweet Tour (its $408 million gross is the highest for a solo artist), check out the new premium...
Tickets on sale: Chris Brown comes home; Jim Brickman rings in 2010
Chris Brown is heading back to the music world with his “Fan Appreciation” tour, which will make a stop at the Landmark Theater at 6 p.m. Nov....
Live music
ALLEY KATZ—10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816. “Helloween” event with They Found Her in Pieces, Nautilus, Heavyweights and others, 5 p.m. Friday,...
Upcoming concerts
Ari Hest, 8 p.m. at Ashland Coffee & Tea Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson tribute), 9 p.m. at Hat Factory Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, 7:30 p.m. at...
October 28, 2009
‘This Is It’ a worthy reminder of Michael Jackson’s artistry
It’s a pity that all of the time, money and brainpower that went into what would have been Michael Jackson’s final concerts will never be fully...
October 27, 2009
Springsteen cancels show after roadie’s death
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Bruce Springsteen canceled a performance in Kansas City after his cousin and road crew member died. The death of 36-year-old Lenny...
October 26, 2009
POP! Culture blog: Chris Brown to release “Graffiti” in December
With his “Fan Appreciation” tour kicking off in a couple of weeks, Chris Brown will also have an album to accompany his comeback.
Michael Jackson’s personal items to go on display
The official exhibition of rare Michael Jackson memorabilia will go on display in London this week.
October 25, 2009
‘La Bohème’ captures preciousness of life
La Bohème” premiered to audience apathy and critical scorn in Turin, Italy, in 1896. Then the world weighed in. Virginia Opera’s production,...
October 23, 2009
Phish tickets on sale for Charlottesville show
Phish returns to the road next month and will end its tour at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville on Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. The original lineup of Trey...
October 22, 2009
Lil Wayne pleads to attempted gun possession
The Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to attempted weapon possession on Thursday, and expects to receive a one-year jail sentence.
Paul McCartney returns to Hamburg to launch European tour
Paul McCartney will return to Hamburg, where The Beatles honed their craft, to launch his first European tour in five years.
Disney On Ice celebrates ‘100 Years of Magic’ at Richmond Coliseum
It’s time for cotton candy, light-up toys and beloved Disney characters—an annual trifecta of bliss for little Richmonders. Disney On...
The Beat: Bon Jovi the band, the man, the brand
It begins with Jon Bon Jovi flat on his back, his leg being stretched toward the ceiling by a burly leg-stretching guy. Outside the room, in a cinder-block...
Saffire the Uppity Blues Women prepare for final shows
In a little more than two weeks, Saffire the Uppity Blues Women will be a musical footnote—albeit one with a lasting imprint. In its almost...
Tickets on sale: R. Kelly returns to Richmond
R.Kelly will return to Richmond for a Dec. 5 show at the Landmark Theater. The R&B singer last played here in 2007. Kelly will be joined by Pleasure...
LIVE MUSIC
ALLEY KATZ—10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816. Bane, Blacklisted, Foundation and others, 7 p.m. Friday, $12. Reckoner, Mercy Screams, With Life in Mind and...
Upcoming concerts
David Allan Coe, 8 p.m. at Hat Factory Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, 8 p.m. at The National Randall Bramblett, 8 p.m. at Ashland Coffee & Tea...
If you go: Saffire the Uppity Blues Women
If you go Who: Saffire the Uppity Blues Women (farewell performances) When: 8 p.m. Saturday at Gay Community Center of Richmond, 1407 Sherwood Ave. ...
Music notes: U2 concert to stream live Sunday
On Sunday, U2 will stream its concert from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., live on YouTube at 11:30 p.m. The show will be archived for later viewing. ...
October 20, 2009
Chris Brown sets tentative Richmond date
As a way of saying “thanks” to fans, Chris Brown will embark on a 19-city tour next month. A Nov. 22 date is slated for the Landmark Theater....
October 15, 2009
Get ready for headbanging weekend
We know one thing about this weekend: It’s going to be loud. With a blitz of hard rockers storming the area—you can head north, east,...
Catching up with Stryper
While Motley Crue and Twisted Sister were giving Tipper Gore fits because of their so-called “devil music,“ Stryper was scoring points with...
Live Music Guide
ALLEY KATZ—10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816. Sleep Is the Enemy, 6 p.m. Thursday, all ages, $7. ANDY’S RESTAURANT—Henry Clay Shopping...
Members of Bright Eyes, My Morning Jacket, coming to the Landmark; Gregg Allman to The National
Aquartet of modern folkies—Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, Jim James and M Ward—is teaming for the Monsters of Folk tour, which comes to the Landmark...
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