Thriving music scene in Richmond to be highlighted in week-long celebration

Richmond will host a week-long celebration of its thriving music scene Aug. 2-11 at live venues throughout the city.

Throughout the week, many of Richmond’s live music venues will feature performances from across different genres and artists from big name acts at larger venues like The National and the Dominion Energy Center to local and regional musicians at places such as The Camel, Black Iris and Get Tight Lounge.

Richmond Music Week will also highlight local record stores, record labels and recording studios along with pop-up events at various locations around the city.

“We’re excited to be in our second year promoting Richmond, Virginia, as an incredible music destination,” said Doug Nunnally with The Auricular. “We received tons of positive response from the community and we’re looking forward to spotlighting even more about our city’s all-inclusive music scene from local bands and nationally recognized artists to creative hubs and organizations that continue to make it better.”

Richmond Music Week is brought together by Richmond music organizations and supporters HearRVA, Ignited, The Auricular and Shockoe Records.

“We encourage anyone interested in discovering live music in Richmond this week to take advantage of the online listings and special events to get a small taste of what the city’s music scene offers including pop, hip-hop, rock, jazz, electronica, metal, folk, punk, experimental and more,” said Rian Moses-Hedrick with HearRVA.

For more information on Richmond Music Week and list of upcoming shows, visit richmondmusicweek.com.

Highlights

• Friday, Aug. 2: The week kicks off on Friday with 804 Day, a free all-day music and arts block party in Shockoe Bottom around the 17th Street Farmers Market area. The festival hosts multiple stages of music along with food, artisan and non-profit vendors. Artists performing at 804 Day include Nickelus F, Ant The Symbol, Erin and the Wildfire, Høly River, Rein, Los Hermanos Alacranes, Weldon Hill, Knifing Around, Kadencia, Palmyra, Flight Club, Dead Billionaires, Vexine, Weekend Plans, The Sugar Hollows, Niiasii and The Sweet Potatoes.
• Sunday, Aug. 4: The Valentine will be presenting a special RVA Music Lovers Bus Tour on Sunday, Aug. 4, from 1-3:30 p.m. that will highlight the city’s music scene throughout the Richmond area from iconic music stores to legendary concert venues and the artists that put Richmond on the map.
• Sunday, Aug. 4: HearRVA will host its third annual Music Mixer & Fundraiser at KavaClub on Sunday, Aug. 4. The event will feature local vendors who specialize in services that help grow a musician’s career along with performances from some of the city’s best local talent including Tiara & Andrew, Tyler Meacham and DJing by Ant The Symbol. Ticket and raffle proceeds will also benefit the Newlin Music Prize.
• Tuesday, Aug. 6: Shockoe Sessions Live, the live music webcast series presented by Shockoe Records, will be hosting Deau Eyes on Tuesday, Aug. 6, for a special Richmond Music Week episode at In Your Ear Studios.
• Wednesday, Aug. 7: The Auricular will be hosting a special in-store performance at Plan 9 Music with indie-folk pop artist Righter as well as partnering with Woman Crush Wednesday, an inclusive monthly music event featuring women and trans artists, for a show at The Camel featuring local artists Sweet Touch, Flora & The Fauna and Trash Rocket.
• Thursday, Aug. 8: Ignited will be hosting its Writers Round series at Spacebomb Studio with performances by four local songwriters who will each share a song along with some kind of story or context. This event allows artists to not only learn more about the projects happening in the local community, but to network and meet other Ignited members in person.