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Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 66: REINRewind and relive the sounds of next generation guitar idol REIN!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Virginia’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2025-04-1158 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 65: BuckoRewind and relive the honky-tonk rock stylings of Bucko!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Virginia’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2025-04-1148 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 64: Velvet KoveRewind and relive the cinematic pop sensation Velvet Kove!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Virginia’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2025-04-1143 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 63: Celebrating Women in Hip HopRewind and relive our special celebration showcase of Women in Hip Hop featuring Charnelle, Hannah Ashiyrah, Be$haun, & Lioness Jade!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Virginia’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2025-04-111h 00
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 62: Harvest BlaqueRewind and relive the poetic sound of Harvest Blaque!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Virginia’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2025-04-0347 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 61: Quinton JonesRewind and relive Quinton Jones’ performance bursting with heart!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Virginia’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2025-04-031h 15
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 60: Kaay TaurusRewind and relive Richmond’s finest R&B talent with the flawless Kaay Taurus!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Virginia’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2025-04-0349 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 59: Prabir TrioRewind and relive Prabir Trio delivering rockin’ exotic tunes!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Virginia’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2025-04-0351 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 58: Ant The SymbolRewind and relive the genius of Ant The Symbol’s producer skills and stage full of his best friends, who just so happen to be Richmond’s most talented musicians!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Virginia’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2025-04-0359 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 57: Future ProjektorRewind and relive the immersive world of incredible metal with Future Projecktor!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Virginia’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2025-02-1942 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 55: Low Water Bridge BandRewind and relive the sound of the Shenandoah with Low Water Bridge Band!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Virginia’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2025-02-191h 06
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 44: A Shockoe Sessions Live! Christmas Part 1Get in the holiday spirit with live music at the Hippodrome in RVA! From blues to opera, Shockoe Sessions Live has it all. Experience the magic of holiday music in a unique and unforgettable way! 2024-12-2049 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 43: Ramona and the Holy SmokesRewind and relive the Honky Tonkin charm and talent of Ramona and the Holy Smokes!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2024-10-1857 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 42: Valentine PrinceRewind and relive lowfi vibe of Valentin Prince!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2024-10-1846 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 41: Celebrating The Carter Family FoldRewind and relive the legacy of country music Celebrating the Carter Family Fold!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2024-10-181h 03
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 40: Caroline VainRewind and relive the dreamy landscape of Caroline Vain!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2024-10-1851 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 39: The BesidesRewind and relive the jazzy jammin' sound of The Besides!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2024-10-1856 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 38: Jack StepanianRewind and relive the emerging talent of Jack Stepanian!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2024-10-1752 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 37: Holy RollerRewind and relive the fully captivating sensation of Holy Roller!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2024-10-171h 00
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 36: NiiasiiRewind and relive one of Richmond's most amazing up-and-comers, Niiasii!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2024-10-1650 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 35: Carrie BrockwellRewind and relive the meteoric rise of Carrie Brockwell!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2024-10-1657 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 34: Desiree RootsRewind and relive Richmond's delightful powerhouse, Desiree Roots!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2024-10-161h 11
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 33: Mister EarthboundRewind and relive the psychedelic swamp Rock n' Roll quartet Mister Earthbound!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2024-10-161h 00
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 32: BrookhouseRewind and relive the eclectic the earnest and mysterious Brookhouse!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2024-10-1654 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 31: Deau EyesRewind and relive the unique talent and energy of Richmond darling Deau Eyes!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.2024-10-1655 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 30: Jon Tyler WileyRewind and relive the ramblin' rhythm of Jon Tyler Wiley and His Virignia Choir!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.2024-05-2051 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 29: HeartracerRewind and relive the electronic pulse of Heartracer!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.2024-05-2056 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 28: RineRewind and relive the bourgeoning dynamic talent of Rine!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.2024-05-2052 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 27: Tony JacksonRewind and relive country sesation Tony Jackson at the historic Hippodrome!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.2024-04-171h 29
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 26: Dorthia CottrellRewind and relive the sublime beauty of the dark side with Dorthia Cottrell!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.2024-04-1755 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 25: Prabir TrioRewind and relive the joy as the whimsical forces of Prabir Trio and Révéler collide!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.2024-04-171h 10
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 24: Charles Owens TrioRewind and relive master tenor saxophonist Charles Owens sharing his extraordinary talent and sincere warmth on the SSL stage!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.2024-04-1756 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 23: Beep! Boop! Bop!Rewind and relive the sonic adventure where the instruments may not necessarily have strings or keys, but they make beautiful music with Adam Harding, Taylor Elise Colimore and Caroline Scruggs!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.2024-03-1854 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 22: It isRewind and relive kaleidoscopic visions of sentient vegetables and dancing teacups with It Is!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.2024-03-1852 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 21: Sherman Holmes and FriendsRewind and relive Sherman Holmes, the most legendary act we've had on our stage!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.2024-03-1856 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 20: Justin GoldenRewind and relive the exquisite outcome of the motto “Vibe over everything" with Justin Golden and Devil's Coattails!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.2024-03-1855 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 19: KadenciaRewind and relive the best big brass sound around with Kadencia!
Kandencia's mission is to play, promote, and preserve Afro-Puerto Rican music. their goal is to take their music to every corner and stage. Kadencia is certified by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture as an authentic performer of Puerto Rican Folk music, and is also part of the Virginia Commission for the Arts touring directory, and a resident artist at the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education, in Chesterfield, Virginia.
They believe in the power of music to bring people together and inspire change...2024-02-181h 01
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 18: Mighty JoshuaRewind and relive that loving irie feeling with Mighty Joshua!
Independent Reggae Artist Mighty Joshua engages audiences by opening minds and activating bodies through song. Conscious lyrics flow freely to create distinctive refrains that pulse with pride against rhythms rooted in percussion. His soulful exploration in the evolution of sound creates an expression of reggae for the modern day. Virginia Reggae Ambassador Mighty Joshua advocates for reggae music by sharing his love of the genre and culture with meaningful performances for the masses. Mighty Joshua’s self-titled debut solo album is a life inspired compilation that encourages re...2024-02-181h 14
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 17: Janet MartinRewind and relive the musical expertise of Janet Martin and friends!
“Janet Martin’s music is the kind of cutting-edge stuff that could bring alternative blues/rock out of the doldrums and back to the forefront of modern music” - Richmond Times Dispatch
Janet is a native of Richmond, Virginia and has been dividing her live performances between the U.S. and Europe since 2004. She is a multi-published writer with over 40 original songs copy-written and administered through BMI and GEMA in the USA and Europe. Janet has shared the stage with a wide array of musici...2024-01-311h 21
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 16: Rex Richardson GroupRewind and relive Rex Richardson's THIRD time gracing our stage!
A veteran of jazz legend Joe Henderson’s Quintet and Sextet, William Russo’s Chicago Jazz Ensemble, the acclaimed chamber ensemble Rhythm & Brass, and the Brass Band of Battle Creek, known as the world’s “Rolls Royce of Brass Bands” (Brass Band World), he stays busy as a headline artist at international jazz and brass festivals. His hundreds of solo engagements in 46 countries include appearances with the U.S. Air Force's Airmen of Note Jazz Ensemble, Tokyo's Z Express Big Band, the Croatian Radio-Television Jazz Orchestra, the Phoenix Sy...2024-01-311h 06
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 15: The Sugar HollowsRewind and relive "the vibe" of The Sugar Hollows!
The Sugar Hollows is some kind of rock band from Richmond, Virginia. Their debut album was released in 2023 and has solidified their place in the Virginia music scene and beyond after a successful maiden east coast tour, which covered every state from Georgia to Delaware. The album has been hailed as a monumental and impressive debut release and was featured by regional and national music media outlets including Americana Highways, Music Mecca, Daily Music Spin, The Auricular, RVA Mag, Music Existence, and more.
By 2021, the acoustic...2024-01-3149 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 14: Knifing AroundRewind and relive the gravity defying energy of Knifing Around!
Knifing Around is a 7 piece dance-rock group from Richmond, Virginia. Drawing influence from bands such as LCD Soundsystem, Bauhaus, and Kraftwerk. Punchy and bouncy. Grooving and piercing. Lyrically the band tackles topics related to gentrification, government, and relationships in the 21st century. Their most recent release Don’t Stab Your Hand is a unique take on 00’s bloghouse with a message that cuts to the core of contemporary life.
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presen...2024-01-3138 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 13: New Year, Old FriendsRewind and relive the opportunity to spotlight a few of our favorite, frequent collaborators! Los Alacranes de RVA, Flight Club and Rein will play a few tunes each and we’ll find out what’s on tap for them in 2024!
Flight Club is a 4-piece rock n roll band that isn't afraid to get loud. Their debut LP, “Until The Sun Drowns” is an emotional piece highlighting the highs and lows of Life and Death. Pulling influence from their southern roots, the group takes the gritty blues and classic rock tones they were raised on and adds a dose o...2024-01-161h 03
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 12: Roscoe BurnemsRewind and relive Richmond's first poet laureate Roscoe Burnems slamming poetry and comedy together!
Douglas Powell, artistically known as Roscoe Burnems, is a Richmond, Virginia native. He is a spoken-word artist, educator, comedic entertainer, former TEDx speaker, multi-poetry slam champion, and Richmond’s first poet laureate. Roscoe has dedicated his career to using spoken-word as a therapeutic process and showing others how to do the same. His one-hour poetry and comedy special Traumedy is currently streaming on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and other platforms.
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In p...2023-12-211h 03
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 11: Night IdeaRewind and Relive eclectic sounds and stellar musicianship!
Night Idea is a band whose obsession with odd time signatures, slowly building momentum and simple, chanted vocals make for a serendipitous take on orchestral indie rock. It’s a unique, playful approach to progressively weirder indie rock that is written to awaken and surprise the listener at every turn. Witness these masters of strange pedal work, rhythmic syncopation and explosive breakdowns perform new tracks.
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your...2023-12-0856 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 10: VexineRewind and relive straight up rock perfection!
VEXINE is a 4-piece band based in Richmond, VA . Formed in 2012, the group that features front woman Sarah Gleason 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 features 10 original songs and 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. VEXINE recorded their third reco...2023-12-0853 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 9: A Shockoe Sessions Live! ChristmasRewind and relive a Christmas party that'll leave you rockin' around the chaos!
Hold onto your Santa hats because we're about to throw a Christmas party that'll leave you rockin' around the chaos! Get ready for A Shockoe Sessions Live! Christmas," where we're cranking up the volume, tearing down the tinsel, and making this holiday season the wildest one yet. And, we will come together in unity to support local musicians as they bring caroling to octaves and decibels you won’t get out front at your house.
This is a party, a holiday celebration, to...2023-12-081h 28
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 8: Mackenzie RoarkRewind and relive fun country twang in a pantsuit!
Mackenzie Roark is an alt-country songstress inspired by classic country, 70’s folk, and good ol’ fashioned rock and roll. This Richmond-based singer/songwriter crafts poignantly introspective and authentic songs that highlight a deep fluency in the reflection on everyday life. Her lyrically-rich storytelling is heavily inspired by the likes of Townes and Loretta, but is coupled with a punch-in-the-gut girl power, drawn from artists like Shania Twain and Sheryl Crow. Her band consists of Billy Bacci on Lead electric guitar & keys, Matt Moran on Bass, John Bradberry on lap...2023-12-0854 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 7: Los Alacranes de RVARewind and relive a session FULL of Latin passion!
Where have I heard that song before? If you answered a Quentin Tarantino or Robert Rodriguez movie, then you know the music of Los Alacranes de R.V.A. the newest band in Richmond, Virginia featuring Paulo Franco on guitar and vocals, Paul Pearce on lead guitar and vocals, Bryan Martin on bass and vocals and Rob Lytle on drums and vocals. Together, these musicians have decades of experience playing in venues throughout Virginia and the United States.
The band came together one night at a party...2023-12-081h 04
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 6: Carrie BrockwellRewind and relive an immense amount of talent packed into such a young lady!
Carrie Brockwell is a 15 year old singer/song writer from Chesterfield, Virginia. While only 15 years old, Carrie is familiar with the stage having spent her early years performing in many musical theater shows in the Richmond, Virginia area including having the role of “Annie” in the Main Stage production of “Annie” at age 11. In November of 2021 Carrie independently released her first EP entitled “Impressions” with all songs written and composed by Carrie. The EP/songs have been well received by industry professionals resulting in some of t...2023-12-0849 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 5: Sir RomeRewind and relive a vocal revolution!
A Musical Powerhouse! Sir Rome is a Richmond native working to break down the doors of the industry song by song to showcase that true natural talent still prevails. He has grown his gifts from his humble beginnings of singing in his father's band to singing on various stages nationwide. He writes, arranges, and crafts beautiful easy-on-the-ears music. With the release of his debut EP ROME-ANCE VOL. 1, and more he has firmly pressed his foot on the gas to reach amazing heights!
Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s...2023-12-0654 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 4: Rodney StithRewind and relive the most epic album release party to date!
Rodney “The Soul Singer” Stith is an American Soul singer, songwriter and producer from Petersburg, Virginia. His powerful urban retro soul brings back the soulful sound of the old classic rhythm and blues, and he comes across with a smooth edge, mellow on the mind yet powerful enough to stir new emotion with each note. Rodney is a multiple award winner of the Grand Jury of Music Prize at the Richmond International Film and Music Festival and the 2021 Critics Choice Award winner. His latest release “The Soul C...2023-12-061h 35
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 3: Rikki RakkiRewind and relive Richmond Punk Supreme, Rikki Rakki!
Rikki Rakki is a hazy, dreamy, “stargazy” rock n roll band from Richmond, Virginia. Songwriter Erika Blatnik’s sweet-tart voice and lilting melodies deliver lyrics hell-bent on finding hope in a void-gazing reality. Along with her own jaunty guitar, Blatnik and buds Matt Luger (guitar/synth), Andy Brown (bass), and Jay Kole (drums) create a vibrant tapestry of sound, weaving layers of reverb-washed harmonies, decaying ambient flutters, sharp jangles and tactile rhythms.
In May 2022, Rikki Rakki released its first EP, Quarantine Sessions, which The Auricular called “a sweeping...2023-12-0659 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 2: Pumphouse BluesRewind and relive Richmond's most beloved Blues band, PumpHouse Blues!
When it comes to the art of making the Blues truly Rock, the powerfully soulful sound of PumpHouse Blues has been proudly leading by example for the past ten years. Based out of Richmond, VA, this stunning seven-piece ensemble of legendary talent has been thrilling audiences all across the nation with their remarkable live shows in intimate club performances, to being featured in major music festivals, and every spot with enough space to house their band onstage in between. For the 2nd time on our stage PumpHouse Blue...2023-11-2054 min
Shockoe Sessions Live! RewindEpisode 1: Sam ReedRewind and relive a show dedicated to Richmond's sweetheart, Sam Reed! She's been on the show with No BS! Brass and Ant the Symbol but this time it's her night to shine with her Sam Reed Sings program!
Sam Reed is a Virginia native and has been a Richmond music scene staple for many years now. Her soulful gospel, jazz, and rock influenced vocals have shared the stage with the city's best musicians, as well as legendary artists like Bob Weir and world renowned tap dancer Savion Glover. Reed’s permanent vocal residence is with Richmond (and be...2023-11-101h 06
This Room Sounds GreatEpisode 46: Ant The SymbolHe's the glue of creative genius that binds the most talented musicians in Richmondtogether. Ant The Symbol explores every genre that interests him and his latest album I Know Who I Am is a stunning example of diverse cohesion start to finish!
Listen to our podcast on Fireside, ApplePodcasts and Spotify, and tune in to Shockoe Sessions Live presented by Shockoe Records broadcast from In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.2023-08-0840 min
This Room Sounds GreatEpisode 44: Elizabeth Wise & Her GuysDrawing on deeply personal experiences for her album Reckless Sophistication, and joining Shockoe Records, an artist development experiment for distribution and promotion, Elizabeth is a creative force who is primed for her time to shine!
Listen to our podcast on Fireside, ApplePodcasts and Spotify, and tune in to Shockoe Sessions Live from In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.2022-08-0540 min
This Room Sounds GreatEpisode 41: The Poe Museum's 100th Anniversary EventIt's the collaboration of the Spring! Shockoe Sessions Live and The Poe Museum! We'll not only be celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Poe Museum with music from Chance Fischer and Elizabeth Wise, but we'll also be introducing YET ANOTHER new genre to the Shockoe Sessions Live repertoire, Nordic folk from Classical Revolution RVA and Wolvenwind! Tune in to hear what this collaboration means to the musicians and oddly enough what their guilty pleasure snacks are!
Listen to our podcast on Fireside, ApplePodcasts and Spotify, and tune in to Shockoe Sessions Live from In Your Ear Studios...2022-04-2037 min
This Room Sounds GreatEpisode 30: Devil's CoattailsThe members of Devil's Coattails have enough talent and quirk to spare! Did you know Shockoe Sessions Live will only be their second real performance together? Did you know Trey has a glass nose? And did you know Chuck's arch nemesis is the onion?! Tune in to learn more about this honky-tonk supergroup!
Listen to our podcast on Fireside, ApplePodcasts and Spotify, and tune in to Shockoe Sessions Live from In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.2021-10-0426 min
Shockoe Artspeak087. My Screen Time: A Conversation with Marisa Stratton
This week Ryan and Garreth sit down with Marisa Stratton to discuss painting, her relationship to social media, and her recent solo show, My Screen Time, on view at Shockoe Artspace from June 2021-August 2021.
Marisa Stratton is a Richmond, Virginia based painter whose work explores the collective digital experience and its relationship to painting as documentation. In her screen-sized oil paintings sourced from social media posts and web conferences, she transposes the digital into the physical while also initiating deeper and more meaningful connections as a result. While painting these seemingly inconsequential moments, she is interpreting them in...2021-06-141h 12
This Room Sounds GreatEpisode 11: Johnny Lee LongIt is certainly ALL about the bass for Johnny Lee Long. He writes at least a song a day, has a bass repair shop, and if we're lucky, we'll get to meet his partner in crime 'Hootie' when he performs on Shockoe Session Live!
Listen to our podcast on Fireside, ApplePodcasts and Spotify, and tune in to Shockoe Sessions Live from In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.2021-03-1934 minShockoe Artspeak076. Ten Year Telethon
This month we held an opening exhibition celebrating the first ten years of our gallery, Shockoe Artspace. We have had an incredible outpouring of support and help as we have weathered the decade-long storm of building, maintaining and growing a non-profit art space dedicated to the holistic flourishing of artists and designers. We wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for all the people who have been an integral part, so we are so proud to exhibit new work from 24 artists who have volunteered alongside us to show what knowing each other and being known by each other can...2021-03-1533 min
This Room Sounds GreatEpisode 9: Michael HawkinsMichael was an absolute DELIGHT to talk to. He is a human encyclopedia of Go-go music knowledge, AND he's been known to wear women's wigs! We look forward to seeing what emotions and moods he evokes when he plays with the Brotherhood on Shockoe Sessions Live !
Listen to our podcast on Fireside, ApplePodcasts and Spotify, and tune in to Shockoe Sessions Live from In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.2021-03-0536 minShockoe Artspeak073. Rethink: The Artist Formerly Known as Redundant
When we all start out, whether in school or as a hobbyist, there is a large burden of originality. As our careers progress originality is supplanted by “new” and “next.” Whatever we call this perceived need for constant change, it is exhausting and it might actually make us harder to identify with. For the average artist or designer, doing similar work over and over again sounds like a major faux pas.
But maybe there is something about work that has such a level of consistency to it that it makes some people call it redundant. This week Ryan and...2021-02-2258 minShockoe Artspeak072. How’s Your Space?
It’s kinda hard to be an artist or designer without a studio, right? Conventional wisdom would say yes, but there are more than a few of us who are working out of closets or off kitchen tables. While a dedicated studio might feel like a luxury, any place you get your work done is a good thing, even though that may be hard to see sometimes.
This week, Ryan and Garreth sit down to talk about the spaces in which we work and how we can think better about them. Sometimes we need a little bit of...2021-02-1525 minShockoe Artspeak071. Rethink: The Artist Formerly Known as Starving
There’s that scene in the film Moulin Rouge! where you get a glimpse into the broken down apartment and living conditions of a group of artists who are scraping by in Paris at the start of the twentieth century. There is something oddly romantic about how the artists are relying on each other and scraping by because of their art.
This week, Ryan and Garreth sit down to talk about the often-heard phrase of the starving artist. We have beaten this idiom into the psyche of our current culture so well, but where did it come from...2021-02-0846 minShockoe Artspeak070. State of the Studio 2021
It’s January, and everyone tends to be pretty quick to make resolutions, plan out the year, and promise that this one will be better. We’re no different, because we sit down each January and plan out what the next year will look like for the gallery, the podcast and all the hopeful things that are on the horizon. And so far, a lot of those meetings have resulted in projects we couldn’t be more proud of.
This week, Ryan and Garreth sit down to talk about where Shockoe Artspace and Shockoe Artspeak are and where...2021-02-0136 minShockoe Artspeak069. Rethink: An Introduction
We are a busy society. Whether it is work or school or hobbies, we are constantly in a state of movement. We scroll and consume; we click and binge. We rarely stop and think. And in this perpetual state of movement we can mistake our busyness for productivity and our activity for progress. At times we even perpetuate the status quo because we are too busy moving forward to consider our path.
In this week’s episode, Ryan and Garreth sit down to lay the groundwork for a new series that provides us a chance to rethink so...2021-01-2547 minShockoe Artspeak068. A Haggard Twenty-Three: A Conversation with Abigail Giuseppe
Effort-wise, art school is no walk in the park, but art school doesn’t even compare to the work and sheer number of hours that will be exerted after you receive that little slip of paper from your university. Where art school starts you off on the right foot with a deep skillset and many years of experiential knowledge, a number of artists say the real classroom is the first few years after graduation.
This week, Ryan and Garreth sit down to talk to illustrator and painter, Abigail Giuseppe to talk about early stage careers and what lif...2021-01-182h 08Shockoe Artspeak067. Mike Tyson and Grandma Paintings: A Conversation with Chino Amobi
While 2020 was not the year any of us planned to have, we have finally found ourselves in a 2021 with a hopefulness that things will turn around. A new year is a time for many of us to make resolutions and start new habits, and, as we enter into the New Year season, it is always good to sit down with old friends and catch up.
This week, Ryan and Garreth do just that as they sit down with painter, musician, designer, and multidisciplinary artist Chino Amobi to talk about the reality of life post-2020. As it tends...2021-01-111h 40Shockoe Artspeak066. Grants, an Introduction, Part IV: You’ve Won!
While many of us are comfortable with the idea of grants, very few of us are experts when it comes to building a proposal or thinking through a project in a way that will be attractive to a grant committee. The world of grant writing feels foreign and impermeable. And with so much emphasis put on grants during undergrad and grad school as well as from industry websites and conferences, it can seem like we just have to flounder through the applications, hoping for a run of exceptionally good luck.
This week Ryan and Garreth dig into...2021-01-0438 minShockoe Artspeak065. Grants, an Introduction, Part III: Build Your Proposal
While many of us are comfortable with the idea of grants, very few of us are experts when it comes to building a proposal or thinking through a project in a way that will be attractive to a grant committee. The world of grant writing feels foreign and impermeable. And with so much emphasis put on grants during undergrad and grad school as well as from industry websites and conferences, it can seem like we just have to flounder through the applications, hoping for a run of exceptionally good luck.
This week Ryan and Garreth dig into...2020-12-2823 minShockoe Artspeak064. Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!
It’s been a year to remember, and despite all the things we have all had to endure in 2020, there are so many things to be grateful for and look back on with joy as we go through the holidays and transition in 2021. Here at Shockoe Artspeak we had a slew of new guests, friends and artists that we have worked with and been blessed by knowing, so we just wanted to spend a few minutes to look back and say thanks.
This week Ryan and Garreth take the time to wish all of our listeners a ve...2020-12-2107 minShockoe Artspeak063. Getting the Band Back Together
It’s been a strange year, and it may be the most fitting thing ever to begin to wrap up 2020 with another visit from our good friend Ken Gilbertson. Shockoe Artspace recently partnered with Ken to help make a holiday album called That’s a Wrap: Something You Can Ride To, Volume 2. This four track album was conceived and performed by Ken and his band to raise support for the upcoming remodel of his gallery, The Hatchback Gallery.
This week Ryan, Garreth and producer Michael Clapp sit down to talk with Ken about the singular experience of maki...2020-12-141h 02Shockoe Artspeak062. Non-Heroic: A Conversation with Taylor A. White
We grew up wanting to be the hero. The person who slayed the evil beast or rescued the people trapped behind enemy lines. Because heroes are cool, and the idea of a hero is woven into the stories we grow up reading and watching; heroes are the vibrant strands that permeate our cultural tapestry. But what happens when everyone wants to be the hero? Who is left to be saved or call for help or even remain in a position of need? Maybe there is something to be said for heroism of the unheroic.
This week, Ryan...2020-12-071h 36Shockoe Artspeak061. Going for What I Like: A Conversation with Aamina Palmer
Many of us struggle with the reality that the work we do does not fit neatly into a disciplinary box. Art schools and universities exist with single tracks designed to increase ability in a limited skill set. But, more and more, we are finding that this strict adherence to one medium, form, or discipline can hamper our abilities. Some of the work that we find most interesting exists in the new spaces or areas of overlap where our curiosity leads us.
This week Ryan and Garreth sit down with Aamina Palmer to talk about creative practice, following...2020-11-301h 09Shockoe Artspeak060. Grants, an Introduction, Part II: Build Your Proposal
While many of us are comfortable with the idea of grants, very few of us are experts when it comes to building a proposal or thinking through a project in a way that will be attractive to a grant committee. The world of grant writing feels foreign and impermeable. And with so much emphasis put on grants during undergrad and grad school as well as from industry websites and conferences, it can seem like we just have to flounder through the applications, hoping for a run of exceptionally good luck.
This week Ryan and Garreth dig into...2020-11-2332 minShockoe Artspeak059. Beholden to the Beast: A Conversation with Miguel Carter-Fisher
In so many ways, we eagerly dive into the mediation the modern world passes over to us with open hands. Whether it is soulless screens or myopic conceptualism, we are greeted every day with a normalized world of subsidiary ideas and secondary experiences. Art gives us a chance to reconnect in real ways, but where the world expects shallow cop-outs, art and design asks for true engagement.
This week Garreth and Ryan sit down with Miguel Carter-Fisher to talk about painting, philosophy, and escaping back into the real world. With a focus on figurative painting, Miguel Carter-Fisher...2020-11-163h 05Shockoe Artspeak058. Gimme Just a Little Space, Part Two: A Conversation with Katy Becker
When we talk about space, we usually think of space as a limiting feature of the work we do: the panel isn’t large enough, the page count isn’t long enough, the studio isn’t spacious enough. We limit ourselves with the belief that the things we need outweigh the things we have. While our circumstances are not always ideal, constraints always present new areas for creative exploration.
This week, Ryan and Garreth welcome Richmond-area painter and printmaker Katy Becker into the studio to talk about how space has impacted the work she does. Katy’s work sho...2020-11-091h 13Shockoe Artspeak057. Creative Systems: A Conversation with Josh Williams
Most institutional art training pushes us to focus and to specialize. In order to excel, we are told, we have to push aside tertiary interests and give our creative practice our wholehearted attention. Something about this always feels off, though. While deep skillsets are necessary in the arts, there is a nagging feeling that there is also something necessary about our interests across multiple creative pursuits.
This week Ryan and Garreth sit down with product designer/artist/man-of-many-interests Josh Williams to talk about creativity, systems, and the underlying interest all artists and designers should have in the...2020-11-021h 32Shockoe Artspeak056. Gimme Just a Little Space
Literally everything you do involves space, but how often do we really think about the area we occupy? Take it a step further, how often do you consider the space that your work occupies or the implications of space on the work you make. Sure, we give it a bit of thought every once and a while, but for most of us, we rush right past understanding the space around us and head into other territory like concept, aesthetic, or client needs.
This week Ryan and Garreth sit down in the studio to begin to chart out...2020-10-2653 minShockoe Artspeak055. Grants, an Introduction
It may not have always been this way, but it seems that grants and other sources of funding are the norm for artists and designers. From public arts grants to student grants to professional grants, there is an expectation that we write and receive grants for the projects we undertake. But how many of us ever took a course in grant writing or had a professor spend the time to outline the process? We sure didn’t.
This week in the studio, Ryan and Garreth sit down to dip a toe in the waters of grant writing to...2020-10-1930 minShockoe Artspeak054. A Return to the Gallery
It has been nearly a year since Shockoe Artspace held an opening. Since then we have had cancelled events, shutdown spaces, and a lot of time separated from each other. Earlier this month we were able to open the space once more to have people come in a benefit from viewing art and sharing in community. It was extremely well received, and it felt good to finally be able to do again. It was a sigh of relief.
This week Ryan and Garreth sit down to talk about the experience of opening up for the first time...2020-10-1238 minShockoe Artspeak053. If You Love It, Let It Go
We all love to make things; it is the only thing that all of us artists and designers can agree upon. Some of us like the planning, some like the finishing, and some like the thrill of opening night, but we all love to make. On second thought, maybe there is more than one thing we can agree on: we have a hard time letting the work go. We control, we hoard, we keep it juuuust unfinished.
This week, Ryan and Garreth sit down to talk about the life of our work when our hands should be...2020-10-0557 minShockoe Artspeak052. If It Can Help, It Can Hurt
Almost every practicing artist or designer can tell you that what we do is more than just a job or a series of mindless tasks. Regardless of why we do what we do, there is a shared sentiment that art and design does something in the world around us. Despite this, the assumption still remains that what we do is only good or just neutral, and this assumption is not correct or helpful.
This week Ryan and Garreth take a quick 30 Below jump into the way the work we creates functions within society. There is freedom in...2020-09-2129 minShockoe Artspeak051. A Conversation with Nicholas Seitz
Shockoe Artspace made a documentary last year about an unlikely art collector and the community of artists, collectors, and curators that surround him. We recently started the screening and festival circuit, so we figured this week’s episode would be a great time to introduce everyone to our co-directors and discuss the film.
This week Ryan and Garreth sit down with Nicholas Seitz, a Richmond-based photographer and filmmaker who has been active in client and creative work for years. His father is an architect and helped instill an early passion for art and design. His childhood home ha...2020-09-141h 23Shockoe Artspeak050. Half Way to 100 Episodes!
We couldn’t have made it this far without each and every one of our fantastic listeners, so thank you so much for helping us make this podcast what it is today. It has been a crazy 18 months. We wouldn’t have believed you if you had told us everything that has taken place in the last year. And a small part of us might not have believed we would make it to 50 episodes.
So here we are. This week, Ryan and Garreth sit down and discuss the last year and a half as well as the new...2020-09-0724 minShockoe ArtspeakA Quick Update on Shockoe Artspace
We are on Patreon!All of our episodes are sponsored by all the fantastic people we are pleased to call our listeners. You’ve all been a great audience and we want to give you more: more content, more types of shows, and more in-depth talks with more of your favorite artists and designers. Even $1.00 a month can make a huge difference. Check out more at patreon.com/shockoeartspace.
Check out our documentary The Builder!The Builder is a story about friendship and the powerful way the interconnectivity of people living and moving throughout a ci...2020-08-2402 minShockoe Artspeak047. Ken Gilbertson and Hatchback Gallery
Back in early March, we were all introduced to Ken Gilbertson, an artist with a unique passion for bringing art into places where it is not always present. Just like many artists and gallery owners, Ken has suffered some set backs this year and is trying to breathe new life into his own space–Hatchback Gallery–and is curious about how Shockoe Artspace may be able to help save his struggling space.
This week, Ryan and Garreth get to sit down with Ken for another conversation as he discusses his philosophies on art, his ’89 Civic hatchback and his old...2020-08-0334 minShockoe Artspeak042. Black Artists Matter!
Like many of you, we feel a lot of fatigue over the sadness and senselessness of the events that have been playing out in our country over the last few weeks. We’ve taken the time lately to listen and learn and process everything that has been going on.
This is just the beginning, and–in some ways–the easy work is behind us. Just like with our personal art and design practices, the long hours seeing a hopeful idea turn into a tangible reality are the largest part of the work we do.
We at Sho...2020-06-1104 minShockoe Artspeak033. How We Doin’, Fam?
It’s been a bit crazy for you lately, huh? Same here.
After a short hiatus due to (non-pandemic) sicknesses, we wanted to just check back in and talk a little about what we have seen–good and bad–in the last few weeks. Life is different in the gallery world, especially for a non-profit like Shockoe Artspace: gallery closed, large events cancelled, creatives working and hustling and trying to figure it out. We needed some normal, so this is just a quick chance to sit down and talk again.
And don’t forget: We are goin...2020-03-3030 minShockoe ArtspeakAn Announcement from Shockoe Artspeak
We wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that we are going to be LIVE! and in MOVING IMAGES! We will be doing our first live podcast via Zoom on April 10th. Check out the details in this short update and do two quick things to get in on the action:
Email us at info@shockoeartspace.com to let us know you want to be involved, andSend us a few ideas for some topics you want to cover.
Hope to see you there!
2020-03-2803 minShockoe Artspeak032. Teacher, I have a question
We all got urged to start pursuing art and design from someone earlier in our lives, and for many of us, it was a teacher that poked and prodded us along. Some teachers encouraged or patted us on the back with congratulations, while others pushed us to do better and held us accountable when we slacked off and did less than we were capable.
But the best teachers did both.
In this episode of 30 Below, Ryan and Garreth reflect on those teachers in their lives that stood out. They also discuss why it is important...2020-03-0933 minShockoe Artspeak031. Inspired By Actual Events™
Inspiration can carry some weird juju with it. As a culture, we seek to be inspired: we hang inspirational sayings in our homes, we read inspirational books, but we still get writers’ block, designers’ funk, artistic logjams or whatever we want to call it. This can happen for a number of reasons, but sometimes, it’s just good to talk about what inspired you to make in the first place, what keeps you interested in your work, and what places outside of the field you look to in order to keep being a productive maker.
In this episod...2020-03-021h 14Shockoe Artspeak018. A Conversation with Carey Kight
On this episode, we speak with Carey Kight about professional projects, learning while doing, and LA-area mullets. Carey is a Brooklyn-based writer, director, producer, editor, and actor. He is a trained screen and copy writer who used the Post-9/11 GI Bill to study Film Studies at The Ohio State University and Creative Writing for Entertainment at Full Sail University.
Carey built his on-set experience from the ground up. After college, he cut his teeth as an assistant director on independent film sets in Los Angeles working with A-list talent and studying with seasoned filmmakers. He then quickly mo...2019-10-212h 16Shockoe Artspeak017. The Ecosystem of Art and Design, Part 3: People
As we near the end of season one, we will be spending the next few episodes unpacking what we mean by the ecosystem of art and design. The ecosystem is the interconnected web of organizations, events and people who make up what we think of when we talk about art and design in our communities. While it is easy to focus on the individual parts, the reality of art and design is that is highly contingent on the way in which all of its supporting parts interact.
In this third installment of our series on the art...2019-10-071h 57Shockoe Artspeak016. The Ecosystem of Art and Design, Part 2: Events
As we near the end of season one, we will be spending the next few episodes unpacking what we mean by the ecosystem of art and design. The ecosystem is the interconnected web of organizations, events and people who make up what we think of when we talk about art and design in our communities. While it is easy to focus on the individual parts, the reality of art and design is that is highly contingent on the way in which all of its supporting parts interact.
During our second part, we sit down with BJ Kocen...2019-09-231h 18Shockoe Artspeak015. The Ecosystem of Art and Design, Part 1: Organizations
As we near the end of season one, we will be spending the next few episodes unpacking what we mean by the ecosystem of art and design. The ecosystem is the interconnected web of organizations, events and people who make up what we think of when we talk about art and design in our communities. While it is easy to focus on the individual parts, the reality of art and design is that is highly contingent on the way in which all of its supporting parts interact.
During this first part, we speak with Erin Frye, the...2019-09-091h 06Shockoe Artspeak014. A Conversation with Ron Johnson
In today’s episode, we sit down with contemporary painter and VCUarts professor Ron Johnson to discuss fighting Joe Rogan, music, creativity and sports. From his background as a college athlete and later as a member of the band 50 Watt Alarm Clock, Ron leads us through the experiences in his life that brought him to painting, receiving a Pollack Grant Award and teaching. His most recent project, The Abstract Athlete, explores the collision of art, sport, and science through a unique “sports culture” approach to art training and breaks down the stigma of being an athlete and artist to inspir...2019-08-2600 minShockoe Artspeak004. Our New Studios and Where We Go from Here
In today’s episode we discuss the past, present and future of Shockoe Artspace.
In 2011 we started Shockoe Artspace to support artists in every way possible – not just by showing their work, but also by developing deep relationships as they navigated their careers. By 2016 we established Shockoe Artspace as a 501c3 nonprofit and began to plan out what the next phase of the gallery would look like.
Since the beginning we focused on expansive exhibitions from locally and nationally acclaimed artists. Now we want to leverage this success to help art and design flourish through new...2019-03-251h 10