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The Listening Room Turns 3!

On Tuesday, November 20th, we will celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of The Listening Room. We could not be more thankful to the folks who sponsor us and for the relentless crowd that shows up every month for the best listening experience in Richmond.

The Listening Room is put on by a small group of volunteers that call themselves the Foundry. This group is fixed on the idea of curating great…

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Added by TRS Reviews on November 16, 2012 at 9:57am — No Comments

Matthew E. White : Big Inner

Matt White of Fight the Big Bull fame, will debut "Big Inner" on August 21st. The record is a joint release between Spacebomb Records and Hometapes. If you missed the pre-release 7'' a couple weeks ago, don't worry you can pre-order the LP record from Hometapes…

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Added by TRS Reviews on August 9, 2012 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Black Love - The Cinnamon Band

While they may not be from #RVA, they certainly a favorite around here. Check out the Cinnamon Band's new video done by Will Renton.

The video is part of the release of their new 7'' featuring Black Love and Tough Love on…

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Added by TRS Reviews on April 18, 2012 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Turn to Face the Wind Music Video

Brand new music video for Jonathan Vassar and the Speckled Bird!
Go to www.jonathanvassar.com to purchase the full album, Signs and Wonders.

Added by TRS Reviews on September 30, 2011 at 1:48pm — No Comments

The Listening Room s. II, v. IX: Matt Lisk, Birdie Busch, Annie Crane

Every Listening Room is an exercise in gratefulness. Continually being humbled by talent of the artists and the service of the organizers, I am struck by the demands of work and sweat and heart that bear these special nights. This week in particular, they were short on baked goods. Once I heard this, my heart sank, because I realized I do so little to help in these efforts. In…

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Added by TRS Reviews on August 9, 2011 at 2:30pm — No Comments

The Listening Room s.II, v.VIII : South China, Small Sur

Have you ever had that moment in life where you wake up in your empty house or apartment and there is absolute silence? You look around for some sign of life, but there is only stillness. You shuffle your weary feet outside and discover the same quiet outside. No breeze. No life. No sound. Then you think to yourself, “Am I the last one left?” I can’t say that I have felt that often, but there have been a few times where I have genuinely believed I was the last…

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Added by TRS Reviews on July 11, 2011 at 11:29am — No Comments

Andrew Rohlk [aux send] Andrew Rohlk: Stubbornly

Added by TRS Reviews on June 27, 2011 at 2:11pm — No Comments

Richmond's Reggie Pace on Colbert with Bon Iver

Many of you may have heard but, Reggie Pace (of No BS Brass and Fight the Big Bull) is touring with Bon Iver. They made their debut on…

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Added by TRS Reviews on June 21, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

Listening Room s.II, v.VII : Haze and The Tranzients, Small Houses, Chris Campanelli Photo Essay

Chris Campanelli & The Dusty Jackets

Small Houses…

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Added by TRS Reviews on June 20, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Justin Vernon, Sharon Van Etten, Megafaun and Fight the Big Bull?

Things you may notice in this video: A straw hat and some musicians from RVA.

Read about it on City Pages.

Added by TRS Reviews on June 7, 2011 at 2:00pm — No Comments

The Listening Room s.II, v.VI : Great Unknown, Hope for Agoldensummer, The Green Boys

This was only my second experience at the Listening Room, and it was my first time at this new venue, The Firehouse Theater. The Listening Room series has gained quite the buzz, and there were people from all ages and backgrounds mixed into the same set of chairs and rows.

Chris Edwards of the Foundry (and The Speckled Bird) announced the bands to get things rolling. He welcomed everyone to this installment of the series and…

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Added by TRS Reviews on May 16, 2011 at 2:00pm — No Comments

WRIR & The Commonwealth of Notions Presents

Okay RVA, not often is there such a great opportunity to see a lot of great Richmond bands and support a good cause while doing so. We definitely recommend getting tickets to both nights of WRIR & The…

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Added by TRS Reviews on May 4, 2011 at 11:30am — No Comments

The Listening Room s.II, v.V : David Bayard Richard, Anousheh Kahlili, & Miramar

The rhythm to my third-tuesday-of-the-monthʼs is mostly static. Work late, dinner at Garnettʼs with the same friend as last time, where we order the same sandwiches as last time, and drink the same beer as last time. Then we meander to what was the Michaux House, what is now the Firehouse Theater, grabbing coffees and pastries once weʼre…

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Added by TRS Reviews on April 12, 2011 at 11:50am — No Comments

MACRoCk 14 - Harrisonburg VA

Macrock!

Man, we sure do love this time of year. Harrisonburg is calling our names as one of the best and biggest music conferences, MACRoCk is about to hit. This weekend is 14th…

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Added by TRS Reviews on March 31, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

Dave Watkins Composes Score for Richmond Ballet

Octavo Interview from dave watkins on Vimeo.

Our good friend, Dave Watkins has composed and arranged the music for…

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Added by TRS Reviews on March 23, 2011 at 3:39pm — No Comments

New Unpressed 7 - Split 7 The Under Cover Series

Check out Dave Watkins and Wrath Bat's Split Undressed 7

Added by TRS Reviews on March 21, 2011 at 12:00pm — No Comments

The Listening Room s.II, v.IV : Dogs on Main Street & The Hot Seats

"Dogs on Main Street" (aka Mac Rowe) kicked off the evening with his endearingly awkward humor and deeply personal lyrics. His folksy sound and raspy wide-range vocals were immediately captivating. My favorite song was "Jailbreak" about a friend of Mac's who suffered from a brain injury. He sang about it in the first person, creating the analogy that the injury was like…

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Added by TRS Reviews on March 15, 2011 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

TRS Reviews: 'Signs & Wonders' ~ Jonathan Vassar & The Speckled Bird

Author: Shannon Cleary

"She said the best country singers die in the back of classic cars"

-Bright Eyes Classic Cars

There is no such thing as a short answer to a meaningful question. In…

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Added by TRS Reviews on March 10, 2011 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Record Review: Ophelia

Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash.

–Leonard Cohen

You are only as strong as your muse. This is the heart of collaboration. The muse can be a lover, a companion, an idea, a best friend, a peer or a…

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Added by TRS Reviews on February 3, 2011 at 12:00pm — No Comments

The Listening Room s.II, v.III : Knox Hubard, Alison Self, & Tyler Crowley

I, Becca, cannot pretend to be fluent with the technical components and stylings of music. Just yesterday I asked my boyfriend what a specific instrumental sound was in the song playing, to which he replied with an incredulous stare, "an electric guitar." And I, Nicole, am not a music person, so I can’t use any of those words that scream “I know more than you therefore my opinion is valid!!” My ear is untrained but my heart speaks in song.…

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Added by TRS Reviews on February 1, 2011 at 12:37pm — No Comments