Festival season may be winding down, but that is not stopping the amount a great music coming to Virginia. From major country acts to the biggest names in rock and pop, catch your favorite artists and discover new ones all over the Commonwealth. NOTE : This is not a complete list of shows and certain…
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Music festival season in Virginia is still going strong all summer and throughout August, many big name musicians will be coming to Virginia. From major country acts to the biggest names in rock and pop, catch your favorite artists and discover new ones all over the Commonwealth. NOTE : This is not a…
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New performance recalls Queer history and experiences BRIEF HISTORY OF OPERA In Florence, Italy around the year 1600, a group of musicians, writers, and intellectuals gathered together to conduct an experiment: Could they recreate Ancient Greek drama? As it turned out, they did not recreate Greek…
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Now that live music is making a comeback, watching a show at an outside venue is quickly becoming the popular choice for those looking to safely enjoy their favorite local and national bands. Throughout Virginia, there are opportunities to catch live music in a scenic outdoor environment. With…
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Virginia is home to numerous live music venues ranging from concert halls to small clubs to amphitheaters in the great outdoors. Now that live music is back, start making plans to catch nationally-renowned bands and discover new favorites at these unique live music venues in Virginia. Hardywood…
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While there are countless music genres in existence today, nearly all of these musical genres owe at least some credit to the musical heritage of the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia, referred to as “Appalachian Music”. Many people may only think of Bluegrass when they think of…
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Due to COVID-19, live music venues and music festivals have had to cancel or postpone many concerts for people to increase social distancing. Although venues are closed, many music venues, festivals and local Virginia musicians are offering virtual options and properly distanced shows for visitors…
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Virginia’s capital has long been known for its underground punk scene, but recently, the city has become a fit for all types of musical genres. Richmond is home to a diverse local music scene and is filled with musical talent - from both local bands and nationally recognized artists - on any given…
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Virginia had an integral role in the history of country music, as evidenced in Ken Burns’ eight-part PBS documentary “Country Music.” From the Birthplace of Country Music in Bristol to the countless musicians who call Virginia home, the options for exploring the history, hometowns, and attractions…
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There’s nothing quite like a scenic road trip through Virginia - getting away from the hustle and bustle of Washington D.C. and discovering hidden gems all along the way. For those of you heading to the Virginia mountains to rock your socks off at LOCKN’, we’ve put together a trip that will crank…
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