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Episode 43: Richmond International Film Festival 2022

June 2nd, 2022  |  Season 1  |  54 mins 51 secs

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The 11th Richmond International Film and Music Festival is upon us, and in this special double episode we chat with Stone & Snow and Famoe, two musicians at the heart of the action. They'll share what the music scene is like in their locale, and what they hope to accomplish while in Richmond for the festival!

Episode 42: Dumb Waiter

May 10th, 2022  |  Season 1  |  45 mins 34 secs

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Every member of the eclectic band Dumb Waiter has a passion for the exploration of music which makes them incredibly well rounded! They thrive on collaboration, and giving themselves the freedom to evolve, experiment and sometimes, just plain eff up. Tune in to discover local talent they've partnered with, and they've hurt themselves HOW?!

Episode 41: The Poe Museum's 100th Anniversary Event

April 20th, 2022  |  Season 1  |  37 mins 10 secs

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It'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!

Episode 40: Carrie Brockwell

April 7th, 2022  |  Season 1  |  23 mins 7 secs

Carrie Brockwell is a star on the rise, recently making it through to Hollywood on American Idol so catch her locally while you still can! She's talented, focused and optimistic, the perfect combination for success!

Episode 39: Tiara and Andrew

April 7th, 2022  |  Season 1  |  29 mins 13 secs

Tiara and Andrew are an adorable, hippie husband and wife duo who will stir your soul with their music! With messages about body image, young love and aliens?!, they've sure captured our human hearts in a BIG way!

Episode 38: Willie DE

April 3rd, 2022  |  Season 1  |  23 mins 22 secs

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Willie De has been writing and performing music his ENTIRE life! He adores the classic singer-songwriters and he's forging his own path to becoming a staple in the rock and blues music scene himself!

Episode 37: Will Overman

March 21st, 2022  |  Season 1  |  34 mins 9 secs

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Will Overman has lived a lot of life for his age, and it's made him deeply compassionate and eager to take big chances to fulfill the dream of making a living playing music, and authentically connecting with his audience!

Episode 36: Dead Billionaires

March 4th, 2022  |  Season 1  |  31 mins 43 secs

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This chat with Warren from Dead Billionaires explores everything from their work with The River City Songwriters, to the zero degrees of separation everyone in Richmond has with Chip Hale, to mutual aid distribution. They're rebranded and hitting the road, including a stop at SXSW so Spoon, be sure to get in touch when you're in Austin!

Episode 35: Chance Fischer

February 27th, 2022  |  Season 1  |  49 mins 54 secs

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Chance Fischer is a mad scientist of life, relishing experimentation and thriving among the unknown - trial and error in equal doses.  He’s a rising star in RVA’s burgeoning rap and hip-hop scene, contributing his unique blend of sublime lyrics, funky beats, and, if you’re lucky enough to corner him for a minute, deep and enlightening conversation.

Episode 34: Sweet Potatoes

February 27th, 2022  |  Season 1  |  39 mins 24 secs

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Living up to their moniker, Sweet Potatoes have a reputation for being some of THE KINDEST musicians in Richmond. This quartet delights every crowd they entertain, perpetually extending their warm and friendly vibes with the open invitation for you to "Come Yam With Us"!

Episode 33: Rodney The Soul Singer Stith

January 28th, 2022  |  Season 1  |  43 mins 18 secs

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Make no mistake, Rodney Stith may play many of Richmond's music venues, but he is VERY proudly from Petersburg! His talent and sincerity are certainly not limited by geography, he is quickly creating loyal fans wherever he performs. Tune in to learn who and what creates his solid foundation, and what household appliance he can't buy enough of!

Episode 32: WKNDR

January 13th, 2022  |  Season 1  |  30 mins 47 secs

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They may shy away from vowels but they're certainly not afraid to write incredible music and connect with their audience! WKNDR is making time for their passion despite having busy lives, and if you're lucky Jim may spin some dank Bambi tunes!

Episode 31: Classical Revolution RVA

October 31st, 2021  |  Season 1  |  33 mins 32 secs

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The perfect balance of honoring tradition and spotlighting contemporary composers, Classical Revolution RVA is on a mission to bring classical music to your favorite local venue!

Episode 30: Devil's Coattails

October 4th, 2021  |  Season 1  |  26 mins 58 secs

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The 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!

Episode 29: Isaac Friend

September 27th, 2021  |  Season 1  |  35 mins 59 secs

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Singer-songwriter, southern tinged grunge Americana...no matter the label or genre, Isaac Friend is creating from the heart and gaining fans with his sincerity.

Episode 28: Honest Debts

August 29th, 2021  |  Season 1  |  42 mins 22 secs

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Honest Debts are doing the work to captivate more fans! They're writing new material, landed a residency at Richmond's The Hoff, and they are most likely the ONLY band on the planet who remembers HItClips.