Barry’s Laurel Street Demo Available Again

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Scott

Chunksaah Records has re-issued punk singer Tim Barry’s first solo career recordings. It seems fitting, since the rental house he lived in on the 500 block of S. Laurel is now undergoing extensive renovations.

These are the raw sketches of songs that have become fan favorite sing-alongs, where you can first discern his now signature style. It also includes the live recording of Tim singing with the children of the Munford Elementary School in Richmond Virginia. This includes 2 WOODY GUTHRIE songs and is quite in the style and feel of Guthrie’s recordings for children.

Available on Colored Vinyl w/ Digital Download Card, Digipak CD, and Digital Download.
TRACK LISTING:

01. Idle Idylist
02. Sorrow Floats
03. Gumshoe Andy
04. No News from North
05. Ain’t Right Sure
06. Sagacity Gone
07. Church of Level Track
08. Carolina’s RV
09. Hey Lolly
10. Shoulda Oughta (Munford Style)
11. This Land is Your Land

Vinyl Pressing Info:
1st Pressing
200 – Color-in-Color / Swamp Green in Bone White (Chunksaah Mailorder)
100 – Bone White w/ Swamp Green Splatter (Tour)
200 – Black Vinyl (Retail)

Woodson and the Central Virginia Jazz Orchestra

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Scott

Oregon Hill neighbor/leader Todd Woodson also sets the tempo as percussionist with the Central Virginia Jazz Orchestra. They have a fabulous new CD, appropriately entitled, “James River Jazz.”

The new CD recently received a rave review in the Richmond Times Dispatch:

“The Central Virginia Jazz Orchestra reminds cultural outliers of what the late poet Philip Larkin called the ‘excitement of jazz’ and the possibilities the genre represents. The ensemble does not need ‘special effects’ to make music … special. It performs in various venues throughout the region. Its members excel as soloists and as participants in a collaborative endeavor. They have embarked on a mission to make music matter — and they succeed.”

The Central Virgina Jazz Orchestra will be performing at the Jazz at Maymont series this August: http://www.jazzatmaymont.com/artistlineup.html

Hollywood Cemetery Specialty Walking Tour This Sunday

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Scott

From the Valentine Richmond History Center:

May 12
Hollywood Cemetery Specialty Walking Tour* (2-4pm)
An extension of the daily “Highlights” tour, this version covers in more detail the cemetery’s unique history, landscape design, architecture, symbols and residents. Meet at the cemetery entrance at Cherry and Albemarle streets.

Community Movie Night Season Starts Friday

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Scott

From email announcement:

Our community movie nights will begin on Friday, May 10 and then on the second and fourth Friday of each month May – October.

Community Movie Night
Friday, May 10 at Dusk

Pleasants Park
(behind Pine Street Baptist Church)
Refreshments served:
grilled hot dogs, chips, and beverage

Friday Cheers On Brown’s Island

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Scott

RVA Noise Fest This Weekend

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Scott

RVA Magazine has an excellent overview of this weekend’s RVA Noise Fest. (Click here for article)

Loose Cannons and Byrd Bash

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Scott

I understand it is not too late to get tickets for tonight’s Loose Cannons II event or the Byrd House Bash on Saturday.

ONE Campaign Sponsors Film At St. Andrew’s Church On Saturday

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Scott

From St. Andrews Episcopal Church:

The ONE Campaign is sponsoring an exclusive free screening of the HBO film Mary and Martha on Saturday, April 27th at 4:00pm in our Chapel. This film is the heroic, true story of two mothers who, after the loss of their sons, become activists and dedicate themselves to the cause of malaria prevention. The trailer can be found at bit.ly/16Lc8HE. Pizza and light refreshments will be served after the show. You can RSVP online at bit.ly/152ffwK or contact Lee Williams at 874 – 1965.