Studiob Rva

Today's episode features conversation and music with guitarist Bill Leverty.  Bill is a native Richmonder who grew up playing in local RVA bands, working at music stores and went on the be the lead guitarist of the band Firehouse as well as a solo artist and producer.  Bill talks about past experiences, traveling the world playing music and the music industry today. Bill Leverty's website Show notes and links

On today's StudioB Robert Ranson stops by to talk about his new record "Still Dreaming" along with Jody Boyd who played drums on, engineered and co-produced the record.  Robert and Jody talk about the songs, the production process and plans for the future.  Robert Ranson studioBrva.com

On today's StudioB/RVA podcast we go mobile to the new Orbital Music Park.  It's a new practice space facility, jam-friendly place, musician-friendly safe space started by longtime RVA musicians Tom Illmensee and Morgan Huff (Frog Legs, Boneanchor).  Also joining us is Whitney Asher from the RVA-based promotions, marketing and music development company The Marketing Mixtape.  TMM and Red Amp Audio are presenting a songwriter series called the RVA Writers Round.  The next Writers Round is being held at Orbital Thursday April 18. studioBrva.com orbitalmusicpark.com themarketingmixtape.com

Today, Graham Stone joins me in-studio to play a few acoustic versions of songs from his record "Bad News".  The record will be released this Friday April 12.  The release show is Thursday the 11th at The Camel in Richmond featuring Graham Stone Music, Dogwood Tales from Harrisonburg and Erin Cassels-Brown from Vermont.  grahamstonemusic.com studiobrva.com studioBrva@gmail.com

Today's episode features the new single from Book of Wyrms, a single from the forthcoming record from David Brookings and the Average Lookings, the most recent single from Sleepwalkers, new music from Graham Stone,  Tel, and Alice and The Reverie. Show notes and links: studioBrva.com Contact: studioBrva@gmail.com

Today it's Prabir Mehta and Kelli Strawbridge in-studio discussing the new Prabir Trio cassette single "Bamboo", in honor of one RVA's classic hangs, Bamboo Cafe.  We chat about the new single, the recording process and some of Prabir and Kelli's other projects. www.hiprabir.com Web: studioBrva.com Contact: studioBrva@gmail.com Social: @studioBrva

Today it's another StudioB Live at Red Amp episode with Horsehead playing live in-studio at Red Amp Audio in Richmond.  Jon C. Brown, Kevin Wade Inge, Ricky Tubb and Steve Chiles play a few songs from their new record "Pageant Wave" and talk about their history, recording, past records and their upcoming gigs at The Camel this Friday March 15th with Kenneka Cook and at Ashland Theater March 30th with Susan Greenbaum. www.horseheadmusic.com Website: studioBrva.com Contact: studioBrva@gmail.com Social: @studioBrva

Today's guest is Jordan Tarrant, solo artist and leader of the band Tarrant.  Jordan is a singer/songwriter originally from Austin, Texas.  He talks about music he's currently working on, both solo and with his band, recording plans, recording history and why he chose Richmond as his landing point.  Check out this laid back StudioB Live acoustic session recorded at Red Amp audio. Website: studioBrva.com Contact: studioBrva@gmail.com Social: @studioBrva

On today's StudioB it's conversation with musician Charlie Harris whose new single "Moonbounce" was released today (2-27-19).  Charlie talks about his connections to RVa, his time in DC as a "space advocate" and his decision to follow his dream of being a musician full-time. Also Gabe Churray and Energy2000. Show notes and links for this episode. StudioB Website: www.studioBrva.com Contact: studiobrva@gmail.com  

On today's show Patrick Bates, Minor Poet and Gold Connections all have new releases coming out and all have released singles from them.  Also, Jonathan Vassar, Gabe Churray with Scott Clark and Rebekah Rafferty and The Wakes. Show notes and links for this episode. StudioB Website: www.studioBrva.com Contact: studiobrva@gmail.com    

On today's StudioB longtime Richmond singer/songwriter Kyle Davis joins me in-studio for an acoustic session recorded live at Red Amp Audio.  And Kyle is joined by his family including his daughter Andi who sings backup.  We talk about Kyle's history, being signed to a major label, influences, upcoming gigs and a new release due out soon. Show notes for this episode. StudioB Website: www.studioBrva.com Contact: studiobrva@gmail.com

Today it's new music from McKinley Dixon, Ohbliv and Twain.  Also Villages ahead of their gig at The Camel, and The Northerners as they prep to shoot the video for their new single "Boosie Pop".  Check the show notes for the time and location of that shoot as The Northerners are putting out a call for extras to be in the video.  Show notes and links for this episode. StudioB Website: www.studioBrva.com Contact: studiobrva@gmail.com

Today it's The Northerners and Horsehead ahead of their respective gigs at The Camel Friday and Saturday night in Richmond.  Also, Honest Debts who are playing with The Northerners on Friday, and Exebelle who are playing with Horsehead on Saturday. Show notes for this episode. StudioB Website: www.studioBrva.com Contact: studiobrva@gmail.com    

Today it's Paulo Franco going acoustic in-studio with Jimmy Slagle recorded live at Red Amp Audio.  The conversation ranges from Paulo's upcoming gigs to life in Richmond to the movie Idiocracy, and we look back at some of his past projects. Show notes for this episode. StudioB Website: www.studioBrva.com Contact: studiobrva@gmail.com

Today's StudioB features recent releases from Jonathan Vassar, The Arkaics, Ant The Symbol, DJ Harrison and 2 songs from the new self-titled Roy Batty record. Several of these are on RVA Mag's list of Essential RVA Albums of 2018 compiled by Marilyn Drew Necci. Show notes for this episode. StudioB Website: www.studioBrva.com Contact: studiobrva@gmail.com

Today it's WKNDR's Jim Wright and Ali Shenk playing their self-described "alternafolkrock" acoustic live inside the Red Amp Audio studios.   Get more info on WKNDR at their site, wkndrmusic.com. See them live on Jan 19 at Stone Brewing, and Feb 9 at Rare olde Times. Episode page and website StudioB Website: www.studioBrva.com Contact: studiobrva@gmail.com  

Today it's Horsehead's Jon C Brown and Kevin Inge playing acoustic live in-studio, with a home stretch appearance by Horsehead's drummer Ricky Tubb. Jon and Kevin hang out and chat, play a few tunes and wax a bit nostalgic in this laid back episode featuring one of the Richmond music scene's most respected, popular and foundational bands.   The new record is called "Pageant Wave".  Get the details on it and previous releases at their website horsehead.com. Horsehead is playing at The Camel Jan 19 with Exebelle.  Episode page, show notes StudioB Website: www.studioBrva.com Contact: studioBrva@gmail.com

Today it's another live session at Red Amp Audio in Richmond.  This week's in-studio performance is from Exebelle. Website: www.studioBrva.com Episode notes and photos:http://smackjay.com/studiob-2018-121…-live-at-red-amp/ Contact: studioBrva@gmail.com  

Exebelle (ahead of their session on StudioB Live at Red Amp which will be on next week's podcast), Paulo Franco, new Illiterate Light, new Shagwuf, new BEEX. Info: www.studiobrva.com Episode notes and photos:http://smackjay.com/studiob-2018-121…-live-at-red-amp/ Contact: studioBrva@gmail.com

Colin Phils was recently signed to Fatbone Records.  See them Sunday Dec 2 at The Camel.  They currently have a split release with Houdan The Mystic. Manatree's new single, Kendall Street Company from Charlotteville, The Bush League, and Atom Rivers, an alias of local producer, engineer, musician Matt Katherman who recorded, mixed and mastered and played all instruments on this single. Show notes and photos: www.studioBrva.com Contact: studioBrva@gmail.com