Music

1951 quartet with trophy. Schmitt Brothers barbershop quartet
Books

Four Small Town Boys Who Made It to the Big Time

The champion Schmitt Brothers barbershop quartet

By P.T. Rivers | April 20, 2021
Neil Sedaka at his piano in his Los Angeles home about to record a new mini-concert - provided by Neil Sedaka
Music

Neil Sedaka's Pandemic Performances

Still singing, for joy, hope, and therapy

By Nick Thomas | November 30, 2020
Books

The Music of The Statler Brothers: An Anthology

Stories behind the albums and songs of this iconic country and gospel group

By Annie Tobey | November 3, 2020
Virginia guitar makers Rockbridge Guitar
Music

Heritage Instruments

Virginia luthiers, heirloom guitars, centuries-old traditions

By Eric J. Wallace | October 7, 2020
music trivia & crossword puzzles sitar
Fun & Games

Making Music Trivia & Crossword Puzzles

How deep is your musical knowledge?

By Myles Mellor | September 8, 2020
Ron Moody and the Centaurs playing Richmond music
History

Richmond Music 'Back in the Day'

Memories from those making music

By Ron Moody | June 1, 2020
James Brown performing music in the '70s
Music

'70s Music: Styles of the Fertile Era

It will survive

By Lee Graves | May 15, 2020
String Cheese Incident at a Virginia Music Festival
Music

Virginia Music Festival Milestones

A state united by rhythm

By Rachel Marsh | May 14, 2020
A local musician who needs support during this pandemic
Annie Tobey

Supporting Musicians During Social Distancing and After

You can't go to a concert, but you can still help

By Annie Tobey | April 21, 2020
Bob Dylan Petersburg
Music

Review: Classic Bob Dylan Heats Up Audience in Petersburg

Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan at Virginia State University

By Kari Smith | November 21, 2019

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