Shockoe Sessions Live! Rewind

Episode 90 - Madison Turner

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Madison Turner is a singer/songwriter/band from Richmond, VA and she plays a mix of alternative rock, punk, folk, hardcore, & ska. Madison started writing and recording music over 20 years ago in Tampa, FL, where the first album for this solo project entitled "life" was recorded and released in 2013. Now in 2025, Madison's third full length album "Curtsy When You Land" is available on vinyl & streaming courtesy of Richmond's Say-10 Records.

Episode 89 - Shaela Soul

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500

ShaelaSoul, an R&B and soul artist from Richmond, Virginia, has been immersed in the music scene for 16 years. Her multifaceted talent extends beyond creating music, as she also hosts shows and curates open mic sessions for local artists, showcasing her commitment to fostering a vibrant music community. ShaelaSoul's music reflects a range of moods and experiences, evoking the essence of late summer nights, companionship, and the freedom of the open road.

Throughout her career, ShaelaSoul has collaborated with reputable entities such as 106.5 The Beat and has worked alongside respected engineers like Mixed by Mooch, highlighting her commitment to excellence in her craft. She recently released her debut EP, Parked Car Conversations, and is ready to take the music world by storm, one ride at a time.

Her unwavering dedication to creating music that inspires and uplifts underscores her ambition to one day win a Grammy, a testament to her artistry and vision for the future.

Episode 88 - Dead Billionaires

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Dead Billionaires is a ramshackle band bent on scratching a primal itch -- empowering audiences through effervescent, driving rock n roll.

Dead Billionaires started as the songwriting project of frontman Warren Campbell in 2016 in Richmond Virginia. The trio wields music as a tool for grappling with the problems of our modern society, while having a hell of a lot of fun doing it.

Their debut LP "Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book" --named after a 1990s government-issued instructional book for children-- serves a guidebook for all those navigating the disenfranchising fog of our capitalist society.

Episode 87 - Women of Soul Part 2

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Women of Soul Part 2 featuring Kia Bennett, and Shon Davis

Episode 86 - Women of Soul Part 1

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Women of Soul Part 1 featuring Tiara & Andrew, and Nyasia Monroe.

Episode 85 - Be$haun

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Be$haun is a rising star in the music industry, quickly gaining momentum and making a name for herself with her multidimensional sound. With a captivating blend of heavenly harmonies and hard-hitting lyrics, she leaves a lasting impression on her listeners. Based in Richmond, Virginia, she has been captivating audiences with her electrifying performances, showcasing her undeniable talent and unique presence.

Be$haun’s style is a juxtaposition of sexy and street, with a nod to the golden era of hip hop while maintaining a futuristic edge. Her voice glides effortlessly over soulful melodies, creating a mesmerizing sound that transports listeners to another dimension. Her lyrics are raw and thought-provoking, diving deep into personal experiences and social issues, resonating with audiences on a profound level.

Episode 84 - Jay Whit

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500

JayWhit is a national recording artist from the Richmond Metro Area in the state of Virginia. JayWhit started singing at the early age of 6 years young in church around West End of Richmond, VA. As he got older, he enrolled into choir and soon became a director of the Highland Springs High School Gospel Chorale under the leadership of Dr. Alvin Campbell. JayWhit has also participated in Richmond’s Premier Gospel Choir, Zion’s Voice, where he had many opportunities to sing behind gospel greats such as Dorothy Norwood and Deitrick Haddon. In the year 2018, JayWhit decided to start his journey through the R&B world. JayWhit has quickly become a staple of superior talent in the Mid-Atlantic region. His first album, Dating Diaries, debuted at #5 on the Apple iTunes R&B Charts. From his mesmerizing ballads to uplifting dance hits, JayWhit delivers the perfect blend of soul music through energized performances. He is now about to release his sophomore album entitled “Love On My Radio” on February 2nd, 2024. This album fully encompasses life, love, sex and faith as JayWhit wants to take you back into the nostalgic flow of the 90’s and 2000’s. JayWhit’s influences include Michael Jackson, Prince, D’Angelo, Beyonce and Fantasia. JayWhit is the next R&B sensation and he looks forward to entertaining you in this next era.

Episode 83 - Sravani Kameswari

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Sravani Kameswari is a Telugu-American singer-songwriter based in Richmond, VA. Initially trained in the violin, she was inspired by punk rock's cantankerous attitude, the complex yet playful nature of Bollywood music, and the sweet sounds of folk music. From there, she delved deeper into the bass guitar, ukulele, piano, acoustic guitar, and ultimately: her voice. Now, she strives to combine all of the sounds that inspired her into one beautiful symphony, incorporating contemporary lyrics and themes with a classical sound.

Episode 82 - Willie Williams

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500

First take some homegrown vocals drenched in Carolina twang and Memphis soul. Then add a healthy dose of blues and bluegrass influenced guitar. Now finish it off with top notch showmanship and storytelling, and you'll begin to get an idea of what Willie Williams is all about. With influences that range from Merle Haggard to Al Green, Willie’s music is as familiar as it is fresh. When he’s not on the road, Willie is a fixture of the Richmond, VA music scene where his current projects includes Solo Acoustic performances and Allman Brothers Tribute band SKYDOG.

Episode 81: Roughshod

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Roughshod is a groove-heavy, alternative rock band from Richmond, Virginia. The group’s driving rhythm section, unique arrangements, and bold vocals create a sound that is as accessible as it is surprising. With songs in Spanish and English and off-center chordings, their songs fuse pieces of the band members’ varied backgrounds.

Having formed in 2021, Roughshod wrote the songs for their first EP, Attic Hours, at Austin’s house (guitar, vocals) while waiting for live music to return to the world. This imposed woodshedding led to the band’s tight-knit chemistry that draws fans to their high energy shows today.

Episode 80: Leslie and The Dots

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Leslie Lilburn is a Northside singer-songwriter who grew up in scenic Front Royal, VA and moved to Richmond in 2021. His vocation was thrust upon him in his youth as a result of constant and intense exposure to the music of the British Invasion; later in life, a love of the country music of the 60's and 70's seeped into his brain. The powerful synthesis that resulted produces songs of joy, beauty, and heartbreak that would make a fine addition to the soundtrack of a Tarantino film. He passes his time in a well-appointed garage studio, Murphy’s Pocket, with his band, The Dots.

The Dots came to be through serendipitous occurrences, years of friendship, and frequenting a delicious RVA staple of a restaurant, Dots Back Inn. Consisting of Michael Lamp, Robin Liebenthal, Robert Whitehead, and Kevin Vorhis, The Dots bring a plethora of varied musical influences together to help create something beautifully unique, yet complimentary to Leslie’s songwriting.

Episode 79: Tyler Meacham

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Tyler Meacham isn’t just telling stories, she’s building a world for them to live in.

According to Style Weekly, “Meacham has shown an uncommon knack for performing pop music’s signature alchemy: turning specific experiences into broadly accessible storytelling. Part of that is her commitment to candor, both in her music in her communication with fans.”

Her 2024 EP “sad girl summer” was chiefly recorded at her home studio, 6807, with her longtime partner, Chip Hale. The EP unpacks grief in all its forms and features her standout single “dream house” which was awarded 2nd Place in the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. An accompanying video for the song was chosen as the winner of WNRN’s Tiny Studio Contest and received a feature on NPR Music’s Song of the Day.

In addition to writing and producing her own music, Tyler hosts & organizes Anyfolk—a bi-monthly curated music & art showcase that has built a following of over a thousand local music lovers since launching in December of 2024. Through raw, unfiltered songwriting and intentional community-building, Meacham is creating a lasting space for her work and her colleagues to grow.

Episode 78: Landon Elliott

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500

There’s a lot of symbolism in the act of cutting hair. The haircut Landon Elliott gives himself in the video for “aftermath” – the first release from his new album, also called aftermath - is full of it. On the surface, it’s simply a guy getting busy with the electric clippers, but there’s a good deal more to it. There’s the fact that he does it himself, shaving off his own headful of red-brown waves like an act of defiance. And it’s his first haircut in eight years. All told, something significant is going on here. By the end, as he stares up at the camera, the hair is gone. He looks like a different guy. He is a different guy.

So much has changed in the singer-songwriter’s life since he made his 2019 debut album, Domino, that he’s made a new record to come to grips with it all – and to reach out to others who might be going through what he did. The self-released aftermath is Elliott’s reckoning with his past and his future, in the form of 11 beautiful, straight-talking tracks. The “aftermath” video acts as an introduction; delve into the rest of the album and meet the new Landon: overthinker, storyteller, lover, empath, father, gay man. “This album is a reset,” he says. “I feel much more myself these days.”

Aftermath isn’t like many other albums you’ll hear this year. It’s a story of growth, forgiveness – and the transformational joy of becoming exactly who you are.

Episode 77: The Jared Stout Band

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

An electrifying alt-country band with musical styles that are as diverse as the Appalachian landscape they call home. Runner-ups for the coveted "On-The-Rise" award at FloydFest 22, The Jared Stout Band has quickly solidified their presence in the national music scene. The band's dynamic sound seamlessly weaves Appalachian rhythms with Blues and Rock undertones, creating a tapestry of emotion and energy that resonates with audiences of all ages and musical tastes.

Jared Stout's songwriting is soulful and relatable, with an authenticity that draws listeners in and guides them through a journey of life's ups and downs. From the moment the Jared Stout Band steps onto the stage, this remarkably talented, emotionally charged set of musicians commands attention with a unique sound and an unparalleled, captivating intensity that leaves a lasting impression and forever fuses the shared experience into our hearts.

Set List
Home Sweet Home
Rainbows
Worst of Ways
Lady in Red
Monday
My Heart
Last Breath
One Shot
Song and Dance

Episode 76: Mackenzie Roark & The Hotpants

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Mackenzie Roark and the Hotpants is an Americana rock band from Richmond, Virginia, known for energetic and engaging live shows that bridge the gap between Americana charm and rock 'n' roll grit. With a voice that carries the weight of lived experience and lyrics steeped in raw storytelling, Roark crafts songs that explore love, loss, resilience, and the search for meaning-all wrapped in the kind of gritty, roots-driven melodies that feel as timeless as they are urgent. Known for their powerhouse performances, the Hotpants round out Roark's dynamic songwriting with the fiery tones of fiddle, electric guitar riffs, funky basslines, and tight harmonies. Their album "Ghost of Rock and Roll" is due out June 6th, 2025.

Set List
Take My Money
Hot American Red Blood
Killin' Time
Cigarettes & TV Dinners
Last Call
Late Bloomer
Ghost of Rock and Roll
Broken Jukebox Blues
Rich Man
Swamp Bait Town

Episode 75: Zarove

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Zarove is an instrumental trio from Richmond, VA, formed in 2024. Zarove fuses decades of collective experience in Bulgarian and Middle Eastern traditions, avant-garde art music, rock, and improvisation. Traditional Turkish instruments meet electric fret less bass and a hand-crafted drum kit in songs that meld genres, rhythms, and borders.

Set List
Yes We Kahn
No Safety
Math Trap
Wadidi
Pajdushko
Wiki
Campfire
Vakarel
Kurdi
Punk Zydeco

Episode 74: Brady Heck

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Brady Heck is just country. No two ways around it, he was just brought into the world that way. He lives it, and you can hear that in his songs. His songs are both clever and conversational, but also deeply sincere and striking. He writes the way he speaks and sings about the world he knows. The Virginia native released his debut EP, Ain't It Cruel, on Richmond's own Vocal Rest Records in 2022. He then followed up shortly after in 2023 with two singles, Grey Fox (a truckers tale and tip of the hat to classic country songs of the 70's, with the smile and wink appeal of Burt Reynolds à la Smokey and the Bandit) and Watermelon Seltzer, a country blues song that reminds us that poor boy can still live the good life. Now in 2025, Heck, who is most known for fronting the Richmond based southern rock group, Holy Roller, is looking to expand himself further with new music, a new group, and a clear focus on the only thing that really matters: the song.

Set List
Half A Mind
Grey Fox
Watermelon Seltzer
How To Make The Good Ones Hurt
For Sarah
Ain't It Cruel
Used To
Saddle Blanket
Paradise

Episode 73: Big Fancy

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Big Fancy, an indie disco band from Richmond, VA, brings a fresh and funky blend of soul and dance that's as timeless on stage as it is over the airwaves. The group of friends behind the sound draws inspiration from neo-soul, R&B, and deep groove to seamlessly intertwine soulful roots, jazz influences, and classic dance vibes. With over 15 original tracks written and two singles released, Big Fancy has gained fans from Richmond to Paris. Over the past three years, their live performances playing around the city have earned them the vote as one of the top five bands in Richmond by the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Known for exploring love in all its forms-be it love for people, places, or ideas-Big Fancy always steps up to the stage in celebration of rhythm, connection, and movement.

Set List
All In
Silent Rush
High Dive
Loverboy
Bandit
One of These Nights
Groovy Shoes
Anything Else
Champagne In The Shade

Episode 72: Kofi Shepsu Quartet

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Kofi Shepsu, came out of the womb drumming. He is an African Percussionist and studied the West African drums for 7 years under the Master Baba Olumide, starting at age 4. He was formally introduced to Jazz and the drum set as a member of the Richmond Youth Jazz Guild under the direction of Ashby Anderson. Kofi received a full scholarship for Berklee College of Music Summer Jazz Workshop with Terri Lyne Carrington. He is a 2017 Young Arts Jazz and Vail Jazz Workshop Finalist. In addition, he was selected in 2017 to attend Berklee College of Music Global Jazz Institute/Newport Jazz Festival. He is a 2018 graduate of Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology. Kofi was also awarded a full scholarship to Manhattan School of Music. While there he got to study with master musicians Buster Williams, Kendrick Scott and Marc Cary. He has played with Savion Glover, Alicia Olatuja, Charles Owens, Tim Green, Marc Cary, Benny Benack III, and Julius Rodriguez.

Set List
The Shadow of Your Smile (by Johnny Mandel)
Serenity
Central Park West (by John Coltrane)
The Joy of Letting Go (by Charles Owens)
Record Me
Pent Up House

Episode 71: Gull

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Gull is "best described as a drum; a living, breathing drum of flesh on fire that cries out assorted tongues of creatures past and delivers it from a single unique perspective; a communal music broadcast of blood and bile left as an offering on the altar of sound."

Nathaniel Rappole's solo music endeavor, Gull, was conceived on an endangered wildlife preserve in Front Royal, VA in 1999, and has been publicly active since 2007. Gull has recorded a 7", 6 EPs, 3 full lengths, and has traveled vigorously-playing venues, on the streets, and in the wilds of Canada, United States, Mexico, Europe, Kenya, and SE Asia.

Gull has toured in support of White Rabbits, Tres Mts, RNDM, and Saxsquatch, and has shared the bar arena with the likes of Silver Apples, Girl Talk, Deerhoof, Adrian Belew, Sleaford Mods, Tatsuya Nakatani, Zeta, Ruby The Hatchet, Panda Bear, Mdou Moctar, Dan Deacon, Godcaster, and Melt Banana. In 2012, Gull was featured in a movie about music in Mexico called Hecho en Mexico, and in 2014 he produced and performed in a documentary on street/public music in Kenya (Street Muse Kenya), which premiered at The Fowler Museum at UCLA in Los Angeles, CA. In April of 2016, Gull performed and answered questions pertaining to his travels at TedX in Richmond, VA, and in 2017 he contributed an improvised performance to Grotesque Tables ii - Noah Wall's anagramic reimagining of Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt's Oblique Strategies deck of cards from 1975.

In December, 2019, Gull went to Thailand and Laos to film a new doc (Street Muse Thailand) in an ongoing series about musical ecology and culture around the world. In January of 2023 and again in December of 2024, Gull was an artist in residence at Stove Works in Chattanooga, TN and set up an impromptu recording studio while incorporating captured sounds of the city's environment

Episode 70: The Sunslingers

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400

From the heart of Virginia and packing the heat of the American spirit comes a band that trades bullets for ballads and gun smoke for golden harmonies. The Sunslingers are blazing trails through the Americana landscape with fiddle fire, the rolling thunder of the upright bass, drums to bring the rain, and guitar lines that cut cleaner than a desert horizon.

Rooted in storytelling and raised on the rhythms of country, gypsy jazz, and roots rock, The Sunslingers bring you songs about love and loss, brotherhood and betrayal, glory and grit. These are not just songs—they’re saloon doors swinging open on your soul, and they’re best experienced live.

When The Sunslingers take the stage, you’re not just watching a show—you’re stepping into a new frontier. One where the only thing outlawed is ennui, and every chord carries the weight of redemption.

Set List
Crossroads
Carnivals
Why Did You Leave Me?
Hard Road
Unsolvable You
Julie
Scorched Earth
Red Flag
Time In Between
High Noon
Long Way Down
Bird At My Window

Episode 69: Afro-Zen Allstars

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Afro-Zen Allstars, Richmond's guardians of global grooves, is a high-energy little big band featuring blazing horns, a driving rhythm section, and inspired instrumental jams.

With an extensive repertoire of material from across the globe, most notably the exotic sounds birthed in Ethiopia during its' musical "Golden Age" of the 1960's and '70's, the joyful music of Afro-Zen exists at the place where African musical tradition intersects with Jazz and Jam, rocking both body and spirit.

Set List
Selasa
Yekatit
Dewel
Muramba Doro
Belomi Benna
Here is Freedom
Zombie
Song For South Africa

Episode 68: The Sugar Hollows

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400

The Sugar Hollows is “some kind of rock band" from Richmond, VA. The band was formed in 2020 when Mike and Gabe became neighbors in an apartment complex during the nationwide lockdown and heard each other playing music through the walls one day. A few jam sessions here and there quickly became a number of gigs throughout Virginia and North Carolina where the two played covers by the likes of Jim Croce, Brent Cobb, Lord Huron, Kings of Leon, and everything in between. By 2022, they had recruited new members, Sean and Noah, to join their journey and released the band's first singles ‘Follow the River’ and 'Sweet Virginia Girl." Their debut self-titled album included 10 songs and was released in 2023.

After the release, which garnered some positive regional and national press, the band embarked on their maiden east coast tour with stops in every major city from Georgia to Delaware including Tennessee where they appeared on multiple festival lineups and radio shows.

The group's follow up sophomore album ‘Radio Waves’ was released in May of 2024 and included another 10 original songs that really began to identify who The Sugar Hollows are and the direction they are heading as they continue to explore new ways to communicate their music. 2025 sees The Sugar Hollows continuing to grow and playing their most notable shows yet including performances at FloydFest, Riverrock, and Altria Theater.

Episode 67: The Barons

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:30:00 -0400

The Barons is a US alternative band comprised of lead singer and guitarist Peyton Alley, drummer Mathes Glymph, lead guitarist Josiah Ragland, and bassist Kirtland Gray. Forming in 2016, the Virginia natives’ repertoire include various sounds ranging from heavy-hitting indie rock to a lighter fair of introspective love songs. The band’s upcoming record "Le Chateau" embodies returning to death in nature and illustrates the contrast of beauty and destruction that lie in The Barons' sound. The Barons have supported some major alternative acts over the past few years such as Judah & The Lion, The Aces, Barns Courtney, and Catfish and the Bottlemen and amassed a large following on the East Coast headlining festivals and venues alike.

Set List
Way Out
Would You Want It
TPG
Spider
A Word from Our Sponsors
Bouquet
Gator
Gator II
Yard Sale
Alive

Episode 66: REIN

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:15:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the sounds of next generation guitar idol REIN!

Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Virginia’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.

Episode 65: Bucko

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:00:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the honky-tonk rock stylings of Bucko!

Episode 64: Velvet Kove

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:45:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the cinematic pop sensation Velvet Kove!

Episode 63: Celebrating Women in Hip Hop

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:30:00 -0400

Rewind and relive our special celebration showcase of Women in Hip Hop featuring Charnelle, Hannah Ashiyrah, Be$haun, & Lioness Jade introduced to us by For the Fem in You!

Episode 62: Harvest Blaque

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:30:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the poetic sound of Harvest Blaque!

Episode 61: Quinton Jones

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:15:00 -0400

Rewind and relive Quinton Jones’ performance bursting with heart!

Episode 60: Kaay Taurus

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0400

Rewind and relive Richmond’s finest R&B talent with the flawless Kaay Taurus!

Episode 59: Prabir Trio

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:45:00 -0400

Rewind and relive Prabir Trio delivering rockin’ exotic tunes!

Episode 58: Ant The Symbol

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:30:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the genius of Ant The Symbol’s producer skills and stage full of his best friends, who just so happen to be Richmond’s most talented musicians!

Episode 57: Future Projektor

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:30:00 -0500

Rewind and relive the immersive world of incredible metal with Future Projecktor!

Episode 56: The Road to Bristol Part 2

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:15:00 -0500

Live from the Broadberry in Richmond VA, and celebrating the Birthplace of Country Music. This special episode of Shockoe Sessions Live! features Holy Roller, and Jared Stout Band.

Episode 55: Low Water Bridge Band

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Rewind and relive the sound of the Shenandoah with Low Water Bridge Band!

Episode 54: The Road to Bristol Part 1

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Live from the Broadberry in Richmond VA, and celebrating the Birthplace of Country Music. This special episode of Shockoe Sessions Live! features Justin Golden, and Florencia and the Feeling

Episode 53: OffKey and The Eye of Life

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500

OffKey is a group of innovators, a safe haven for artists and before anything, a family. Offkey has been devoted to uplifting their community with music, creating a refuge where artists, musicians and instrumentalists can develop on their creative journeys. Consisting of a variety of creative minds, Offkey works hard to support and motivate each other, while enlightening others to the power of performance. It is not easy to break the mold of what creativity is, that’s why they call themselves “OffKey”.

Episode 52: Bob Powers and Magdalena Adamek

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Experience the powerful Spanish meditations by Bob Powers and Magdalena Adamek in this special Shockoe Sessions Live performance at In Your Ear Studios. RVA music at its finest, featuring the euphonium and piano in new classical music arrangements.

Episode 51: Flora and The Fauna

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Experience the magic of punk rock powerhouse Flora and The Fauna on Shockoe Sessions Live! Dance along to their infectious girl group sound!

Episode 50: Jonathan Paige Brown Jr

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Experience the live and electrifying performance of singer-songwriter Jonathan Paige Brown Jr from Richmond, Virginia. Featuring original music with blues influences and powerful acoustic guitar melodies. All on Shockoe Sessions Live!

Episode 49: Charlie Glenn

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Join us for a rock n roll revival with Charlie Glenn on Shockoe Sessions Live! This live concert showcases his guitar skills and new music in RVA.

Charlie Glenn is a Richmond artist that has performed and/or recorded with: Thao, J Roddy Walston, Palm Palm, The Head & The Heart, Illiterate Light, Avers, and The Trillions!

Episode 48: The Hot Seats

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500

For 22 years, The Hot Seats have gained and burnished the reputation as the carriers of an important and overlooked tradition of American and international folk music - social commentator, satirist, and entertainer. Homer and Jethro, The Skillet Likkers, The Hoosier Hot Shots, Harry Reser, Woodie Guthrie, Gus Cannon, Phil Ochs, Tommy Jarrell, Arthur Smith, Uncle Dave Macon, Frank Zappa – these are pools in which The Hot Seats swim.

Episode 47: Sweet Touch

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Get ready to dance with Sweet Touch's electrifying performance! This DJ will pump up the party with their melodic techno beats and EDM vibes. Don't miss out on the music experience of a lifetime!

Episode 46: Los Hermanos Alacranes

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Watch Los Hermanos Alacranes in an exclusive live performance, showcasing their Spanish and English songs with killer guitar solos. From RVA's own Shockoe Records, this rock band will rock your world!

Episode 45: A Shockoe Sessions Live! Christmas Part 2

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Get ready to rock your Christmas party with the hottest pop, rock, and electro music! Watch this video now for some festive tunes that will get everyone on their feet. Experience the energy of a live concert from the comfort of your own home at the Hippodrome Theater.

Episode 44: A Shockoe Sessions Live! Christmas Part 1

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Get in the holiday spirit with live music at the Hippodrome in RVA! From blues to opera, Shockoe Sessions Live has it all. Experience the magic of holiday music in a unique and unforgettable way!

Episode 43: Ramona and the Holy Smokes

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the Honky Tonkin charm and talent of Ramona and the Holy Smokes!

Shockoe Sessions Live! weekly concert showcasing Richmond’s GOLDMINE of music talent! In person and livestream, presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios every Tuesday at 7:30pm on YouTube and Instagram.

Episode 42: Valentine Prince

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:15:00 -0400

Rewind and relive lowfi vibe of Valentin Prince!

Episode 41: Celebrating The Carter Family Fold

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the legacy of country music Celebrating the Carter Family Fold!

Episode 40: Caroline Vain

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:15:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the dreamy landscape of Caroline Vain!

Episode 39: The Besides

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the jazzy jammin' sound of The Besides!

Episode 38: Jack Stepanian

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:00:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the emerging talent of Jack Stepanian!

Episode 37: Holy Roller

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the fully captivating sensation of Holy Roller!

Episode 36: Niiasii

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:45:00 -0400

Rewind and relive one of Richmond's most amazing up-and-comers, Niiasii!

Episode 35: Carrie Brockwell

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the meteoric rise of Carrie Brockwell!

Episode 34: Desiree Roots

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:30:00 -0400

Rewind and relive Richmond's delightful powerhouse, Desiree Roots!

Episode 33: Mister Earthbound

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:15:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the psychedelic swamp Rock n' Roll quartet Mister Earthbound!

Episode 32: Brookhouse

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:15:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the eclectic the earnest and mysterious Brookhouse!

Episode 31: Deau Eyes

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the unique talent and energy of Richmond darling Deau Eyes!

Episode 30: Jon Tyler Wiley

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Mon, 20 May 2024 10:45:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the ramblin' rhythm of Jon Tyler Wiley and His Virignia Choir!

Episode 29: Heartracer

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Mon, 20 May 2024 10:30:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the electronic pulse of Heartracer!

Episode 28: Rine

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the bourgeoning dynamic talent of Rine!

Episode 27: Tony Jackson

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:30:00 -0400

Rewind and relive country sesation Tony Jackson at the historic Hippodrome!

Episode 26: Dorthia Cottrell

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:15:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the sublime beauty of the dark side with Dorthia Cottrell!

Episode 25: Prabir Trio

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the joy as the whimsical forces of Prabir Trio and Révéler collide!

Episode 24: Charles Owens Trio

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:30:00 -0400

Rewind and relive master tenor saxophonist Charles Owens sharing his extraordinary talent and sincere warmth on the SSL stage!

Episode 23: Beep! Boop! Bop!

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the sonic adventure where the instruments may not necessarily have strings or keys, but they make beautiful music with Adam Harding, Taylor Elise Colimore and Caroline Scruggs!

Episode 22: It is

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Rewind and relive kaleidoscopic visions of sentient vegetables and dancing teacups with It Is!

Episode 21: Sherman Holmes and Friends

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Rewind and relive Sherman Holmes, the most legendary act we've had on our stage!

Episode 20: Justin Golden

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Rewind and relive the exquisite outcome of the motto “Vibe over everything" with Justin Golden and Devil's Coattails!

Episode 19: Kadencia

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0500

Rewind and relive the best big brass sound around with Kadencia!

Kandencia's mission is to play, promote, and preserve Afro-Puerto Rican music. their goal is to take their music to every corner and stage. Kadencia is certified by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture as an authentic performer of Puerto Rican Folk music, and is also part of the Virginia Commission for the Arts touring directory, and a resident artist at the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education, in Chesterfield, Virginia.
They believe in the power of music to bring people together and inspire change. Their core values include authenticity, creativity, and community. They are committed to supporting music that is meaningful, relatable, and thought-provoking.
The band originally started in Puerto Rico and released an album, but lead singer, Maurice Sanabria and his son Maurice "Tito" Sanabria, relocated to Chesterfield, VA in pursuit of professional opportunities. Their desire to conserve and promulgate Afro-Puerto Rican music drove the Sanabria family to start the band in Richmond in August 2018.

Episode 18: Mighty Joshua

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0500

Rewind and relive that loving irie feeling with Mighty Joshua!

Independent Reggae Artist Mighty Joshua engages audiences by opening minds and activating bodies through song. Conscious lyrics flow freely to create distinctive refrains that pulse with pride against rhythms rooted in percussion. His soulful exploration in the evolution of sound creates an expression of reggae for the modern day. Virginia Reggae Ambassador Mighty Joshua advocates for reggae music by sharing his love of the genre and culture with meaningful performances for the masses. Mighty Joshua’s self-titled debut solo album is a life inspired compilation that encourages reflection and empowerment for oneself, community, and beyond. The official “Mighty Joshua” video has aired on Virginia Currents, and his music video for the single “Clean Hands” premiered on Reggaeville. Mighty Joshua plays in a multitude of arrangements including high energy live performances with support of his back-up band and at times an acoustic configuration.

From mountain top festivals, to intimate club gigs, he invites listeners of all ages to experience the spirit of reggae. His musical roots in African percussion led to experimenting with sound and rhythm. Soon after exposure to Djembe and Djun Djun drums they became a part of his playing repertoire which also includes the Didgeridoo. Mighty Joshua played percussion and supplied backing vocals for Corey Harris albums Father Sun, Mother Earth and Fulton Hill Blues and has opened for several internationally acclaimed reggae acts including Steel Pulse, Culture w/ Kenyatta Hill, the Meditations, the Itals, and Ziggy Marley. Mighty Joshua is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. The not-for-profit performance-rights organization is a diverse family of music creators representing many voices, but are united in their mission to make the world a better place with music. When he’s not living the life of a professional musician, Joshua enjoys integrating music for social awareness and celebrating the impact individuals can make.

Episode 17: Janet Martin

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:30:00 -0500

Rewind and relive the musical expertise of Janet Martin and friends!

“Janet Martin’s music is the kind of cutting-edge stuff that could bring alternative blues/rock out of the doldrums and back to the forefront of modern music” - Richmond Times Dispatch

Janet is a native of Richmond, Virginia and has been dividing her live performances between the U.S. and Europe since 2004. She is a multi-published writer with over 40 original songs copy-written and administered through BMI and GEMA in the USA and Europe. Janet has shared the stage with a wide array of musicians throughout her expansive career, including John Prine, Warren Zevon, Leon Russell, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Aaron Neville.

Well known for her various styles, Janet has recorded and released 9 CD's to critical acclaim, including her most recent "Eve Sessions" - her first solo self-produced and self-recorded CD. “Eve Sessions” is receiving airplay in 13 countries. Currently she is working on a new project planned for 2021.

Janet has earned high praise from the musical press and her hypnotic acoustic and lead guitar, slide guitar and vocals are not to be missed.

Episode 16: Rex Richardson Group

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:15:00 -0500

Rewind and relive Rex Richardson's THIRD time gracing our stage!

A veteran of jazz legend Joe Henderson’s Quintet and Sextet, William Russo’s Chicago Jazz Ensemble, the acclaimed chamber ensemble Rhythm & Brass, and the Brass Band of Battle Creek, known as the world’s “Rolls Royce of Brass Bands” (Brass Band World), he stays busy as a headline artist at international jazz and brass festivals. His hundreds of solo engagements in 46 countries include appearances with the U.S. Air Force's Airmen of Note Jazz Ensemble, Tokyo's Z Express Big Band, the Croatian Radio-Television Jazz Orchestra, the Phoenix Symphony and Thailand Philharmonic Orchestras, the U.S. Army Field Band and Tokyo Symphonic Winds, England's Fodens Brass Band, Spanish Brass, and Boston Brass.

@rextrumpet has collaborated with countless legendary artists and ensembles, including, Wayne Bergeron, Brian Blade, Benny Carter, Boston Brass, Ray Charles, Mike Clarke, Dave Douglas, Kurt Elling, Carl Fontana, Aretha Franklin, Thomas Gansch, Wycliffe Gordon, Stefon Harris, Conrad Herwig, Dave Holland, Sean Jones, Dave Liebman, Eric Miyashiro. James Morrison, Jim Pugh, Chris Potter, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Arturo Sandoval, Bobby Shew, Allen Vizzutti, Bill Watrous, and Steve Wilson. Jazz trumpet star Dave Douglas has called him “A national treasure.” (Style Weekly magazine).

Episode 15: The Sugar Hollows

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Rewind and relive "the vibe" of The Sugar Hollows!

The Sugar Hollows is some kind of rock band from Richmond, Virginia. Their debut album was released in 2023 and has solidified their place in the Virginia music scene and beyond after a successful maiden east coast tour, which covered every state from Georgia to Delaware. The album has been hailed as a monumental and impressive debut release and was featured by regional and national music media outlets including Americana Highways, Music Mecca, Daily Music Spin, The Auricular, RVA Mag, Music Existence, and more.

By 2021, the acoustic duo was playing small gigs around Virginia and North Carolina and had written their first single 'Follow the River.' Shortly after the release, which saw some local success, the group refined their sound as a 5-piece rock outfit by adding Sean O'Reilly on bass, Noah Yates on drums, and Hayden Chance on lap steel, each new member bringing their own influence and flair to the group. With eclectic musical tastes ranging from folk and country music to psychedelic and classic rock as well as modern indie and alternative rock, the group writes songs about life, love, and all of the things that make you feel kinda funny.

Episode 14: Knifing Around

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Rewind and relive the gravity defying energy of Knifing Around!

Knifing Around is a 7 piece dance-rock group from Richmond, Virginia. Drawing influence from bands such as LCD Soundsystem, Bauhaus, and Kraftwerk. Punchy and bouncy. Grooving and piercing. Lyrically the band tackles topics related to gentrification, government, and relationships in the 21st century. Their most recent release Don’t Stab Your Hand is a unique take on 00’s bloghouse with a message that cuts to the core of contemporary life.

Episode 13: New Year, Old Friends

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Rewind and relive the opportunity to spotlight a few of our favorite, frequent collaborators! Los Alacranes de RVA, Flight Club and Rein will play a few tunes each and we’ll find out what’s on tap for them in 2024!

Flight Club is a 4-piece rock n roll band that isn't afraid to get loud. Their debut LP, “Until The Sun Drowns” is an emotional piece highlighting the highs and lows of Life and Death. Pulling influence from their southern roots, the group takes the gritty blues and classic rock tones they were raised on and adds a dose of punk rock intensity. Blernding them together to find a soulful sound, full of heart, delivered raw, passionate, and true.

Los Alacranes de R.V.A. features Paulo's original songs in English and Spanish along with covers by artists like The Mavericks, Los Lobos, Chingon, Cruzados, Tito and Tarantula, Alejandro Escovedo and more!! The songs are up tempo and designed to get you grooving!! Are you ready to get stung? Because Los Alacranes de R.V.A. are ready to rock!!

REIN is a 23 year old guitar-centric pop artist and songwriter based out of Richmond VA, and your local neighborhood guitar hero!

Episode 12: Roscoe Burnems

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500

Rewind and relive Richmond's first poet laureate Roscoe Burnems slamming poetry and comedy together!

Douglas Powell, artistically known as Roscoe Burnems, is a Richmond, Virginia native. He is a spoken-word artist, educator, comedic entertainer, former TEDx speaker, multi-poetry slam champion, and Richmond’s first poet laureate. Roscoe has dedicated his career to using spoken-word as a therapeutic process and showing others how to do the same. His one-hour poetry and comedy special Traumedy is currently streaming on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and other platforms.

Episode 11: Night Idea

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:15:00 -0500

Rewind and Relive eclectic sounds and stellar musicianship!

Night Idea is a band whose obsession with odd time signatures, slowly building momentum and simple, chanted vocals make for a serendipitous take on orchestral indie rock. It’s a unique, playful approach to progressively weirder indie rock that is written to awaken and surprise the listener at every turn. Witness these masters of strange pedal work, rhythmic syncopation and explosive breakdowns perform new tracks.

Episode 10: Vexine

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0500

Rewind and relive straight up rock perfection!

VEXINE is a 4-piece band based in Richmond, VA . Formed in 2012, the group that features front woman Sarah Gleason on vocals, Paul Pearce on lead guitar and vocals, Michael Skiffington on bass, and Jorge Santamaria on drums.
VEXINE’s self-titled debut was released in 2013. It features 10 original songs and has been described as “taking sultry to bodacious levels, combining rock and roll attitude with country soul”. Their follow-up record, “Live from Nashville” was recorded at The Rutledge in Nashville, TN by renowned sound engineer Frank Sass. VEXINE recorded their third record throughout 2015. They produced a collection of songs that caught everyone’s attention, and they called it LITTLE SIN.
Buzzfeed describes VEXINE’s LITTLE SIN as “refreshing” saying Sarah Gleason possesses “a voice I have been searching for my entire life”. Richmond’s own Style Magazine describes VEXINE’s music as “retro future rock”, and Richmond Magazine refers to it as “lounge rock noir”. PASTE Magazine calls LITTLE SIN “bad-ass”, and No Depression Magazine says of VEXINE, “get ready to meet your new favorite band”.

Episode 9: A Shockoe Sessions Live! Christmas

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0500

Rewind and relive a Christmas party that'll leave you rockin' around the chaos!

Hold onto your Santa hats because we're about to throw a Christmas party that'll leave you rockin' around the chaos! Get ready for A Shockoe Sessions Live! Christmas," where we're cranking up the volume, tearing down the tinsel, and making this holiday season the wildest one yet. And, we will come together in unity to support local musicians as they bring caroling to octaves and decibels you won’t get out front at your house.

This is a party, a holiday celebration, together as RVA, and is for EVERYONE! It's also an event for giving, being held on Giving Tuesday A portion of the cd and ticket sales will be donated to Feed More, and we'll have food donation boxes at the event!

Special thanks to WNRN and DVG for their festive support of this event!

Gather your partners in crime and join us for the most audible time of the year. Secure your tickets now and let's make this Christmas a legendary one for the books…it’s gonna sleigh!

Episode 8: Mackenzie Roark

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:30:00 -0500

Rewind and relive fun country twang in a pantsuit!

Mackenzie Roark is an alt-country songstress inspired by classic country, 70’s folk, and good ol’ fashioned rock and roll. This Richmond-based singer/songwriter crafts poignantly introspective and authentic songs that highlight a deep fluency in the reflection on everyday life. Her lyrically-rich storytelling is heavily inspired by the likes of Townes and Loretta, but is coupled with a punch-in-the-gut girl power, drawn from artists like Shania Twain and Sheryl Crow. Her band consists of Billy Bacci on Lead electric guitar & keys, Matt Moran on Bass, John Bradberry on lap-steel, and Drew Barnocky on Drums.

Episode 7: Los Alacranes de RVA

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:15:00 -0500

Rewind and relive a session FULL of Latin passion!

Where have I heard that song before? If you answered a Quentin Tarantino or Robert Rodriguez movie, then you know the music of Los Alacranes de R.V.A. the newest band in Richmond, Virginia featuring Paulo Franco on guitar and vocals, Paul Pearce on lead guitar and vocals, Bryan Martin on bass and vocals and Rob Lytle on drums and vocals. Together, these musicians have decades of experience playing in venues throughout Virginia and the United States.
The band came together one night at a party where Paulo played some of his original songs in Spanish along with one of his favorites, La Malagueña Salerosa. Rob approached Paulo about putting a band together emphasizing songs in Spanish, and the seeds were planted. Rob called Bryan, Paulo called Paul and just like that, a band was born. Rob and Bryan form the rhythm section for Cashmere Jungle Lords and the Bopcats; Rob with Crome Daddy Disco and the Bellevue Rhythmires); Fuzzy with My Son the Doctor; Paul can be seen in his other projects Vexine, Famous People, For Those About to Rock, and Blue Suede Sun; and Paulo with his band The Freightliners.
Los Alacranes de R.V.A. features Paulo's original songs in English and Spanish along with covers by artists like The Mavericks, Los Lobos, Chingon, Cruzados, Tito and Tarantula, Alejandro Escovedo and more!! The songs are up tempo and designed to get you grooving!! You'll hear these songs with an authentic voice (Paulo speaks and sings fluent Spanish), filled with the passion and energy that they convey musically and story wise. In fact, the band takes its name from one of the songs on Chingon's 2010 release, Alacrán Y Pistolero. Alacrán is the Spanish word for Scorpion! You'll be transported to towns in Mexico, wind swept evenings in Havana, the mountains of Medellín and the deserts of Texas and the American Southwest. Stories of love both actual and unrequited, tragedy and adventure - in English and in Spanish.

Episode 6: Carrie Brockwell

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500

Rewind and relive an immense amount of talent packed into such a young lady!

Carrie Brockwell is a 15 year old singer/song writer from Chesterfield, Virginia. While only 15 years old, Carrie is familiar with the stage having spent her early years performing in many musical theater shows in the Richmond, Virginia area including having the role of “Annie” in the Main Stage production of “Annie” at age 11. In November of 2021 Carrie independently released her first EP entitled “Impressions” with all songs written and composed by Carrie. The EP/songs have been well received by industry professionals resulting in some of the songs being picked up and played in national pod casts. In the late summer of 2021 Carrie began the process of auditioning for American Idol season 20. Carrie’s on-line auditions were successful and as a result Carrie made it through and traveled to Austin, Texas to audition in front of Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Carrie was included in the opening segment of the premier of the show on February 27th of 2022. Her dream is to one day stand in the “circle” at the Grand Ol’ Opry and hear the crowd sing her songs back to her! She's being backed up by Dan Uphoff on drums, Michael Lille on acoustic guitar, Brian Fechino on lead guitar, Julia Meredeth on Sax, Daniel Clarke on keys, and John Small on bass!

Episode 5: Sir Rome

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:30:00 -0500

Rewind and relive a vocal revolution!

A Musical Powerhouse! Sir Rome is a Richmond native working to break down the doors of the industry song by song to showcase that true natural talent still prevails. He has grown his gifts from his humble beginnings of singing in his father's band to singing on various stages nationwide. He writes, arranges, and crafts beautiful easy-on-the-ears music. With the release of his debut EP ROME-ANCE VOL. 1, and more he has firmly pressed his foot on the gas to reach amazing heights!

Episode 4: Rodney Stith

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500

Rewind and relive the most epic album release party to date!

Rodney “The Soul Singer” Stith is an American Soul singer, songwriter and producer from Petersburg, Virginia. His powerful urban retro soul brings back the soulful sound of the old classic rhythm and blues, and he comes across with a smooth edge, mellow on the mind yet powerful enough to stir new emotion with each note. Rodney is a multiple award winner of the Grand Jury of Music Prize at the Richmond International Film and Music Festival and the 2021 Critics Choice Award winner. His latest release “The Soul Chronicles of Rodney Stith” reached #2 on the UK SOUL Charts in 2023.

Episode 3: Rikki Rakki

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0500

Rewind and relive Richmond Punk Supreme, Rikki Rakki!

Rikki Rakki is a hazy, dreamy, “stargazy” rock n roll band from Richmond, Virginia. Songwriter Erika Blatnik’s sweet-tart voice and lilting melodies deliver lyrics hell-bent on finding hope in a void-gazing reality. Along with her own jaunty guitar, Blatnik and buds Matt Luger (guitar/synth), Andy Brown (bass), and Jay Kole (drums) create a vibrant tapestry of sound, weaving layers of reverb-washed harmonies, decaying ambient flutters, sharp jangles and tactile rhythms.

In May 2022, Rikki Rakki released its first EP, Quarantine Sessions, which The Auricular called “a sweeping record that consoles the past as much as it affirms the future.” The band has appeared on WRIR’s Commonwealth of Notions, River City Sounds, and Dirty RVA Punkcast, and in January 2023 they debuted an Hourglass Sessions video of their song “Souls,” filmed live in Richmond’s beautiful Maymont Park. Rikki Rakki has performed up and down the east coast and is currently working on their first LP, Breaking Skin, set for a Spring 2023 release.

Episode 2: Pumphouse Blues

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0500

Rewind and relive Richmond's most beloved Blues band, PumpHouse Blues!

When it comes to the art of making the Blues truly Rock, the powerfully soulful sound of ⁠PumpHouse Blues⁠ has been proudly leading by example for the past ten years. Based out of Richmond, VA, this stunning seven-piece ensemble of legendary talent has been thrilling audiences all across the nation with their remarkable live shows in intimate club performances, to being featured in major music festivals, and every spot with enough space to house their band onstage in between. For the 2nd time on our stage PumpHouse Blues.

Episode 1: Sam Reed

reese@shockoerecords.com (Shockoe Sessions Live!) — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Rewind and relive a show dedicated to Richmond's sweetheart, Sam Reed! She's been on the show with No BS! Brass and Ant the Symbol but this time it's her night to shine with her Sam Reed Sings program!

Sam Reed is a Virginia native and has been a Richmond music scene staple for many years now. Her soulful gospel, jazz, and rock influenced vocals have shared the stage with the city's best musicians, as well as legendary artists like Bob Weir and world renowned tap dancer Savion Glover. Reed’s permanent vocal residence is with Richmond (and beyond) favorites No BS! Brass Band, but you can also find her performing solo from her debut album "This Is Love," written by Reed and produced by DJ Harrison at Jellowstone studios.