(callum robbins)
J. Robbins is well-known for his bands (Jawbox, Burning Airlines, Channels) and his work as a record producer and mixer (Dismemberment Plan, The Promise Ring, Engine Down, many others). Robbins’ baby boy Callum has been diagnosed with Type 1 SMA, or Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a disease that is heartbreaking and incredibly expensive to [...]

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Saturday night there will be a James Brown tribute/memorial dance party at the Tea Bazaar. DJ Hummingbird Feeder (James Ford) and DJ J. Pinkerton (Patrick Reed) will be “spinning a mix of JB classics, obscure gems, JB-related side-projects, and classic hip-hop songs that sample the Godfather of Soul; Dancing Like you got Ants in [...]

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(mildred pierce #2)
Mildred Pierce, a zine put together by Megan Milks and John Bylander, has put out call for submissions for their upcoming third issue. Check out some samples of the previous issues on their site. Here’s what they say:
“In other exciting news, we are happy to ring in the new year with [...]

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Tonight:
The Marzaks (electric set!), Love Tentacle Drip Society and Barling and Collins at Gravity Lounge.
Minus The Sidekick and The Railways at Starr Hill.
Wasteland DC and Cheap Bastard Squad at 1714 JPA.

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The Hook Blog posted about the music recap article in Richmond’s Style Weekly.
Quote: “To the capital city's shame, nearly every favorite live show occurred in Charlottesville.”
No discredit to Richmond. It’s amazing and wonderful that Charlottesville has gotten so much great live music in 2006. There are countless [...]

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(pelt)
Thursday night Pelt will play at the Tea Bazaar.

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Philip “Slate Hill Phil” Gianniny, who played with the Hogwaller Ramblers, The Hackensaw Boys and The Slate Hill Show, passed away on December 23rd at the age of 31. (cvillenews.com).

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Thanks to everyone who sent me their favorite shows or moments from 2006. The year is almost over and a lot has happened. It seems that, based on the responses that I’ve received, one of the best shows of the year was z0o0o0m at Dust. I sadly did not go to this [...]

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This is the first part of Nailgun’s look back on 2006. Thanks to Chris and Andy for their contribution of photos. Check back over the course of the next week for further reflection on the year, including best moments, live recordings and more.
(Note that there are a lot of images, so if your [...]

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Saturday night Sarah White and Jim Waive and their respective bandmates will host the third annual Country Christmas at the Tea Bazaar. Come celebrate.

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