Sarah White and Pearls are playing at The Southern tonight; I’ve only just heard about this show two days ago, but I’m always excited to hear Sarah White play in town again; she’s been getting big gigs like playing FloydFest and opening for the DMB, and — you know, good for her and all, but […]
Sarah White at the Southern / WFMU alums at The Garage
July 8th, 2011 · Comments Off on Sarah White at the Southern / WFMU alums at The Garage · By James
Magnolia noise/etc extravaganza
July 7th, 2011 · 2 Comments · By James
The Magnolia house continues it’s summerlong streak of putting on the most interesting shows in town (if not always the most well-organized or well attended…) tonight is no exception, as there are five acts playing in god-knows-what order or at what time — my plan is just to roll over there late evening-ish and see […]
what better way to celebrate our National Holiday
July 4th, 2011 · Comments Off on what better way to celebrate our National Holiday · By James
After you’ve eaten a tremendous amount of unhealthy food, watched the McIntire Park fireworks display, and perhaps avoided a rainstorm or two, perhaps you might be in the mood to hear some exciting experimental Rock&Roll music? Of coure you are, that’s why you’re reading Nailgun on the Fourth of July! So head on over to […]
punk house
July 2nd, 2011 · Comments Off on punk house · By James
In case last night was not enough loud rock music for you, there’s some pop-punk bands playing at the Magnolia House tonight! Very Happy are a new-ish band; this is their first tour, and their first show in Virginia. Their first show ever sounded exactly like this. Sundails are from Richmond, but are apparently about […]
great Tea Bazaar bill tonight; three excellent bands
July 1st, 2011 · 1 Comment · By James
I’m really quite excited about tonight’s Tea Bazaar show! Two really cool Richmond bands are playing, namely White Laces and the Diamond Center (as well as Cville’s own Invisible Hand!) White Laces are a nimbly and energetic guitar band who are a lot of fun. A few of the band members are vague acquaintances of […]