All Blog Posts (73)

The Listening Room X : Tim Barry, Andy Cobb, & Paw Paw

There are few events that happen in this city of ours that are just novel enough, almost bordering on obscure, that those privileged enough to witness them know they are part of something uniquely powerful. These are events that become greater than the sum of their parts for they symbolize some niche t

… Continue

Added by TRS Reviews on September 7, 2010 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

Liner Notes, no. 6: Josh Small's Juke

drawing by Travis Conner Juke Joint: n. : an establishment for drinking [and} dancing to the music of a jukebox or a live band Jukebox: n. : player that automatically plays recordings selected from its list… Continue

Added by Liner Notes on September 1, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

vol. X

poster by Grant Shuler Great Scott! What an intense night of music! Did anyone see the Gramophone? Paw Paw played a set peppered with old and new songs. Alan, as always, played guitar just like ringing a bell. J.P. gave us his emotions on a plate along with catchy riffs, left hooks and guitar inter… Continue

Added by The Listening Room on August 25, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

The Listening Room IX : Alex Enggist, Birdie Busch, Josh Hryciak

A quick, little rainstorm welcomed everyone to Volume IX of The Listening Room. After the crowd dried and settled, Alex Enggist and Allyson Kennedy took charge of the room and warmed the cro

… Continue

Added by TRS Reviews on August 4, 2010 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

Liner Notes, no. 5: Luke Saunders ~ Green to Golden Brown

"I'd have to say that my favorite thing is writing a song that really says how I feel, what I believe - and it even explains the world to myself better than I knew it." Jackson Browne "Green to Golden Brown" opens with a crescendo of noise that's somewhere betw… Continue

Added by Liner Notes on August 1, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

A Show at Sprout

Last night I headed over to one of my favorite new spots, Sprout. It's an awesome little place on

… Continue

Added by TRS Reviews on July 24, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

vol. IX

poster by Duncan Robertson Wowzers! Thanks to everyone who made Birdie and her crew feel so welcome and excited about what's going on in Richmond! It was a treat for me to finally hear Alex perform live, especially after having spent a good amount of time listening to his record. Birdie totally blew us away--a… Continue

Added by The Listening Room on July 21, 2010 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Unpressed 7's

Check out the series' debut
featuring a release by The Foundry:
The single: "You and Me and Jack,"
… Continue

Added by The Foundry on July 15, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

The Cost of Comfort Release at Chop Suey

Thanks to everyone who came out, spoke with us, shook hands, bought books, prints and posters. A special thanks to Chop Suey Books for stalwart support and generous hosting. The pictures below are from the event and taken by Chris Payne of The Richmond Scene:

Ryan… Continue

Added by Triple Stamp Press on July 13, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Unpressed 7's - The Speckled Bird

Check out our new section Unpressed 7's ! A new way to get rare singles from RVA musicians you love. Our inaugural release from The Foundry is You Me and Jack by The Speckled Bird.

… Continue

Added by TRS Reviews on July 9, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

The Listening Room VIII : Dean Lee, Nick Woods, Franzig

The game had changed after the last Listening Room. After the return of Homemade Knives, there was an exciting awareness brought to this phenomenal event reaching its eighth installment. As high as the expectations could have

… Continue

Added by TRS Reviews on July 8, 2010 at 11:48am — No Comments

Billy Wallace, My Friend The Troubadour

Shannon Cleary July 1, 2010

photograph by studio3z photography/ I first met Billy Wallace when The Wading Girl played at Empire. The show was Barn Burning, Josh Small and Brandon Peck. There was a tremendous honesty to Wallace’s craft as a songwriter. I would s… Continue

Added by The Foundry on July 1, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Liner Notes, no. 4: Alex Enggist ~ Carpetbagger's Cabaret

"Each song has its own secret... each has its own life. Sometimes it has to be teased out, whereas other times it might come fast. There are no laws about songwriting or producing." -Mark Knopfler Alex Enggist has been hard at work, evidenced by his ambitious thirteen… Continue

Added by Liner Notes on July 1, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

vol. VIII

poster by Brandon Lewis An eclectic evening based around the acoustic guitar. Kudos to all of the musicians involved! Post show notes: Dean Lee is a salt-of-the-earth songwriter. Keep a look-out for any project he's involved wi… Continue

Added by The Listening Room on June 23, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

The Listening Room VII : Homemade Knives & Brown Bird

Tuesdays have never been special to me. On Wednesday we get over the work hump. Friday brings the weekend, we rest on Sunday and Mondays are…well, Mondays are Mondays. But, what about Tuesday? It wasn’t until I attended the Listening Room several months ago tha

… Continue

Added by TRS Reviews on June 8, 2010 at 11:00am — 3 Comments

Liner Notes, no. 3: David Shultz & The Skyline ~ Rain In To The Sea

"The ocean scares me." -Brian Wilson, 1976 I first saw David Shultz and the Skyline at a Paleface show held at The Camel in 2008. Shultz was in a stocking cap, bare feet and shook my hand when introduced. I told him I was on a steady diet of his Triple Stamp release… Continue

Added by Liner Notes on June 1, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

vol. VII

Um. wow. Post show notes: If you didn't get a copy of Brown Bird's new record: "The Devil Dancing," because the merchandise line was reeeeally long, it's available online via Peapod Recordings--and it's gre… Continue

Added by The Listening Room on May 26, 2010 at 12:59pm — No Comments

The Cost of Comfort : A loose-leaf art book featuring 20 prints by Ryan McLennan

This unique, limited edition collection of Ryan McLennan's work is available from Triple Stamp Press at http://www.triplestamppress.com . These are prints worth owning.

...The 20 hand selected 9" x 12" giclée prints

… Continue

Added by TRS Reviews on May 24, 2010 at 11:43am — No Comments

The Return of Homemade Knives with Brown Bird

That's right folks! Homemade Knives is making their return at the next Listening Room next week. This will be a special night for Richmond music fans. And if you feel late to the party, it's okay. Upon my somewhat recent return to RVA after school, their full length

… Continue

Added by TRS Reviews on May 19, 2010 at 2:35pm — 2 Comments