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Monday, December 1, 2008

Elvistra's Fav Picks fro December

NOTE: This may be adjusted or reposted as events come in.

DECEMBER 2008 CALENDARS FOR THE TRIPLE AND PLAZA “DUCKPIN” BOWL

Dec 5 2008
10:00P
Triple Birthday!
@ The Triple

Dec 6 2008
10:00P
80’s Dance Party! Live music by Back To The Future!
@ The Triple

Dec 11 2008
10:00P
Spies, Clint Maul, Frank Hoier, The Weber Brothers
@ The Triple

Dec 12 2008
8:00P
Hotdamns (CD Release) Dean Lee and the Unwelcome Guest, American Aquarium,
@ The Triple

Dec 13 2008
10:00P
The Points, Cloak & Dagger, the Ladies
@ The Triple

Dec 17 2008
9:00P
W.R. Draper, Alison Self, Jonathan Vassar, Julie Karr
@ The Triple

Dec 18 2008
10:00P
The New Familiars, River City Chior
@ The Triple

Dec 19 2008
10:00P
Cheenon, Southern Funk Orchestra
@ The Triple

Dec 20 2008
10:00P
Pendleton, Blight & Bowery, Ain’t No Saints
@ The Triple

Dec 28 2008
10:00P
Fiasco, TBA
@ The Triple

Dec 30 2008
10:00P
Our New Nation, Caleb Lionheart
@ The Triple

Jan 4 2009
10:00P
Deleted Scenes, Hot Lava, TBA
@ The Triple

Jan 8 2009
10:00P
Yukon, Amoeba Men, Blood Banks
@ The Triple

Jan 9 2009
10:00P
Whiney Morgan, TBA
@ The Triple

Jan 10 2009
10:00P
The Nerve Scheme, Incomplete Heros, TBA
@ The Triple

Jan 23 2009
10:00P
MV & EE
@ The Triple

Jan 24 2009
10:00P
The Thirds, TBA
@ The Triple

Jan 27 2009
10:00P
American Tourist, TBA
@ The Triple

Jan 28 2009
10:00P
AU
@ The Triple

Jan 29 2009
10:00P
Mad Tea , TBA
@ The Triple

Jan 30 2009
10:00P
The Muckrakes, TBA
@ The Triple




Plaza Bowl's Calendar
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Dec 6 2008
8:00P
1st Annual Treasure Island Bowl a Fundraiser of Make a Wish
@ Plaza Bowl

Dec 11 2008
8:00P
**CANCELLED** Supersuckers, The Rats, Two Tone Cadillac!
@ Plaza Bowl

Dec 13 2008
7:00P
Art For Autism @ Benefit for Faison School for Autism
@ Plaza Bowl

Dec 19 2008
8:00P
Valkyrie, Ten Commandments, Corsair
@ Plaza Bowl

Dec 20 2008
8:00P
Buttercup
@ Plaza Bowl

Dec 31 2008
9:00P
Vivisectors’GulagTunes, ChaChasCadilliac Guest Emcee Unsteady Freddie
@ Plaza Bowl




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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Toads Place - Updates

JUST ANNOUNCED!

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Sons of Bill
Sunday, December 7th
It's hard to say Grace Potter & The Nocturnals is up and coming after their song "Falling or Flying" was chosen to be played on the season finale of Grey's Anatomy. With their folk rock and country infused songs they have captured the ears of anyone who listens. Don't miss this great band perform here at Toad's Place, you won't regret it.
And here with Grace & the guys are Charlottesville/Richmond favorites Sons of Bill, who put on one heck of a show themselves.
Advance: $14.00 / Day of Show: $16.00 Tickets

JUST ANNOUNCED!

Cross Canadian Ragweed
Tuesday, January 20th
Southern Rock at it's finest! Cross Canadian Ragweed is a fan favorite world wide with a style that many find irresistable and contagious.
Advance: $16.00 / Day of Show: $18.00 Tickets


TOMORROW NIGHT!

Legal Aid Benefit
Thursday, November 13th
A reception with author John Grisham in honor of Virginia First Lady Anne Holton.
Auction for Naming Rights in upcoming John Grisham Novel
Richmond's own James Brown tribute The Big Payback
General Admission tickets available through Toad's Place!


SATURDAY NIGHT!

Robert Earl Keen
w/ Corb Lund
Saturday, November 15th
Alt-Country, folk, traditional country legend Robert Earl Keen brings his incredible live performance to Toad's Place!
Advance: $20.00 / Day of Show: $25.00 Tickets


TUESDAY IN HIGHWATER!

The Private Life of David Reed
Tuesday, November 19th
In a music world always longing for a new voice, THE PRIVATE LIFE OF DAVID REED represents the singer-songwriter for the 21st century fan. While predominately keeping with an acoustic base, Reed aggressively incorporates a wide range of influences that paint his songs with an array of beautiful textures and sounds while adopting a subtle atonality and dissonance. At the same time, Reed captures the words that resonate with one's deepest emotions.
FREE!!!


NEXT WEEK IN TOAD'S

The Radiators
Gill
presented by S.C.A.N. (Stop Child Abuse Now)
Friday, November 21st
The Radiators have been a New Orleans tradition for going on 26 years. Their non stop yearly tours include the top clubs and festivals, from BB Kings in NYC to High Sierra fest in Quincy, CA, and on November 21st you can catch their amazing show right here at Toad's Place Richmond!
All proceeds benefit Stop Child Abuse Now.
Advance: $20 / Day of Show: $22 Tickets


Mos Def
Divine Profitz
Joe Threat
Saturday, November 22nd
Mos Def is one of a handful of artists who have breached the gap between underground and mainstream, music and film, small venues and main stage festival performances, and has done so with incredible success. Beginning with music in the mid 90’s, Mos Def found himself to be one of the primary hip-hop artists leading a charge from back alley rhymes to featured spots on radio and MTV. Within a short time frame he had already begun to work with such artists as De La Soul and Talib Kweli and became a mainstream sensation almost overnight.
Legendary crossover hip hop artist Mos Def hits the stage at Toad's Place Richmond for one night only!
Advance: $27.50/ Day of Show: $30.00 Tickets


OTHER GREAT UPCOMING EVENTS!

Shelby Lynne
David McMillin
Tuesday, November 25th
Shelby Lynn's new album is a tribute to Dusty Springfield. Come hear her hauntingly beautiful voice at Toad's Place, with support by David McMillin.
Advance: $20.00 / Day of Show: $25.00 / Gold Circle Seating $30.00 Tickets


The Blackout 2
Friday, November 28th
Richmond's hottest party - on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. Come out and show the world how good you look.
with D. Folks & The Movement
Kia El-Amin & Company
DJ Mark NFINIT
Advance: $20.00 Tickets


Method Man/ Redman: Still High Tour
Wednesday, December 3rd
Solo they have sold millions...in groups Wu-Tang and Def Squad, respectively, they've sold millions, and as collaborative artists they're at the top of the game!
Advance: $25.00 / Day of Show: $30.00 Tickets


David Allan Coe
Boss Kean's Ditch
Thursday, December 4th
A career beginning in the late 50's has given David Allan Coe the tools to wow audiences that only experience can give you. His edgy country music has lasted for 50 years with many more to come. Toad's Place is pleased to bring another legend to our stage on December 4, 2008.
Richmond's own Boss Kean's Ditch will be here to warm up the crowd, so make sure to get here early to check out their set!
Advance: $20 / Day of Show: $25 / Gold Circle: $30 Tickets


REUNION SHOW
New Potato Caboose
and Indecision
Saturday, December 27th
You may remember NPC from headlining tours in the mid to late 80's where you would find bands such as Widespread Panic, Dave Matthews Band, Blues Traveler and Phish opening up for them. These guys helped create the jam band craze playing 3 or more hours of continuous music that paved the road for many of these bands in the years to come. This is one show that can't be missed by anyone who loves a good show.
Advance: $15 / Day of Show: $18 Tickets



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If your on the East Coast, be sure to sign up for
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And Be sure to sign up for the new Sojournstar Music Network!


and if you want to make money while having fun and promoting your band, music or business, then you must
Join me at Weblo Virtual World for Fun & Profit!

Friday, November 7, 2008

Toads Place - Updates

SATURDAY NIGHT!

Dropkick Murphys
Saturday, November 8th
Boston's celtic-punk powerhouse will be here Saturday night for an unforgettable show!
Advance: $25.00 / Day of Show: $28.00 Tickets



Legal Aid Benefit
Thursday, November 13th
A reception with author John Grisham in honor of Virginia First Lady Anne Holton.
Auction for Naming Rights in upcoming John Grisham Novel
Richmond's own James Brown tribute The Big Payback
General Admission tickets available through Toad's Place!
General Admission Tickets



Robert Earl Keen
w/ Corb Lund
Saturday, November 15th
Alt-Country, folk, traditional country legend Robert Earl Keen brings his incredible live performance to Toad's Place!
with Corb Lund
Advance: $20.00 / Day of Show: $25.00 Get Tickets!


The Radiators
presented by S.C.A.N. (Stop Child Abuse Now)
Friday, November 21st
The Radiators have been a New Orleans tradition for going on 26 years. Their non stop yearly tours include the top clubs and festivals, from BB Kings in NYC to High Sierra fest in Quincy, CA, and on November 21st you can catch their amazing show right here at Toad's Place Richmond!
All proceeds benefit Stop Child Abuse Now.
Advance: $20 / Day of Show: $22 Tickets



Mos Def
Saturday, November 22nd
Legendary crossover hip hop artist Mos Def hits the stage at Toad's Place Richmond for one night only!
With local support from Divine Profitz and Joe Threat.
Advance: $27.50/ Day of Show: $30.00 Tickets!


Shelby Lynne
Tuesday, November 25th
Shelby Lynn's new album is a tribute to Dusty Springfield. Come hear her hauntingly beautiful voice at Toad's Place, with support by Jim Bianco.
Advance: $20.00 / Day of Show: $25.00 / Gold Circle Seating $30.00 Tickets!


The Blackout 2
Friday, November 28th
Richmond's hottest party - on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. Come out and show the world how good you look.
with D. Folks & The Movement
Kia El-Amin & Company
DJ Mark NFINIT
Advance: $20.00 Tickets!


Method Man/ Redman: Still High Tour
Wednesday, December 3rd
Solo they have sold millions...in groups Wu-Tang and Def Squad, respectively, they've sold millions, and as collaborative artists they're at the top of the game!
Advance: $25.00 / Day of Show: $30.00 Get your tickets today!


David Allan Coe
Thursday, December 4th
A career beginning in the late 50's has given David Allan Coe the tools to wow audiences that only experience can give you. His edgy country music has lasted for 50 years with many more to come. Toad's Place is pleased to bring another legend to our stage on December 4, 2008.
Advance: $20 / Day of Show: $25 / Gold Circle: $30 Tickets



REUNION SHOW
New Potato Caboose
and Indecision
Saturday, December 27th
You may remember NPC from headlining tours in the mid to late 80's where you would find bands such as Widespread Panic, Dave Matthews Band, Blues Traveler and Phish opening up for them. These guys helped create the jam band craze playing 3 or more hours of continuous music that paved the road for many of these bands in the years to come. This is one show that can't be missed by anyone who loves a good show.
Advance: $15 / Day of Show: $18 Tickets


***************************************



If your on the East Coast, be sure to sign up for
MusicRVA Social Network!


And Be sure to sign up for the new Sojournstar Music Network!


and if you want to make money while having fun and promoting your band, music or business, then you must
Join me at Weblo Virtual World for Fun & Profit!