Monday, May 12
Worn In Red at Ramakins
Charlottesville/Richmond natives will be kicking it at Broad Street's grunge bar with Heroes Die and Trigger Effect. Free show. 21 and older. 8 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13
A Cursive Memory at the Canal Club
The band formerly known as The Vagrants began out in L.A. as a cover band for songs by bands like Blink 182 and Jimmy Eat World. A Cursive Memory is co-headlining with Techno/powerpop rock group, Medic Droid out of Phoenix and likewise sounding Baumer from Columbia, S.C. $8 in advance or $10 at the door. 21 and older. 7 p.m.
A Tap Tribute to William "Bojangles" Robinson at Capital Ale House
The Richmond Jazz Society's Guest Educator Series presents a tribute to the Richmond local who revolutionized dance from the flat foot style to the toes.
$7 with any student or RJD ID card, or $10 General Admission. 21 and older. 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14
LIVE at Innsbrook After Hours
Pennsylvania's vintage alternative group made famous by the ultimate album, Throwing Copper, will be rocking their hits like Lightning Crashes and The Dolphin's Cry. Opening for LIVE is the equally accredited Gin Blossoms. Remember singing at the top of your lungs along to Hey Jealousy back in the 90's. Anyone who buys a ticket will also receive a free general admission ticket for the "Greatest Beatles Show In The World" 1964 'The Tribute' show on May 28 at Innsbrook After Hours at SnagAJob.com Pavillion. $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. All ages show. 7 p.m.
Shinedown at The National
Their music is just as hot as their hometown in Jackson, Fla. The band formed in 2002 and signed to Atlantic records that same year. They are currently working on their third album, The Sound of Madness, which is set for release on June 24. They have already released a single from it called Devour, so I would expect a few more sneak previews at the show. $20 general admission. All ages show. 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 15
DeVotchKa at Toad's Place
Considered to be in the mixed genre of gypsy punk and folk rock, this four-piece musical smorgasbord covers the gamut from Romani, Greek, Slavic, Bolero, Mariachi and more and fuses them all with American punk and folk music. Yeah, I know it sounds odd to read about but imagine what the music sounds like? DeVotchKa will be performing along with Basia Bulat and Richmond's own The Hotdamns. $15 in advance or $18 at the door. All ages show. 7 p.m.
Friday, May 16
Carbon Leaf at Friday Cheers on Brown's Island
Richmond musical horticulture produced The Leaf back in 1992 but it wasn't until after winning the 2003 Pontiac Vibe Summer Sound Off, the four guys quit their jobs and became huge folk/pop/rock superstars. They're playing hits from the group's six albums, the last of which was released in 2006. We can only hope for new greenery soon. Funky reggae band Moossa will be opening for Carbon Leaf. Free show. All ages. 6:30 p.m.
Battle For Pennywise at The National
Local bands will be performing for the prize of opening for Pennywise at The National on May 29. Such acts include Chalkline Beauty, Misconnected, Trust In The Fall, Twelve Step Revenge and View From The Top. $10 in advance or $13 at the door. All ages show. 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 17
North Mississippi Allstars at The National
If you can't guess where this threesome is from, reread the name. Touring their seventh album, Hernando, you can expect the two brothers and a friend to play some killer rockin' blues tunes. Opening for them is swing rock and country solo artist Alvin Youngblood Hart. $17.50 in advance or $20 at the door. All ages show. 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 18
Benedictine High School Art Show and Music Festival at Toad's Place
This year the annual art show and music festival put on by Richmond's private Benedictine High School will raise money for the Brooks Berry Memorial Scholarship. Brooks Berry was a former student of the school. Performances include The Mason Brothers, Gary Gerlof and the Benedictine High School Guitar Ensemble. $10 in advance or $12 at the door. All ages show. 2 p.m.