This was fun. As part of a River City Magazine article, I got to interview folks who work at some of Richmond’s most beloved venues about their favorite shows and live music moments. When I was done working on it, a few things became clear:

• There are more amazing shows than there is time, and confronting that truth produces an exhilarating mix of jealousy and hope.
• The dedication it takes to put on quality shows is something you don’t see every time to set foot in your favorite venue, but it’s there, and it’s something to be thankful for.
• I have to do this again. There are more venues, more stories… this is an article I want to write again and again.

Click here to read the full story, and listen below to Strange Matter favorite Real Estate.

Real Estate — “Talking Backwards” [Spotify/iTunes]