Paul Spencer

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Chasing That Sound

After decades of obscurity, the Silent Boys are stepping into the spotlight.

Sound of Silence

Singer Landon Elliott is finding a way to tour in place.

Parallel Worlds

To give her students a way forward, Lara Dos Passos Coggin draws on her own past and the life of her famous novelist grandfather.

Josh Lief is out to prove there’s room for the blues in Richmond’s flourishing music scene

On a Saturday morning two years ago, a Facebook post caught Josh Lief's eye. "Does anyone have a Les Paul I can borrow for...

Community organizers, high-profile musicians and recovering addicts are singing back to the opioid crisis

Friends for Recovery, a nonprofit focused on mental health and substance use, is trying to shine a ray of hope on the opioid crisis....

Vision Quest

Prolific songwriter Paul Willson emerges from a hiatus with a more personal sound.

Speed Bump: Citing unanswered questions, council members aim to hit the brakes on a two-wheeler addition.

A proposed bike lane on Brook Road has encountered rough going from residents who want clarity on its details, and a counterproposal from City...

YouTube Darlings Colin and Caroline Release a Five-Song EP of Original Songs

When Colin Healy woke up on Sept. 12, 2014, Billboard topper Kesha had tweeted his cover of her song "Die Young" to more than...

A Highly-Attended Free Yoga Event Is Moving From Carillon After City Fee

King of Pops’ popular free yoga event is moving out of William Byrd Park after city officials said a special use permit would be...