{"id":2216077,"date":"2025-12-29T23:37:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T23:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2216077"},"modified":"2025-12-29T23:37:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T23:37:57","slug":"richmond-live-music-picks-new-years-eve-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/richmond-live-music-picks-new-years-eve-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Richmond Live Music Picks | New Year&#8217;s Eve Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Editor\u2019s Note<\/strong>: We have our full list of New Years events posted <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rvamag.com\/community\/richmond-new-years-eve-2025-2026-the-ultimate-rundown.html\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This week is all about New Year\u2019s Eve. We got a ton of insane local talent at nearly every venue in town, anywhere you look you got something. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? Hit me up at\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rvamag.com\/music\/mailto:Griffin@rvamag.com\"><strong>griffin@rvamag.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&quot;Dev&quot; - Celler Dwellers Live @ The Camel RVA 1-10-2022\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hfunnba6yxk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nbsp-celler-dwellers-bucko-back-up-kid-new-year-s-eve-wednesday-december-31st-the-camel\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><br \/><strong><strong><strong><strong>Celler Dwellers, Bucko, Back Up Kid<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br \/>NEw Year\u2019s Eve | Wednesday, December 31st<br \/><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>The Camel<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Another <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cellerdwellers\/?hl=en\">Celler Dwellers<\/a><\/strong> year! Jeez, I love this band. If you are not familiar, Cellar Dwellers are one of Richmond\u2019s preeminent indie rock outfits. They capture an amazingly colorful sound that makes you feel like the star of your own coming-of-age movie. You start the night dancing like crazy to songs like \u201cApologizing\u201d or \u201cSweet Emotion,\u201d fueled by the light and life pouring out of the guitars, and end it with a sweet slow dance to \u201cTaste,\u201d looking back on everything you pulled off this year. This is the kind of band that can tell you it will all be okay, and you believe it. Pure, earnest, sweet.<\/p>\n<p>We also have two of our best in support, <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bucko.rva\/?hl=en\">Bucko<\/a><\/strong> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/backupkidva\/?hl=en\"><strong>Back Up Kid<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bucko has quickly become a cornerstone of Richmond music. You could casually call them a country band, but they are much more than that. Their shows swing from huge moments of blaring guitar, sometimes even trumpet, to intimate ballads and classic honky-tonk rock. I have never regretted seeing a Bucko show. They leave me with the same ear-to-ear grin every time.<\/p>\n<p>Back Up Kid is another legendary local group. They skirt the edge of emo but land firmly in a driving, alternative rock sound. Their shows are intense, powered by strong vocals and a full wall of sound they lean into without hesitation. The songs are anthemic, and before you know it, you are caught up in the swell they create.<\/p>\n<p>Main photo of Celler Dwellers by <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/no.visuals_\/\">Nick Oukolov<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Three Sheets to the Wind with The Rounding Cape Horns LIVE!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BrMGQ6aKkY8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9th-annual-disco-ball-with-three-sheets-to-the-wind-new-year-s-eve-wednesday-december-31st-the-broadberry\"><strong><strong>\u201c9th Annual Disco Ball\u201d with Three Sheets to the Wind<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>NEw Year\u2019s Eve | Wednesday, December 31st<br \/><strong><strong><strong>The Broadberry<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"h-punks-for-presents-the-broadberry\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.threesheetsyachtrock.com\/\"><strong>Three Sheets to the Wind<\/strong><\/a> have moved past the point of tradition and into legacy. This world-renowned yacht rock cover group is back for its ninth year at the Broadberry on New Year\u2019s Eve.<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-punks-for-presents-the-broadberry\">These guys are the real deal, playing all your favorites. We are talking Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, Hall and Oates. If you like yacht rock, they can play it. The group is made up of heavy-hitting musicians who fully commit to the bit and consistently put on a fantastic show.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rvamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Get-Tight-1973_RVA-Magazine-2025-scaled.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">More information <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DR4ndsjEUeE\/?img_index=1\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-years-eve-1973-new-year-s-eve-wednesday-december-31st-get-tight-lounge\"><strong>New Years Eve 1973<\/strong><br \/>NEw Year\u2019s Eve | Wednesday, December 31st<br \/><strong><strong><strong>Get Tight Lounge<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Sticking with the vintage theme, we have Get Tight Lounge\u2019s New Year\u2019s Eve 1973. It is an insane lineup of cover sets. We are talking Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Kinks, Merle Haggard, Steely Dan, Herbie Hancock, plus DJ sets from Hip-Hop Henry.<\/p>\n<p>I do not have a full breakdown of which local bands are covering which \u201970s acts, but I know <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mfvrva\/?hl=en\"><strong>Marshall Family Values<\/strong><\/a> and <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thewranglersrva\/?hl=en\">Cassidy Snider and the Wranglers<\/a><\/strong> are both part of the action. If that does not sell it, I am not sure what will. As a bonus, the first 25 people through the door will receive Lyft gift cards for a safe, sober ride home.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rattlemouth at Crossroads Coffee &amp; Ice Cream\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pvmFzsFMyX4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rattlemouth-and-zarove-new-year-s-eve-wednesday-december-31st-gallery-5\"><strong>Rattlemouth and Zarove<\/strong><br \/>NEw Year\u2019s Eve | Wednesday, December 31st<br \/><strong><strong><strong><strong>Gallery 5<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A nice, jazzy New Year\u2019s Eve at Gallery 5 this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rattlemouth.bandcamp.com\/music\">Rattlemouth<\/a><\/strong> is a more than capable local group that has been putting out music for nearly two decades. They are defined by a highly expressive saxophone that cuts through a misty blend of dance-forward rhythms. Each piece feels like a small symphony, with distinct movements that give different instruments a chance to step forward and speak.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zarove.bandcamp.com\/track\/rehearsal-hotmix-sampler-plate\">Zarove<\/a><\/strong> rounds out the bill with a truly unique and intriguing sound, drawing from a more Middle Eastern approach to the broad world of jazz. Their instrumentation is tight and deeply personal. Every instrument has its own character, seemingly in conversation with the rest of the band, unfolding a different story for each listener. This is a genuinely beautiful way to close out the year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TIDAL WAVE - Box Factory (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-kkmyayb0nw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-box-factory-snake-mountain-revival-dropheads-friday-january-2nd-the-camel\"><strong><strong>Box Factory, Snake Mountain Revival, Dropheads<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>Friday, January 2nd<br \/><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>The Camel<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Our last show on this already extensive list is also the first night of <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/boxfactoryrva\/?hl=en\">Box Factory\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> 2026 residency at The Camel. The Factory has been on a serious upward trajectory for a while now, and they are rightfully taking over the first Friday of every month at the venue this year.<\/p>\n<p>Their shows are pure mayhem. Lights flashing, smoke hanging in the air, a dozen instruments on stage, and the whole room smelling like champagne. This residency is shaping up to be an insane run, and there is no doubt the opening night will be one of the wildest. This is a local band you should catch now so you can brag about it later.<\/p>\n<p>Joining the kickoff is <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/snakemountainrevival\/?hl=en\">Snake Mountain Revival<\/a><\/strong> from Virginia Beach. Heavy, heavy psychedelia here. They are drenched in reverb and loaded with every effect you could want. Seeing SMR feels like entering a dark cave, hands brushing the walls, until you emerge into a bright, mystical cavern full of unfamiliar gems.<\/p>\n<p>Rounding out the night are <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dropheadsofficial\/?hl=en\">DROPHEADS<\/a><\/strong>, a local group that had a fantastic year and is starting the next one just as strong. They are always a blast live, and you can count on the crowd losing it when their 2025 hit \u201cBest Girl\u201d kicks in.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>Support <em>RVA Magazine<\/em>. Support Independent Media in Richmond<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>At a time when media ownership is increasingly concentrated among corporations and the wealthy,\u00a0<em>RVA Magazine<\/em>\u00a0has remained one of Richmond\u2019s few independent voices. 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