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Richmond Marching Band assembles, gets busted

by Dean Christesenphotos by Peter McElhinney Beautiful weather at the picturesque Chimborazo Park was the scene of the Richmond Marching Band’s first rehearsal today. From Richmond Marching Band’s First Rehearsal An ad hoc ensemble comprised of local musicians, VCU and high school students, and community members, the band’s mission of welcoming all to participate was […]

RVAjazzfest: Fight the Big Bull

Fight the Big Bull will perform at RVAjazzfest with Steven Bernstein on February 21, 2009, 8pm, at The Camel. Boots of Leather and Glows in the Dark open. Tickets are $10, all ages welcome. by Roberto Curtis Saturday marks the first RVAjazzfest, a show boasting a slew of names from the Richmond community. With so […]

Fight the Big Bull – Dying Will Be Easy (Clean Feed, 2008)

by Dean Christesen This review has been published by All About Jazz. Visit Fight the Big Bull on the web. Track listing: Dying Will Be Easy; November 25th; Grizzly Bear; In Jarama Valley. Personnel: Matt White: guitar, tunes; Pinson Chanselle: trap kit; Cameron Ralston: bass; Brian Jones: percussion; Bob Miller: trumpet; Reggie Pace: trombone; Bryan […]

Ombak Explores Antonyms on Wednesdays

When I think “every other Wednesday,” I immediately think Fight the Big Bull at Cous Cous. This summer, however, the spot is being given to Bryan Hooten’s Ombak due to The Great White Jenkins’ national tour that’s stealing a couple Big Bull members. Here are three reasons why you should check out the band every […]

The Eight Track Show

Next Thursday, Cous Cous’s exotically-lit and cozy-sized dining room and bar will be the stage for 5 groups that were selected as favorites in the rvanews Eight Track competition. Appearing will be Hot Lava, Fight the Big Bull, Supa Fly Floosies, Brian Jones, and Coald Toast. Check out Matt White’s announcement of the event. Speaking […]

Fight the Big Bull Goes to Chicago

About two years ago, Patchwork Collective organized a Richmond performance by avant-garde mastermind and saxophonist Ken Vandermark and his group Free Music Ensemble. Blown away by this performance, Patchwork co-founder Matthew White began trying to glean new knowledge about music and the business from Vandermark. White looked to Vandermark as a mentor and for the […]

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