by Cesca Janece Waterfield
 
Lalah Hathaway is a gifted vocalist whose rich sultry voice is refreshingly unlike most of her contemporaries. Musical talent runs in her family, and her grandmother was a professional gospel singer. But talent doesn’t guarantee that the journey will be easy. Lalah’s father is the late Donny Hathaway, the tremendously gifted soul […]

 
In the thick of a 35-year career, Plunky will release “Drivin,’” August 29, and celebrate its release with a party September 6 at Martini Kitchen & Bubbles Bar, 1911 W. Main St. “Drivin’” is available at Plan 9 and BK Music, online at www.CDBaby.com/plunky12, and is downloadable at iTunes. A Richmond music icon, Plunky says […]

Artist Keith Ramsey grew up in Williamsburg. Having come of age in a town that symbolizes the American Revolution, perhaps it’s not surprising that Ramsey’s work is very political. His thoughtful paintings are currently showing at Tea-Co Cafe, near VCU. Ramsey is outspoken and opinionated, but he as easily offers admiration and enthusiasm for […]

Whether he’s sending line shots into the sideline as Volleyball Coach at James River High School, or sending audiences into the aisles, Micah White’s a busy brother. With one DVD under his belt, he’ll film his second, “Who Am I” at the Landmark Theatre in September. His humor is often wickedly adult, and delivers comic […]