Shockoe Sessions Live! Rewind

Episode 87 - Women of Soul Part 2

January 7th, 2026  |  42 mins 14 secs

concert, live, music, soul

Featuring Kia Bennett, and Shon Davis

Episode 85 - Be$haun

December 24th, 2025  |  32 mins 8 secs

hip hop, live, music

Be$haun is a rising star in the music industry, quickly gaining momentum and making a name for herself with her multidimensional sound. With a captivating blend of heavenly harmonies and hard-hitting lyrics, she leaves a lasting impression on her listeners. Based in Richmond, Virginia, she has been captivating audiences with her electrifying performances, showcasing her undeniable talent and unique presence.

Be$haun’s style is a juxtaposition of sexy and street, with a nod to the golden era of hip hop while maintaining a futuristic edge. Her voice glides effortlessly over soulful melodies, creating a mesmerizing sound that transports listeners to another dimension. Her lyrics are raw and thought-provoking, diving deep into personal experiences and social issues, resonating with audiences on a profound level.

Episode 81: Roughshod

November 26th, 2025  |  46 mins 59 secs

alt rock, concert, live, music, richmond, roughshod, rva, shockoe sessions live, virginia

Roughshod, a groove-heavy alt-rock band, performing live on the Shockoe Sessions Live! stage on Sept 17th 2025

Episode 80: Leslie and The Dots

November 19th, 2025  |  55 mins 54 secs

alt rock, concert, leslie and the dots, live, music, richmond, rva, shockoe sessions live, virginia

Alt-rock band Leslie and the Dots perform live on Shockoe Sessions Live! on Sept 9th 2025

Episode 77: The Jared Stout Band

October 29th, 2025  |  59 mins 59 secs

classic, concert, country, live, music, rock, southern

Jared Stout's songwriting is soulful and relatable, with an authenticity that draws listeners in and guides them through a journey of life's ups and downs. From the moment the Jared Stout Band steps onto the stage, this remarkably talented, emotionally charged set of musicians commands attention with a unique sound and an unparalleled, captivating intensity that leaves a lasting impression and forever fuses the shared experience into our hearts.

Episode 76: Mackenzie Roark & The Hotpants

October 22nd, 2025  |  57 mins 6 secs

classic, concert, country, live, music, rock, southern

Mackenzie Roark and the Hotpants is an Americana rock band from Richmond, Virginia, known for energetic and engaging live shows that bridge the gap between Americana charm and rock 'n' roll grit. With a voice that carries the weight of lived experience and lyrics steeped in raw storytelling, Roark crafts songs that explore love, loss, resilience, and the search for meaning-all wrapped in the kind of gritty, roots-driven melodies that feel as timeless as they are urgent. Known for their powerhouse performances, the Hotpants round out Roark's dynamic songwriting with the fiery tones of fiddle, electric guitar riffs, funky basslines, and tight harmonies. Their album "Ghost of Rock and Roll" is due out June 6th, 2025.

Episode 75: Zarove

October 15th, 2025  |  57 mins 7 secs

concert, live, music, percussion, turkish, world

Zarove is an instrumental trio from Richmond, VA, formed in 2024. Zarove fuses decades of collective experience in Bulgarian and Middle Eastern traditions, avant-garde art music, rock, and improvisation. Traditional Turkish instruments meet electric fret less bass and a hand-crafted drum kit in songs that meld genres, rhythms, and borders.

Episode 74: Brady Heck

October 8th, 2025  |  43 mins 56 secs

band, classic, concert, country, live, music, rock

Brady Heck is just country. No two ways around it, he was just brought into the world that way. He lives it, and you can hear that in his songs. His songs are both clever and conversational, but also deeply sincere and striking. He writes the way he speaks and sings about the world he knows.

Episode 73: Big Fancy

October 1st, 2025  |  54 mins 47 secs

concert, dance, disco, live, music, pop, r and b

Big Fancy, an indie disco band from Richmond, VA, brings a fresh and funky blend of soul and dance that's as timeless on stage as it is over the airwaves. The group of friends behind the sound draws inspiration from neo-soul, R&B, and deep groove to seamlessly intertwine soulful roots, jazz influences, and classic dance vibes.

Episode 72: Kofi Shepsu Quartet

September 24th, 2025  |  57 mins 4 secs

concert, drums, jazz, live, music, piano, richmond, virginia

Kofi Shepsu, came out of the womb drumming. He is an African Percussionist and studied the West African drums for 7 years under the Master Baba Olumide, starting at age 4. He was formally introduced to Jazz and the drum set as a member of the Richmond Youth Jazz Guild under the direction of Ashby Anderson. Kofi received a full scholarship for Berklee College of Music Summer Jazz Workshop with Terri Lyne Carrington. He is a 2017 Young Arts Jazz and Vail Jazz Workshop Finalist. In addition, he was selected in 2017 to attend Berklee College of Music Global Jazz Institute/Newport Jazz Festival. He is a 2018 graduate of Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology. Kofi was also awarded a full scholarship to Manhattan School of Music. While there he got to study with master musicians Buster Williams, Kendrick Scott and Marc Cary. He has played with Savion Glover, Alicia Olatuja, Charles Owens, Tim Green, Marc Cary, Benny Benack III, and Julius Rodriguez.