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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We'll give away tix to see White Denim w/Arc Iris @ Richmond Music Hall on 10/5/26 on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've also got an eclectic mix of music incl. The Hurricane Party, @itspetergabriel.bsky.social @alabamashakes.com Mavis Staples, @mike-gordon.com & more!

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We'll give away tix to see Violent Femmes at Kanawha Plaza 9/23/26 on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've also got an eclectic mix of music, incl. Keith Richards, U2, Los Hermanos Alacranes, Patois Counselors, Elvis Costello, Bill Monroe, Slightly Stoopid,Shera Shi, & more!

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The struggle is real. But we can help on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7 - 9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've got an eclectic mix of music incl. Gladys Knight & The Pips, Meshell Ndegeocello & CAT POWER, Prince, @glenhansard.bsky.social @dropkickmurphys.com & more! (Comic: Mrs. Frollein) #RVAradio #RVA

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We'll give away two tickets to see Minus The Bear at The National on 9/17 on Handful of Brains (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've also got an eclectic mix of music incl. Mykki Blanco, @dinosaurjr.com Johnny Copeland, @mikaeladavis.bsky.social Grateful Dead, Steve Cropper, Keep, & more!

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

"Let me show you around, maybe play you a sound" on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've got an eclectic mix of music incl. Tim Curry, @kendallstreetco.bsky.social Grateful Dead, @brucespringsteen.net @boardsofcanada.bsky.social @qotsa-official.bsky.social & more! #RVAradio

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We'll give away tickets to see American Aquarium & Nathan Evans Fox at Broadberry on 9/6 on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've also got an eclectic mix of music incl. Prince & the Revolution, St. Vincent, Circles Around The Sun, The S.O.S. Band, Paul Rodgers, & more! #RVA

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We'll give away tickets to see Robert Earl Keen & Race Ricketts @ The National on 8/20 on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7 - 9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social). We've also got an eclectic mix of music, incl. @tajmahalblues.bsky.social @billystrings.com Flea feat. Nick Cave, Dry Cleaning, #RVAradio #RVA 1/2

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Things are always strange on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've got an eclectic mix of music incl. Keith & Donna, Sam & Dave, Dogwood Tales, RUSH, @toriamos.bsky.social CAT POWER, @mikaeladavis.bsky.social @jefftweedy45.bsky.social ZZ Top, The Damned, 1/2 #RVAradio #RVA

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Feel the Power of Disco and an eclectic mix of genres on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We'll play music from Huey Lewis & The News & The Trammps, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Primus, @annacalvi.bsky.social TORTURETWINN, THE EELS, @elephantstonehq.bsky.social & more! #RVA

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We'll give away tickets to Jampacked Festival on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We'll play an eclectic mix of music, incl. tunes from each of the Jampacked bands, as well as @jralmostdead.bsky.social John Eddie, @remhq.bsky.social @karinarykman.bsky.social & more! #RVAradio

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Win 2 tix to Jukebox the Ghost: Variety Show Spectacular! at Broadberry on 7/23 tonight on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've also got an eclectic mix of music, incl. @frankzappa.bsky.social WESTSIDE COWBOY, The Tubs, The Nth Power, @therealjoeely.bsky.social & more! #RVA

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Terror-cold tension...Hate-hot revenge! Tonight on Handful of Brains! (Tue 7- 9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've also got an eclectic mix of music incl. Beck, Claypool Lennon Delirium, @dinosaurjr.com TORTURETWINN, Africa Express, The Durutti Column, Ramones, Grateful Dead, Ty Segall, The Meters

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

There will be fireworks on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've got an eclectic mix of music, incl. @kendallstreetco.bsky.social Matt Berry, @mc-taylor.bsky.social @jefftweedy45.bsky.social & @tbt-duluth.bsky.social Julian Lage, The Who, The Lemon Twigs, 1/2 #RVAradio #RVA

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Go-Go where the action is! Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've got an eclectic mix of music, incl. Paul McCartney & @ringostarrmusic.bsky.social U2, Lee "Scratch" Perry & Mouse on Mars, Soft Cell & Nona Hendryx, CAVS, Ed O'Brien, Mitski, Rickie Lee Jones, & more! #RVAradio

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We'll give away tickets to see EVERCLEAR w/ Long Arms at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 6/17/26 on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've also got an eclectic mix of music, incl. Orion Redwolf & Louis Smith, Iceage, Gregory McLoughlin, The Black Crowes, Kurt Vile, 1/2 #RVA

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Add that bow tie to your chicken hat and get on with Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've got an eclectic mix of music, incl. Johnny Blue Skies, @themountaingoats.bsky.social Daniel Lanois, Son Volt, YES, Don Ho, My New Band Believe, @fatherjmisty.bsky.social & more! #RVA

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

That means home is Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social). We've got an eclectic mix of music for you, incl. @dcdmusic.bsky.social CAT POWER, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Pigeon, @theblackkeys.bsky.social @modestmouseoffical.bsky.social Yonder Mountain String Band, Brown Horse, & more!

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Beaver: "I remember when Wally used to play stuff like this. I never liked 'em much then, but now I think they're terrific. I'm glad Tony plays them on Handful of Brains!" (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) 1/2 Tony's got an eclectic mix of music Beaver will love, incl. The Rolling Stones, 1/2

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I'm real proud of my record collection, and you can hear some of it on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've got an eclectic mix of music incl. Jesse Welles, @deerhoof.bsky.social @kristinhersh.bsky.social @willienelsonmusic.bsky.social @tajmahalblues.bsky.social &more!1/2

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Live a little with Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social). We've got an eclectic mix of music for you incl. @officialaerosmith.bsky.social @kendallstreetco.bsky.social Patsy Decline, U2, TORTURETWINN, Mojo Nixon, Andy Thomas, @thecure.com @ratboysband.bsky.social 1/2 #RVAradio #RVA

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

We interview Andy Thomas & talk about his upcoming show at @thebroadberry.bsky.social on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7 - 9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social). We've also got an eclectic mix of music, incl. Willie Nelson, Todd Snider, John Sebastian, Mabe Fratti & @billorcutt.bsky.social 1/2 #RVAradio #RVA

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

We've got some pretty good songs for you on Handful of Brains! (Tuesday 7 - 9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) Songs from The Byrds, The Yardbirds, Arctic Monkeys, Social Distortion, @sunrauniverse.bsky.social, @beachhouseband.bsky.social Sam Goku, Earth, Wind & Fire, & more! #RVAradio #RVA

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

And music you'll get on Handful of Brains! (Tues 7 - 9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've got an eclectic mix of music incl. Claypool Lennon Delirium, Courtney Barnett, Brown Horse, Lettuce, Alan Sparhawk with @tbt-duluth.bsky.social @theblackkeys.bsky.social @itspetergabriel.bsky.social & more!

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Arch is having a psychedelic experience because he's been listening to Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social). We've got an eclectic mix of music, incl. Blue Rooster, Angine de Poitrine, Paul McCartney, @brucespringsteen.net Big Thief, @davidbowiereal.bsky.social Pulp, 1/2 #RVA

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

We've got your back, R. Crumb! Only the good pop/rock/world music on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) It's an eclectic mix of music, incl. Pulp, Richard Thompson & @hughcornwellmusic.bsky.social, U2, Dave Alvin, @suedehq.bsky.social, The The, Talking Heads 1/3 #RVA #RVAradio

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Time for listening enjoyment with Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've got an eclectic batch of music, incl. The Specials, The Rolling Stones, @thejefftweedy.bsky.social @bootsofkenny.bsky.social & Peter Buck, Big Thief, The Damned, @lowcutconnie.bsky.social #RVAradio 1/3

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

It's a good day to play some rock 'n' roll records on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We'll play an eclectic mix of music, including Sufjan Stevens, The Stone Roses, Beck, Jason Isbell, Donna Jean Godchaux, The Brothers Johnson, Amythyst Kiah, & more! #RVAradio #RVA

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

We'll put on some records to cheer you up on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social ) We've got an eclectic mix of music, incl. Jimmy Cliff,Grateful Dead,Viagra Boys,Wilson Pickett,@brucespringsteen.net,Cassidy Snider & The Wranglers,@shaneparish.bsky.social,Bill Callahan,& more!1/3

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Come on, everyone! Let's dance to Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've got an eclectic mix of music, incl. Todd Snider & Jason Isbell, @kendallstreetco.bsky.social Tyler Ballgame, @johnlennonofficial.bsky.social @fatherjmisty.bsky.social @jerrygarcia.com & more! 1/3 #RVA

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We'll pay tribute to the late Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead on Handful of Brains. (Tu 7-9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) Listen at 97.3 FM, wrir.org, or the TuneIn radio app. You can listen to older shows whenever you like here wrir.org/show/handful... Photo: dead.net #RVAradio #RVA #BobWeir

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

We'll listen to some cool records on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've got an eclectic mix of music, incl. Jesse Welles, @itspetergabriel.bsky.social Popol Vuh, Grateful Dead, @thepretenders.com @drivebytruckers.bsky.social @sherylcrowofficial.bsky.social & more!n #RVA

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

And fun it will be on Handful of Brains! (Tuesday 7 - 9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've got an eclectic mix of records to play, including Not A Saint Band, The Nude Party, Little Feat, Love Is All, Prince, @lankumdublin.bsky.social & more! 1/2 #RVAradio #RVA

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

It's the perfect soundtrack for your New Year's Eve Eve party! Handful of Brains on @wrir973fm.bsky.social! (Tu 7-9PM) We've got an eclectic mix of music, incl. Etta James, Todd Snider, Mike Mattison, @timheidecker.bsky.social @tomasmithmusic.bsky.social David Byrne, Gregory McLoughlin 1/3 #RVAradio

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Need some Christmas tunes to listen to? Check out Tuesday night's Handful of Brains show whenever you like here vault.wrir.org/shows/202512... And here's a link to the playlist www.wrir.org/2025/12/23/h... #RVAradio #RVA

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

On Handful of Brains, we interview Gregory McLoughlin & talk about his new album! (Tu 7 - 9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've also got the usual eclectic mix of songs for you. Dial your FM receiver to frequency 97.3 or listen on the Information Superhighway at wrir.org or the TuneIn Radio app.

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Gather your friends and listen to Handful of Brains! (Tu 7 - 9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We'll play an eclectic mix of music, incl. LCD Soundsystem, Todd Snider, Al Jardine, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Marcus King, Osees, Greensky Bluegrass, Bono, RUSH, Big Thief, Jeff Tweedy, & more! #RVA 1/2

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

It's gonna be a real good day on Handful Of Brains! (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social). We've got an eclectic mix of music, incl. @trey.com Goose, @brucespringsteen.net Joni Mitchell, The Mommyheads, Portugal. The Man, Parquet Courts, CAT POWER, Fiona Apple, & more! 1/2 #RVAradio #RVA

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

On Handful of Brains (Tu 7-9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social), Andy Thomas will be in the studio for an interview & will spin some of his favorite tunes ahead of his show A.T. and Friends Family Jam w/Wolph at The Broadberry on 11/28! We'll also give away tickets to see @kendallstreetco.bsky.social 1/2

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

We'll give away 2 tix to TAUK w/Squeaky Feet @ The Broadberry on 11/13 on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've also got an eclectic mix of music for you, incl. @kendallstreetco.bsky.social @kimletgordon.bsky.social & Kim Deal, Bob Dylan & more! #RVAradio #RVA 1/2

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

We'll give away 2 tix to see The Bad Plus w/ The Sweet Potatoes at The Broadberry on 11/11 on Tuesday's Handful of Brains (7 - 9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social ). We've also got an eclectic mix of music, including The Mommyheads, Squeeze, Dehd, Goose, @kendallstreetco.bsky.social #RVA #RVAradio

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WRIR-LP 97.3 FM RVA @wrir973fm.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Love live music? So do we — and we’re giving you a chance to see it for free! 🎶 You + 1 could be heading to see your next favorite artist for free! Scroll through this thread to see when to tune in to win tickets! 🎫🎧📻✨ 🤩 👇

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DementedCalliope @dementedcalliope.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Sometimes #communityradio is doing fast cell phone math for your fellow DJ! 📻 @tonyj42.bsky.social wants to get us to 73% of our Fund Drive goal. 💵He needs $326 to hit that goal! Who’s gonna help get him there? Kick in a few bucks at wrir.org

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WRIR-LP 97.3 FM RVA @wrir973fm.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Tonight 🗓️ Tuesday 10/28 ⏰ 7-9pm on Handful of Brains w/ DJ @tonyj42.bsky.social Tune in for a chance to win two tickets to see 🎫 The Kitchen Dwellers live at📍The Broadberry on 11/5! 📸 by Jeffrey Neubauer

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

It's the Handful of Brains Halloween/Fall Fund Drive show, & we've got tricks & treats for you! (Tu 7-9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We'll treat 1 lucky listener to 2 tix to see Kitchen Dwellers w/Pressing Strings at The Broadberry on 11/5! We've got tricky Halloween songs! 1/2 #RVAradio #RVA

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WRIR-LP 97.3 FM RVA @wrir973fm.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

🎉 It’s a wild week at the station — fundraisers in full swing, but we still snagged some sweet giveaways just for you! 🎫✨ Big thanks to everyone supporting our fundraiser. You’re the real MVPs. 💛 #CommunityRadio #FundDriveFun 📻 Don’t miss out! Here’s when to tune in to win ⬇️

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WRIR-LP 97.3 FM RVA @wrir973fm.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

🗓️ Tuesday 10/21 🕰️ 7-9pm 🧠 Handful of Brains w/ DJ Bill Thomson (substituting for @tonyj42.bsky.social) 🎫 Two tickets to see Jeff Tweedy live! 📍 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on 10/25 📸 by Shervin Lainez

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

We'll give away 2 tix to Joshua Radin w/Brendan James at Richmond Music Hall on 10/14/25 on Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've also got an eclectic mix of music incl. Rolling Stones, @mpproductions.bsky.social & @thomyorke.wastehq.social @mymorningjacket.bsky.social 1/3

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dj tablescraps @pndwrir.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

tonight on punk's not dead I'm contractually obligated to create listenable radio shows two tuesdays a month. this is the 3rd tuesday... 11pm 97.3FM richmond @wrir973fm.bsky.social wrir.org

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tonyj42.bsky.social @tonyj42.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

We'll give away tix to see That 1 Guy w/ GULL at Richmond Music Hall on 10/2/25 on the next Handful of Brains! (Tu 7-9 PM on @wrir973fm.bsky.social) We've also got an eclectic mix of music for you, incl. @mommyheads.bsky.social @trey.com CUP, Daniel Donato, Alan Sparhawk... 1/3 #RVAradio #RVA

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