Richmond Counterculture / Shockoe Sessions
Richmond Counterculture/Shockoe Sessions Episode 20
Shockoe Sessions Live! is a weekly show highlighting Richmond’s music scene. Every Tuesday a different local act plays for an intimate studio audience of up to 50 people.
Shows are recorded and streamed live to YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
This episode features the Alt-rock sounds of The Barons, The Sugar Hollows, and The Jared Stout Band!
About the Bands
The Barons on Shockoe Sessions Live (April 15th 2025)
The Barons are a US alternative band comprised of lead singer and guitarist Peyton Alley, drummer Mathes Glymph, lead guitarist Josiah Ragland, and bassist Kirtland Gray. Forming in 2016, the Virginia natives’ repertoire include various sounds ranging from heavy-hitting indie rock to a lighter fair of introspective love songs. The band’s upcoming record “Le Chateau” embodies returning to death in nature and illustrates the contrast of beauty and destruction that lie in The Barons’ sound. The Barons have supported some major alternative acts over the past few years such as Judah & The Lion, The Aces, Barns Courtney, and Catfish and the Bottlemen and amassed a large following on the East Coast headlining festivals and venues alike.
The Sugar Hollows on Shockoe Sessions Live! (May 13th 2025)
The Sugar Hollows is “some kind of rock band” from Richmond, VA. The band was formed in 2020 when Mike and Gabe became neighbors in an apartment complex during the nationwide lockdown and heard each other playing music through the walls one day. A few jam sessions here and there quickly became a number of gigs throughout Virginia and North Carolina where the two played covers by the likes of Jim Croce, Brent Cobb, Lord Huron, Kings of Leon, and everything in between. By 2022, they had recruited new members, Sean and Noah, to join their journey and released the band’s first singles ‘Follow the River’ and ‘Sweet Virginia Girl.” Their debut self-titled album included 10 songs and was released in 2023.
The group’s follow up sophomore album ‘Radio Waves’ was released in May of 2024 and included another 10 original songs that really began to identify who The Sugar Hollows are and the direction they are heading as they continue to explore new ways to communicate their music. 2025 sees The Sugar Hollows continuing to grow and playing their most notable shows yet including performances at FloydFest, Riverrock, and Altria Theater.
The Jared Stout Band on Shockoe Sessions Live! (August 12th 2025)
The Jared Stout Band is an electrifying alt-country band with musical styles that are as diverse as the Appalachian landscape they call home. Runner-ups for the coveted “On-The-Rise” award at FloydFest 22, The Jared Stout Band has quickly solidified their presence in the national music scene. The band’s dynamic sound seamlessly weaves Appalachian rhythms with Blues and Rock undertones, creating a tapestry of emotion and energy that resonates with audiences of all ages and musical tastes.
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.
Show archive
Playlist
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The Barons, “Would You Want It (If You Had It) (Live)”
Shockoe Records - 2025