2026 LIVE MUSIC concert: 9/24/26

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2026 LIVE MUSIC FEATURING:

Led by singer, songwriter and guitarist Joey Davis - lead guitarist for Oliver Anthony Music - The Joey Davis Band blends original songwriting and selected covers with country grit, roots-rock energy and road-tested live musicianship.


Rodney Stith is a soul singer, songwriter and producer from Petersburg, and one of the most gifted in the country. He grew up singing and playing gospel music in church and local gospel groups where he learned how to play the piano from his grandfather and the guitar from his uncle by ear. His powerful urban retro soul brings back the soulful sound of the retro classic rhythm and blues. He comes across with a smooth edge mellow on the mind yet powerful enough to stir new emotion with each note.


Kyle Davis a singer songwriter from Richmond Virginia who returns this fall with a new record “Jericho ”. It is his seventh record and it reunites the amazing cast from his first Sony record “Raising Heroes” in 1999. Raising Heroes garnered 4 stars in Rolling Stone And landed several songs on the Triple AAA charts on television shows. His voice is one you have heard on many major TV commercials TV shows. He has sang on records from Bruce Hornsby to 49 Winchester and opened for everyone from Bob Dylan to John Mayer.

2025 MUSIC SELECTIONS

6 Days of Films, Live Music & Events.

PAST MUSIC SELECTIONS

“IT’S BACK AND BIGGER THAN LAST YEAR.”
— Harry Kollatz JR, Richmond Magazine

6 DAYS OF LIVE MUSIC EVENTS, PANELS, INDUSTRY THINK TANKS AND MORE

In addition to film, RIFF is known for placing a heavy focus on music since its inception. In 2017, the festival expanded its annual music showcase to the RIFF Music Fest, which includes local, national and international bands who perform at various venues around RVA.

On top of providing great entertainment from some of the music industry’s hottest talent, RIFF utilizes this area as a platform for filmmakers and musicians to forge new working relationships. Top awards will be given out across a variety of music categories during the annual red carpet awards.

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RIFF HIGHLIGHTS

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“The talent, expertise and quality film curation by the RIFF team has made the Richmond film scene a force to be reckoned with. Our experience was truly unforgettable and we look forward to bringing our future projects back to share with the community.”
— Orlando Jones and Noam Dromi