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The Atkinsons

Rank #1 Richmond, VA Americana / Roots Rock

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Members: Dickie Wood, Jeff Williams, Ricky Breland, Kris Krull, Jamie Wood, Amanda Glover

Sounds Like: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Old 97's, Cracker, Old Crow Medicine Show

Label: indie

Bio: The Atkinsons - Roots Rock from Richmond, VA!

The Atkinsons first set foot on Richmond, VA stages in the fall of 2003. What started out as a small acoustic outfit turned into a band that took on a life of its own. The Atkinsons meld roots, country, mountain, and rock music into their own style ... See Full Bio

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The Atkinsons - Roots Rock from Richmond, VA http://rvrb.fm/VTJwtm

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“Top Albums from RVA 2011: #2. The Atkinsons – Mile Marker - 'This is the kind of alt-country album that sticks with you till the end. Great instrumentation, musicianship, and song structures, pristine recording.'”

— Sarah Moore, Sounds of RVA

“Annual Music Issue Sounds of Richmond No. 4 - "When the Atkinsons guitarist Dickie Wood wrote his name on the chalkboard for the open-mic at Matt's Village Pub, little did he know that seven years later he'd still be performing with host and mandolin player Jeff Williams. The Atkinsons' new CD, "Milemarker," represents the last three of those years, which saw the roots-rock outfit playing shows just about every other week. Although this grueling schedule hasn't taken the band over dusty back roads or through sweaty juke joints, it sure sounds like it. And while there's still plenty of twang on the album, "You Could Go" represents its penchant for classic Southern rock 'n' roll."”

— Mike Rutz, Style Weekly

“Sounds of RVA by Sarah Moore - "Richmond’s The Atkinsons have just released their second album, Mile Marker. The Atkinsons have been together for seven years, though, so they have had time to hone their sound and get any kinks out of their system. You might even say that along the way, the band has gone down certain roads, marking them as they go along. “Mile Marker follows its own path from the back roads to the highways that inevitably lead you back home.” The album tends to grow on you as you listen to each track. The Atkinsons meld a bit of alt-country (in the vein of Drive-By Truckers or Son Volt) with rock and roll, swing music, Texas Cajun and many more for a driving sound that is fast enough for dance halls and chill enough to do some laundry to. (click on link for more)”

— Sarah Moore, Sounds of RVA blog

“Magazine33 - The Atkinsons "Mile Marker" CD Release Show at Capital Ale House Music Hall Richmond - "If you pay any attention to the rock or country flavored bands playing around Richmond, you have probably heard of the Atkinsons. They've been around for a couple years now, if you consider seven to be a couple. Most of that time has been spent playing at venues and festivals all over Richmond and the surrounding area. For all those years playing they had until recently only released one album, a self-proclaimed alt-country opera called American Gothic. They really are a performance band. It's obvious from seeing them play that they just enjoy being up on stage playing music. Recording is more of an afterthought for them." (click on link for more)”

— Robin Marschak, Magazine33

“102.1 the X Studio B - Dickie Wood and Jeff Williams of The Atkinsons and engineer/producer Steve Barber interview with Jay Smack on Studio B on 5/1/11. Songs played from "Mile Marker" include "Lyin' and Honesty", "Wanted Her To Go" and "Scar". Live performance by Dickie and Jeff on "You Could Go". (click link to hear podcast)”

— Jay Smack, 102.1 the X Studio B

“Style Weekly 'That One Song' by Mike Rutz - "Many a musician was born and many a band was formed at the now defunct Matt's Village Pub. In the early oughts, mandolin player Jeff Williams played host to a popular open-mic night that launched numerous musical careers, including the Gaskets, the Ex-Patriots, Jared Jones of Lust Not Love, Jim O'Brien of Schnitzel and the Atkinsons. It's been more than seven years since Atkinsons guitarist and vocalist Dickie Wood drew his name on that chalkboard, and he's still performing twangy rock songs with Williams. (click on link for more)”

— Mike Rutz, Style Weekly

“Magazine33 - "The Atkinsons. The name caught my attention immediately. Was it the name of one of the musicians? No. That would have been too easy. The origin of the name was much more interesting than that. About six years ago two friends, Dickie Wood and Jeff Williams," (click on link for more)”

— Robin Marschak, Magazine 33

“The Atkinsons - American Gothic When I pop in a disc from a band based in Virginia... (click on link for more)”

— Kelly Dearmore, Twangville.com

"Dickie Wood has a lot of words floating around in his head. ... (Click on link for more)

— Josh Bearman, Style Weekly

"It's not as easy these days to find a sprawling country road that's not bisected by a major interstate. ... (Click on link for more)

— Radar, Richmond Magazine

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May 25

Capital Ale House
Richmond, VA, US | 4:00pm
Capital Ale House
Richmond, VA, US
Sat May 25 4:00pm
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RVA Musicians & Friends Music Series MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Capital Ale House Downtown Music Hall - 4-7:30pm 5 Bands + NO COVER = Good times Hosted by The ILLbillys http://www.illbillys.com/ 4:00-4:25 TIN CAN FISH BAND 4:30-4:55 THE ATKINSONS 5:00-5:25 LUZ DEL SOL 5:30-5:55 TRAILER COURT MARSHALS 6:00-7:15 ILLBillys Some of RVA's music community comes together for an afternoon of live music & fun on Memorial Day Weekend. Featuring TIN CAN FISH BAND, THE ATKINSONS, LUZ DEL SOL & TRAILER COURT MARSHALS performing mini-sets on the pre-set stage and host band the ILLBILLYS performing a full extended set. Expect a wide range of originals & cover tunes ranging from progressive folk rock , southern California harmonies, indie rock, southern rock, Alt-Country twang, cow-punk and clog-rock. A little something for everybody as well as food & beverage to choose from. Come early for table seating. Doors at 3:30pm. NO COVER~
Sat
Jun 1

The Camel
Richmond, VA, US | 9:00pm
The Camel
Richmond, VA, US
Sat Jun 01 9:00pm
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The Atkinsons are looking forward to celebrating the CD Release of our good friend Rob Williams at The Camel on June 1st along with the Trailer Court Marshals!
Fri
Jun 14

Ashland Coffee & Tea
Ashland, VA, US | 8:00pm
Ashland Coffee & Tea
Ashland, VA, US
Fri Jun 14 8:00pm
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The Atkinsons are looking forward to coming back to Ashland Coffee & Tea on June 14th!
Thu
Jul 11

The Camel
Richmond, VA, US | 12:00pm
The Camel
Richmond, VA, US
Thu Jul 11 12:00pm
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The Atkinsons open for The Higbees (Cleveland, OH) and Erica Blinn (Columbus, OH) at The Camel 7/11! https://www.facebook.com/TheHigbees https://www.facebook.com/ericablinn https://www.facebook.com/theatkinsons
Sat
Aug 17

Cardinal Point Winery
Afton, VA, US | 5:00pm
Cardinal Point Winery
Afton, VA, US
Sat Aug 17 5:00pm
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The Atkinsons are excited to be back at Cardinal Point Winery playing their Tins 4 Tunes concert series and food drive on August 17th! 5-9pm $10.00 for adults at the door, $5.00 if you bring at least one non-perishable food donation for our local food pantry. Kids 18 and under and Cardinal Point Cooperative members get in free. A food truck will be on site for those who forget their picnic baskets.