In the court of public opinion, at least 3,500 females in central Virginia have forgiven Chris Brown. They roared. They cried. They rushed the stage. And... Richmond Times-Dispatch

The gleaming glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 has been auctioned off for $350,000. As the glove’s... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Chris Brown received an “extremely favorable” report from probation officials overseeing his felony assault case, a judge said yesterday. Brown... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Record sales continue to free-fall—sales are down about 13 percent from last year but that isn’t preventing the labels from unloading a massive... Richmond Times-Dispatch

John Mayer’s new “Battle Studies” album is in stores this week, and the singer/Twitter King will embark on a tour with Michael Franti... Richmond Times-Dispatch

The Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville will reopen Nov. 27 with a performance from Sons of Bill and Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit. The venue has been... Richmond Times-Dispatch

ALLEY KATZ—10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816. Crunk Budder, Cast Upon Blind Eyes, Since 1913 and others, 4 p.m. Friday, $7. Joe Enroughty & His Royal... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Mo DeBree, 5 p.m. at downtown Capital Ale House Music Hall; at 10 p.m. Chris Ayer with Shane Cooley Daughtry, Theory of a Deadman and Cavo, 7:30 p.m.... Richmond Times-Dispatch

CHARLOTTESVILLE These days, Jimmy Buffett is more a brand than a musician. The restaurants, the beer line, the newly renamed Miami Dolphins stadium after... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Sirius XM’s Radio Margaritaville channel will broadcast the final four concerts from Jimmy Buffett’s tour, starting with today’s Charlottesville... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Creating visual images in one’s head can be a useful way of listening to symphonic music. But it would be best to halt the imagination somewhere... Richmond Times-Dispatch

NEW YORK—Aerosmith’s guitarist Joe Perry says the future of the band is still uncertain. Perry said yesterday he thinks front man Steven Tyler... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Colbie Caillat will headline the Q94 and Lite 98 Christmas show at The National on Dec. 8 at 8 p.m.  The singer, who performed with Jason Mraz on... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Adigitally remastered version of The Rolling Stones’ “Live at the Max” concert is available on DVD and Blu-ray. The release celebrates... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Not only did she turn out one of the pluckiest “Saturday Night Live” hosting stints in recent memory (her Shakira parody was dead-on hilarious),... Richmond Times-Dispatch

ALLEY KATZ—10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816. Moderate Likvidation, Detonate, Aghast and others, 7 p.m. Thursday, $8. Since 1913, Team Extreme, Heavy Weights... Richmond Times-Dispatch

If you go Who: Robert Earl Keen When: 8 p.m. Tuesday at The National Tickets: $20-$35 Info: Richmond Times-Dispatch

While people all over the world are pausing to recognize the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Texas singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen’s... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Hatebreed with Cannibal Corpse, Unearth and others, 6:30 p.m. at The National Chris Smither with Paul Cebar, 8 p.m. at Ashland Coffee & Tea Don Henley,... Richmond Times-Dispatch

So many things happening in music this week, so much to grumble about.  So over the weekend, we hear that Steven Tyler is leaving Aerosmith, and Joe... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Ski poles have none of the subtlety of a conductor’s baton, but for Arthur Fagen, it was the former that led to the latter. Fagen is the final candidate... Richmond Times-Dispatch

The Richmond Symphony had 240 applicants for the position of music director and narrowed the field to nine finalists. David Fisk, the symphony’s... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Country princess Taylor Swift will keep her “Fearless” tour rolling through next year and swing by John Paul Jones Arena on March 20 at 7 p.m. ... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Congrats to Richmond singer-songwriter Susan Greenbaum, whose song “Spin Like a Top” last week won the People’s Choice Award at the Songwriters... Richmond Times-Dispatch

ALLEY KATZ—10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816. White Knuckle Battery, Throtl and others, 10 p.m. Saturday, $7. This Time It’s War, Periphery, This or... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Richard Shindell with Antje Duvekot, 8 p.m. at Ashland Coffee & Tea One Love Reggae Festival featuring Capleton, Anthony B and Cocoa T, 8 p.m. at... Richmond Times-Dispatch

You might know that Paul Shaffer wrote “It’s Raining Men.“  You might even know that he performed in the first house band for “Saturday... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Tonight’s Styx/REO Speedwagon concert at the Richmond Coliseum has been canceled. Refunds are available at point of purchase. For details, visit... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Tomorrow’s Styx and REO Speedwagon concert at the Richmond Coliseum has been canceled. Richmond Times-Dispatch

If you’ve attended a classic-rock concert the past few years, you might have noticed that a significant faction of the audience for artists such... Richmond Times-Dispatch