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RVA on SNL: Richmonders featured on Saturday Night Live

Can you name all three Richmond-born artists that have been featured as musical guests on Saturday Night Live throughout its 50 years?

February 17, 2025 • 
Mitch Hooper
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The “Saturday Night Live” main stage, recreated for exhibit at Museum of Broadcast Communications.

Steven Dahlman

Saturday Night Live is celebrating its 50th anniversary and we are taking a look back through its history to find the times RVA has been live from New York.

Jason Mraz

This infectious songwriter was the musical guest on January 31, 2009 with celebrity host Steve Martin. Mraz performed “I’m Yours” then later brough Colbie Caillat on-stage for a duet performance of “Lucky.”

D’Angelo

The famed R&B artist was the musical guest on January 31, 2015 with celebrity host J.K. Simmons. D’Angelo, alongside The Vanguard, performed “Really Love” followed by “The Charade.” Ironically, this was during the show’s 40th anniversary celebrations.

Lucy Dacus

Dacus is a member of the trio band “boygenius,” which was the musical guest on Nov. 11, 2023 with celebrity host Timothée Chalamet. The band performed “Not Strong Enough” and “Satanist.”

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