5.14.19

by Charles Yamabe - May 26, 2019

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- It's been almost ten years since Imogen Heap has toured North America. Even longer since she's toured with Frou Frou the two-piece band that she started with Guy Sigsworth. But, after the long hiatus, she decided it was time. Not just time

Lunatic Luau // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 5.17.19

by Wendy Podmenik Darugar // Glenn Woodell - May 19, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar VIRGINIA BEACH, VA- Concert season is now in full swing, especially the increasingly popular music festivals. While most major festivals are a three day event (and can be somewhat of a long, hot ordeal for an attendee,) one of Hampton Road's radio stations takes

Jimmie’s Chicken Shack // Live @ The Vanguard // 1.18.19

by Wendy Podmenik Darugar // Glenn Woodell - January 25, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar HAMPTON, VA: Back in the days of yore when MTV actually played music videos, many notable bands that may have not had an opportunity for the spotlight of national exposure were given airtime. Jimmie's Chicken Shack arrived on the scene in 1996 with the

Puddle of Mudd // Live @ Boathouse Live // 1.10.19

by Wendy Podmenik Darugar // Glenn Woodell - January 16, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Hampton Roads' local favorites Seven Ten Oil made an emotional return to the stage after a hiatus of several months, and this return was their debut at Boathouse Live, opening for Puddle of Mudd. The audience was full of supporters welcoming vocalist/

Jim James // Live @ The Palace Theater // 11.21.18

by Michael W. Bright - December 3, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- If you needed an excuse to come to Louisville, here are some pretty good ones: There's the Kentucky Derby of course, or any of the fine thoroughbred races in spring and fall. Then, of course, is the distillery touring and tasting,

Gorgon City // Escape Tour // Review

by Charles Yamabe - November 25, 2018November 26, 2018

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL --Two of the most sought after Producers/DJs, Matt Robson-Scott and Kye Gibbon, better known as Gorgon City just finished up their North American tour. The 15-date journey kicked off October 25th in Seattle and continued into November hitting major U.S. and Canadian markets

Sebastian Bach // Live @ Boathouse Live // 10.26.18

by Wendy Podmenik Darugar // Glenn Woodell - November 2, 2018November 2, 2018

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NEWPORT NEWS, VA: A nice mix of rock and metal hit Boathouse Live on a Saturday night, the highlight of which was the return of glam metal legend Sebastian Bach, of Skid Row fame, making a stop to Hampton Roads after many years. The show

Eric Johnson // Live @ Mercury Ballroom // 10.12.18

by Michael W. Bright - October 23, 2018November 5, 2018

Photos and Article by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY--As I've said in this space before: guitars and their players, that's my thing. Electric, acoustic, steel string, steel body, folk, rock, jazz, blues, it doesn't matter. For me, the skill is the thrill. So when you become familiar with a guy like

Steely Dan // The Palace Theater // 10.3.18

by Michael W. Bright - October 9, 2018October 9, 2018

Photos and Article by Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY-- Steely Dan, the ever-morphing entity of musicians at the peak of their skills, came to town again. They played to a full house and they killed, as usual. The band has been making Louisville a regular stop because its usually a guaranteed sell

Gary Numan // Live @ Headliners // 9.25.18

by Michael W. Bright - October 5, 2018

Article and Photos by Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY-- It was unanimous. Every person I talked with at the Gary Numan concert had all been turned on to the music, via the single "Cars," by their dads. "Cars," by Gary Numan was the first exposure to "New Wave" for many radio listeners in