8.2.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 4, 2022

Article and photos by Wendy Podmenik Woodell PORTSMOUTH, VA-- In terms of truly iconic blues/ rock bands, ZZ Top is certainly at the top- with classic riffs, catchy lyrics, and pure musicianship enveloping a slew of hits that helped define the genre and the decades. On an nearly unrelenting hot and

Trinity of Terror Tour // Live @ Chartway Arena // 4.27.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 7, 2022

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- This tour features a very cohesive lineup- stylistic similarities abound within, yet there are some key differences. All in all, a tour created to appeal to those who follow a certain genre, metal with a dark gothic twist, and in one case

Lilith Czar // Live @ The NorVa // 4.25.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 26, 2022

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- Concert season is kicking into high gear and with that, both new artists and artists that have expanded creatively over the past two years are now front and center. Enter Lilith Czar- her Instagram proudly says it all, “Juliet Simms is gone,

Bob Weir & the Wolf Bros. // Live @ Thomas Wolfe Auditorium // 3.24.2022

by Jason Robey - March 30, 2022

Photos and review by: Jason Robey ASHEVILLE, NC -- Few musicians in history have had the career and impact of the prolific Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir. Since 1965, Weir has played with countless musicians, and since the 1995 death of Jerry Garcia, has fronted several bands centered around the music of

Daughtry // Live @ The NorVA // 2.27.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 6, 2022March 6, 2022

Article and Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA- Live music is back!! Venues in Hampton Roads are announcing schedules that are filling quickly, and music lovers are ready to return to live shows. Daughtry took the stage with openers Tremonti and Lyell as part of a full schedule at the

Buddy Guy // Live @ The Palace Theater // 2.25.22

by Michael W. Bright - March 1, 2022

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY--Blues music is alive and well. In fact it may even occupy a greater space than it did two years ago, pre-Covid. We're all sick and tired of being sick and tired. At the same time we desperately want to celebrate SOMETHING! So when the center

Gojira // Live @ The National // 11.1.21

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 10, 2021November 10, 2021

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell RICHMOND, VA- Nestled in downtown Richmond Virginia's “Theatre Row”, The National is a popular music venue with historic roots within the city. Built in 1923, it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and features intricate scrolling architectural elements and multiple balconies.

Blackberry Smoke // Live @ Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion // 10.15.21

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 31, 2021

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar PORTSMOUTH, VA- Blackberry Smoke: one of the greatest southern rock bands ever- but you don't know that yet. You will see, it's coming. They will be up there with Lynryd and the Allmans. With a rich catalogue of seven studio albums packed full of songs

Spafford / Eggy // Live @ Neighborhood Theatre // 10.21.2021

by Jason Robey - October 29, 2021

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC --The funky Jam quartet Spafford brought the house down on Thursday night with two sets of improv-heavy virtuosity and a mesmerizing light show. The band returned to the road this month following the pandemic shutdown, and local fans gave them a warm welcome.

Blacktop Mojo // Live @ Elevation 27 // 10.10.21

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 24, 2021

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar VIRGINIA BEACH, VA- Back to the music, back to the thunder! Blacktop Mojo made current members of their “Mojo Nation” happy on a Sunday night in Virginia Beach, and created some new fans. Out on their “Somethin' Wicked Tour” to promote their 2021 eponymous