Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar From Anthrax's pentagram imagery last week, to Skillet's cross tattoos...a rock journey. Having never seen a Christian rock band before, I didn't know what to expect. Would there be a sermon in the middle of the set? A group
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Anthrax & Slayer // Live @ The Norva // 10.3.16
Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar and Glenn Woodell Photos by: Glenn Woodell NORFOLK, VA- Behold, the Gods of Thunder and Thrash Metal reigned at the Norva on Monday night, and their names were Death Angel, Anthrax, and Slayer. Cue one week earlier: I mention to one of NorVa's security that we would be
Ben Rector // Live at The NorVa // 9.29.16
Article and photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Feel-good Pop/Rock music draws in a different type of crowd of people than what I'm used to at the concerts I normally attend. These people aren't angry, they aren't counter-culture, there's nothing to rebel against, and life presents itself
Make America Rock Tour // Live @ The Norva // 9.23.16
Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar and Glenn Woodell NORFOLK, VA – Seven bands have a mission: to Make America Rock again. This huge touring line-up features 12 Stones, Tantric, Crazytown, Alien Ant Farm, Saving Abel, Saliva, and Trapt. Most of these groups are known for hits generated in the
Steel Panther // Live @ the NorVa // 7.29.16
Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar Steel Panther, ranked as the 725th top rock band in Muncie, Indiana at a local poll taken at Big Red's Barbershop and Ice Cream Parlor, opened up their expansive world-wide tour at our favorite venue, the NorVa. Armed with
Pierce the Veil // Live @ the NorVa // 6.18.16
Lake Street Dive // Live @ the NorVa // 6.7.16
Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photography by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- You know it's going to be a quality show when multiple local musicians are in attendance, and they were out in droves for the Holy Ghost Tent Revival/ Lake Street Dive event in Norfolk on Tuesday. Spreading some
The Struts // Live @ The NorVa // 5.12.16
Article and photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA - Remember the U.K. in the 1970's- a time of sonic exploration- young musicians that pushed boundaries past all that was good and decent, shocking mum, dad, and the Queen- a rebellion that pushed the scene into new dimensions
Lita Ford & Halestorm // Live @ The NorVa // 4.25.16
Photos by: Glenn Woodell Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- It's a night showcasing Girl Power with a lineup of three sexy, strong women rockers, each leading their own band, and each in a different phase of their careers. Opening the evening is L.A.-based band Dorothy, pegged by Rolling Stone
Fear Factory // Live @ NorVa // 4.3.16
Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Classic metal artists Fear Factory swung through Norfolk on Sunday night, headlining an all metal lineup that included Soilwork, Spades and Blades, and Martyrd. Drawing heavy inspiration from dark Sci-fi themes, Fear Factory is known for a