Windy City Smokeout // Chicago, IL // 8.04-8.07 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED FESTIVALS by Charles Yamabe - August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- A little over a week ago, Chicago experienced the ninth year of the biggest country music festival in the city. Spread over four days and taking place in the United Center parking lot, Windy City Smokeout was a huge success. The crowds
Starset // Live @ The NorVa // 6.24.22 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 2, 2022 Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- This evening featured a conceptual band that pushes the envelope in defining what is “rock” music- Starset stretches the boundaries and folds in string instruments, metal elements, electronic, and some pop undertones into their unique sound. A relatively new band, Starset got its'
Trinity of Terror Tour // Live @ Chartway Arena // 4.27.22 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC 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
311 // Live @ The Fillmore // 2.1.2022 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Jason Robey - March 24, 2022 Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Hot on the heels of their biannual 311 Day extravaganza earlier this month, the alternative rock veterans kicked off their spring tour last week, making an early stop in Charlotte, NC. The band is known for mixing up their setlists every night, often
The Railbird Festival // Live @ Keeneland // 8.28-29.21 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED FESTIVALS MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - September 14, 2021September 15, 2021 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Lexington, KY--A "railbird" is a horse racing fan who perches on the rail that circumscribes a race track, hanging as close as possible to the action. I would be hanging at the edge of the stage for the Railbird Festival 2021. My Morning Jacket
Styx // Live @ Chartway Arena // 8.10.21 CONCERT REVIEWS MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 14, 2021August 14, 2021 Article & photos: Wendy Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Nearing on 50 years as a band, the incredible classic rockers Styx are currently on tour promoting newest album, Crash of the Crown. Showcasing both older hits and a sprinkling of new material, the setlist not only pleased long time fans but introduced catchy
Eliza & The Delusionals // Live @ Stubb’s BBQ // 2.19.20 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Sarah Todd - February 26, 2020June 21, 2021 Article and Photos by: Sarah Todd Austin, TX -- It was an unexpectedly chilly night in the "Live Music Capital of the World," yes -- even though we are in February, central Texas has had an especially mild winter so far and many concert-goers seemed upset with their decision to forego
Breaking Benjamin // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 8.21.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 Article and Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar VIRGINIA BEACH, VA: A stacked rocking line up hit Virginia Beach on Wednesday night, giving the audience bang for their concert buck. Paving the way on the stage was young and electric Diamante, out to garner exposure for her brand, a hard and modern-edged
Knotfest Roadshow // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 8.14.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 21, 2019August 21, 2019 Article and Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar VIRGINIA BEACH, VA: Wikipedia has no less than 27 different metal genres listed, not to mention sub-genres ad infinitum. The “Knotfest Roadshow” North American tour line up features four bands that cut across a healthy spread of metal. Leading the evening is Polish “extreme
Ben Folds & Violent Femmes // Live @ the Lawn at White River State Park // 8.10.19 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Nick Durcholz - August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 Article and Photos by: Nick Durcholz Indianapolis, Ind. – Under a cotton candy sky on an idyllic summer night along the canal three very types of music spanning generations came together and made one very large extended family. All the classic ingredients to any casual summer gathering were present here. This
