Red Hot Chili Peppers // Live @ VUHLA // 6.28.24 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 21, 2024 Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell Virginia Beach, VA-- Considering it was nearly the middle of summer, the heat was manageable enough to navigate for the sold-out audience at the Virginia Beach outdoor Amphitheater. The crowd was hyper-excited to finally see a long time, all- around legendary favorite: the Red
Mammoth WVH // Live @ The NorVa // 5.8.24 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 Article and photos by Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- Americans in the 80's were enamored with adorable actress Valerie Bertinelli and mesmerized with incredible guitarist of Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen. The pair married in 1981 and had a son, Wolfgang Van Halen, known affectionately as “Wolfie”. Named after the famous
Three Days Grace & Chevelle // Live at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 9.9.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC Uncategorized by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 15, 2023September 19, 2023 Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- A Saturday night and the rainy weather was clearing out...with Chevelle and Three Days Grace doing a co-headlining tour. VUHLA was proudly hosting the second date of the five week long event. First band on tap was Liverpool's LOATHE, a widely buzzed-about
Alice Cooper & Rob Zombie // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 8.30.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 7, 2023 Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- Approximately every 3-4 years, Rob Zombie and his motley crew roll into Virginia Beach, bringing along an impressive line up . This year's was extra special; three fantastic bands, one of which was the co-headlining shock rocker Alice Cooper. The musical
The Steel Woods // Live @ Elevation 27 // 8.17.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 24, 2023 Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- Today's “outlaw” country/ southern rock is rich with talent and burgeoning with a slew of talented bands. More than just a revival; it grows in popularity with ardent devotees and it rivals the “pop” country movement. While modern country features catchy
Staind & Godsmack // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 7.21.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 26, 2023 Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINA BEACH. VA-- A power line up for a hard hitting show on a sultry summer night. Featuring famed opener Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys, the crowd was pumped for a fantastic night of music that satisfied the need to rock off
Matt Maeson // Live @ The NorVa // 5.25.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - June 1, 2023 Article and photos by Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- Thursday night, the NorVa proudly hosted the second tour date of local singer/ songwriter Matt Maeson. Born and raised in the Hampton Roads area, this talented artist first rose to fame with his debut single, “Cringe”. Initially released in 2016, “Cringe” broke
Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real // Live @ The NorVa // 4.4.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC Uncategorized by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 Article and Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- How do you match greatness? How do you rise above and beyond a living musical legend, if that legend is your own father? By relentlessly creating, touring, and exploring within yourself- Lukas Nelson is always giving homage to father Willie Nelson but
Blacktop Mojo // Live @ Elevation 27 // 3.2.23 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- The show at Elevation 27 on Thursday night was the kick off for “The Emerald Cities Tour”, and the line to the entrance circled around the venue and extended down the block. It featured Sumo Cyco as the opener, Blacktop Mojo
Shinedown // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 9.18.22 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- Summer is winding down and outdoor concert season is nearly at its' end. This year featured an explosion of tours, as bands have been keen to finally promote new material and hit the road, post- covid shutdowns. Virginia Beach hosted an
