Author: Wendy Podmenik Woodell

Since entering the world of photography in 2013, WENDY PODMENIK has focused her interest on live music. Her ultimate goal is to successfully present the live music genre as an art form which preserves the expression, emotion, and energy of specific moments in time. ////// GLENN WOODELL spends his musical time working both on and around the stage. He's spent decades behind the lens as a visual artist, and for his career, studied human vision as a scientific researcher. His time on the stage these days is either spent holding on to a bass guitar or a camera.

The Struts // Live @ The NorVa // 5.12.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 16, 2016May 16, 2016

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

Filter // Live @ Shaka’s // 4.29.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 5, 2016

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar VIRGINIA BEACH, VA- Filter is alive, ferocious, and as strong as ever. Touring for their seventh album, “Crazy Eyes”, original frontman Richard Patrick took the helm and self-produced this fiercely industrial creative project. “Crazy Eyes” takes an in-depth look

Lita Ford & Halestorm // Live @ The NorVa // 4.25.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 30, 2016April 30, 2016

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

Pearl Jam // Live @ the Hampton Coliseum // 4.18.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 20, 2016December 29, 2017

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar HAMPTON, VA-- Legendary Seattle alt-rockers Pearl Jam walked on the stage of the Mothership, vocalist Eddie Vedder grasping a bottle of wine in one hand and a setlist in the other. Opening the three hour long show with “Why Go," Eddie and crew proved

Wolkoff // Live @ Thank You Gallery // 4.10.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 15, 2016April 16, 2016

Article by: Glenn Woodell Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar and Glenn Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- Wolkoff is anything but ordinary. English teacher and French tutor Joanie Wolkoff by day, one might think she's quite the nerd. But by night, or at least in her off times, Wolkoff comes to life with her exuberant

Fear Factory // Live @ NorVa // 4.3.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 8, 2016April 8, 2016

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

Jon Pardi // Live @ The NorVa // 3.24.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 27, 2016

Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar & Glenn Woodell NORFOLK, VA: A gorgeous oversized crystal chandelier hangs from the towering ceiling of the main hall of the NorVa amid the acoustic baffles, utterly out of place and yet perfect, for it harkens back to a time a

Saosin // Live @ The NorVa // 3.12.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 15, 2016March 15, 2016

Article by: Glenn Woodell / Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar and Glenn Woodell NORFOLK, VA- With original frontman, Anthony Green, back in the saddle, Saosin wowed an already charged audience with some of their old-time favorite songs. This American post-hardcore band, which had its beginnings in Newport Beach, California in 2003,

Blackberry Smoke // Live @ The NorVa // 3.10.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 15, 2016March 15, 2016

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Southern Rock is real Country. Yes, there, I said it. There's no sequins and glitter, no huge hollow shining amphitheaters, just an honesty that lies within the lyrics. It's as real as the dusty red clay that billows out behind your truck

Pink Talking Fish // Live @ The NorVa // 2.27.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 3, 2016

Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA -- What do you get when you combine Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads, and Phish? A hybrid, a fusion of styles, moods, and musical classics in the form of Pink Talking Fish. Brain child of Eric