Bullet for my Valentine // Live @ The NorVa // 2.25.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - February 29, 2016 Photos by Glenn Woodell Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA -- The NorVa hosted a powerhouse trio of bands on Thursday night, featuring metalcore acts from England on the “British Invasion Tour”. They had made a stop in Norfolk, VA after a sold out performance in NYC. While She Sleeps
Interview with Zack Burwick of PINK TALKING FISH MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - February 23, 2016February 23, 2016 Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar We recently had an opportunity to chat with Zack Burwick, drummer for the band Pink Talking Fish. Currently on tour throughout the East Coast, we look forward to catching them at their upcoming show on February 27th at the historic NorVa venue in Norfolk, Virginia. Check
Wilco // Live @ The NorVa // 2.9.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - February 14, 2016February 14, 2016 Article and photos by Wendy Podmenik Darugar A hugely anticipated Wilco arrived in Norfolk just a few days after being featured on the Stephen Colbert Show, and played to a sold-out crowd at the NorVa. Creative forces Jeff Tweedy and bandmates released their eighth studio album Star Wars on July 2015
Moon Taxi // Live @ The NorVa // 1.27.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - January 30, 2016 Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar / Photos by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar Working for MonkeyGoose, I have the opportunity to attend frequent concerts. Some concerts, I have to admit, just end up not being to my taste. But Moon Taxi- I had listened to a few of their songs
Zoso // Live @ The NorVa // 1.15.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - January 19, 2016January 19, 2016 Photos: Wendy Podmenik Darugar & Glenn Woodell Article: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK -- Formed in 1995 to pay tribute to greats Led Zeppelin and the 1970's era of classic rock, Zoso performs around the world with frequent tour dates and to packed audiences that are a testimony to the enduring popularity and
The Machine // Live @ The NorVa // 1.2.2016 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - January 5, 2016January 5, 2016 Photos by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar An opportunity to lose yourself in the intelligent, moody musical stories of the immortal greats- Pink Floyd. Highly influential to modern prog rock, Pink Floyd's humble experimental beginnings in the late 1960's lay the ground work and set the
The Last Bison // Live @ The NorVa // 11.28.15 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - December 2, 2015 Photos by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Article by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA -- Making a celebrated return home to Hampton Roads after a cross country tour, indie/folk band, The Last Bison, opened radio station 96X’s two week long “Winter Meltdown” concert series at The NorVa. The Chesapeake band
Slightly Stoopid // Live @ The NorVa // 11.13.15 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 18, 2015November 18, 2015 Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by Glenn Woodell & Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA -- Slightly Stoopid triumphantly concluded their Fall Tour with two back-to-back show dates at the historic NorVa venue in Norfolk, VA. Having recently released their album “Meanwhile…Back at the Lab” in June of this year, the band
Album Review: Slightly Stoopid’s “Meanwhile…Back at the Lab” ALBUM REVIEWS MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 12, 2015 Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Slightly Stoopid returned to their own “lab”, their personal recording studio, to create their 8th album ("Meanwhile...Back at the Lab") recently released in June 2015. The ability to retain all creative control throughout the recording process allowed the band to evolve on their own terms while
Grace Potter // Live @ The NorVa // 11.5.15 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 9, 2015 Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar / Photos by Glenn Woodell The sounds of a clock ticking down time filled the NorVa as, one by one, members of Grace Potter's band stepped onto the stage. When visually-stunning Potter made her entrance, the crowd roared in approval and she raised her arms over her