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by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 31, 2021

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar PORTSMOUTH, VA- Blackberry Smoke: one of the greatest southern rock bands ever- but you don't know that yet. You will see, it's coming. They will be up there with Lynryd and the Allmans. With a rich catalogue of seven studio albums packed full of songs

Getting to Know: The Trongone Band

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 23, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photo courtesy of The Trongone Band Currently making a splash on the Southern Rock scene with the June 2017 release of their debut album, Keys to the House, Richmond VA's own Trongone Band is branching out on tour throughout the east coast and adding new fans to

Gov’t Mule // Live @ the Iroquois Amphitheater // 8.27.17

by Michael W. Bright - September 7, 2017

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY- Following the sudden untimely passing of original Allman Brother Butch Trucks in January and the long-time-coming passing of Gregg Allman in May, Warren Haynes is as close to Southern Rock Royalty as we can come. Sunday night's Gov't Mule concert allowed Haynes

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