Dilly Dally // Live @ The NorVa // 11.10.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 15, 2016 Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- One of the greatest joys I have been blessed with is the opportunity to listen to fresh original bands on nearly a weekly basis. Attending the larger shows at the NorVa, I give an equal listen to
Meshuggah // Live @ Starland Ballroom // 11.5.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Steven Principato - November 15, 2016 Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Sayreville, NJ As the loyal hordes of anxious metal fans filed into The Starland Ballroom, New Jersey’s largest and more frequented venue, one might easily conclude the nature of this gathering. Under an Epic line-up featuring High on Fire and Meshuggah, two bands boasting extreme levels of
Aurora // Live @ Webster Hall // 11.3.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Steven Principato - November 10, 2016 Article and Photos by: Steven Principato New York, NY -- In a unique showcase of eclectic yet delicate electronic folk acts taking the stage here At NYC’s Webster Hall, two rapidly rising artists carried out unforgettable performances before an adoring crowd. Opening the show in a most subtle manner, England's own bi-speckled,
Catfish and the Bottlemen // Live @ The Norva // 10.25.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 1, 2016December 29, 2017 Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photography by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar Norfolk, VA -- A group of Welsh lads are hungry for world domination, and they aren't hesitant about expressing that, either. Catfish and the Bottlemen formed in 2007 in Wales when “Van” McCann and Billy Bibby made aquaintance through mutual
Skillet // Live @ The Norva // 10.15.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 20, 2016October 20, 2016 Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar From Anthrax's pentagram imagery last week, to Skillet's cross tattoos...a rock journey. Having never seen a Christian rock band before, I didn't know what to expect. Would there be a sermon in the middle of the set? A group
Sabaton // Live @ Irving Plaza // 10.11.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Steven Principato - October 15, 2016October 15, 2016 Article and Photos by: Steven Principato New York, NY -- On this epic night of massive power metal mania, featuring a pair of bands with a presence and power level far too large for the less-than-massive compact stage of NYC’s Irving Plaza, Huntress and Sabaton, two of the most over-the-top acts in
The Faint // Live @ Webster Hall // 10.6.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Steven Principato - October 14, 2016 Article and Photos by: Steven Principato New York, NY -- Currently embarked on a national tour that spans nearly 40 years of post-punk and new wave as a genre, The Faint and Gang of Four, two generations joined together in bridging the gap while lending mutual inspiration in their collective styles
Anthrax & Slayer // Live @ The Norva // 10.3.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 9, 2016 Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar and Glenn Woodell Photos by: Glenn Woodell NORFOLK, VA- Behold, the Gods of Thunder and Thrash Metal reigned at the Norva on Monday night, and their names were Death Angel, Anthrax, and Slayer. Cue one week earlier: I mention to one of NorVa's security that we would be
Ben Rector // Live at The NorVa // 9.29.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 2, 2016October 2, 2016 Article and photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Feel-good Pop/Rock music draws in a different type of crowd of people than what I'm used to at the concerts I normally attend. These people aren't angry, they aren't counter-culture, there's nothing to rebel against, and life presents itself
Make America Rock Tour // Live @ The Norva // 9.23.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 27, 2016September 27, 2016 Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar and Glenn Woodell NORFOLK, VA – Seven bands have a mission: to Make America Rock again. This huge touring line-up features 12 Stones, Tantric, Crazytown, Alien Ant Farm, Saving Abel, Saliva, and Trapt. Most of these groups are known for hits generated in the
