9.9.23

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

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

Staind & Godsmack // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 7.21.23

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

Heatwave Music Festival // Chicago, IL // 6.10 – 6.11

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by Charles Yamabe - June 15, 2023June 16, 2023

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- Heatwave Music Festival, held on June 10-11, 2023, provided an electrifying experience for music enthusiasts. Despite the contrast in weather, with a beautiful sunny day on Saturday and a cooler, rainy Sunday, the festival's energy remained high throughout. The festival was buzzing

Matt Maeson // Live @ The NorVa // 5.25.23

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

Heatwave Music Festival Returns to Chicago’s Northerly Island: Two Days of Nonstop Music, Dancing, and Summer Vibes!

by Charles Yamabe - May 24, 2023May 24, 2023

Chicago, IL Chicago's annual music extravaganza, Heatwave Music Festival, is back with a bang, promising two days of electrifying performances, unforgettable moments, and nonstop fun to kick off the festival season. Taking place on June 10th and 11th, 2023, at the picturesque Northerly Island, this year's lineup is set to be

Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real // Live @ The NorVa // 4.4.23

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

Sad night Dynamite // Live at Lincoln Hall // 11.23.22

by Charles Yamabe - December 17, 2022December 17, 2022

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- Imagine the Gorillaz met Blink 182 and they had a baby. Then that baby grew up and became a rowdy British punk rocker... That combination of musical genres would give you the band known as Sad Night Dynamite. The duo consists of

Shinedown // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 9.18.22

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

Wednesday 13 // Live @ Elevation 27 // 9.21.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 23, 2022

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- Keeping perfectly in theme for the upcoming Halloween season, Wednesday 13 arrived in Virginia Beach to terrify us and haunt our memories. This long-established icon of the horror-punk genre is touring with his bandmates to promote their 9th studio album, Horrifier.