9.17.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 30, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: The magnificent Chrysler Hall, soon to undergo extensive renovations, hosted Stone Temple Pilots as one of their last events. Home to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, in the past the venue has featured tours such as Robert Plant and Alice Cooper. Leading the evening

Breaking Benjamin // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 8.21.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

Article and Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar VIRGINIA BEACH, VA: A stacked rocking line up hit Virginia Beach on Wednesday night, giving the audience bang for their concert buck. Paving the way on the stage was young and electric Diamante, out to garner exposure for her brand, a hard and modern-edged

Tuxedo // Live @ Thalia Hall // 8.13.19

by Charles Yamabe - August 24, 2019

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- This is Chicago and here in the big city, something spectacular can happen at the drop of a hat. What starts as a typical Tuesday can all of a sudden break into a massive dance party. The mundane can become magical. When

Knotfest Roadshow // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 8.14.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 21, 2019August 21, 2019

Article and Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar VIRGINIA BEACH, VA: Wikipedia has no less than 27 different metal genres listed, not to mention sub-genres ad infinitum. The “Knotfest Roadshow” North American tour line up features four bands that cut across a healthy spread of metal. Leading the evening is Polish “extreme

Alice in Chains & Korn // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 7.30.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 7, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Virginia Beach, VA -- #KORNAIC is the name of this summer tour, led by none other than two different powerhouse bands of the 90's. Each band pioneered groundbreaking interpretations of the metal genre, and each band continues to consistently churn out hits to this

Godsmack // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 7.19.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 26, 2019July 26, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar VA BEACH, VA: Fans braved extreme heat conditions and daytime temperatures in excess of 100° (not including heat index calculations) to catch long time favored metal/ rockers Godsmack with up and coming opening band New Years Day. Originally scheduled to play in Portsmouth VA,

The Struts // Live @ The NorVa // 5.16.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 28, 2019

Article and photos by Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: In the midst of a long, world-wide tour supporting sophomore album Young and Dangerous, The Struts kept the audience engaged and enthusiastic for the entire evening. Flamboyant front man Luke Spiller, with mannerisms and an appearance eerily reminiscent of rock legends Freddie

Lunatic Luau // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 5.17.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 19, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar VIRGINIA BEACH, VA- Concert season is now in full swing, especially the increasingly popular music festivals. While most major festivals are a three day event (and can be somewhat of a long, hot ordeal for an attendee,) one of Hampton Road's radio stations takes

The Kooks // Live at Riviera Theater // 2.21.19

by Charles Yamabe - March 3, 2019March 3, 2019

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- English alt-rock band The Kooks graced the stage of the Riviera Theater on Thursday, February, 21st. The Chicago stop was the 5th stop on their 11 day U.S. winter tour. They are touring in support of their new album Let’s Go Sunshine which

Sevendust & Tremonti // Live @ The NorVA // 2.9.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - February 15, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Sevendust and a slew of metal/ rock bands held another sold out show at the NorVA, which made for an intense evening of music that hit the spot for attendees suffering from the winter blahs. Originally slated to co-headline with Clutch in