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by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - June 18, 2018

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar VA BEACH, VA: The metal worshipping masses united one last time to pay tribute to one of the legendary “Big Four” thrash metal bands on their farewell tour... and four other bands stepped up to lend support during this historical event. An early evening in

Lunatic Luau Festival // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater// 5.5.18

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 9, 2018May 9, 2018

Article and photos by Glenn Woodell Virginia Beach, VA -- Perfect weather, a strong band lineup, and an enthusiastic crowd all came together to make the 2018 Lunatic Luau a great success. This show has been running (almost) annually since 1997 and has been sponsored by FM99, one of the local

The Mavericks // Live @ The Iroquois Amphitheater // 4.27.18

by Michael W. Bright - May 7, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- Described as Tex-Mex, Americana, even traditional neo-country, which frankly sounds like a contradictory description, the Mavericks first came to international attention when their second and third albums both broke into the top 10 Country Album charts in the United States and Canada, going

Fortunate Youth // Live @ The NorVa // 4.6.18

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 17, 2018

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK,VA- Music has long been the great communicator. Throughout the ages, music has been used to evoke emotions ranging from love and longing, grief, anger, frustration, inspiration, love and joy- and Fortunate Youth was on hand in Norfolk to

Papadosio // Live @ The NorVa // 3.23.18

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 23, 2018May 18, 2018

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Asheville, North Carolina's own “space rock” band Papadosio arrived in Virginia to promote latest release Pattern Integrities with an interesting merge of science, philosophy, and music. Their Spring Tour 2018 was supported by the funky jams of

The Hunts // Live @ The NorVa // 3.10.18

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 15, 2018

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Chesapeake Virginia's own The Hunts drew a huge crowd of local followers to The NorVa for the release of their second album Darlin' Oh Darlin'. Part of a regional movement that highlights original indie folk featuring themes

Doyle // Live @ Shaka’s // 2.28.18

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 12, 2018

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Doyle and crew raged onstage at Shaka's Live in Virginia Beach last week, accompanied by four local bands- Glenrose, Rose Milk, Dirty Toys, and Mammoth Black- all with an intensity appropriate to set the scene for an

Lights & Chase Atlantic // Live @ The NorVA // 2.23.18

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - February 28, 2018March 27, 2018

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Multi-talented and fiery in both tresses and spirit, Canadian Lights brought her gifts to The NorVa from up north and was joined in support with her friends from down under, Australians Chase Atlantic in a strong ticket. Chase

Youth Man & Cassels // Live @ The Black Heart // 2.16.18

by Tash Greene - February 22, 2018February 22, 2018

Article & Photos by: Tash Greene London, England - In the streets of Camden Town lies a hidden gem by the name of The Black Heart; part pub, part music venue, it regularly plays host to up-and-coming artists, and on this occasion, to punk trio Youth Man, and co-headliner, brother duo

Hollywood Undead // Live @ KOKO // 1.30.18

by Tash Greene - February 5, 2018

Article and Photos by: Tash Greene London, England - Standing in the photo pit, I could not only see, but hear a sold out KOKO buzzing with the noise of excitable fans, alternating between singing along to the pre-show playlist, and counting down the minutes until 9:15pm, as they anticipated the