7.3.22

by Linda Carlson - July 10, 2022

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Mason, OH – It was a spectacular day to spend outdoors with family and friends to celebrate the 4th of July (albeit a day early). Warm, but not oppressive, sunny and bright – you couldn’t ask for a better day to be outside. Red Rhythm

Starset // Live @ The NorVa // 6.24.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 2, 2022

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- This evening featured a conceptual band that pushes the envelope in defining what is “rock” music- Starset stretches the boundaries and folds in string instruments, metal elements, electronic, and some pop undertones into their unique sound. A relatively new band, Starset got its'

The Black Crowes // Live @ Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion // 6.22.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - June 27, 2022

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell PORTSMOUTH, VA-- Take one vocalist sibling who channels some Southern Mick Jagger moves, add the other sibling who smokes the guitar, add a catalog of iconic bluesy, wailing, catchy rock hits, and you have a formula for The Black Crowes. A tour that was

THE BLSSM // Live @ Bogart’s // 6.22.22

by Linda Carlson - June 26, 2022

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Summer!! Time for reckless post-pandemic abandon, brightness and optimism. Lightheartedness, smiles, cheer… you get the idea. The mood at Bogart's was not dampened by the day’s clouds and rain. The venue was brimming with young fans vying for position to experience opener THE

The Band Camino // Live @ Ovation Pavilion // 6.8.22

by Linda Carlson - June 17, 2022June 17, 2022

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Newport, KY – The Band Camino is a Tennessee-based pop rock / electropop trio that has been making waves, garnering fans across the globe. They made their TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live in May 2021, and continue to gain momentum. With 2.5 million monthly

Trinity of Terror Tour // Live @ Chartway Arena // 4.27.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 7, 2022

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- This tour features a very cohesive lineup- stylistic similarities abound within, yet there are some key differences. All in all, a tour created to appeal to those who follow a certain genre, metal with a dark gothic twist, and in one case

Lilith Czar // Live @ The NorVa // 4.25.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 26, 2022

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- Concert season is kicking into high gear and with that, both new artists and artists that have expanded creatively over the past two years are now front and center. Enter Lilith Czar- her Instagram proudly says it all, “Juliet Simms is gone,

Rock ‘n Revival for a Cure // Live @ The Southgate House Revival // 3.5.22

by Linda Carlson - March 12, 2022

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Newport, KY – The Southgate House Revival hosted the 6th annual Rock ‘n Revival for a Cure, hosted by The Grove band. The event is a benefit to raise money for glioblastoma cancer research. Twenty-three local and regional bands donated their time, energy and talent

Daughtry // Live @ The NorVA // 2.27.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 6, 2022March 6, 2022

Article and Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA- Live music is back!! Venues in Hampton Roads are announcing schedules that are filling quickly, and music lovers are ready to return to live shows. Daughtry took the stage with openers Tremonti and Lyell as part of a full schedule at the

Buddy Guy // Live @ The Palace Theater // 2.25.22

by Michael W. Bright - March 1, 2022

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY--Blues music is alive and well. In fact it may even occupy a greater space than it did two years ago, pre-Covid. We're all sick and tired of being sick and tired. At the same time we desperately want to celebrate SOMETHING! So when the center