Pearl Jam // Live @ the Hampton Coliseum // 4.18.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC THINK PIECE by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 20, 2016December 29, 2017 Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar HAMPTON, VA-- Legendary Seattle alt-rockers Pearl Jam walked on the stage of the Mothership, vocalist Eddie Vedder grasping a bottle of wine in one hand and a setlist in the other. Opening the three hour long show with “Why Go," Eddie and crew proved
Fear Factory // Live @ NorVa // 4.3.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 8, 2016April 8, 2016 Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Classic metal artists Fear Factory swung through Norfolk on Sunday night, headlining an all metal lineup that included Soilwork, Spades and Blades, and Martyrd. Drawing heavy inspiration from dark Sci-fi themes, Fear Factory is known for a
X Ambassadors // Live @ The Crystal Ballroom // 3.29.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Kristina Dawn - April 2, 2016 Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn PORTLAND, OR – A surprisingly warm spring day here in Oregon brought out a line around the block to The Crystal Ballroom, a 1,500 person venue with floors that bounce almost as much as the bass does. The Crystal is a historic 102 year old
Jon Pardi // Live @ The NorVa // 3.24.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 27, 2016 Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar & Glenn Woodell NORFOLK, VA: A gorgeous oversized crystal chandelier hangs from the towering ceiling of the main hall of the NorVa amid the acoustic baffles, utterly out of place and yet perfect, for it harkens back to a time a
The Front Bottoms // Live @ Music Farm // 3.18.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Sam Fallone - March 22, 2016March 25, 2016 Article and Photos by: Sam Fallone Charleston, SC -- New Jersey band, The Front Bottoms played a sold out show to around 1,000 fans at the Music Farm in Charleston last Friday night. The first opening act was a bit different from what you would normally expect to see at a concert.
Saosin // Live @ The NorVa // 3.12.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 15, 2016March 15, 2016 Article by: Glenn Woodell / Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar and Glenn Woodell NORFOLK, VA- With original frontman, Anthony Green, back in the saddle, Saosin wowed an already charged audience with some of their old-time favorite songs. This American post-hardcore band, which had its beginnings in Newport Beach, California in 2003,
Album Review: Quiet Life “Foggy” ALBUM REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Sam Fallone - March 15, 2016 Article by: Sam Fallone Indie Folk band, Quiet Life, teamed up with Dr. Dog’s Scott McMicken for the making of their newest studio album: Foggy. Quiet Life consists of brothers: Sean and Ryan Spellman. The remaining members have varied depending on the tour and album which contributes to the unique sounds
St. Lucia // Live @ The Wonder Ballroom // 03.04.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Kristina Dawn - March 12, 2016March 12, 2016 Article by: Brendan Swogger Photos by: Kristina Dawn PORTLAND, OR - A cold February night brought a sold out crowd to the Wonder Ballroom, a 778 capacity venue sitting in the far NE corner of Portland, Oregon. With no barrier between the crowd and the stage, the energetic fans pushed close to the
Desolation of Eden Tour // Live @ Gamechanger World // 3.4.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Sophia Zucker - March 9, 2016March 9, 2016 Article and Photos by: Sophia Zucker HOWELL, NJ -- Chelsea Grin, one of today’s most successful deathcore bands, took the stage at Gamechanger World in New Jersey. They were supported by Oceans Ate Alaska, Lorna Shore, and Wage War on this tour. At Gamechanger World, there’s two stages, so usually smaller
Pink Talking Fish // Live @ The NorVa // 2.27.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 3, 2016 Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA -- What do you get when you combine Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads, and Phish? A hybrid, a fusion of styles, moods, and musical classics in the form of Pink Talking Fish. Brain child of Eric