11.9.2022

by Jason Robey - November 14, 2022November 14, 2022

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Progressive power trio lespecial and livetronica trio SunSquabi kicked off their fall tour on Wednesday night at the Visulite Theatre in Charlotte. Well before show time, the venue getting packed in tight by the scores of fans both bands have built up in the

The Front Bottoms // Live @ The Fillmore // 10.19.2022

by Jason Robey - October 24, 2022

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Indie rock was in the air Wednesday night at the Fillmore, when The Front Bottoms brought their tour for a stop in the Queen City. The evening started out with a unique and interesting set by the one-man-band, Mobley. Emerging on stage with

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.

REO Speedwagon & Styx // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 8.5.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 11, 2022

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINA BEACH, VA-- Friday night featured an excursion down memory lane, an event held by three famous bands of the 70's and 80's. Complete with early tailgaters huddled up in the parking lot, an enthusiastic crowd several thousand strong tailored their evening around the

ZZ Top // Live @ Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion // 8.2.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 4, 2022

Article and photos by Wendy Podmenik Woodell PORTSMOUTH, VA-- In terms of truly iconic blues/ rock bands, ZZ Top is certainly at the top- with classic riffs, catchy lyrics, and pure musicianship enveloping a slew of hits that helped define the genre and the decades. On an nearly unrelenting hot and

Train // Live @ Veterans United Home Loan Amphitheater // 7.2.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 18, 2022

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- A warm summer night was the perfect setting for a great concert line up. Three bands that worked together, either on stage supporting each other's sets or by recording together in the past. A powerful opening by the legendary Blues Traveler, and John Popper's work on the harp

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

Lunatic Luau // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 5.20.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 29, 2022

Article and Photography by Wendy Podmenik Woodell VA Beach, VA-- After an unusually cool spring, a taste of summer heat kicked in just as radio FM99 WNOR's Lunatic Luau did a takeover in Virginia Beach's amphitheater. Moods were high and excitement was palpable as music enthusiasts return to the festival scene.