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

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

Phillip Phillips // Live @ The NorVa // 2.11.18

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - February 16, 2018

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar Norfolk, VA -- The incredibly popular American Idol TV series generated a line up of talented artists over the past decade, a scant few of whom have carved out successful, enduring careers, such as Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. Write

Dark Star Orchestra // Live @ The NorVa // 12.1.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - December 6, 2017December 29, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Dark Star Orchestra gives us a chance to reach back into the footprints of history- more than just a simple tribute band, DSO crafts shows that honor the Grateful Dead by recreating setlists of the past and

The Psychedelic Furs with Bash and Pop // Live @ The NorVa // 9.29.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 2, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: When alt-rocker Tommy Stinson, one of the founders of The Replacements, decided to put down his bass and pick up his guitar, Bash and Pop was conceived. Skipping back and forth over the years with long stints

In This Moment // Live @ The NorVa // 7.2.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 8, 2017July 8, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- An evening that offered a little something “different” from the norm- and nearly a sell out. Coming off the heels of a sold out show in Charlotte, NC, In This Moment's “Half God Half Devil” tour featured

Senses Fail // Live @ The NorVA // 3.14.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 17, 2017March 17, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA -- Another post-hardcore line up rocked the NorVa, this time led by New Jersey's Senses Fail. Celebrating their fifteenth anniversary with a tour titled “Quince Años”, they were joined by Like Pacific, Counterparts, and Movements. The crowd was

Overkill // Live @ The NorVa // 3.8.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 10, 2017March 10, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: night of thrash metal, courtesy of Nuclear Blast Records, powered through Norfolk on Tuesday night at the famous NorVa. The evening began with a consistently strong line up featuring two bands from Finland, Swallow the Sun and

Badfish with Fayuca // Live @ the NorVa // 1.14.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - January 16, 2017January 16, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: An audience 900 strong filled the NorVa on Saturday night to jam out on some west coast based reggae blends. The crowd slowly filtered inside as the evening kicked off with two examples of Virginia's home grown

Pop Evil // Live @ The NorVa // 12.9.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - December 12, 2016December 12, 2016

Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar A little over a year ago, we caught our first Pop Evil show at the NorVa. They were the slated openers for Three Days Grace and when I researched the bands pre-concert, I was impressed with their heavy hitting,