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by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 30, 2016April 30, 2016

Photos by: Glenn Woodell Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- It's a night showcasing Girl Power with a lineup of three sexy, strong women rockers, each leading their own band, and each in a different phase of their careers. Opening the evening is L.A.-based band Dorothy, pegged by Rolling Stone

Wolkoff // Live @ Thank You Gallery // 4.10.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 15, 2016April 16, 2016

Article by: Glenn Woodell Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar and Glenn Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- Wolkoff is anything but ordinary. English teacher and French tutor Joanie Wolkoff by day, one might think she's quite the nerd. But by night, or at least in her off times, Wolkoff comes to life with her exuberant

Fear Factory // Live @ NorVa // 4.3.16

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

Jon Pardi // Live @ The NorVa // 3.24.16

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

Saosin // Live @ The NorVa // 3.12.16

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,

Blackberry Smoke // Live @ The NorVa // 3.10.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 15, 2016March 15, 2016

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Southern Rock is real Country. Yes, there, I said it. There's no sequins and glitter, no huge hollow shining amphitheaters, just an honesty that lies within the lyrics. It's as real as the dusty red clay that billows out behind your truck

Pink Talking Fish // Live @ The NorVa // 2.27.16

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

Bullet for my Valentine // Live @ The NorVa // 2.25.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - February 29, 2016

Photos by Glenn Woodell Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA -- The NorVa hosted a powerhouse trio of bands on Thursday night, featuring metalcore acts from England on the “British Invasion Tour”. They had made a stop in Norfolk, VA after a sold out performance in NYC. While She Sleeps

Wilco // Live @ The NorVa // 2.9.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - February 14, 2016February 14, 2016

Article and photos by Wendy Podmenik Darugar A hugely anticipated Wilco arrived in Norfolk just a few days after being featured on the Stephen Colbert Show, and played to a sold-out crowd at the NorVa. Creative forces Jeff Tweedy and bandmates released their eighth studio album Star Wars on July 2015

Moon Taxi // Live @ The NorVa // 1.27.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - January 30, 2016

Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar / Photos by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar Working for MonkeyGoose, I have the opportunity to attend frequent concerts. Some concerts, I have to admit, just end up not being to my taste. But Moon Taxi- I had listened to a few of their songs