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by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Article and photos by Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- Americans in the 80's were enamored with adorable actress Valerie Bertinelli and mesmerized with incredible guitarist of Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen. The pair married in 1981 and had a son, Wolfgang Van Halen, known affectionately as “Wolfie”. Named after the famous

Matt Maeson // Live @ The NorVa // 5.25.23

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - June 1, 2023

Article and photos by Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- Thursday night, the NorVa proudly hosted the second tour date of local singer/ songwriter Matt Maeson. Born and raised in the Hampton Roads area, this talented artist first rose to fame with his debut single, “Cringe”. Initially released in 2016, “Cringe” broke

Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real // Live @ The NorVa // 4.4.23

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 11, 2023April 11, 2023

Article and Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- How do you match greatness? How do you rise above and beyond a living musical legend, if that legend is your own father? By relentlessly creating, touring, and exploring within yourself- Lukas Nelson is always giving homage to father Willie Nelson but

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,

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

Skillet // Live @ The NorVA // 9.21.21

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 3, 2021

Article and photos by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Norfolk, VA-- The line to get into the Skillet show- it stretched down the block, turned the corner, down again, turned another corner, and extended halfway down the backside of the block. Excited young fans clad in Skillet t-shirts abounded. One of the first

Static X // Live @ the NorVa // 11.20.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - December 8, 2019December 8, 2019

Article and Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Where has this band been all my life? Nestled into a genre that's right up my alley, industrial/nu-metal band Static-X has rejoined the scene, with a twist and a purpose. Currently touring both as a memorial tribute to late lead singer Wayne

The Struts // Live @ The NorVa // 5.16.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 28, 2019

Article and photos by Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: In the midst of a long, world-wide tour supporting sophomore album Young and Dangerous, The Struts kept the audience engaged and enthusiastic for the entire evening. Flamboyant front man Luke Spiller, with mannerisms and an appearance eerily reminiscent of rock legends Freddie

Sevendust & Tremonti // Live @ The NorVA // 2.9.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - February 15, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Sevendust and a slew of metal/ rock bands held another sold out show at the NorVA, which made for an intense evening of music that hit the spot for attendees suffering from the winter blahs. Originally slated to co-headline with Clutch in

Clutch // Live @ The NorVa // 10.31.18

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 4, 2018

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Three bands with three different interpretations of rock n' roll, all on a Halloween's night. Originally scheduled for September, an illness in one of the bands on tour forced a change of dates for the Norfolk, Atlanta, and Raleigh shows. Norfolk drew the