10.27.17

by Bob Linneman - October 29, 2017October 29, 2017

Article and Photos by: Bob Linneman Philadelphia, PA -- The Naughtiest Halloween party I ever attended!! Lords of Acid decided to hold their Dracula's Ball at the Philly famous Trocadero Theater. While a police helicopter was buzzing overhead, I turned the corner to see a rouges gallery of waiting fans. As

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

Good Charlotte & Crown the Empire // Live @ The NorVa // 5.21.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 23, 2017May 23, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar The line went down past the venue and wrapped around the block, coiled in anticipation for the comeback of Good Charlotte, returning after a six year hiatus. Ages ranging from young 20's to folks in their 40's, the old

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

Anti Flag and Reel Big Fish // Live @ The NorVa // 1.21.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - January 24, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar Possibly prescient in the titling of their latest album “American Spring”, given the current political climate, the political punk rockers Anti Flag gave theme to the evening in Norfolk following the historic nationwide Women's March of 2016. The timing could

Alejandro Escovedo // Live @ Shaka’s // 1.17.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - January 21, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar VA Beach, VA- Boasting an impeccable musical resume, Alejandro Escovedo and his group of longtime friends and collaborators showed us how to “Burn Something Beautiful” on Tuesday night. Escovedo's rich and varied history initiated with San Fransisco punk rockers The

State Champs // Live @ The Crystal Ballroom // 11.30.16

by Kristina Dawn - December 7, 2016December 7, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn Portland, OR -- I didn't really know what to expect going into this show. I had seen opener Waterparks over the Summer on the Vans Warped tour, as well as headliners State Champs, and both were fantastic. But co-openers Tonight Alive were a mystery to me,

Dilly Dally // Live @ The NorVa // 11.10.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 15, 2016

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- One of the greatest joys I have been blessed with is the opportunity to listen to fresh original bands on nearly a weekly basis. Attending the larger shows at the NorVa, I give an equal listen to

Skillet // Live @ The Norva // 10.15.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 20, 2016October 20, 2016

Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar From Anthrax's pentagram imagery last week, to Skillet's cross tattoos...a rock journey. Having never seen a Christian rock band before, I didn't know what to expect. Would there be a sermon in the middle of the set? A group

Pierce the Veil // Live @ the NorVa // 6.18.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - June 22, 2016June 26, 2016

Article and Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA - This must be a taste of what the reaction to a Beatles concert was like, and- how did that confetti get in my camera bag? We walked inside the NorVa on Saturday night, and the first thing that caught my eye was