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by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 21, 2024

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell Virginia Beach, VA-- Considering it was nearly the middle of summer, the heat was manageable enough to navigate for the sold-out audience at the Virginia Beach outdoor Amphitheater. The crowd was hyper-excited to finally see a long time, all- around legendary favorite: the Red

Mammoth WVH // Live @ The NorVa // 5.8.24

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

Blacktop Mojo // Live @ Elevation 27 // 3.2.23

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 5, 2023March 5, 2023

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- The show at Elevation 27 on Thursday night was the kick off for “The Emerald Cities Tour”, and the line to the entrance circled around the venue and extended down the block. It featured Sumo Cyco as the opener, Blacktop Mojo

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

Smash Mouth & The ReUnion of Souls // Live @ Red Rhythm and Boom // 7.3.22

by Linda Carlson - July 10, 2022

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Mason, OH – It was a spectacular day to spend outdoors with family and friends to celebrate the 4th of July (albeit a day early). Warm, but not oppressive, sunny and bright – you couldn’t ask for a better day to be outside. Red Rhythm

Ministry & Melvins // Live @ House of Blues Houston // 3.29.22

by Ommar Ortuvia - April 5, 2022

Article and Photos by Ommar Ortuvia Houston, TX -- If you lived during the 90’s, you probably were lucky enough to have experienced many things that were popular during that decade – things such as the Sega Genesis, the internet, Furbies, Beanie Babies, the Super NES, the Simpsons, etc. More than

Buddy Guy // Live @ The Palace Theater // 2.25.22

by Michael W. Bright - March 1, 2022

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY--Blues music is alive and well. In fact it may even occupy a greater space than it did two years ago, pre-Covid. We're all sick and tired of being sick and tired. At the same time we desperately want to celebrate SOMETHING! So when the center

Atmosphere // Live @ Fargo Brewing Company // 09.11.21

by E. Jourdain, Jr. - September 27, 2021September 27, 2021

Article and Photos by: E. Jourdain, Jr. (except Haphduzn photos by Dan Vagle) Fargo, North Dakota — Hydroe is a Los Angeles based DJ who has toured with California artists such as Pigeon John, Red Cloud, and occasionally spins for Murs as well. Prior to rocking a co-headline set with Murs, DJ

Album Review: Matt Mann & the Shine Runners – Anytime but Now

by Bylle Breaux - March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

Article by: Bylle Breaux Matt Mann and the Shine Runners are releasing a new album next month and it’s their finest yet. Lead singer/songwriter, Mann, moved from Los Angeles to Nashville just over two years ago and it’s proving to be the right choice. His budding friendship with new lead guitarist,

Slayer // Live @ Fargodome // 11.17.19

by E. Jourdain, Jr. - December 8, 2019December 8, 2019

Article and Photos by: E. Jourdain, Jr. Fargo, North Dakota -- Slayer brought their Final Campaign to the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota for a night of heavy music provided by some of the best and most legendary in the business. Former Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo opened the show with his band