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by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 7, 2023

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- Approximately every 3-4 years, Rob Zombie and his motley crew roll into Virginia Beach, bringing along an impressive line up . This year's was extra special; three fantastic bands, one of which was the co-headlining shock rocker Alice Cooper. The musical

Staind & Godsmack // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 7.21.23

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 26, 2023

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINA BEACH. VA-- A power line up for a hard hitting show on a sultry summer night. Featuring famed opener Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys, the crowd was pumped for a fantastic night of music that satisfied the need to rock off

Modest Mouse // Live @ Bayou Music Center // 6.7.23

by Ommar Ortuvia - June 13, 2023

Article and Photos by: Ommar Ortuvia Houston, TX -- After a gray and rainy afternoon which led to an evening with temperatures considered low for what’s expected this time of year in Houston, indie band Modest Mouse made their way to Texas on their current tour to play at the Bayou

Clutch // Live @ Brady Music Center // 4.21.23

by Linda Carlson - May 1, 2023

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Friday night rocked as the Brady Music Center, nestled comfortably along the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, hosted Clutch on the band’s No Stars Above Tour, with openers Amigo The Devil and Nathan Bergman. Bergman started the evening with a stellar acapella opener - just the man, his

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

Skillet // Live @ Brady Music Center // 3.5.23

by Linda Carlson - March 10, 2023March 10, 2023

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – What to do on a sleepy Sunday night in March? In Cincinnati, a near-capacity crowd gathered at the Andrew J Brady Music Center for an evening of rock and positivity with Skillet’s Rock Resurrection Tour. The tour features headliner Skillet with Theory

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

OTTTO // Live @ The End // 11.12.22

by Ommar Ortuvia - November 16, 2022November 17, 2022

Article and Photos by: Ommar Ortuvia Houston, TX -- OTTTO is a trio hailing from Venice Beach, California, composed of Bryan Noah Ferretti on guitar and vocals, Tye Trujillo on bass, and Patrick “Triko” Chavez on drums. You may have heard of Tye Trujillo before, as he garnered worldwide attention when

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

Wednesday 13 // Live @ Elevation 27 // 9.21.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 23, 2022

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- Keeping perfectly in theme for the upcoming Halloween season, Wednesday 13 arrived in Virginia Beach to terrify us and haunt our memories. This long-established icon of the horror-punk genre is touring with his bandmates to promote their 9th studio album, Horrifier.