6.24.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 2, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Norfolk, VA -- Rock giants Styx brought the magic to Chrysler Hall, in a rescheduled and relocated event that was to be originally held at the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion in Portsmouth. Structural issues with the canopy at Portsmouth's open-air venue led to the

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

The Kooks // Live at Riviera Theater // 2.21.19

by Charles Yamabe - March 3, 2019March 3, 2019

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- English alt-rock band The Kooks graced the stage of the Riviera Theater on Thursday, February, 21st. The Chicago stop was the 5th stop on their 11 day U.S. winter tour. They are touring in support of their new album Let’s Go Sunshine which

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

Liz Cooper and the Stampede // Live @ Zanzabar // 1.18.18

by Michael W. Bright - January 28, 2019

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- Liz Cooper and her band, The Stampede, exude confidence and seasoning despite this being their first headlining tour. Based in the hyper-competitive musical environment of Nashville they're hitting clubs across the country through July in support of a first full length

Jimmie’s Chicken Shack // Live @ The Vanguard // 1.18.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - January 25, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar HAMPTON, VA: Back in the days of yore when MTV actually played music videos, many notable bands that may have not had an opportunity for the spotlight of national exposure were given airtime. Jimmie's Chicken Shack arrived on the scene in 1996 with the

Puddle of Mudd // Live @ Boathouse Live // 1.10.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - January 16, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Hampton Roads' local favorites Seven Ten Oil made an emotional return to the stage after a hiatus of several months, and this return was their debut at Boathouse Live, opening for Puddle of Mudd. The audience was full of supporters welcoming vocalist/

Halestorm & In This Moment // Live @ Ted Constant Center // 11.16.18

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 23, 2018

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Virginia proudly hosted the first day of tour for co-headliners Halestorm and In This Moment, with a show that had lines of fans winding around the exterior of Old Dominion University's Ted Constant Convocation Center on a Friday night. In This Moment is

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

Chris Robinson Brotherhood // Live @ The NorVa // 10.27.18

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 2, 2018

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: In a relaxed flowy jam session that extended through two sets at the NorVa, the Chris Robinson Brotherhood spun a dreamy web that enveloped the audience in a glow of love, peace, and good times. Promoting latest release Barefoot in the Head,