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by Kristina Dawn - January 27, 2017January 27, 2017

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn Portland, OR -- As I was being escorted to a private table with vocalist Nick Brown of Mona to conduct our interview, I couldn’t help but notice how cool he was. Maybe it was the severe jetlag (as the band had just returned from an

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

Badfish with Fayuca // Live @ the NorVa // 1.14.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - January 16, 2017January 16, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: An audience 900 strong filled the NorVa on Saturday night to jam out on some west coast based reggae blends. The crowd slowly filtered inside as the evening kicked off with two examples of Virginia's home grown

Album Review: Austin Hanks – Alabastard

by Bylle Breaux - January 10, 2017January 12, 2017

Article by: Bylle Breaux In the heart of Hollywood, hidden on a side street just below the boulevard, The Piano Bar has been a long time primary for exceptional live music. Legendary artists like Billy Gibbons, Chuck E. Weiss, and Harry Connick, Jr. drop in unannounced to jam with local musicians

Pop Evil // Live @ The NorVa // 12.9.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - December 12, 2016December 12, 2016

Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar A little over a year ago, we caught our first Pop Evil show at the NorVa. They were the slated openers for Three Days Grace and when I researched the bands pre-concert, I was impressed with their heavy hitting,

Third Eye Blind // Live @ The Ritz // 12.06.16

by Sam Fallone - December 10, 2016

Article & Photos by: Sam Fallone Raleigh NC – Third Eye Blind put on a great performance at The Ritz for the local 95X Christmas show. The show was completely sold out even though it took place on a rainy Tuesday night. The first and last time I had seen Third Eye

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,

Review – The Griswolds “High Times for Low Lives”

by Kristina Dawn - November 20, 2016November 21, 2016

Article by: Kristina Dawn Australian quartet The Griswolds have dropped a new full length album…. And it’s good. REALLY good. Debuting at a top 10 spot on the iTunes chart, and quickly ascending the Alt. 18 chart, ‘High Times for Low Lives’ is blowing musical minds around the world. Granted I am

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

Catfish and the Bottlemen // Live @ The Norva // 10.25.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 1, 2016December 29, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photography by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar Norfolk, VA -- A group of Welsh lads are hungry for world domination, and they aren't hesitant about expressing that, either. Catfish and the Bottlemen formed in 2007 in Wales when “Van” McCann and Billy Bibby made aquaintance through mutual