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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

Three Days Grace & Chevelle // Live at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 9.9.23

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 15, 2023September 19, 2023

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- A Saturday night and the rainy weather was clearing out...with Chevelle and Three Days Grace doing a co-headlining tour. VUHLA was proudly hosting the second date of the five week long event. First band on tap was Liverpool's LOATHE, a widely buzzed-about

Alice Cooper & Rob Zombie // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 8.30.23

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

Matt Maeson // Live @ The NorVa // 5.25.23

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - June 1, 2023

Article and photos by Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- Thursday night, the NorVa proudly hosted the second tour date of local singer/ songwriter Matt Maeson. Born and raised in the Hampton Roads area, this talented artist first rose to fame with his debut single, “Cringe”. Initially released in 2016, “Cringe” broke

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

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.

REO Speedwagon & Styx // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 8.5.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 11, 2022

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINA BEACH, VA-- Friday night featured an excursion down memory lane, an event held by three famous bands of the 70's and 80's. Complete with early tailgaters huddled up in the parking lot, an enthusiastic crowd several thousand strong tailored their evening around the

Train // Live @ Veterans United Home Loan Amphitheater // 7.2.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 18, 2022

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- A warm summer night was the perfect setting for a great concert line up. Three bands that worked together, either on stage supporting each other's sets or by recording together in the past. A powerful opening by the legendary Blues Traveler, and John Popper's work on the harp