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by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 2, 2016October 2, 2016

Article and photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Feel-good Pop/Rock music draws in a different type of crowd of people than what I'm used to at the concerts I normally attend. These people aren't angry, they aren't counter-culture, there's nothing to rebel against, and life presents itself

Make America Rock Tour // Live @ The Norva // 9.23.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 27, 2016September 27, 2016

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar and Glenn Woodell NORFOLK, VA – Seven bands have a mission: to Make America Rock again. This huge touring line-up features 12 Stones, Tantric, Crazytown, Alien Ant Farm, Saving Abel, Saliva, and Trapt. Most of these groups are known for hits generated in the

Cheap Trick, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and Heart // Live @ VA Beach Amphitheater // 9.13.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 24, 2016September 24, 2016

Article by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA - How often do you get to see three bona fide rock legends in one night? Dubbed the Rock Hall Three for All, this tour features Rock Hall of Famers Cheap Trick, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts,

The Struts // Live @ The NorVa // 5.12.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 16, 2016May 16, 2016

Article and photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA - Remember the U.K. in the 1970's- a time of sonic exploration- young musicians that pushed boundaries past all that was good and decent, shocking mum, dad, and the Queen- a rebellion that pushed the scene into new dimensions

Pearl Jam // Live @ the Hampton Coliseum // 4.18.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 20, 2016December 29, 2017

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar HAMPTON, VA-- Legendary Seattle alt-rockers Pearl Jam walked on the stage of the Mothership, vocalist Eddie Vedder grasping a bottle of wine in one hand and a setlist in the other. Opening the three hour long show with “Why Go," Eddie and crew proved

Wolkoff // Live @ Thank You Gallery // 4.10.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 15, 2016April 16, 2016

Article by: Glenn Woodell Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar and Glenn Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- Wolkoff is anything but ordinary. English teacher and French tutor Joanie Wolkoff by day, one might think she's quite the nerd. But by night, or at least in her off times, Wolkoff comes to life with her exuberant

Fear Factory // Live @ NorVa // 4.3.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 8, 2016April 8, 2016

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Classic metal artists Fear Factory swung through Norfolk on Sunday night, headlining an all metal lineup that included Soilwork, Spades and Blades, and Martyrd. Drawing heavy inspiration from dark Sci-fi themes, Fear Factory is known for a

Jon Pardi // Live @ The NorVa // 3.24.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 27, 2016

Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar & Glenn Woodell NORFOLK, VA: A gorgeous oversized crystal chandelier hangs from the towering ceiling of the main hall of the NorVa amid the acoustic baffles, utterly out of place and yet perfect, for it harkens back to a time a

Blackberry Smoke // Live @ The NorVa // 3.10.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 15, 2016March 15, 2016

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Southern Rock is real Country. Yes, there, I said it. There's no sequins and glitter, no huge hollow shining amphitheaters, just an honesty that lies within the lyrics. It's as real as the dusty red clay that billows out behind your truck

Pink Talking Fish // Live @ The NorVa // 2.27.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 3, 2016

Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA -- What do you get when you combine Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads, and Phish? A hybrid, a fusion of styles, moods, and musical classics in the form of Pink Talking Fish. Brain child of Eric