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by Kristina Dawn - May 24, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn Portland, OR -- With a stage setup fit for an audience of thousands, The Rocket Summer crammed elbow to elbow onto a tiny corner stage inside The Hawthorne Lounge. With a max capacity of about 100 or so individuals, Bryce Avary cheerfully welcomed the eager

The Neighbourhood // Live @ The Roseland Theater // 5.7.16

by Kristina Dawn - May 11, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn PORTLAND, OR— With a travel compact in one hand and a tube of bright red lipstick in the other, The Neighbourhood’s lead singer Jesse Rutherford touched up his colorful lips in preparation to kiss an autographed copy of his new book “&” (a signature move

The Griswolds & Magic Man // Live in the Pacific Northwest // 5.5.16

by Kristina Dawn - May 8, 2016May 11, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn SEATTLE/PORTLAND -- The Hotline Spring Tour swung through the perfectly drizzly Pacific Northwest Wednesday evening, kicking things off in downtown Seattle. Hundreds of jean jacket doting music lovers gathered into Neumo’s, a seemingly hole-in-the-wall club where bands such as M83, Adele and even Muse have

The Used // Live @ Starland Ballroom // 4.30.16

by Sophia Zucker - May 2, 2016May 3, 2016

Article and Photos by: Sophia Zucker SAYREVILLE, NJ -- The Used are celebrating their 15th anniversary touring across America, performing for two nights at each stop on the tour playing songs off their self-titled debut album (released back in 2002). The Used brought in a variety of different age groups at

Lita Ford & Halestorm // Live @ The NorVa // 4.25.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 30, 2016April 30, 2016

Photos by: Glenn Woodell Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- It's a night showcasing Girl Power with a lineup of three sexy, strong women rockers, each leading their own band, and each in a different phase of their careers. Opening the evening is L.A.-based band Dorothy, pegged by Rolling Stone

The 1975 // Live @ The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall // 4.26.16.

by Kristina Dawn - April 30, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn Portland, OR -- Drones of pastel haired pop-punk junkies gathered at The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Tuesday night for the show of a lifetime. “The Schnitz,” a nearly century old, 2,700 person venue in the heart of downtown, literally shook from excitement as opening

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

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

X Ambassadors // Live @ The Crystal Ballroom // 3.29.16

by Kristina Dawn - April 2, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn PORTLAND, OR – A surprisingly warm spring day here in Oregon brought out a line around the block to The Crystal Ballroom, a 1,500 person venue with floors that bounce almost as much as the bass does. The Crystal is a historic 102 year old

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