Doyle // Live @ Shaka’s // 2.28.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED Interviews MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 12, 2018 Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Doyle and crew raged onstage at Shaka's Live in Virginia Beach last week, accompanied by four local bands- Glenrose, Rose Milk, Dirty Toys, and Mammoth Black- all with an intensity appropriate to set the scene for an
Knuckle Puck // Live @ The Masquerade // 10.31.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Andrea Chvatal - November 12, 2017November 12, 2017 Article and Photos by: Andrea Chvatal Atlanta, GA – Knuckle Puck and friends swung into Hell at the Masquerade for their Halloween show. To kick the evening off, Homesafe brought their high energy and rocking sound to this festive evening. This Illinois rock band got the crowd moving with many of their
Lords Of Acid // Live @ The Trocedaro // 10.27.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Bob Linneman - October 29, 2017October 29, 2017 Article and Photos by: Bob Linneman Philadelphia, PA -- The Naughtiest Halloween party I ever attended!! Lords of Acid decided to hold their Dracula's Ball at the Philly famous Trocadero Theater. While a police helicopter was buzzing overhead, I turned the corner to see a rouges gallery of waiting fans. As
The Psychedelic Furs with Bash and Pop // Live @ The NorVa // 9.29.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 2, 2017 Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: When alt-rocker Tommy Stinson, one of the founders of The Replacements, decided to put down his bass and pick up his guitar, Bash and Pop was conceived. Skipping back and forth over the years with long stints
Good Charlotte & Crown the Empire // Live @ The NorVa // 5.21.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 23, 2017May 23, 2017 Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar The line went down past the venue and wrapped around the block, coiled in anticipation for the comeback of Good Charlotte, returning after a six year hiatus. Ages ranging from young 20's to folks in their 40's, the old
Overkill // Live @ The NorVa // 3.8.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 10, 2017March 10, 2017 Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: night of thrash metal, courtesy of Nuclear Blast Records, powered through Norfolk on Tuesday night at the famous NorVa. The evening began with a consistently strong line up featuring two bands from Finland, Swallow the Sun and
Anti Flag and Reel Big Fish // Live @ The NorVa // 1.21.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC 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
Alejandro Escovedo // Live @ Shaka’s // 1.17.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - January 21, 2017 Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar VA Beach, VA- Boasting an impeccable musical resume, Alejandro Escovedo and his group of longtime friends and collaborators showed us how to “Burn Something Beautiful” on Tuesday night. Escovedo's rich and varied history initiated with San Fransisco punk rockers The
State Champs // Live @ The Crystal Ballroom // 11.30.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC 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,
Dilly Dally // Live @ The NorVa // 11.10.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC 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
