By Glenn Woodell Blacktop Mojo started off their 2023 tour in Virginia Beach’s Elevation 27, a venue already familiar to them, on March 2nd, 2023. Traveling with opener Sumo Cyco, and headlined by Nonpoint, they kept the night energized for an amazing kickoff night of the Emerald Cities Tour, a takeoff from The Wizard of Oz. Their closeout song was a memorable cover of Dream … Continue reading Blacktop Mojo – 2023 Tour
by Glenn Woodell Virginia Beach was graced, or rather mortified with the presence of Wednesday 13 as they paid a visit to promote their upcoming album, Horrifier, during their 20 Years of Fear tour. Horror Metal is what I would call them although they’ve fallen under other categories as well. Their show is not so full of horror but their lyrics and of course their … Continue reading Wednesday 13 with Mr. Fang and the Dark Tones at Elevation 27 in Virginia Beach September 21, 2022
by Glenn Woodell Shinedown always puts on a great show and this was no exception. Fire and heavy music were on tap this evening as John Harvie and Jelly Roll got to come along for the ride. It was hard to tell who was there for which band as all three had their admirers. Shinedown was promoting their new album, Planet Zero, which takes them … Continue reading Shinedown with John Harvie and Jelly Roll at Virginia Beach Amphitheater September 18, 2022
by Glenn Woodell There are so many bands who were itching to get back to playing live after the lockdowns of the last couple of years and this trio of 80’s block busters was no exception. I grew up when these bands were making it big. I never got to see Styx or REO Speedwagon back then but I saw Loverboy twice back when I … Continue reading Styx, REO Speedwagon, and Loverboy Live and Unzoomed Tour August 5, 2022 in Virginia Beach, Virginia
by Glenn Woodell For ZZ Top fans, the big question over the past year has been whether or not Elwood Francis would be able to fill the shoes of the late Dusty Hill, the bassist who passed in July of last year. This show would have those not too familiar with the band wondering if that was really Dusty on stage. Case closed! Dusty joined … Continue reading ZZ Top with Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos in Portsmouth, Virginia August 2, 2022
By Glenn Woodell In contrast to the dark metal bands that frequent the NorVa, locals were treated to the bright lights and vibrant sounds of Starset. A cross between alternative and electronic rock, their latest album, Horizons, was released in October of 2021. But the audience was in for a surprise when violinist, Siobhán Richards, and celloist, Zuzana Engererova, took the stage on opposite sides, … Continue reading Starset at the NorVa in Norfolk, Virginia June 24, 2022
By Glenn Woodell Train performed at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Virginia on June 2, 2022, along with openers Blues Traveler, Jewel, and Will Anderson. Will Anderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Will-Anderson-Music-103925881749086 Blues Traveler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluestravelerWWW: https://bluestraveler.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluestraveler/ Train AM GoldMeet Virginia/The JokerIf It’s LoveGet to MeRunning BackPlay that SongBruises/Love the One You’re WithSave Me SanFranciscoTurn the Radio UpDancing Queen/Listen to the MusicIt’s EverythingMarry … Continue reading Train in Virginia Beach, Virginia July 2, 2022
By Glenn Woodell In a long-awaited reunion, Chris and Rich Robinson stepped out from their individual projects; Chris Robinson Brotherhood and Magpie Salute, and shared the stage for their Shake Your Moneymaker tour as the Black Crowes. 30 years and much controversy later, they took the stage and played the entire album, 30 years after it came out as their debut album. While Rich was … Continue reading The Black Crowes with Howlin’ Rain, Portsmouth, Virginia June 22, 2022
by Glenn Woodell The Lunatic Luau has been a celebration of music sponsored by WNOR Radio, FM99 since 1997 and held at the amphitheater in Virginia Beach, currently called the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater. This year’s lineup included One Shot Fired, Dead Friends, Magg Dylan, Crobot, Plush, Living Color, Lilith Czar, Ayron Jones, Bad Wolves, Dirty Honey, The Pretty Reckless, and Disturbed. High heat … Continue reading Lunatic Luau, May 20, 2022 Virginia Beach Amphitheater Norfolk, Virginia
By Glenn Woodell Black Veil Brides, Motionless in White, and Ice Nine Kills came to Norfolk to finish off their tour featuring all three bands as headliners. Fame on Fire joined them to open and get things started. Part concert and part theatrical performance, this was a night where the crowd, who usually dresses up in costume and makeup, was met with stiff competition from … Continue reading Trinity of Terror comes to Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Virginia April 27, 2022
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