Lionel Richie Performed In Youngstown, OH, Review & Photo Gallery

The Covelli Center in Youngstown,Ohio was bursting at its seams Saturday with fans that had packed the place to get a glimpse of Grammy winner Lionel Richie. Youngstown was a stop on the music icon’s Hello Tour 2019, where the singer performs many of his well known hits throughout his time in the industry. All of which had gained him Grammy’s and other various awards. … Continue reading Lionel Richie Performed In Youngstown, OH, Review & Photo Gallery

Styx at Chrysler Hall Norfolk, Virginia June 24, 2019

By Glenn Woodell If Styx is coming near you, just go see them! I was talking to one of the other music photographers after the show and we both agreed that the older bands put on more of a show and less of a series of songs than do so many of the newer bands. This was definitely the case with Styx. The sound quality … Continue reading Styx at Chrysler Hall Norfolk, Virginia June 24, 2019

Monica Heats Up The Summer Night In Cleveland

R&B Singer Monica along with Dru Hill, and special guest Jagged Edge helped famed radio stations 93.1 WKZAK FM and Z107.9 FM kickoff the perfect summertime party with their annual Stone Soul Festival. Fans of all ages were in attendance, they filled the Nautica Pavilion to almost capacity and a lot of fans were still coming in well after the show had started, myself included. … Continue reading Monica Heats Up The Summer Night In Cleveland

Sponge with Everafter at the Vanguard in Hampton, Virginia June 14, 2019

by Glenn Woodell There was a small but very dedicated crowd at the Vanguard for the Sponge show. Graduation weekend combined with rainy weather held back all but the die hard fans of this Detroit-based alternative, sometimes punky rock band. Virginia Beach-based favorites, Everafter, opened the show up with a powerful mix from this small but versatile trio, starting with an instrumental selection from Pink … Continue reading Sponge with Everafter at the Vanguard in Hampton, Virginia June 14, 2019

Lunatic Luau May17, 2019 Virginia Beach, Virginia

The 19th Annual Lunatic Luau in Virginia Beach, Virginia, brought out a powerful lineup of bands on what was a perfect day for an outdoor music event. Although twelve bands played on two stages throughout the afternoon, only eleven are covered here. The lineup was as follows: ENTRY PLAZA HELLZAPOPPIN CIRCUS SIDESHOW 2:00 NANCY’S NOOK SIDE STAGE JUST STANDING 2:15 – 2:35 (20 MIN) SEVEN TEN … Continue reading Lunatic Luau May17, 2019 Virginia Beach, Virginia

The Struts May 16, 2019 at The NorVa in Norfolk, Virginia

Like so many of the opening acts that come to the NorVa, Des Rocs could just as easily have been a headliner. Not to take anything away from The Struts who headlined this night, but those who came only for the main act missed out on a great performance. Think of a more energetic and bluesy version of Elvis, armed with a Stratocaster. More distortion … Continue reading The Struts May 16, 2019 at The NorVa in Norfolk, Virginia

Winter Jam Exclusive Photo Gallery Louisville, Ky

  Winter Jam rolled into the legendary Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky with an action packed line up! Manic Drive, Ty Brasel, Dan Bremnes, Hollyn, NewSong, Ledger, Mandisa, Rend Collective, Danny Gokey, and Newsboys United. There wasn’t an empty seat in the venue as fans lined up before noon for this annual event.   MANIC DRIVE   Ty Brasel   Dan Brumnus   Hollyn   … Continue reading Winter Jam Exclusive Photo Gallery Louisville, Ky

Sevendust with Tremonti, Cane Hill, Lullwater, and Kirra at the NorVa in Norfolk, Virginia February 9th, 2019

I had the pleasure to sit with the members of Lullwater before the show and ask them a few questions. Music Matters: You mentioned on your website that you had a tumultuous two years since the release of Revival, enough so that it influenced your music. Do you want to talk about the influence of external forces on your music? John: You know, I think … Continue reading Sevendust with Tremonti, Cane Hill, Lullwater, and Kirra at the NorVa in Norfolk, Virginia February 9th, 2019

Alan Jackson Performs to SOLD OUT KFC YUM! Center in Louisville, KY.

The cold couldn’t keep fans from pouring into the KFC YUM Center this past Friday night. As the first stop on Alan Jackson’s 2019 tour, a SOLD OUT show to be exact, Alan’s tour kicked off in Louisville and will wrap up in September in Jacksonville, Florida. On this tour, Alan has brought along some friends to help share the stage with. William Michael Morgan … Continue reading Alan Jackson Performs to SOLD OUT KFC YUM! Center in Louisville, KY.