Bassnectar at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, August 31, 2019

by Glenn Woodell Reminiscent of Phish and their fans invading the “Mothership”, the Hampton Coliseum, Bassnectar is the Millennial version but based on electronic dance music, complete with lights and body-shaking bass and lots of thongs and booty shorts. The vibe among the crowd waiting for the doors to open was one of peace, love, and psychedelica. It seemed that everyone knew one another but … Continue reading Bassnectar at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, August 31, 2019

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

Trapt with Tantric, Saving Abel and Saliva at the Vanguard in Hampton, Virginia May 23, 2019

Initially built as an armory for the Virginia National Guard in 1936, the Vanguard is now a brewery/distillery in downtown Hampton that hosts live music five days a week. Four bands took the stage this evening as Tantric, Saving Abel, Saliva, and Trapt joined forces for a big crowd. Tantric Saving Abel Saliva Trapt Continue reading Trapt with Tantric, Saving Abel and Saliva at the Vanguard in Hampton, Virginia May 23, 2019