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 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 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 I got the chance to sit down with lead singer, Matt James before the show and talk about recent events. MMM: How would you describe your genre? Are you really southern rock and do you think it’s changed with the gain and loss of new members? I ask that because I’ve heard you described as southern rock and post grunge and I … Continue reading Blacktop Mojo with Hostile Within, 710OIL, and Magg Dylan at Elevation 27 in Virginia Beach, Virginia October 10, 2021
By Glenn Woodell It’s hard to cover live music these days and not bring up the topic of the COVID-19 virus since it’s affected every aspect of life around the globe and especially that of live music. So, although Judas Priest did come to Virginia Beach and put on an amazing show as always, it wasn’t without some restrictions. For one, the tickets were maxed … Continue reading Judas Priest at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater September 9, 2021 in Virginia Beach, Virginia
By Glenn Woodell Pop Evil had just started their post-Covid tour when the virus stopped them in their tracks. Lead singer, Leigh Kakaty turned up positive for the virus and although it kicked his butt and brought the tour to a temporary halt, he came out on the back side with a message of love for everyone. The show at Elevation 27 in Virginia Beach … Continue reading Pop Evil with Brkn Love and Zero 9:36 at Elevation 27 in Virginia Beach, Virginia August 27, 2021
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