Black Stone Cherry with support from Nonpoint The Norva, Norfolk, VA (USA) July 28,2024

The Norva, one of my favorite venues to see bands, and tonight two of my favorite live bands playing. Nonpoint is the band I’ve seen live more than any other by a very large number… There is something infectious about the band that always leaves you wanting more. Nonpoint was formed in Fort Lauderdale, FL … Read more

Sum 41 and The Interrupters with support from Joey Valence & Brae The Norva, Norfolk, VA (USA) May 19, 2024

  Pop Punk.  Ska Punk. Three chord songs. Catchy lyrics.  Yeah, it’s still a thing. While there are numerous instances of bands that started off in the rebellious genre, most eventually went more to the Pop side and left the punk lifestyle behind. And by rebellious, yes they will throw the trash can in the … Read more

Asking Alexandria- supported by Nerv, The Word Alive and Memphis May Fire – The Norva, Norfolk, VA (USA) April, 25, 2024

Asking Alexandria, Memphis May Fire, The Word Alice and Nerv   A chilly start to the night greeted a sold-out show at The Norva for what would end up being a very hot night.  Tonight brought the All My Friends tour to Norfolk, VA.  When I got to the venue, the line was wrapped around … Read more

Rock Resurrection Tour -Theory of a Deadman -Chartway Arena – Norfolk, VA (USA)

  Rock Resurrection Tour There are times that a pairing of bands for a tour makes no sense and times that they make perfect sense.  Picture this:  Skillet is a self-proclaimed, practicing Christian Rock band and Theary of a Deadman, also referred to Theory or TOAD, writes songs about life that often are not safe … Read more

Pop Evil, The Word Alive and Avoid Elevation 27 Virginia Beach, VA (USA) 28/03

  There are bands that are a lot of fun to thrash to and some that are just fun to go see because you know it is going to be a quality production and entertaining show.  This was one of those nights.  The beach community was there is good for and ready to rock, and … Read more