by Jeff Maisey | May 3, 2017 | Concert Previews, Music, Music News
By Jerome Langston It’s been just a few hours since severe weather brought a tornado or two to southeastern Virginia, when I finally catch up with the acclaimed trombonist, Vincent Gardner, who grew up in a noted musical family in Hampton, and is now teaching at...
by Jeff Maisey | Apr 27, 2017 | Concert Previews, Music, Music News
By Jim Roberts What’s the difference between a fiddle and a violin? Seán Heely has a lot of witty answers at the ready, but one of his favorites is: “A fiddle is a violin with beer spilled on it.” It’s appropriate, given the Chesapeake native’s upcoming...
by Jeff Maisey | Mar 16, 2017 | Concert Previews, Music, Music News
By Jeff Maisey Britain’s Vinny Peculiar will perform an intimate gig Saturday, March 18 at Colley Cantina. He’ll be joined by a backing group of Norfolk musicians tasked with learning a variety of his works, including tracks from his critically acclaimed concept...
by Jeff Maisey | Nov 23, 2016 | Concert Previews, Music, Music News
By Jeff Maisey The Brian Setzer Orchestra has embarked upon its 13th annual Christmas Rocks tour while also touting a new DVD called “Rockabilly Riot: Osaka Rocka – Live in Japan 2016.” Fans of the neo-rockabilly/big band singer/guitarist/arranger will get a full...
by Jeff Maisey | Nov 16, 2016 | Concert Previews, Music, Music News
By Jeff Maisey As Dave Mason tells it, classic rock artists today are essentially selling memories. This, in part, is why many recording artists ranging from Steely Dan to Yes have performed entire albums. Mason is known for his virtuoso guitar work and songs such as...
by Jeff Maisey | Oct 25, 2016 | Concert Previews, Music, Music News
By Jim Morrison Chris Collingwood outgrew Fountains of Wayne, simple as that. Out of that growth sprouted Look Park, a quieter, reflective solo project that veers in a new direction, but not one severe enough to snap your head back. “I definitely wanted to start...
