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 | Feb 9, 2017 | Music, News, News & Views
By Jeff Maisey Indie-pop group Feral Conservatives took home three trophies in Veer Magazine’s annual Music Awards program held at the Naro Expanded Cinema in Norfolk. The band’s “Here’s to Almost” was named Album of the Year, while their hooky, melodic “Last Light”...
by Jeff Maisey | Dec 14, 2016 | CD Reviews, Music, Music News
By Jeff Maisey “The Tragic End of a Dreamer,” the 14-song sixth album from A Bad Think, is a sonic sensation taking the listener on a journey through aural landscapes past and present. A Bad Think is the studio project of Virginia Beach producer/engineer/ musician...
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...