by Jeff Maisey | Feb 9, 2022 | Music, Music News
(Roberta Lea’s “Sweet Baby Ray” was selected Song of the Year) By Jeff Maisey Pandemic be damned. Local musicians once again found inspiration and released singles, EPs, albums, and music videos last year. Most performed live by late spring when a semi-normal...
by Jeff Maisey | Jan 5, 2022 | Music, Music News
Ongoing pandemic aside, last year saw music venues finally come back to life and local musicians once again played stages big and small throughout the 757 region. Below are this year’s nominees for the 2022 Veer Music Awards. We considered the following when...
by Jeff Maisey | Oct 15, 2021 | Concert Previews, Music, Music News
By Jeff Maisey The release of smooth jazz guitar artist Nick Colionne’s album “Finger Painting” went on as plan in April 2020. The tour in support of the 10-song studio recording was delayed and then canceled due to the pandemic. Jazz venues across the world...
by Jeff Maisey | May 4, 2021 | Music, Music News
Demons “Ravage” (Single) (Spartan Records) In advance of the April 30 national release of Demon’s full-length album “Privation,” the Norfolk-based quartet unveiled “Ravage” as a lead-off single. As the song title implies, “Ravage” is an unrelenting assault on the...
by Jeff Maisey | Jan 24, 2017 | Food, Restaurant News
By Marisa Marsey “What’s the best restaurant in Hampton Roads?” I’ve been asked that question countless times over the decades. Invariably, before I can hone my inquisitors’ focus (special occasion, seafood, Italian, French, Indian, etc.) to reply most meaningfully,...
