Dream Pop’s latest darling, Hazel English, is sure to have Charlie’s swaying tonight. Behind bubbly melodies and upbeat guitars on her debut, “Never Going Home,” are her trials and tribulations with life, love, and moving across the world. … [Read more...]
Local Acts We Love: Drop the Girl at Charlie’s American Café
This Friday the 13th, Dead End Booking & TBA Productions present Drop The Girl’s Tour Kick Off with guests: Give 'Em Hell, Kid; Swing Batter Swing, Flight Club, and ALNTN at Charlie’s American Café in Norfolk. … [Read more...]
Hampton Roads’ Shreds: Up Next in Local Music
And so this wobbly world keeps on spinnin. Might as well catch some jams 'fore we all end up glowing in the dark. N'est ce pas? … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Suicide: A Celebration of David Bowie’s Sound and Vision
Last year wasn’t the best. … [Read more...]
TBA Productions Keeps DIY Spirit Aflame at Charlie’s American Cafe
Since September 12th of 2015, Tyler Warnalis and Ben Briggs have been booking shows at Charlie’s American Cafe in the Riverview District along North Granby. … [Read more...]
Hampton Roads’ Shreds: Frampton Edition. Plus Weekend Round-up of Shows.
Peter Frampton is a lovely human being. His set at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts was billed as part of his "Raw" concert series. The raw, I assume, is due to the venerated artist stripping out all the electrics and relying solely on an acoustic guitar to translate a lifetime of music. Does he succeed? … [Read more...]
Hampton Roads’ Shreds: Perseverance in the Face of Adversity @ Charlies American Cafe. Mysterious Gifts @ Stellas.
On the best of days, even with the best of bands? Sometimes the bear eats you. Such was the case last week when I stopped in primarily to check out James Wagner's project, Pain in the Yeahs. While I expected the show to be packed, it turned out that for whatever reason attendance was sparse. I was surprised by this as Wagner's well regarded in this area for a consummate … [Read more...]
Hampton Roads’ Shreds: Meditations on Punk. From Charlie’s to the NorVa: Bayside. The Menzingers. Sorority Noise. Bato. Dream. The Noones. BitchIMightBe. Oi! Oi! Oi?
Three weeks ago: "Sir, can you step off the train, please." I'm on the R train from Brooklyn. I'd propped my feet up and nodded off on the way to Penn Station. Groggy, I glance up to discover one of NYPD's finest speaking down at me. Confused, I nod. Rise to my feet. Follow him outside as directed. The train heads off and disappears around the corner. He starts talking about … [Read more...]
A Where To Guide for Hampton Roads’ Music
Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises, Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not. … [Read more...]
Hampton Roads’ Shreds: Five Questions with Elliott Malvas of You’re Jovian
In the beginning there was the Blues. And Son House look'd at the blues. And 'lo he sayeth they was da bomb diggity. … [Read more...]
Come on in, the Water’s Fine: Leather Daddy Bubble Bath Showcase Show @ Charlie’s
OH HEY, here’s a show worth knowing about... … [Read more...]
Hampton Roads Shreds: Charlie’s American Cafe – Riverview
Many more years ago than I care to think about, Norfolk's musical landscape proliferated hundreds of hellspawned pit bars outfitted with bottom of the line sound systems on stages constructed out of stolen pallet crates in venues run by swarthy men usually named Phil. Or Sammy. Or Vernon. … [Read more...]