Drake concert moved to June 19 as he tends to family

Yesterday, we received a press release stating that because of some personal family issues, Drake's May 23 concert would be moved to June 19. A new release come in today stating the concert has been postponed to June 20.

We can't substantiate the rumors, but we've read Drake has taken time off to visit with his ailing grandmother. We'll keep you in the loop if we find out the concert will be moved to yet another date.

In the meantime, here's the full release sent today:

Due to a personal family matter, the Drake concerts scheduled to take place at Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion in Raleigh on May 22 and at Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach on May 23 have been rescheduled.

"Due to an unforeseen personal family matter, Drake must reschedule his upcoming shows in Raleigh and Virginia Beach," says a Drake representative. "He looks forward to performing for his fans soon and thanks them in advance for their understanding during this time."

The Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach concert will now take place on June 19 and the Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion Raleigh concert will now take place on June 20.

Tickets purchased for the May concerts will be honored night of show on the new dates, no exchange necessary. Tickets are on sale now at www.livenation.com, the venue box offices, Ticketmaster, or by phone at 800-745-3000.

For more information go to www.livenation.com.

The Fuzz Band performs Stevie Wonder's 'Superstition'

The Fuzz Band perfoms "Superstition" at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center Art after 5 event last night, April 17. Thanks to Mitch Kirsner, local music appreciator and owner of Fantasy in Newport News, for posting the performance to YouTube:

Electro-pop artist out of Portsmouth signs with EliteRock Records

Shake Your Body, Hampton Roads

Portsmouth's electronic pop artist Tremaine has signed with St. Louis, Mo.-based EliteRock Records and will release a five-song EP this year. The EP's lead single, "Shake Your Body" will kick off with an Eric Hungry-produced video to be released Tuesday. The song will be available for purchase at online retailers including iTunes and Amazon.

From the press release (see below), "Energetic, colorful, erotic and a little playful are all words to describe Tremaine's sound." 

- Patty Jenkins, The Pilot

Electronic Dance Pop Artist Tremaine to Release Five-Song EP

Tremaine’s music is energetic electronic dance pop music laced with infectious melodies and pulsating beats. And it makes you want to be somebody.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) May 14, 2012

EliteROCK Records recording artist Tremaine to release a five-song EP in 2012. The Portsmouth, Va. musician likens his music to the works of recording artists Usher, Jason Derulo, Taio Cruz and Trey Songz.

Energetic, colorful, erotic and a little playful are all words to describe Tremaine’s sound.

In early 2000, Tremaine started writing solo material after the R&B group he was performing with broke up. The new creative freedom found him recording demos and eventually playing out in the Hampton Roads club scene, primarily at the Virginia Beach oceanfront night club Peabody’s. Through the years he became a fixture in its music scene, and has taken the stage at city-sponsored events like the annual Chesapeake Jubilee and as part of the talent promoted by Beach events performing on its 17th Street Stage.

“On stage I have the swagger of a soul singer mixed with the attitude of a rock star,” the electronic pop artist said.

Tremaine released a nine-song self-titled CD in 2009 and was quoted in a Virginian-Pilot newspaper story as saying, “I thrive on people singing and dancing to my songs.” To view the article, visit http://www.hamptonroads.com/2010/11/portsmouth-pop-artist-tremaine-back-....

The five-song EP which was recorded at Soul Haven Studios in Virginia Beach, Va. has been produced by Eric Hungry and will have an individual song release format. To advance the EP’s first single “Shake Your Body,” a Hungry-produced music video is also being released May 15, 2012.

“This video will make the ladies want to dance and the guys want to get up on them while they dance. It really does make you want to break out a party and let loose,” Tremaine said.

"Shake Your Body" will be available for download on May 15 at your favorite sites online including iTunes, Amazon, eMusic, Spotify and much more.

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Farm Bureau Live's lawn named for Norfolk man

This summer when you're watching your favorite band on Farm Bureau Live's lawn, remember whom the lawn honors throughout the 2012 concert season: Jeff Reynolds of Norfolk. He was selected, randomly, from more than 3,000 contest entrants. To make sure everyone knows, signs bearing his name will be placed at the top and bottom of the seating area.

Congratulations to you Jeff Reynolds of Norfolk and all the great things that you do, including entering contests... and whatever it is we don't know you do... yet.

The press release from Live Nation:

Virginia Beach, VA—Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance announces Jeff Reynolds of Norfolk as the winner of its “Name the Lawn” contest. The grand prize: the lawn seating area of Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach is named in his honor for the entire 2012 concert season. Reynolds also wins two season passes to the concert venue, premium parking, VIP Club access and a riding lawn mower.

“I was really surprised and excited to receive the phone call telling me I had won,” said Reynolds. “I thank Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance for creating such great contests and the other ways they show appreciation for their policyholders.”

Reynolds was randomly selected from more than 3,000 entrants to the three-week contest. Signs bearing “Welcome to the Jeff Reynolds Lawn” will be placed at the top and bottom of the lawn seating area.

“One of our biggest priorities is to find ways to become connected to our local communities in Virginia, and we thought this would be a fun way to do just that,” said Matt Smith, director of marketing for Virginia Farm Bureau. “In fact, this promotion has been so successful we're going to do it again for the 2013 season.”

The 2013 contest has launched and concert-goers can go online to FarmBureauFans.com and click the Name the Lawn link to sign up for the contest.

Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach, owned by the city of Virginia Beach and operated by Live Nation Entertainment, can accommodate 20,000 people and hosts approximately 24 concerts per year. Additional information on the 2012 concert season is available at LiveNation.com.

Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Services is committed to providing products that best meet the insurance needs of Virginia's families and small businesses. A membership organization with more than 150,000 members, Virginia Farm Bureau also offers a wide range of financial planning products and services.

Quiva Productions schedule

Schedule details announced for Sugarland

Hampton Roads Jazz Fest's lineup announcement and sale delayed

From the Hampton Roads Jazz Festival:

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Hampton Jazz Festival artist line-up announcement and on sale has been delayed by one week. The artist lineup announcement will now take place on Monday, March 26 at 12 noon and tickets will go on sale Saturday, March 31 at 10 am. We apologize for the inconvenience.

For the most up-to-date HJF information, please stay tuned to our website at www.hamptonjazzfestival.com.

Vote for local alt-rock band Aduro to represent Hampton Roads in California!

Local alt-rock band Aduro – previously featured on Z104, on National Public Radio and at The NorVa – is in the running in a national competition by Aloft Hotels to win a trip to Napa, Calif., to play with Daughtry, O.A.R. and a bunch of other national acts. Votes by fans have elevated them to first place above 49 other musicians, but they face stiff competition and need help to stay there.

Vote to have Hampton Roads represented by downloading Aduro’s free track here.

Post a screen shot of the download confirmation to Aduro’s Facebook page and be entered to win prizes including a signed EP and movie tickets.

For more on Aduro, check out their Bandcamp page, which includes a digital album download.

VIDEO: Casualty, by Aduro

Want to see ALAN JACKSON perform at Hampton Coliseum for FREE?

This just in from the Hampton Coliseum:

Want to see ALAN JACKSON perform at Hampton Coliseum for FREE?

Country music superstar Alan Jackson has teamed up with Eventful, Inc. to give country music fans the opportunity to Demand that their city host a FREE concert in celebration of his new studio album to be released this fall. Jackson is empowering his fans to determine which city will get a free show…so let's bring it to Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA!

How you can help- Fans have until October 10 to log on to http://www.eventful.com/alanjackson and demand that Alan Jackson play at Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA (Hampton Roads Metro Area). Spread the word across Facebook and Twitter by inviting your friends to demand the event! The city with the most Demands will host the exclusive free show. Help us make Hampton Roads #1 and bring the show to Hampton Coliseum!

Please let me know if you’d like a widget to promote the Demand It! competition on your website. Have a great day!

More info:

http://www.alanjackson.com/news.html?n_id=3147

http://nashvillecountryclub.com/News.php?id=2442

http://www.countryweekly.com/news/free-alan-jackson-concert-demand-it

Skye Zentz and Mandolin Orange at The Taphouse Thursday

Everyone knows and loves our lovely local yuke player Skye Zentz. But do you know Mandolin Orange, the harmonizing mandolin and guitar playing duo Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz out of Chapel Hill, N.C.? No? Well, maybe you should. Below is the video for "One More Down." Want more? See Skye and Mandolin Orange at The Taphouse in Ghent this Thursday, Aug. 4. The fun starts at 8:30-9, and I believe I heard it's $5 to get in the door. Not bad. Not bad at all.

OK! OK! For those who hate links. Here's Skye covering Mandolin Orange's "Night Owl" by Mandolin Orange (and promoing the show, cutie pie!)