http://hamptonroads.com/node/458418 Local Music Notes en-us Copyright 2012 PilotOnline.com / HamptonRoads.com. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:10:47 -0500 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. http://hamptonroads.com/2011/10/vote-local-altrock-band-aduro-represent-hampton-roads-california Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:23:48 -0400 This just in from the Hampton Coliseum: Want to see ALAN JACKSON perform at Hampton Coliseum for FREE? http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/want-see-alan-jackson-perform-hampton-coliseum-free Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:06:59 -0400 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? http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/skye-zentz-and-mandolin-orange-taphouse-thursday Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:58:09 -0400 If you haven't been haunting Hardcore Norfolk's Facebook group than you may have missed the news about Bob Gurske, 16, drummer for Tusko Fatale. He died of complications due to colon cancer over the weekend. For a nice story on what happened and why it matters, try this Mixed Position entry posted by The Daily Press's Sam McDonald this morning. http://hamptonroads.com/2011/07/local-drummer-bob-gurske-died-sunday Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:23:27 -0400 I love a good show flyer. You could say I'm a sucker for them. For personal down-low old-school fandom reasons I was moved by this one by ShariCola for tonight's Substance Open DJ Night at Lola's in Norfolk: Admire the art. Now recognize why open DJ night is worth a bit of awe too: If you go and you don't like the music, you can make up your own 30 minute set for the party. http://hamptonroads.com/2011/07/good-flyers-substance-open-dj-night Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:15:01 -0400 I stopped by the Kerouac Cafe last night for Pete Overstreet/ Cesca Waterfield/Kensan Nishimoto.  Kensan had a nice acoustic sound, and Pete and Cesca gave off a strong rhythm blues vibe. http://hamptonroads.com/2011/07/kerouac-cafe-last-night-and-everywhere-weekend Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:45:57 -0400 I try to post a little note here once a day or at least once a week. Obviously, I get caught up in all the other blogs I don't get paid to update. Today, I got lucky. Mike Federali, whom I believe lives in Virginia Beach, sent me a link to his music video "Never Be Lonely." If you like fun indie pop, check it out: It made me feel all "awwww!" and stuff. http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/never-be-lonely-indiepopstyled-love-song-and-animated-music-video-mike-federali Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:07:50 -0400 It looks like Charlie Restless (recent recipient of a grant from the City of Norfolk for an Art Everywhere closing project) and crew have once again gone big for Hampton Roads with some of the recent announcements to come out of the WeOK camp. http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/big-freedia-bounces-through-virginia-weok-crew Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:42:40 -0400 You're laid-back and pop mainstays are playing Hampton Roads tonight. For instance, Jesse Chong is suppose to play Murphy's Irish Pub in Virginia Beach, and Brian Sewell plays The Pub at Peninsula Town Center. Dino, Bigger Dream and Monkey Booty play the 7th, 24th and 31st Street stages in Va. Beach respectively. http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/looking-something-really-hardcore-tonight-june-20 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:15:28 -0400 Shagg of Z104 hosts his all-day regional and local music festival at Peabody's in Virginia Beach. The fun started this morning, June 19, at 11 a.m. and it continues all day with about 30 acts. Performing artists include: Audra The Rapper, City Voices, Nickelus F, Aduro, Holly Would..., Pilot!, J. Pharaoh and The Manhattan Project, Matt Mason, Ghost Theory, Jolley Brothers, A. http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/shagg-fest-2011-happening-today Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:45:25 -0400