Music

Grammys summed up in one word: Adele

Jon.Davenport — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

You can sum up this year’s Grammy Awards in one word – or one name, rather: Adele.

The 23-year-old ruled the charts last year with her “21” album, which spawned the No. 1 singles “Rolling in the Deep” and “Someone Like You,” and she’s likely to rule at the Grammys on Sunday.

Bernard Allison's 21st century blues

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

NORFOLK Fiery singer/guitarist Bernard Allison, who plays the Attucks Theatre on Saturday, couldn't help but get into music, particularly the blues. It's in his DNA and upbringing.

The Temptations, a half century of harmony

deb.markham — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Even after more than 50 years as a member of The Temptations, Otis Williams, one of the founders of the group, is still enjoying what he describes as “a very interesting ride.”

Local woodcrafter's guitars average $3,000

deb.markham — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

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Living up to the challenge with Machine Head

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

By Alan Sculley Correspondent To be sure, the guys in Machine Head know their previous CD, "The Blackening," which was widely praised as the band's best album and perhaps the finest metal record of 2007, was a major highlight in the group's career.

Forget Facebook: Eric Church lets music talk

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Country singer and guitarist Eric Church will take the stage sporting his signature ball cap and shades when his first headlining tour makes a stop at the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk on Saturday.

The difficult years are paying off for Sonia Leigh

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Some of the first words of advice nearly every aspiring musician hears are: Have a fallback plan. But for Atlanta-based singer/songwriter Sonia Leigh, there has never been a Plan B. Her mantra was "succeed or starve." "I didn't have a choice," she said of her go-for-broke strategy. "I left home, I quit school, and I followed my heart."

Arlo Gutherie arrives with family, friends and tunes

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

By Cathy Carter
Correspondent

Arlo Guthrie has spent the better part of the past 40 years on tour, but some spots along his journey are more memorable than others.

Hard-rockin' Tool to stop at Hampton Coliseum

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Not many rock acts have pulled off Tool's trick. The band took the dark elements of underground metal, placed them in an ambitious, artsy context and made it all accessible. Since making a splash in the early '90s, Tool has amassed a cult following that helped push albums such as "Undertow" and "Lateralus" past platinum sales.

Bonnie Raitt returns to nTelos Wireless Pavilion

deb.markham — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:26 -0500

Bonnie Raitt returns for her second headline concert, and Mavis Staples returns for her second concert at nTelos Wireless Pavilion on April 28. Tickets go on sale Feb. 8.Please click here to view the full page.