I know…I know…I am usually all about rock n’ roll. But the softer side of me finds myself in more chill venues/events supporting some of the musicians I have met around town. I usually go to the same open mics over and over, so it doesn’t take long to find the serious musicians. They are…
Author: Melanie Garell
Been There Done That
“Rock stars were once such mythical creatures Up there with Presidents, playmates and preachers” — Old 97’s –Observations and Opinions of Melanie Garell –featured image Bismuth RVA with Damson Blaze 4/21/2018 The Groove Music Hall I love meeting musicians in their early stages of development. They bond over their common interest without competitive backstabbing. You know,…
Who is that Band Ruining Metal?
Observations and Opinions of Melanie Garell Avatar has ruined metal music for the common metal band! I KNOW! Those are harsh words but I am not alone in this opinion. Where most bands call them “fans”, Avatar calls them citizens…Avatar Citizens. (please scroll down for Avatar Citizen photo dump) Yes, I am an Avatar…
Are We All Out Of Genres?
–observations and opinions of Melanie Garell Them Evils, Bismuth RVA, and Elements and Artifacts 5/8/2018 at The Camel, Richmond, VA It happens every now and again…a revolt against what exist which often creates a new genre. Are we all out of genres? Maybe..maybe not. I think music history is finally old enough for us to…
Found the Lost Andrew Rohlk!
–observations and opinions of Melanie Garell Have I been stalking this guy? Isn’t that my job to stalk musicians? Lost and Found EP Single “Fine” released 5/22/2018 Full Discography Well, Andrew Rohlk has been “Found” crossing my path since early 2016…or at least that is when I started grabbing pictures of him playing around town. …
Experiencing “Welcome to Rockville”!
–observations and opinions of Melanie Garell When we first decided to go down to Jacksonville, Florida for Welcome to Rockville Music Festival it was a win win situation. My best friend lives in Jacksonville and our top three favorite bands would be playing there for one dandy price. Ozzy with Zakk Wylde, Avatar, and Them…
Rock is Alive North of RVA
–observations and opinions of Melanie Garell The Groove Music Hall Spotlight Show 4/21/2018 Elementary School Dropouts, Lucy’s Letdown, Bismuth RVA, and Fuzz Box The months and days leading up to this spotlight show at The Groove Music Hall opened my eyes to the possibility that mini tours are worth all the work. It isn’t easy…