(Poster courtesy of Steppin Out/MySpace)
According to Internet buzz, Steppin Out -- the Virginia Beach dancehall and live music space -- is out of commission as a concert venue. From what I've read, it's a temporary problem and that the place might return to booking shows in the spring. Still, if it's true, it's a blow to the area's live music scene. Steppin' Out has been one of the most active rock clubs in the region for the last year or two. The list of bands that have played there has included The Misfits, Agent Orange and Hieroglyphics.
On the positive side, that same Internet buzz suggests that The Half Shell in Virginia Beach is seeing a change in management and the change may help the place continue its role as a home for original music. Definitely good news.
This sort of listing from side to side is pretty typical of our area, sad to say. It's often a case of one step forward, one step back.
On an unrelated subject ...
Tonight, I ran into Tom Robotham, formerly editor of Port Folio. Since leaving the paper, he's started a new Web site called TReehouse: A Magazine of Possibilities. It's still in its infancy, but it shows promise. I know Tom's a big music head. He mentioned that he heard Prabir and The Substitutes at The Taphouse recently. He dug it.
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Tonic's, also in VA Beach, has also changed owners and cancelled all shows. (I was offered one there but declined due to schedule conflicts. Guess it all worked out, in some odd way.)
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