Upcoming Local Shows That You Should Check Out

These are some shows that I plan on attending and reviewing and you should come out too so you can tell me what you think!

Wednesday, November 30-  Lewis McGehee  @  H2O (VA Beach)

Friday, December 2-  FM99 Christmas Wish Concert  @ The Jewish Mother (Hilltop)

Saturday, December 3- AltDaily presents:  The Fighting Jamesons @ The Jewish Mother (Norfolk)

Show Review: Jesse Chong @ H2O

A picture I took of Jesse Chong playing at H2O in Virginia Beach on September 24, 2011.

Last night I had the pleasure of seeing Jesse Chong at H2O in Virginia Beach.  Like usual, he didn't disappoint.  I arrived there at around 9:15 and he was scheduled to go on at 10, and I think I arrived just in time.  My friends and I got one of the last tables in the place.  Needless to say, Jesse draws in a crowd.  From the moment he hit the stage the atmosphere changed to a calming yet exhilarating mood.  There were people sitting down on the sofas just relaxing and there were people right at the foot of the stage dancing the night away and Jesse knew how to appeal to everybody in the place.

Artist Spotlight: Jesse Chong

Jesse Chong is one of my absolute favorite local artists, by far.  The passion this guy has for music is insane.  He is a very down to earth guy with a great local following.  He has four original albums and each one is better than the last.  Not only is his original music great, this guy does the best cover of the Beatles' 'Come Together' that I have ever heard, including Joe Cocker...sorry Joe.  Every time I see Jesse perform I am blown away by how intimate and fun his shows are.  You feel as if he lets you into his private practice space at every performance.  The influence he has over the crowd is that of the most seasoned performers whether he is in a small hole-in-the-wall bar/club or on the boardwalk VA Beach.