Show Review: Jason Mraz @ Ntelos Wireless

While the focus of this blog is the music scene in the 757, I am going to review the Jason Mraz show that was at the Ntelos Wireless Pavilion in Portsmouth  on Sunday, September 25.  Jason Mraz is from Mechanicsville, Virginia and while that is not in the 757 area code, I think it is important to occasionally include bands and artists from the Richmond area since that is our "sister music scene."  This is why I'm considering Jason Mraz a local artist from the Richmond area.

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.