Lee Ann Womack

Rico Marcelo September 6, 2018

Didn't know too much of Lee Ann Womack, but I knew her one song "I Hope You Dance". I remember my mom would listen to this burned country CD on long road trips and Lee Ann Womack's "I Hope You Dance" would be the last song. The Grammy award winner put on an amazing show of pure vocal talent and the fact that she's been doing it for 22 years and still going strong is a testament to that. She was just so gracious and nice to meet and work with. I was honored I got to hear her voice and see her perform. And she ended with "I Hope You Dance"! Thank you for bringing back all road trip memories!

WWE Live | SummerSlam Heat Wave Tour

Rico Marcelo August 12, 2018

Such an awesome show top to bottom, it's always amazing to see the superstars live and up close, they really are real life superheroes and performers. We got to see a street fight, two title matches, and Alicia Fox told me to shut up to my face, haaaaaaaa. Hey Vince or Triple H, sign me as an official WWE photographer please!

Lauren Alaina

Rico Marcelo August 8, 2018

I remember watching the 10th season of American Idol back in the day with Lauren Alaina on it and saying she definitely should have won over Scotty McCreery. Seeing and hearing Lauren perform live just reaffirmed that thought 100 times over. Lauren was just an overall amazing performer and her voice was freaking magical! I caught myself at times not shooting and just watching and listening to the show. She performed different songs from her albums and her latest single that reached #1 "What Ifs" which I was super excited to hear. She sang a medley of songs that influenced her which included both past and current rock, country, and pop hits. She even belted out an acapella Alicia Keys ballad which was gorgeous, the girl got pipes! Congrats to Lauren on her recent engagement and her upcoming tour opening for Cole Swindell on the "Reason to Drink" fall tour. Hope to see you soon!

The Shine Project Foundation | 2nd Annual Beach Fun Day | 06.28.18

Rico Marcelo July 28, 2018

The Shine Project Foundation Beach Fun Day is one of my most favorite and most fulfilling events that I am blessed to be able to cover each year. Not only do I get to see and work along my sister and family from the west coast, but I get to partake in such a fun event and service. My sister Cheryl and her husband Rob started and currently operate The Shine Project Foundation out of Carlsbad, CA. Their mission is to help bridge the gap between families with children with special needs and local communities by partnering with businesses and organizations to provide special enrichment events and opportunities. They started the inaugural The Shine Project Foundation Beach Fun Day last year in their hometown of Virginia Beach and look to make this an annual event on this coast. This year they teamed up with VB Surf Sessions to help the special needs kids have an amazing surf and beach day in Croatan. Thanks to all the volunteers and participants for making this such a special day!

Learn more about The Shine Project Foundation and how you can get involved at http://theshineprojectfoundation.org

Diamond Events | Blair O'Neal

Rico Marcelo July 28, 2018

Professional Golfer, TV Show Host, Model and Diamond Resorts Ambassador Blair O'Neal stopped by for an exclusive Meet and Greet at Top Golf Virginia Beach. Blair took the time to meet with different Diamond Resort owners and their families while giving them personalized and hands on golf tips and advice right on the tee. Blair was just so nice and absolutely gorgeous, and that swing though! She was able to give me a couple tips on my game too!

Go check out the uber talented Blair O'Neal at blaironeal.com and on IG @blaironealgolf

Sister Hazel

Rico Marcelo June 19, 2018

Drew and Ken of Sister Hazel put on an absolutely amazing acoustic performance on a picture perfect summer night. They said they were just a couple of guys who loved to jam together all the way back from their college days. They were soooooo good! They were funny, interactive with the crowd, and great overall entertainers. Hopefully I get to see the full Sister Hazel band sometime in the future!

North End Run Club | Global Running Day | 06.05.18

Rico Marcelo June 12, 2018

North End Run Club knows how to do Global Running Day right with one of the largest turnouts to date. The 3-5 mile route had some awesome views including the inlet bridge and new murals throughout the course. Great things happen when you let your mind #runFREE! It also helps with a popup NERC social post run hosted by The Shack. NERC is family and community, get outside, be active, all you have to do is show up.

Check out the Full Album on Facebook: http://facebook.com/northendrunclub

Tidewater Hokies | Tidewater Classic 2018 | 06.01.2018

Rico Marcelo June 12, 2018

What a gorgeous day for the Tidewater Hokies Annual Tidewater Classic at Heron Ridge Golf Club proudly presented by Clark Nexsen. After a week of thunderstorms and rain, the Virginia Tech Alumni Association was blessed with a scorcher of a day. It was blazing hot on the course but so much fun thanks in part to the Hokie Hospitality Crew and all the different sponsors that were found throughout the course.

All proceeds benefit the Virginia Tech Alumni Association (VTAA) Tidewater Chapter and its scholarship fund.

For more information go to http://www.TidewaterHokies.com