I'm always angry because I live in Portsmouth/Norfolk but go to school in Blacksburg, and AMAZING shows always come to the Norva when school is in session. I've missed The Sword, Kyuss Lives, The Atomic Bitchwax, Red Fang, Megadeth, and I'm about to miss Clutch (this is just off the top of my head; I'm sure I've missed plenty of other crazy good shows too).
I have seen Clutch twice already at least, those shows were on point. I don't make it to many festivals but I've been to my fair share of shows. I'd say some of the acts I've enjoyed most are Clutch, Blues Traveler, Grand Funk Railroad, and Kansas (though Kansas was opening for someone so their set was too short).