21 — Silver Spring, MD

*Japanese Breakfast (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Japanese Breakfast played for a sold out crowd at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD last week. This was the first performance of their 2021 tour, and one I will remember for years to come. The venue was extremely hot and packed tightly; however, the crowd loved every second of it. I was personally so caught up in the musical excitement that three songs in the photo pit went by in a blink. Amazing performance. Amazing artist. Enough said.

Anyone who has a chance should give Japanese Breakfast a listen and buy a ticket to one of the shows. Tickets are on sale now and available for purchase at japanesebreakfast.rocks/tour. Continue reading below for more photos information. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Show Preview: Japanese Breakfast @ The Fillmore 7/21/21 — Silver Spring, MD

Japanese Breakfast (aka Michelle Zauner) has released her highly-anticipated third album, Jubilee, and also announced several tour dates across the US. Thankfully, Japanese Breakfast will be stopping to perform at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland on July 21, 2021. Tickets are on sale now and available for purchase HERE & HERE.

Continue reading below for more about Japanese Breakfast, and be sure to check out the Official Japanese Breakfast Website for music, videos, merch, and tour dates.

Interview: Lisa A. Walker (Concert Photographer)

*Foo Fighters @ Merriweather Post Pavilion*

Hazy Eye Music Media is proud to present another interview in a series of interviews I’ve been conducting with some of my favorite concert photographers. I’ve stepped outside of my comfort zone and have begun picking the brains of some phenomenal photographers. My interviews in this series focus on “local” concert photographers. That is photographers around DC, MD, and Northern VA. The DMV as we call it.

Anyway, check it out! I, Andy Jillson, was fortunate enough to chat with Lisa Walker. Lisa is an extremely talented photographer and travel blogger. I met her last summer at a Slayer farewell show at Merriweather Post Pavilion. She shoots festivals, world tours, small gigs, and has traveled overseas on assignment for a NatGeo travel blog. Her work is amazing. Continue reading below for my full interview with Lisa A. Walker. All photos copyright and courtesy of Lisa A. Walker (Shots from the Dark).

Interview: Max Ruehrmund (Concert Photographer)

*Moonrise Festival in Baltimore (Photo by Max Ruehrmund)*

Hazy Eye Music Media is proud to announce another interview in a series of interviews I’m currently conducting with some of my favorite concert photographers. I’m stepping outside of my comfort zone and have been picking the brains of some phenomenal photographers. My interviews in this series focus on “local” concert photographers. That is photographers around DC, MD, and VA. The DMV as we call it.

Anyway, check it out! I, Andy Jillson, was fortunate enough to interview Max Ruehrmund. Max is an extremely talented concert photographer and has covered a wide variety of concerts and music festivals. Max truly loves music and photography, and it shows in his work. All photos copyright and courtesy of Max Ruehrmund.

*Two Friends @ Echostage in DC (Photo by Max Ruehrmund)*

Interview: Alyssa Howell (Concert Photographer)

*Shaggy & Sting (Photo by Alyssa Howell)*

Hazy Eye Music Media is proud to announce the first interview in a series of interviews I’m currently conducting with some of my favorite concert photographers. I’m stepping outside of my comfort zone and have begun picking the brains of some phenomenal photographers. My interviews in this series focus on “local” concert photographers. That is photographers around DC, MD, and VA. The DMV as we call it.

Anyway, check it out! I, Andy Jillson, was fortunate enough to interview Alyssa Howell. Alyssa is an amazing concert photographer and is also the owner of her own media outlet. She has photographed some great artists over the past 5 years. Continue reading below for my full interview with Alyssa.

*Travis Barker of Blink 182 (Photo by Alyssa Howell)*

Photo Flashback: Young Dolph & Key Glock @ The Fillmore 3/1/20 — Silver Spring, MD

*Young Dolph @ The Fillmore (Photo by Abdullah Konte)*

Young Dolph and Key Glock performed for a sold out crowd at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland on March 1, 2020 — and Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor Abdullah Konte was there to capture some of this soon to be classic Fillmore rap show. Young Dolph recently confirmed that he is retiring from the rap game. That’s right. Total bummer for his fans, but great news for his kids. We are truly grateful to have this “Photo Flashback.” Thanks Abdullah!

*Key Glock @ The Fillmore (Photo by Abdullah Konte)*

Concert Review: Tove Lo @ The Fillmore 2/7/20 — Silver Spring, MD

_DSC1799 — *Tove Lo @ The Fillmore (Photo by Marley Hein)*

Tove Lo played for a sold out crowd at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland on February 7, 2020 — and Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor Marley Hein was there to capture some of the intense booty-shaking action. The Swedish singer/songwriter is known for her raw energy, honest lyrics, and “grunge-influenced” modern pop music. In this concert review, Marley will be our guide. All images copyright and courtesy of Marley Hein.

_DSC1796 — *Tove Lo @ The Fillmore* (*Photo by Marley Hein)*

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Photo Flashback: Machine Head @ The Fillmore 1/31/20 — Silver Spring, MD

*Machine Head @ The Fillmore (Photo by Abdullah Konte)*

Machine Head performed at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland on January 31, 2020 — and Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor Abdullah Konte was there to capture some of the punishing metal madness. Abdullah had no idea what he was in for. The band played two full sets of extremely loud heavy metal. Yep, in this “Photo Flashback” we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Machine Head — and Abdullah is our guide. All images copyright and courtesy of Abdullah Konte.

*Machine Head (Photo by Abdullah Konte)*

Photo Flashback: Machine Head @ The Fillmore 1/31/20 — Silver Spring, MD

*Machine Head @ The Fillmore (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Machine Head stopped at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland on January 31, 2020 — and I, Andy Jillson, was there to capture some of the metal madness. The band played two full sets of their most classic and loved material. Yep, in this “Photo Flashback” we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Machine Head.

Photo Flashback: Heilung @ The Fillmore 1/22/20 — Silver Spring, MD

2 (1) — *Heilung @ The Fillmore (Photo by Abdullah Konte)*

Heilung performed for a sold out crowd at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland on January 22, 2020 — and Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor Abdullah Konte was there to capture some medieval folk magic. Yep, in this “Photo Flashback” we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Heilung — and Abdullah is our guide. All images copyright and courtesy of Abdullah Konte.