Show Preview: Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2021 — Danville, VA

Virginia’s 4th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival will be taking place this year September 9-12 at the Blue Ridge Amphitheater in Danville, VA. Once again, the festival organizers have gone out of their way to provide an entirely “fan-driven” artist lineup. This musical event will be one of the best of the year!

Headliners for this year’s Blue Ridge Rock Festival include Rob Zombie, Rise Against, Breaking Benjamin, Five Finger Death Punch, Megadeth, Papa Roach, and Shinedown. I’m personally looking most forward to performances by Gojira, Lamb of God, Mastodon, and Anthrax. View full line-up and/or purchase tickets at blueridgerockfest.com. Continue reading below for more information.

Show Preview: GWAR @ The Diamond 10/10/20 — Richmond, VA

Richmond’s own intergalactic metal gods GWAR are taking over The Diamond in Richmond, Virginia with two drive-in concert performances on Saturday, October 10. I, Andy Jillson, will be attending the early show and Hazy Eye Music Media’s own Brad Price will be in the front row (receiving the VIP treatment) for GWAR’s late show…and boy are we excited!!!

Tickets range from $139.95 to $199.95 per vehicle for the concert, based on proximity to stage. The late show is sold out, but there are still a few tickets left for the early show. For direct links to remaining tickets and GWAR merch, click HERE or HERE. Continue Reading below for more info and to view some lovely photos of GWAR & GWARbar. Photos and words by Andy Jillson & Brad Price.

Show Preview: Eli Cook Band @ The Birchmere 8/14/20 — Alexandria, VA

The Eli Cook Band will be performing at “America’s Legendary Music Hall” The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA Friday August 22, 2020. The Birchmere is open and has taken all enhanced health and safety measures, and are following all procedures set forth by the CDC and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Tickets for the Eli Cook Band’s performance at The Birchmere can be purchased HERE or HERE.

“Everybody knows the story of the crossroads, where blues guitarists go at midnight to trade their souls to the devil for musical prowess. It’s just a myth, of course, but if it were true, firebrand Eli Cook could have bragging rights, as his scarifying solo-country blues chill like a hellhound on your trail.” – Guitar Player (2007)

Show Preview: The Revivalists @ The Anthem 2/29/20 — Washington, DC

The Revivalists -04 credit Zackery Michael (1) — *The Revivalists (Photo by Zackery Michael)*

American rock band The Revivalists will be performing at The Anthem in DC on February 29, 2020 — and tickets are selling fast! They are currently headlining a tour in support of their 2020 studio album, Made In Muscle Shoals. The band’s “Into The Stars Tour” hits DC on Saturday 2/29 and features fellow New Orleans rockers Tank and the Bangas. Tickets for The Revivalists show at The Anthem can be purchased HERE and HERE.

*The Revivalists (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Be sure to check The Revivalists Official Website for upcoming tour dates, merch, music, and other info about the band.

Show Preview: Andy Frasco & The U.N. @ 9:30 Club 2/13/20 — Washington, DC

Jordan 41 — *Andy Frasco @ The Foundry (Photo by Jordan August)*

Andy Frasco & The U.N. will be playing at DC’s historic 9:30 Club on February 13, 2020 — and I, Andy Jillson, will be there to document the musical madness. The band’s sound has been described as “feel good blues-rock fueled by reckless abandonment and a disregard for the rules, and witty lyrics to back it all up.” The band’s live performances have been described as a “boisterous blend of harmonic funk and jazzy influences, all topped with boundless energy.”

Jordan 2 — *All photos by Jordan August/All words by Andy Jillson*

Tickets for Andy Frasco & The U.N.’s show at the 9:30 Club in DC can be purchased HERE.

Show Preview: Snoop Dogg @ The Fillmore 1/19/20 — Silver Spring, MD

*Snoop Dogg @ Jiffy Lube Live (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Snoop Dogg will be stopping at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland on January 19, 2020 — I, Andy Jillson, will be there to capture the rap/hip-hop icon in action. Whoa. Don’t sleep on this one y’all! It’s going to be epic. Tickets are currently low and the show is bound to sell out. I pit tha fool that don’t go see Snoop Dogg! Tickets for his performance at The Fillmore can be purchased HERE.

Continue reading below JayQuan’s full show preview. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson. All words by JayQuan.

Show Preview: The Jesus Lizard @ Union Transfer 12/30/19 — Philadelphia, PA

*The Jesus Lizard @ Black Cat // DC 2018 (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

The Jesus Lizard will be stopping at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 30, 2019 — I, Andy Jillson, will be there having a rock ‘n’ roll catharsis. This will be one of only three shows the band are scheduled to play this year. Whoa. Don’t sleep on this one y’all! Yep, The Jesus Lizard will be performing in Philly — and if you’re not a moron you’ll be there too. It’s going to be epic. Tickets for The Jesus Lizard show at Union Transfer can be purchased HERE. Continue reading below for full show preview.

Show Preview: Guided by Voices @ Black Cat 12/7/19 — Washington, DC

*Guided by Voices (Photo by Tony Nelson)*

American indie rock pioneers Guided by Voices will be stopping at Black Cat in Washington, DC on December 7, 2019 to celebrate the release of their third album this year. Whoa. Yep, GBV are rocking out across America in support of their new album, Sweating The Plague. This may only be a short winter tour…don’t miss out! Tickets for Guided by Voices at Black Cat in DC can be purchased HERE or HERE. Continue reading below for full show preview.

Show Preview: The Joy Formidable @ Rock & Roll Hotel 11/29/19 — Washington, DC

*The Joy Formidable (Photo by Timothy Hiatt)*

Welsh alternative rockers The Joy Formidable will be stopping at Rock & Roll Hotel in Washington, DC on November 29, 2019 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut EP, A Balloon Called Moaning. The band recently announced a North American winter tour called “The Ten Years Floating Tour.” Tickets for their show in DC and all other upcoming shows are available HERE.

The Joy Formidable will also be playing a special 30 min acoustic set before doors at Rock & Roll Hotel. The early acoustic set will include audience requests from A Balloon Called Moaning in Welsh or English. Tickets for their VIP acoustic set are available HERE.

*The Joy Formidable (Photo by Steve Reynolds)*

Show Preview: Andy Frasco & The U.N. @ The Fillmore 10/30/19 — Philadelphia, PA

Andy Frasco & The U.N. have confirmed several fall tour dates this year and I, Jordan August, will be covering the band’s performance at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 30, 2019. The band’s fall run started with three nights opening for Greensky Bluegrass. Not bad! The band is out there on the road headlining a series of dates in the Northeast. Frasco recently announced shows in Philadelphia on October 30, Baltimore on November 2, and in Milwaukee on December 6, 2019. Continue reading below for full show preview by Jordan August.

Andy Frasco Vito Fun High Resolution — *Andy Frasco & The U.N.*

Be sure to check Andy Frasco & The U.N.’s Official Website for all remaining tour dates, music, merch, and more information about the band.