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IDLES (Photo by Tom Ham)

DC is in for a special treat when IDLES maul The Anthem on Wednesday September 14, 2022. The Bristol, UK-based band are currently touring North America in support of their new album, Crawler. Many of the US dates have sold out, but tickets for the DC performance are still available. Do yourself a favor and go see this show or a show near you. Phenomenal live artist.

Tickets for the show at The Anthem can be purchased HERE. Also be sure to check the Official IDLES Website for music, videos, news, and all upcoming tour dates. Go see IDLES, ya muppets!

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Anthrax (Photo by Travis Shinn)

Anthrax is currently touring in celebration of their 40th year as a band. Along with Black Label Society, Anthrax are bringing some of the finest thrash and heavy metal to The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD on 8/18/2022. Both bands will play headline sets with Hatebreed as the supporting artist. Anthrax and BLS have shared festival stages and one-off shows numerous times, but this marks the very first time these two bands have toured together. Don’t miss it!!!

Shows are selling out fast. Secure your spot while you can. Log onto https://www.anthrax.com/tour or http://blacklabelsociety.com for all ticket purchasing information.

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Korn (Photo by Bill Garman)

Korn recently stopped in Ohio while on their summer tour and Hazy Eye Media’s “Man in the Midwest” Bill Garman was there to catch these classic metal masters at work. It was a soundboard show for the photographers, but well worth it for a fan of the band. The tour features Helmet and Evanescence as special guests. This show took place at the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH on 8/23/22.

Anyway, in this photo flashback we’re viewing Bill’s pics of Korn (from the soundboard). Be sure to check the Official Korn Website for music, videos, news, and all upcoming tour dates. All images copyright and courtesy of Bill Garman.

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Korn (Photo by Bill Garman)
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Rob Zombie (Photo by Bill Garman)

Rob Zombie brought the Freaks on Parade Tour to Ohio and Hazy Eye Media’s “Man in the Midwest” Bill Garman was there to catch Mr. Zombie in action. The tour features headliners Rob Zombie and Mudvayne with Static-X, and Powerman 5000 as special guests. No, you didn’t time travel back to 2000. This show took place at the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH on 8/3/22.

If you don’t know, Rob Zombie is a rock musician and filmmaker who has continuously explored and challenged his creativity when it comes to his music and films. Fans revere him for his horror-themed and shock rock music style. Anyway, in this photo flashback we’re viewing Bill’s pics of Rob Zombie. Be sure to check the Official Rob Zombie Website for music, news, and upcoming tour dates. All images copyright and courtesy of Bill Garman. Enjoy!

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Rob Zombie (Photo by Bill Garman)
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Mudvayne (Photo by Bill Garman)

The Freaks on Parade Tour is traveling across America, and it recently made a much-awaited stop in Ohio. Hazy Eye Media’s man in Midwest Bill Garman was there to catch Mudvayne. The tour features headliners Rob Zombie and Mudvayne with Static-X, and Powerman 5000 as special guests. No, you didn’t time travel back to 2000. This show took place at the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH on 8/3/22.

Anyway, in this photo flashback we’re viewing Bill’s pics of Mudvayne performing in Ohio earlier this month. Be sure to check the Official Mudvayne Website for music, news, and all upcoming tour dates. All images copyright and courtesy of Bill Garman. Enjoy!

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Mudvayne (Photo by Bill Garman)
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The Weekend (Photo by Andy Jillson)

The Weekend put on an out-of-this-world performance at FedEx Field in Landover, MD on 7/30/22. This was a sold-out show and my biggest show to date. This was also one of the most “high-tech” musical productions I’ve seen. I was there on the sidelines (w/ 10 other photographers) doing my best to capture some of the magic, but it was tough. So much chaotic excitement. Only had two songs to take pics and an extremely small space to stand. I had a blast, though!

The “After Hours Til Dawn Tour” is The Weekend’s first-ever stadium tour. Fans had been anxiously awaiting this show. After several delays due to COVID, concert-goers had their redemption. DC. MD, and VA residents were all in attendance. Anyway, in this photo flashback we’re viewing pics of The Weekend. Be sure to check The Weekend’s Official Website for music, news, and all upcoming tour dates. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

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The Weekend (Photo by Andy Jillson)
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Modest Mouse (Photo by Andy Jillson)

Indie rock heroes Modest Mouse played to a sold out crowd at Rams Head Live in Baltimore’s inner harbor on 4/18/2022. This was the band’s first show of the tour, and it was clear they are at one of their top musical peaks. Amazing performance by versatile musicians. The band is currently on an extensive US tour in support of their 2021 album, The Golden Casket. Shows are selling out so secure your spot quickly.

Anyway, tickets for Modest Mouse’s current tour can be purchased at modestmouse.com/#tour. Also be sure to check the Official Modest Mouse Website for music, videos, merch, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for my full review. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

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Animals As Leaders (Photo by Andy Jillson)

Animals As Leaders performed for a rabid sold out crowd at Soundstage in Baltimore’s inner harbor on 4/13/2022. This was a highly-anticipated show. Metalheads from DC, MD, VA (the DMV) and beyond filled the venue to its maximum capacity. The band were on tour in support of their 2022 album, Parrhesia, but the tour has now come to an end.

I was fortunate to be at this show, and too be the only photographer in the photo pit. What a treat! Anyway, be sure to check out the Official Animals As Leaders Website for music, news, merch, and tickets for festival appearances and tour dates. Continue reading below for my full review. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

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Buddy Guy (Photo by Andy Jillson)

Buddy Guy recently performed at Capital One Hall with special guest Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and I was there to document my first show in this new venue. The one-time-only show took place in Tysons Corner, Virginia on 4/2/2022. Fortunately, I was approved for a photo pass and received a warm welcome upon arrival. I hope to be back soon.

Anyway, this concert was truly a historical music event. Be sure to check the Official Buddy Guy Website & Kingfish Website for music, news, merch, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for my full review. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

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Kingfish (Photo by Andy Jillson)
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Lauren Monroe (Photo by Andy Jillson)

Lauren Monroe, along with legendary Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen, played a heartfelt set of songs in an intimate setting at The Loft (City Winery DC) this past week. What an honor to have been granted access to cover this performance. Monroe’s music and lyrics are deeply moving and have a healing quality. The subjects and themes within the songs are intense yet the music is somewhat sedative. Bluesy Novocaine for the soul. Bravo.

If you are unfamiliar with Lauren Monore’s music I strongly encourage you to explore. She has an abundance of great material. If you are unfamiliar with Rick Allen and/or Def Leppard…you must not be from this planet. Anyway, be sure to check out the Official Lauren Monroe Website for music, news, merch, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for my full review. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

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Rick Allen (Photo by Andy Jillson)