21 — San Francisco, CA

Jay Wheeler, a Puerto Rican singer and Latin Grammy nominee, played to a sold out crowd at the SF Masonic in San Francisco, CA on 12/4/2021. Jay Wheeler is currently on his 2021-2022 LA FOZ FAVORITA tour in the US. His performance at The Masonic electrified the crowd and filled the venue with the sound of screaming fans. Wheeler’s energy could be felt in every corner during the entire show.

Tickets for the remaining shows on his tour can be found here. Also be sure to check out the Official Jay Wheeler Website for music, videos, news, and all tour dates. Continue reading below for my full concert review and too see more photos from this performance. All images copyright and courtesy of Sarah Liao.

Concert Review: San Holo @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 11/20/21 — San Francisco, CA

San Holo played to a packed crowd at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, CA on 11/20/2021. San Holo is currently on an extensive US fall and winter tour in support of his new album, bb u ok?. This was my second time at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, but my first time seeing San Holo live. Photographing him from the photo pit, and feeling the energy and emotion of the crowd, was an amazing experience.

Anyway, tickets for upcoming San Holo shows can be purchased at https://sanholo.com/shows. Also be sure to check the Official San Holo Website for music, videos, merchandise, news, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for my full concert review and more photos from the performance. All images copyright and courtesy of Ardin Lo.

Interview: Max Terlecki of DEYSSI

Los Angeles based noise-rock trio DEYSSI will be releasing their second album, $273.96, January 15, 2021 on Chain Letter Collective. Max Terlecki launched DEYSSI in 2014 and the band released their first EP in 2015 and first full-length album (Ten Persons, Ten Colors) in 2019. In the spring of 2020, the band’s three members gathered in a windowless concrete room inside an industrial building just outside of LA’s Chinatown neighborhood to record $273.96. The result: dark, improvisational chaos.

I spoke with Max about the band and the upcoming release of their second full-length album, $273.96. I highly recommend listening to DEYSSI if you’re into noisy, experimental, DIY, indie punk rock. Anyway, continue reading below for my interview with Max Terlecki of DEYSSI.

Album Review: The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo by Mr. Bungle (Ipecac Recordings)

*Mr. Bungle: The Raging Wrath of The Easter Bunny Demo*

Avant-garde metal martyr’s Mr. Bungle released the best thrash metal album of 1986 on October 30, 2020. Possibly one the best things to come out of what would end up becoming such a hellish year. Of course I’m referring to Bungle’s fourth studio album, The Raging Wrath of The Easter Bunny Demo. A demo most have never heard, and one I thought would never be legitimately re-recorded and released as an album. Eureka!

This album is fucking awesome. Beautiful and brutal. That’s about all I can say. It’s a true soundtrack for the times, particularly in the US, but also for the world’s chaos at large. With legends like Mike Patton, Scott Ian, Dave Lombardo, Trevor Dunn, and Trey Spruance, how can Mr. Bungle go wrong?!? They can’t. Anyway, in this album review Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor Joseph Strand reviews The Raging Wrath of The Easter Bunny Demo by Mr. Bungle. Continue reading below for Joseph’s full album review.

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: Culture Abuse @ Black Cat 12/4/19 — Washington, DC

*Culture Abuse @ Black Cat (Photo by Brad Price*)

Culture Abuse performed at the Black Cat in Washington, DC on December 4, 2019 — and Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor Brad Price was there to capture some of the punkish fury. Yep, in this “Photo Flashback” we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Culture Abuse — and Brad is our guide. Continue reading below for more photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Brad Price.

Concert Review: High On Fire @ Baltimore Soundstage 11/17/19 — Baltiomore, MD

*High On Fire @ Baltimore Soundstage (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

High On Fire performed at Baltimore Soundstage in Baltimore, Maryland on November 17, 2019 — and I, Andy Jillson, was there rocking out with my fellow photographers and dedicated metalheads. Soundstage was packed, people were drunk and high, and the music was fucking amazing. I did my best to capture these musical madman in action despite the obstacles. Continue reading below for full concert review. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Concert Review: Andy Frasco & The U.N. @ The Foundry 10/30/19 — Philadelphia, PA

Jordan 1 — *Andy Frasco @ The Foundry (Photo by Jordan August)*

Andy Frasco & The U.N. performed at The Foundry in Philadelphia, PA on October 30, 2019 — and I, Jordan August, was there to capture some of the drunken antics. Yep, in this concert review we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Andy Frasco and his band of musical pranksters. What a crazy ass show! Continue reading below for full concert review. All images copyright and courtesy of Jordan August.

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

Photo Flashback: Steel Panther @ The Fillmore 10/18/19 — Silver Spring, MD

*Steel Panther @ The Fillmore (Photo by Abdullah Konte)*

Steel Panther performed at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD on October 18, 2019 and Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor Abdullah Konte was there to capture some of the 80’s hair metal nostalgia. Yep, in this “Photo Flashback” we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Steel Panther — and Abdullah is our guide. Continue reading below for more photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Abdullah Konte.

Concert Review: Incubus @ Warner Theatre 10/13/19 — Washington, DC

*Incubus @ Warner Theatre (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Incubus recently announced a fall tour celebrating the 20^th anniversary of their breakthrough album, Make Yourself — and the band stopped in Washington, DC to play two nights at the Warner Theatre. I was fortunate enough to photograph Incubus on the second night, October 13, 2019. Wow. What a show. Incubus’ performance will be making my top 5 best concerts of the year list. So much fun. So many great songs. Yep, Incubus was on point and the setlist was fucking awesome! Continue reading below for full concert review. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.