21 — Philadelphia, PA

*Dropkick Murphys (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Dropkick Murphys played a high energy set at The Mann Center in Philadelphia, PA earlier this week. The band were performing with fellow rockers Rancid on their Boston to Berkley II tour. I made the drive to Philly from Silver Spring, MD to cover this musical event, and I was not disappointed. The band performed a flawless set of their signature sounding tunes. Well worth the drive.

Anyway, Dropkick Murphys are still on a co-headlining tour with Rancid. Tickets for the Boston to Berkley II tour can be purchased at www.DropkickMurphys.com or www.RancidRancid.com. Continue reading below for more details and photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Photo Flashback: Trippie Redd @ St. Louis Music Park 8/28/21 — St. Louis, MO

Trippie Redd’s “Trip at Knight Tour” stopped in St. Louis and put on an amazing performance August 28, 2021. The St. Louis Music Park was packed full of adoring fans and photographers. The atmosphere was intense, and the entire experience had a somewhat chaotic element to it. Redd’s performance was super high energy, and Redd himself was super high as well.

Anyway, in this photo flashback, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Trippie Redd. There are only a few stops left on his Trip at Knight Tour. Be sure to check out the Official Trippie Redd Website for tickets, music, news, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more photos from the show in St. Louis. All images copyright and courtesy of Sean Rider.

Photo Flashback: Primus @ Pavilion at Riverfront 8/13/21 — Spokane, WA

Primus have officially set sail on their Rush tribute tour, and I was approved to cover their stop on 8/13/2021 in Spokane, Washington. The band jammed through a great setlist of their own material before performing Rush’s 1977 masterpiece A Farewell to Kings in its entirety.

Anyway, tickets for Primus’ “A Farewell to Kings Tour” can be purchased at primusville.com/#tour. Also be sure to check out the Official Primus Website for music, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more information and photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Matt Walsh.

Photo Flashback: Hella Mega Tour (Green Day & Weezer) @ Nationals Park 8/8/21 — Washington, DC

The Hella Mega Tour featuring Green Day and Weezer made a stop in DC on 8/8/2021. I was fortunate enough to be in the photo pit for this one. This is my biggest show to date. Wow…just wow. Surreal is an understatement. I was only allowed in the photo pit for a couple songs, but I made the most of my time. I had a freakin’ blast!

Anyway, tickets for the Hella Mega Tour can be purchased at hellamegatour.com. Also be sure to check out the Official Green Day Website & Official Weezer Website for music, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more information and photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Concert Review: Dermot Kennedy @ The Pageant 8/8/21 — St. Louis, MO

It was a rainy Sunday night on August 8, 2021 when Dermot Kennedy took the stage at The Pageant in St. Louis. The venue hummed with the energy that only a sold out show could provide. The show itself was emotional for me in numerous ways. This was the first concert I attended since the pandemic started in early 2020, over a year ago. Just being back in a crowd of like-minded music lovers was enough to send tingles straight down my spine.

Anyway, tickets for upcoming Dermot Kennedy shows can be purchased at dermotkennedy.com/tour. Also be sure to check out the Official Dermot Kennedy Website for music, videos, merch, 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 Sean Rider.

Concert Review: Modest Mouse @ The Met 8/5/21 — Philadelphia, PA

*Modest Mouse* *(Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Modest Mouse played to a sold out crowd at The Met in Philadelphia, PA on 8/5/21. The band are currently on an extensive US summer and fall tour in support of their new album, The Golden Casket. This was my first time at The Met and my first time seeing Modest Mouse live since 1999. It felt amazing being in the photo pit for this show.

Anyway, tickets for upcoming Modest Mouse shows can be purchased at modestmouse.com/#tour. Also be sure to check the Official Modest Mouse Website for music, videos, merch, 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 Andy Jillson.

Photo Flashback: Descendents @ MECU Pavilion 8/3/21 — Baltimore, MD

Descendents were the main supporting artist for Rise Against’s “Nowhere Generation Tour” when it stopped at MECU Pavilion in Baltimore, MD on 8/3/21. Lots of old and new school punk fans turned out for this show. Awesome.

Anyway, tickets for the Nowhere Generation tour can be purchased at riseagainst.com. Also be sure to check the Official Descendents Website for music, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Photo Flashback: Rise Against @ MECU Pavilion 8/3/21 — Baltimore, MD

*Rise Against* *(Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Rise Against’s “Nowhere Generation” tour made a stop at MECU Pavilion in Baltimore, MD on 8/3/21, and I was there in the photo pit for this highly-anticipated performance. Fortunately I was able to enjoy the experience alongside some familiar concert photographers too. Good times.

Anyway, tickets for the Nowhere Generation tour can be purchased at riseagainst.com. Also be sure to check the Official Rise Against Website for music, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more information and photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Photo Flashback: Gemini Syndrome @ Baltimore Soundstage 8/1/21 — Baltimore, MD

*Gemini Syndrome (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

In this photo flashback we are looking at shots of Gemini Syndrome performing at Baltimore Soundstage on 8/1/21. The LA metal band are currently touring clubs across the country and are scheduled to perform at a couple rock/metal festivals later this year as well. For their summer tour, the band are be joined by A Killer’s Confession, Ovtlier, and Pushing Veronica.

Anyway, tickets for Gemini Syndrome’s upcoming shows can be purchased at synnersociety.com. Also be sure to check out the Official Gemini Syndrome Website for music, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more information and photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Photo Flashback: Japanese Breakfast @ The Fillmore 7/21/21 — 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.

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