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Photo Flashback: Mastodon @ Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2021 — Danville, VA

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Mastodon (Photo by Andy Jillson)

Virginia’s 4th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival took place last year September 9-12 in Danville, VA. I was in attendance on 9/11 and 9/12, and Mastodon was one of the few bands I photographed that I actually really like (as in actively listen to their music in my free time). Cussing love Mastodon!

Anyway, in this photo flashback we’re looking at some photos of Mastodon from 2021. Be sure to see them in 2022. This year’s 5th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival is taking place September 8-11 at the Virginia International Raceway. Tickets available HERE. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

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Mastodon (Photo by Andy Jillson)
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Photo Flashback: Avatar @ Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2021 — Danville, VA

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Avatar (Photo by Andy Jillson)

Virginia’s 4th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival took place last year September 9-12 in Danville, VA. I was in attendance on 9/11 and 9/12, and Avatar was one of several bands I photographed. This year’s 5th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival is taking place September 8-11 at the Virginia International Raceway. Tickets available HERE.

Anyway, in this photo flashback we’re looking at some photos of Avatar from 2021. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson. Enjoy!

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Avatar (Photo by Andy Jillson)
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Photo Flashback: Body Count @ Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2021 — Danville, VA

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Body Count (Photo by Andy Jillson)

Virginia’s 4th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival took place last year September 9-12 in Danville, VA. I was in attendance on 9/11 and 9/12, and Body Count was one of several bands I photographed. This year’s 5th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival is taking place September 8-11 at the Virginia International Raceway. Tickets available HERE.

Anyway, in this photo flashback we’re looking at some photos of Body Count from 2021. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson. Enjoy!

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Body Count (Photo by Andy Jillson)
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Photo Flashback: Suicidal Tendencies @ Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2021 — Danville, VA

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Suicidal Tendencies (Photo by Andy Jillson)

Virginia’s 4th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival took place last year September 9-12 in Danville, VA. I was in attendance on 9/11 and 9/12, and Suicidal Tendencies was one of several bands I photographed. This year’s 5th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival is taking place September 8-11 at the Virginia International Raceway. Tickets available HERE.

Anyway, in this photo flashback we’re looking at some photos of Suicidal Tendencies from 2021. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson. Enjoy!

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Suicidal Tendencies (Photo by Andy Jillson)
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Photo Flashback: Starset @ Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2021 — Danville, VA

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Starset (Photo by Andy Jillson)

Virginia’s 4th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival took place last year September 9-12 in Danville, VA. I was in attendance on 9/11 and 9/12, and Starset was one of several bands I photographed. This year’s 5th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival is taking place September 8-11 at the Virginia International Raceway. Tickets available HERE.

Anyway, in this photo flashback we’re looking at some photos of Starset from 2021. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson. Enjoy!

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Starset (Photo by Andy Jillson)
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Concert Review: Animals As Leaders @ Soundstage 4/13/22 — Baltimore, MD

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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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Concert Review: Buddy Guy w/ Kingfish @ Capital One Hall 4/2/22 — Tysons Corner, VA

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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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Concert Review: Judas Priest @ The Theater at MGM National Harbor 3/31/22 — Oxon Hill, MD

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Rob Halford (Photo by Andy Jillson)

Judas Priest and the Metal God himself Rob Halford fired up fans with a set of classic heavy metal songs in Oxon Hill, Maryland this past week. The “50 Years of Metal” North American tour was postponed in 2021, but the band are back on the road and showing no signs of age. Top notch musicians playing unapologetic heavy metal music. Truly amazing.

Anyway, be sure to check out the Official Judas Priest 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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Rob Halford (Photo by Andy Jillson)
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Concert Review: Lauren Monroe w/ Rick Allen @ City Winery 3/24/22 — Washington, DC

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

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Green Day (Photo by Andy Jillson)

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.

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Weezer (Photo by Andy Jillson)
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