18 — Silver Spring, MD

Ministry 2 — *Ministry @ The Fillmore Silver Spring (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

For the first Hazy Eye Music Media “Photo Flashback” we’ll be taking a trip down memory lane with Ministry. Whoa. Being a fan of Ministry, and most Al Jourgensen side projects since my teens, this is a show I will not soon forget. I was granted a photo pass and permission to photograph one of my childhood musical heroes. Hard to forget that. It only took about 3 or 4 years of requesting photo passes. Hahahahaha! I can still recall the feeling of pure bliss and redemption I experienced during my time in the photo pit. Continue reading below for full concert review. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Ministry 23 — *Ministry @ The Fillmore Silver Spring (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Concert Review: Le Butcherettes @ MECU Pavilion 8/21/19 — Baltimore, MD

*Le Butcherettes @ MECU Pavilion* *(Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Le Butcherettes are currently out on a massive summer tour with Devil Makes Three, Flogging Molly, and Social Distortion. The band is extensively touring North American in support of their 4^th studio album, bi/MENTAL. Le Butcherettes is a fearless musical force lead by founding member and singer/guitarist/keyboardist Teri Gender Bender. Of course, I was there in the photo pit once again rocking out and taking pictures. As always, Le Butcherettes kicked ass and proved that they are still progressing and are not to be overlooked. Continue reading below for full concert review. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Concert Review: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue @ MECU Pavilion 8/20/19 — Baltimore, MD

*Trombone Shorty @ MECU Pavilion (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue have teamed up with Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminal for an eclectic co-headlining summer tour. Trombone Shorty is on tour in support of his 11^th studio release, Parking Lot Symphony. This is a tour that fans of both artists have been raving about, and a live musical experience no music lover will want to miss. Continue reading below for full concert review. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Concert Review: The Smashing Pumpkins @ Merriweather Post Pavilion 8/17/19 — Columbia, MD

5E51D85B-2CCF-4594-BB8F-3B378E873A83 — *The Smashing Pumpkins @ Merriweather Post Pavilion*

90’s alt-rock ground-breakers The Smashing Pumpkins kicked off their co-headlining North American tour with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds last month, and I caught their performance at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD. I was there taking pictures from the soundboard and reminiscing my depressingly sad and lonely teenage years. That’s not necessarily a bad thing though. The Smashing Pumpkins were one of those bands that oddly comforted me during my rock-filled adolescence, and I was once again comforted by their sound and presence. Continue reading below for full concert review. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

63DFA12A-9496-4801-AB52-6D6DCAD6B241 — *The Smashing Pumpkins @ Merriweather Post Pavilion*

Concert Review: Bad Religion @ The Fillmore 8/11/19 — Silver Spring, MD

Bad Religion 1 — *Bad Religion @ The Fillmore Silver Spring (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Classic American punk rockers Bad Religion stopped at The Fillmore Silver Spring recently, and I was the lone concert photographer rocking out in the photo pit. I was excited to see Bad Religion for the first time, and happy their performance was at a nice venue close to home. The band hit the stage at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD to a tightly packed house and proved that punk is certainly not dead. They very simply kicked ass and sounded fantastic! Continue reading below for full concert review. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Bad Religion 2 — *Bad Religion @ The Fillmore Silver Spring (Photo by Andy Jillson)*