Music

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: Dylan Scott (FrogFest33) @ Herkimer County Fairgrounds 6/18/22 — Frankfort, NY

Dylan Scott (Photo by Jianna Brown)

Country music artist Dylan Scott headlined radio station Big Frog 104’s FrogFest33 at Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort, NY on June 18, 2022. Curtis Lumber presented FrogFest33. Although the day was rainy, the bad weather cleared up before the performance of multi-platinum singer, Dylan Scott.

At the beginning of Dylan Scott’s set, he ran out on stage with nothing but energy. He sang great and the band played great. The audience danced and sang along with his entire setlist, they were “Hooked”! Continue reading below for more pics and my full review. All images copyright and courtesy of Jianna Brown.

The full photo gallery of Dylan Scott can be viewed at https://www.jibrownphoto.com/portfolio/dylan-scott-frogfest33

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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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Show Preview: Ministry @ The Ritz 3/18/22 — Raleigh, NC

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The Industrial Strength Tour

Ministry have finally hit the road and are touring across the states w/ support from Melvins and Corrosion of Conformity. The Industrial Strength Tour was postponed two years in a row due to COVID; however, the tour is now in full-swing. Praise the LARD! Tickets can be purchased HERE.

Each night will celebrate 30+ years of The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste as well as the recent release of Ministry’s 15th studio album, Moral Hygiene. Thankfully the tour stops at The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina on 3/18/22. This is literally a dream show for me. I’m sick with excitement. Get up…get on your feet!!!

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Show Preview: Melvins @ The Wellmont Theater 3/12/22 — Montclair, NJ

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Melvins

The almighty Melvins are currently touring the US in support of industrial metal juggernaut Ministry. The Industrial Strength Tour (as it’s being called) was postponed the past two years due to COVID; however, the tour is now in full-swing. Thankfully the tour hits The Wellmont Theater in Montclair, New Jersey on 3/12/22. Tickets can be purchased HERE.

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