Album Review: Reunions by Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s new musical excursion, Reunions, is a wonderful concoction of music and lyrics that Isbell uses to provide insight into the human condition. With his wife Amanda Shires on violin and background vocals, and David Crosby on background vocals on some songs, the band shines on with country-flavored rock anthems that nicely fit into the Americana genre. In this album review, Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor Rick Jones reviews the alt-country album Reunions released on May 15, 2020. All words by Rick Jones. Thanks Rick!

Concert Review: Theo Katzman @ The Foundry 2/19/20 — Philadelphia, PA

*Theo Katzman @ The Foundry (Photo by Jordan August)*

Theo Katzman performed for a sold out crowd at The Foundry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 19, 2020 — and I, Jordan August, was there in the intimate venue jamming along with all the other obsessed Katzman fans. What a wonderful musical experience. Don’t miss out on seeing him on his 2020 tour!

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Concert Review: Grandmaster Flash @ U Street Music Hall 2/8/20 — Washington, DC

*Grandmaster Flash @ U Street (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Grandmaster Flash performed for a sold out crowd at U Street Music Hall in Washington, DC on February 8, 2020 — and Hazy Eye Music Media contributors were there to check it out. Flash’s interactive set (which includes Flash, his turntables, laptop, and a projection screen) rocked U Street for 3 solid hours, and the man never missed a beat.

*All photos by Andy Jillson // All words by JayQuan*

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Concert Review: Tove Lo @ The Fillmore 2/7/20 — Silver Spring, MD

_DSC1799 — *Tove Lo @ The Fillmore (Photo by Marley Hein)*

Tove Lo played for a sold out crowd at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland on February 7, 2020 — and Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor Marley Hein was there to capture some of the intense booty-shaking action. The Swedish singer/songwriter is known for her raw energy, honest lyrics, and “grunge-influenced” modern pop music. In this concert review, Marley will be our guide. All images copyright and courtesy of Marley Hein.

_DSC1796 — *Tove Lo @ The Fillmore* (*Photo by Marley Hein)*

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Show Preview: Andy Frasco & The U.N. @ 9:30 Club 2/13/20 — Washington, DC

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

Andy Frasco & The U.N. will be playing at DC’s historic 9:30 Club on February 13, 2020 — and I, Andy Jillson, will be there to document the musical madness. The band’s sound has been described as “feel good blues-rock fueled by reckless abandonment and a disregard for the rules, and witty lyrics to back it all up.” The band’s live performances have been described as a “boisterous blend of harmonic funk and jazzy influences, all topped with boundless energy.”

Jordan 2 — *All photos by Jordan August/All words by Andy Jillson*

Tickets for Andy Frasco & The U.N.’s show at the 9:30 Club in DC can be purchased HERE.

Photo Flashback: Machine Head @ The Fillmore 1/31/20 — Silver Spring, MD

*Machine Head @ The Fillmore (Photo by Abdullah Konte)*

Machine Head performed at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland on January 31, 2020 — and Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor Abdullah Konte was there to capture some of the punishing metal madness. Abdullah had no idea what he was in for. The band played two full sets of extremely loud heavy metal. Yep, in this “Photo Flashback” we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Machine Head — and Abdullah is our guide. All images copyright and courtesy of Abdullah Konte.

*Machine Head (Photo by Abdullah Konte)*

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: J Roddy Walston & Palm Palm @ Union Stage 1/26/20 — Washington, DC

*J. Roddy Walston @ Union Stage (Photo by Brad Price)*

J. Roddy Walston & Palm Palm performed at Union Stage in Washington, DC on January 26, 2020 — and Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor Brad Price was there to capture some of the rock ‘n’ roll strangeness. Yep, in this “Photo Flashback” we’re taking a trip down memory lane with J. Roddy Walston & Palm Palm — and Brad is our guide. All images copyright and courtesy of Brad Price.

Photo Flashback: The Adicts @ Soundstage 1/23/20 — Baltimore, MD

*The Adicts @ Soundstage (Photo by Shane Gardner)*

The Adicts performed at Soundstage in Baltimore, Maryland on January 23, 2020 and Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor, and most handsome photographer, Shane Gardner was there to capture some of the punk rock magic. Yep, in this “Photo Flashback” we’re taking a trip down memory lane with The Adicts — and Shane is our guide. All images copyright and courtesy of Shanr Gardner.

Photo Flashback: Heilung @ The Fillmore 1/22/20 — Silver Spring, MD

2 (1) — *Heilung @ The Fillmore (Photo by Abdullah Konte)*

Heilung performed for a sold out crowd at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland on January 22, 2020 — and Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor Abdullah Konte was there to capture some medieval folk magic. Yep, in this “Photo Flashback” we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Heilung — and Abdullah is our guide. All images copyright and courtesy of Abdullah Konte.