20 — Stephens City, VA

Bumpin Uglies performed in Stephens City, VA at The Family Drive-In on October 18, 2020 and I was there documenting some of the action. This was my third drive-in concert of the season and my first time attempting to take promo shots for a band.

Bumpin Uglies brought along fellow East Coasters Higher Education to kick off the show and both bands were obviously enjoying being back on stage again. The fans in attendance also seemed to have had a hell of a time. Continue reading below for more photos of Bumpin Uglies and Higher Education performing at The Family Drive-In on 10/18/20. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

*Higher Education (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Photo Flashback: Mt. Joy “Live-In Drive-In” Performance @ Citizens Bank Park 8/25/20 — Philadelphia, PA

This past Tuesday, August 25, Mt. Joy rocked out for the parking lot crowd at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. Their live musical performance was a part of the “Live-In Drive-In” concert series courtesy of Live Nation. Looks like the band and audience had a great time. Live-In Drive-In is a drive-in concert series featuring live performances on stage in the parking lot at Citizens Bank Park in Philly. The series allows you to enjoy live concerts, while still maintaining social distancing from the comfort of your own individual vehicle.

The Live-In Drive-In series continues throughout September 2020 and features performances by artists such as Smith & Myers, Lotus, and Dark Star Orchestra among others. Tickets for all upcoming concerts within the drive-in series are available HERE & HERE. Continue reading below for more photos of Mt. Joy performing at Citizens Bank Park on August 25, 2020. All images copyright and courtesy of Gabby Barbieri & Skylar Watkins. Images made available via Live Nation & Ike Richman Communications.

Photo Flashback: The Front Bottoms “Live-In Drive-In” Performance @ Citizens Bank Park 8/23/20 — Philadelphia, PA

*The Front Bottoms (Photo by Skylar Watkins)*

This past Sunday, August 23, The Front Bottoms rocked out for the parking lot crowd at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. Their live musical performance was a part of the “Live-In Drive-In” concert series courtesy of Live Nation. Looks like the band and audience had a great time. Live-In Drive-In is a drive-in concert series featuring live performances on stage in the parking lot at Citizens Bank Park in Philly. The series allows you to enjoy live concerts, while still maintaining social distancing from the comfort of your own individual vehicle.

The Live-In Drive-In series continues throughout September 2020 and features performances by artists such as Subtronics, Smith & Myers, Lotus, and Dark Star Orchestra among others. Tickets for all upcoming concerts within the drive-in series are available HERE & HERE. Continue reading below for more photos of The Front Bottoms performing at Citizens Bank Park on August 23, 2020. All images copyright and courtesy of Skylar Watkins & Steve Garfinkel. Images made available via Live Nation & Ike Richman Communications.

Interview: Lisa A. Walker (Concert Photographer)

*Foo Fighters @ Merriweather Post Pavilion*

Hazy Eye Music Media is proud to present another interview in a series of interviews I’ve been conducting with some of my favorite concert photographers. I’ve stepped outside of my comfort zone and have begun picking the brains of some phenomenal photographers. My interviews in this series focus on “local” concert photographers. That is photographers around DC, MD, and Northern VA. The DMV as we call it.

Anyway, check it out! I, Andy Jillson, was fortunate enough to chat with Lisa Walker. Lisa is an extremely talented photographer and travel blogger. I met her last summer at a Slayer farewell show at Merriweather Post Pavilion. She shoots festivals, world tours, small gigs, and has traveled overseas on assignment for a NatGeo travel blog. Her work is amazing. Continue reading below for my full interview with Lisa A. Walker. All photos copyright and courtesy of Lisa A. Walker (Shots from the Dark).

Interview: Bill Garman (Concert & Sports Photographer)

Hazy Eye Music Media is proud to announce another interview in a series of interviews I’m currently conducting with some of my favorite concert photographers. I’m stepping outside of my comfort zone and have begun picking the brains of some phenomenal photographers. My interviews in this series focus on concert photographers outside of DC, MD, and VA. Anyway, check it out! I, Andy Jillson, was fortunate enough to interview Bill Garman. Bill is an extremely talented freelance photographer based in Massillon, Ohio. I met him last summer at the Knotfest Roadshow in Burgettstown, PA. Bill is the type of photographer I aspire to be. His work is unique and well, breathtaking.

Bill is not only a great concert photographer— he’s also an amazing sports photographer and shoots Notre Dame football for Irish Sports Daily. His sports photography is equally as impressive as his skills in the photo pit. Continue reading below for my full interview with Bill Garman. All photos copyright and courtesy of Bill Garman.

Interview: Rob Wallace (Concert Photographer)

Hazy Eye Music Media is proud to announce the second interview in a series of interviews I’m currently conducting with some of my favorite concert photographers. I’m stepping outside of my comfort zone and have begun picking the brains of some phenomenal photographers. My interviews in this series focus on “local” concert photographers. That is photographers around DC, MD, and VA. The DMV as we call it.

Anyway, check it out! I, Andy Jillson, was fortunate enough to interview Rob Wallace. Rob is a topnotch concert photographer and has covered a wide variety of great musical artists. Rob truly loves music and photography, and it shows in his work. He is a member of the I.M.P. house photographer team and shoots at multiple venues around the DMV such as The Anthem, 9:30 Club, Lincoln Theatre, Merriweather Post Pavilion, and Wolf Trap. Continue reading below for my full interview with Rob Wallace.

*Bring Me the Horizon (Photo by Rob Wallace)*

Photo Flashback: Cult of Luna w/ Emma Ruth Rundle & Intronaut @ Soundstage 2/29/20 — Baltimore, MD

*Cult of Luna @ Soundstage (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Cult of Luna headlined a show at Soundstage in Baltimore, Maryland on February 29, 2020 — and I, Andy Jillson, was there to capture some of action. This was an interesting lineup and a welcomed mixture of unique artists. Yep, in this “Photo Flashback” we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Cult of Luna, Emma Ruth Rundle, and Intronaut.

*Intronaut @ Soundstage (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Photo Flashback: The Revivalists @ The Anthem 2/29/20 — Washington, DC

*The Revivalists @ The Anthem (Photo by Marley Hein)*

The Revivalists performed for a sold-out crowd at The Anthem in DC on February 29, 2020 — and Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor Marley Hein was there doing her thing in the photo pit. This was the first stop on The Revivalists headlining “Into The Stars Tour.” The band is currently touring in support of their 2020 studio album, Made In Muscle Shoals.

*All photos by Marley Hein // All words by Andy Jillson*

Concert Review: Digable Planets @ The Bircmere 2/24/20 — Alexandria, VA

*Digable Planets @ The Birchmere (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Digable Planets played for a sold out crowd at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on February 24, 2020 — and I, Andy Jillson, was there to capture some of the eclectic performance. This show was sold out for a reason. Digable Planets were awesome! Seriously. Wow. I am extremely fortunate to have obtained a photo pass for this show. I dig, Digable Planets. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson, and all words by Andy Jillson.

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Show Preview: The Revivalists @ The Anthem 2/29/20 — Washington, DC

The Revivalists -04 credit Zackery Michael (1) — *The Revivalists (Photo by Zackery Michael)*

American rock band The Revivalists will be performing at The Anthem in DC on February 29, 2020 — and tickets are selling fast! They are currently headlining a tour in support of their 2020 studio album, Made In Muscle Shoals. The band’s “Into The Stars Tour” hits DC on Saturday 2/29 and features fellow New Orleans rockers Tank and the Bangas. Tickets for The Revivalists show at The Anthem can be purchased HERE and HERE.

*The Revivalists (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Be sure to check The Revivalists Official Website for upcoming tour dates, merch, music, and other info about the band.