21 — Philadelphia, PA

*Dropkick Murphys (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Dropkick Murphys played a high energy set at The Mann Center in Philadelphia, PA earlier this week. The band were performing with fellow rockers Rancid on their Boston to Berkley II tour. I made the drive to Philly from Silver Spring, MD to cover this musical event, and I was not disappointed. The band performed a flawless set of their signature sounding tunes. Well worth the drive.

Anyway, Dropkick Murphys are still on a co-headlining tour with Rancid. Tickets for the Boston to Berkley II tour can be purchased at www.DropkickMurphys.com or www.RancidRancid.com. Continue reading below for more details and photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Photo Flashback: Trippie Redd @ St. Louis Music Park 8/28/21 — St. Louis, MO

Trippie Redd’s “Trip at Knight Tour” stopped in St. Louis and put on an amazing performance August 28, 2021. The St. Louis Music Park was packed full of adoring fans and photographers. The atmosphere was intense, and the entire experience had a somewhat chaotic element to it. Redd’s performance was super high energy, and Redd himself was super high as well.

Anyway, in this photo flashback, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Trippie Redd. There are only a few stops left on his Trip at Knight Tour. Be sure to check out the Official Trippie Redd Website for tickets, music, news, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more photos from the show in St. Louis. All images copyright and courtesy of Sean Rider.

Show Preview: Dropkick Murphys & Rancid @ Skyline Stage at The Mann Center 8/31/21 — Philadelphia, PA

Dropkick Murphys and Rancid recently embarked on a highly-anticipated co-headlining tour, Boston to Berkeley II. Both of these legendary rock bands will be performing together at The Mann Center in Philadelphia, PA on 8/31/21. The tickets for these shows are selling fast. Get yours now!

Tickets for the show at Skyline Stage at The Mann Center in Philly on 8/31/21 can be purchased at www.DropkickMurphys.com or www.RancidRancid.com. Continue reading below for more details.

Photo Flashback: Primus @ Pavilion at Riverfront 8/13/21 — Spokane, WA

Primus have officially set sail on their Rush tribute tour, and I was approved to cover their stop on 8/13/2021 in Spokane, Washington. The band jammed through a great setlist of their own material before performing Rush’s 1977 masterpiece A Farewell to Kings in its entirety.

Anyway, tickets for Primus’ “A Farewell to Kings Tour” can be purchased at primusville.com/#tour. Also be sure to check out the Official Primus 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 Matt Walsh.

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

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.

Concert Review: Dermot Kennedy @ The Pageant 8/8/21 — St. Louis, MO

It was a rainy Sunday night on August 8, 2021 when Dermot Kennedy took the stage at The Pageant in St. Louis. The venue hummed with the energy that only a sold out show could provide. The show itself was emotional for me in numerous ways. This was the first concert I attended since the pandemic started in early 2020, over a year ago. Just being back in a crowd of like-minded music lovers was enough to send tingles straight down my spine.

Anyway, tickets for upcoming Dermot Kennedy shows can be purchased at dermotkennedy.com/tour. Also be sure to check out the Official Dermot Kennedy Website for music, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for my full concert review and more photos from the performance. All images copyright and courtesy of Sean Rider.

Concert Review: Modest Mouse @ The Met 8/5/21 — Philadelphia, PA

*Modest Mouse* *(Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Modest Mouse played to a sold out crowd at The Met in Philadelphia, PA on 8/5/21. The band are currently on an extensive US summer and fall tour in support of their new album, The Golden Casket. This was my first time at The Met and my first time seeing Modest Mouse live since 1999. It felt amazing being in the photo pit for this show.

Anyway, tickets for upcoming Modest Mouse shows can be purchased at modestmouse.com/#tour. Also be sure to check the Official Modest Mouse Website for music, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for my full concert review and more photos from the performance. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Show Preview: Wilco @ Merriweather Post Pavilion 8/20/21 — Columbia, MD

Wilco is back out on the road…oh boy! That’s right, Wilco and Sleater-Kinney are scheduled to perform together at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on Friday, August 8. This is a tour we all have been waiting a long time for. This is a show I would not dare miss. You shouldn’t miss it either! Just be sure to arrive with proof of vaccination or a negative test from the past 72 hours, along with a matching photo ID. Proof of vaccination can be your physical vaccine card or a photo of your card.

Tickets for Wilco’s performance at Merriweather Post Pavilion can be purchased HERE. Also be sure to check out the Official Wilco Website for music, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more information.

Photo Flashback: Descendents @ MECU Pavilion 8/3/21 — Baltimore, MD

Descendents were the main supporting artist for Rise Against’s “Nowhere Generation Tour” when it stopped at MECU Pavilion in Baltimore, MD on 8/3/21. Lots of old and new school punk fans turned out for this show. Awesome.

Anyway, tickets for the Nowhere Generation tour can be purchased at riseagainst.com. Also be sure to check the Official Descendents Website for music, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Photo Flashback: Rise Against @ MECU Pavilion 8/3/21 — Baltimore, MD

*Rise Against* *(Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Rise Against’s “Nowhere Generation” tour made a stop at MECU Pavilion in Baltimore, MD on 8/3/21, and I was there in the photo pit for this highly-anticipated performance. Fortunately I was able to enjoy the experience alongside some familiar concert photographers too. Good times.

Anyway, tickets for the Nowhere Generation tour can be purchased at riseagainst.com. Also be sure to check the Official Rise Against 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.