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.

Photo Flashback: Dead Kennedys & D.O.A. @ 9:30 Club 3/11/20 — Washington, DC

On March 3, 2020 I photographed pioneering punk rockers the Dead Kennedys and D.O.A. at DC’s historic 9:30 Club. I had only vaguely heard about the coronavirus at that time and certainly had no idea this was going to be the last concert I would attend for the next seven months. In between band sets a staff member informed me that the 9:30 Club and all other DC venues were going to be “temporarily shutdown” beginning the following day. Well…here we are almost nine months later. Ugh.

Anyway, in this Photo Flashback I am remembering my time with the Dead Kennedys and D.O.A.. Continue reading below for more images of both bands performing at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC on 3/11/2020. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

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).

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.

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: Culture Abuse @ Black Cat 12/4/19 — Washington, DC

*Culture Abuse @ Black Cat (Photo by Brad Price*)

Culture Abuse performed at the Black Cat in Washington, DC on December 4, 2019 — and Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor Brad Price was there to capture some of the punkish fury. Yep, in this “Photo Flashback” we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Culture Abuse — and Brad is our guide. Continue reading below for more photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Brad Price.

Photo Flashback: Russian Circles @ Union Stage 10/29/19 — Washington, DC

*Russian Circles @ Union Stage* *(Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Russian Circles performed at Union Stage in Washington, DC on October 29, 2019 — and I, Andy Jillson, was there to capture some of the trio’s instrumental magic. Yep, in this “Photo Flashback” we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Russian Circles. Continue reading below for more photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Concert Review: Post Malone @ Capital One Arena 10/12/19 — Washington, DC

*Post Malone @ Capital One Arena (Photo by Abdullah Konte)*

Post Malone stopped at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC on October 12, 2019 and I, Abdulah Konte, was there shooting from unusually roomy photo pit. That’s right, Post Malone! We were extremely fortunate to have obtained a photo pass and review ticket for this massive tour. Thanks to Hazy Eye Music Media’s editor Andy Jillson for the hook up! Continue reading below for full concert review. All images copyright and courtesy of Abdullah Konte.