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Lauren 5 — *Lauren Calve (Photo by Shane Gardner)*

DMV-area singer/songwriter Lauren Calve will be headlining select dates this October on her “This Tour Is The Shift” tour in support of her acclaimed debut album Shift released on September 1, 2023. The first show of the tour will be at DC9 Nightclub in Washington, DC on 10/18/23. She will also be performing the following night at The Collective Encore in Columbia, MD on 10/19/23. Don’t miss out!

Anyway, tickets for the shows can be purchased HERE. Also be sure to check the Official Lauren Calve Website for music, videos, news, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates.

Concert Review: Five for Fighting @ The Anthem 7/5/2023 – Washington, DC

Five for Fighting (aka John Ondrasik) joined Barenaked Ladies on their “Last Summer on Earth” tour and performed July 5th at The Anthem, in Washington, DC. He was joined by drummer Randy Cooke, bassist Sean Hurley, and guitarist Peter Thorn. Ondrasik’s high energy performance definitely warmed up the crowd and got the fans moving.

Anyway, continue reading below for more photos of Five for Fighting and my full review of the show. Be sure to check out Five for Fighting’s Official Website for music, videos, news, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates. All images copyright and courtesy of John Krebs.

Show Preview: King Tuff @ DC9 Nightclub 3/21/23 — Washington, DC

kingtuff-2023-promo — *King Tuff (Photo by Wyndham Garnett)*

American musician and Sub Pop recording artist King Tuff will be performing at DC9 Nightclub in Washington, DC on Tuesday, March 31, 2023. King Tuff is currently on tour in support of his newest album, Smalltown Stardust. Tickets for his DC appearance are selling fast. Be sure to secure yours HERE. Also be sure to check out the official King Tuff Website for music, videos, news, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates.

Photo Flashback: Kids Return @ Songbyrd Music House 2/12/23 — Washington, DC

In this Hazy Eye Media photo flashback we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Kids Return at Songbyrd Music House in Washington, DC on 2/12/2023. This was my first time covering a show for Hazy Eye Media and I feel grateful for the opportunity. The venue is a great local hangout and Kids Return played a set full of memorable songs. I had honestly never heard of the band before, but definitely enjoyed the performance and consider them an up-in-coming musical artist.

Anyway, be sure to check out the official Kids Return Website for music, news, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates. Continue viewing below for more pics from the show at Songbyrd Music House in Washington, DC on 2/12/2023. All images copyright and courtesy of James Miller.

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Show Preview: They Might Be Giants @ 9:30 Club 12/15/22 — Washington, DC

TMG 2021_Sam Graff — *They Might Be Giants (Photo by Sam Graff)*

Alternative rock pioneers They Might Be Giants are making a return to DC’s infamous 9:30 Club on Thursday December 15, 2022. If you can’t make it to the DC performances there are plenty of other dates to choose from. All shows on TMBG North American tour are Flood shows!

Most of the dates have sold out or are well on the way to being sold out. Secure tickets for you and your besties before it’s too late! Avoid disappointment, skip the bogus scalpers and the expensive resellers and purchase tickets directly from the venue. Also be sure to check out TMBG Official Website for music, videos, news, and all upcoming tour dates.

Photo Flashback: Hoodie Allen @ Union Stage 8/26/22 — Washington, DC

In this Hazy Eye Media photo flashback we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Hoodie Allen at Union Stage in Washington, DC on 8/26/2022. Allen is currently touring the US in support of his new album and has been wowing crowds across the country.

Anyway, be sure to check out the Official Hoodie Allen Website for music, videos, news, and all upcoming tour dates. All images copyright and courtesy of Misha Bucknor.

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Photo Flashback: Primus @ Warner Theatre 5/24/22 — Washington, DC

Primus performed at the Warner Theatre earlier this year and I was there doing my best to document the event (as usual). This is a difficult band to capture due to extremely low-lighting and lots of fog/smoke. The band performed a slew of classic Primus jams to the delightment of the DC crowd. Great show.

Anyway, in this photo flashback we’re viewing images from Primus’ performance at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DC on 5/24/2022. Be sure to check the Official Primus Website for music, news, and upcoming tour dates. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson. Enjoy!

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Photo Flashback: Tool @ Capital One Arena 2/22/22 — Washington, DC

*Maynard James Keenan (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Fortunately for me I was able to photograph Tool at Capital One Arena in DC recently. Whoa. What an amazing show! Both musically and visually stunning. Psychedelic, progressive hard rock at its finest. A bit challenging for a photographer, but so much nervous excitement. I had not seen Tool since the late 90s. Completely blew my mind.

Tool are still touring the US in support of their fifth studio album, Fear Inoculum. Check the Official Tool Website for remaining tour dates and tickets. Continue reading below for more photos of their performance in DC. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Photo Flashback: David Shaw @ Union Stage 12/18/21 — Washington, DC

Acclaimed singer-songwriter, and frontman of The Revivalists, David Shaw played his first ever solo show in DC on 12/18/21. Union Stage was the perfect set and setting for Shaw to showcase the raw poetry and storytelling within his debut solo work. This was a rare treat in an intimate musical setting.

Anyway, be sure to check the Official David Shaw Website for music, videos, merchandise, news, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for live photos from the performance. All images copyright and courtesy of Zach Brien.

Show Preview: All Things Go Music Festival @ Merriweather Post Pavilion 10/16/21 — Columbia, MD

All Things Go Music Festival will be held at Merriweather Post Pavilion this year on Saturday October, 16. The festival is highly-anticipated, and the excitement has been building for months. Music fans from all around will be heading to Columbia, MD to be apart of this musical extravaganza. The lineup is top-tier. Don’t miss out! Tickets are selling fast. Click HERE to purchase tickets while they are still available.

In addition to the festival, All Things Go is hosting their Creator Summit on Friday October, 15 at the Eaton Hotel in Washington, DC. Continue reading below for more details about both events.