Chad D Wright

back to back Charleston ragers got us actin up. thanks for an unforgettable weekend fam 🥹🥹 . 📸 @andrewgingy

@dirtygrassplayers at @the_8_x_10 on April 24, 2026 #dirtygrassplayers #bluegrass #jamband #livemusic #baltimore

Mini Doc of HOLY SMOKES festival dropping tonight!!! Our best bud @andrewgingy worked his butt off and really knocked this out of the park!!! Shout out to @littlestrangermusic & @andyfrasco for putting this festival together with all of our best friends! Love you all ❤️

holy smokes, batman! mini doc drops live on Thursday Feb 5th at 8pm EST / 5pm PST!

✨💨. did we find god at a festival? find out this thursday directed by @andrewgingy

The closing of @the_8_x_10 in a few short months will be a huge blow to the DMV music scene. That room holds a ridiculous number of memories for a thousands of people. It’s where I photographed some of my first concerts. It’s where some of my favorite artists got started, jams with surprise sit-ins lasted all night, and the floor literally bounced when the crowd was fully locked into the groove. It’s an intimate stage for artists’ passion projects and a proving ground for up and coming DMV bands. It’s where so many people discovered their new favorite band. The 8x10 is a true gem. Thank you to the owners, staff, sound guys, and lighting designers who made it so much fun. Fingers crossed whoever takes over that space understands what they’ve got and keeps the jams alive. Here are a few of my favorite 8x10 photos from over the years: 1. @billystrings with @kitchendwellers on 7/3/2022 2. @marcobenevento22 on 3/12/2023 3. @timpalmieri of @bluestar_radiation on 12/2/2022 4. @john.ferrara.bass of @considerthesourcemusic on 10/5/2023 5. @cris_jacobs Very Jerry Christmas on 12/22/2021 6. @mikedillonofficial on 3/12/2023 7. @tdanielsmusic of @kitchendwellers on 7/4/2022 8. @gabriel.marin.music of @considerthesourcemusic on 10/5/2023 9. @thedanieldonato Cosmic Country on 7/16/2023 10. @tommymahermusic of @firesidecollective on 5/9/2025 11. @scottymetz of @lamp_trio on 4/23/2025 12. @pdubjamz of Nester Plays Primus on 7/15/2023 13. @sugarlegg Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country on 7/16/2023 14. @sneakyheatband on 12/2/2022 15. @raypaczkowski of @lamp_trio on 4/23/2024 16. @chadwrong of Nester Plays Primus on 7/15/2023 17. @jimmy.law of @dogsinapileband on 12/6/2024 18. @jesse_fireside of @firesidecollective on 5/9/2025 19. @realmarcusking on 12/29/2016

a dump that’s been building up for the past two months! 1. Moi 2. Tryin to shake off the rust 3. West Virginia trip with the gang! @snell.ya.later catching things on fire 4. Average @damnskippymusic and @jarvmakesmusic evening 5. Halloween 2025 6. Last Show of the year with @littlestrangermusic 7. Rented a spacesuit for a fun shoot with @gregmakesmusic 8. A Sushi Boat Boat 9. Music Video release party with @doahsdaydream !! 10. @johnny_shieldsy deserves his flowers 11. Spotting your own face in the middle of the woods is hilarious (at Holy Smokes Festival) 12. Some Baltimore friends. Specifically the @harborboysmd ones 13. Weeee 14. @elclassickevin making friends with whomever we meet in the Appalachian mountains 15. People always go nuts for this one 16. Camera arsenal for Multicam shoot for @littlestrangermusic . With help from @damnskippymusic 17. Friends in Charleston :) adding to the ever-expanding list of places that feel like home Lmao 18. It’s @hutchandstuff ! 19. Average night with @johnny_shieldsy 20. Insane crowd in Asheville NC. Still, well-framed shots are boring sometimes. This one’s fun and chaotic, like the show.

Thank you for all the birthday love and thank you to everyone who makes what we do possible! To every friend, family member, fan, venue staff, tour managers, photographers, sound engineers, LD’s, mechanics… I LOVE YOU!!! It takes a fucking village ❤️ This past year has been very hard, but very rewarding. I couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you and this coming year won’t be any different. Thank you for being there for me and you know I’m always here for you! WHOSE CAR WE TAKIN??? 👊🏼 📸 @andrewgingy 📸 @kolbimedia 📸 @steveaycockphoto Shout out all photographers who hold us down year around!!!

GAME DAY CHARLESTON! Get your spooky booties out to @therefinerychs today for a halloweeny rager with @bumpinugliesmusic @jarvmakesmusic & @damnskippymusic Party starts at 6pm so don’t be late or you won’t get a treat!

If you’re trying to find me, I will be at @therefinerychs tomorrow!!! 🎃🎃🎃 Happy Halloween!!! Filmed by @jarvmakesmusic Edit by @damnskippymusic Acting by @elclassickevin

Super stoked to play @mdsciencecenter tomorrow night! Here is a lil @gopro snippet from Nester Plays Primus at the @the_8_x_10 on 7/15/23! Song Cover - Southbound Pachyderm #drummer #primus #nesteronthebass #girls

HOLY SMOKES WAS INSANE!!! Thank you @littlestrangermusic & @andyfrasco for all the years of hard work that led up to this 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 LOVE YOU GUYS❤️ Plus a very special thanks to all the other BANDS and FAMILY that came to party with us!!! Can’t wait till next year🫡 📸 @steveaycockphoto Thanks for all your hard work Steve!!!