Preview: Ben Folds @ The Pageant
Here’s are a couple snaps from Ben Folds last night at the Pageant, which started off with Street Corner Symphony and Ben Folds attacking the stage and running amok for about five minutes. The intro antics also included Ben Folds throwing his stool at his piano and later standing on top of his grand. Proof [...]
Photos: Zappa Plays Zappa
It’s rare that the 70-200mm f/2.8 is the single perfect lens for a rock show, but I could have happy shot Zappa Plays Zappa with just this staple telephoto zoom lens.
Photos: Roger Waters @ Scottrade Center
30 years after it’s album release, Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters rocked the Scottrade Center with an epic production of The Wall in a shoot that for me was as much fun as it was an honor. What’s more for this legend: five songs from the pit (instead of the standard three) and no photo [...]
Preview: Aaron Lewis – Solo & Acoustic
Aaron Lewis, frontman of the rock group Staind, performing on his Solo & Acoustic tour at the Pageant. While lighting was quite low on Lewis, a combination of VR and fast f/1.4 made the most out of this treatment.
Photos: Drake @ The Fox Theater
After catching Drake at the Bamboozle in New Jersey this spring, I was excited to get an assignment to cover his headlining performance at the Fabulous Fox Theater. While his festival show had alright lighting, it was really Drake’s fun an engaging performance that really made for compelling images. For his gig at the Fox, [...]
Photos: The Avett Brothers
You know it’s a good show when there are banjos being shredded. That, and that it’s an Avett Brothers show. The Avett brothers were one of the very first bands I ever photographed back in 2006, so when I heard that they were returning to the Pageant, I knew that I had to cover the [...]
Photos: Tesla
Performing after a long rain delay and an epic lighting storm. hard rockers Tesla proved that the show must go on. While all the guys of Tesla rocked, for me, this show was all about Frank Hannon and his Gibson Flying V.
Photos: Rob Zombie @ Mayhem Fest
Love him or hate him, Rob Zombie is an undeniable showman, and his performance at Mayhem Fest 2010 was the perfect showcase for his twisted circus. With plenty of pyrotechnics, theatrics, and the one and only John 5 as his lead axeman, Zombie was guaranteed crowd-pleaser for Mayhem.
Preview: Mayhem Fest 2010
Just a preview shot of guitarist John 5, performing with Rob Zombie at Mayhem Fest 2010. As always, John 5 was a treat to photograph, and, I dare say, a better subject than Rob Zombie himself during their performance at the festival.
Matt & Kim @ The Bamboozle
Having never seen Matt & Kim live before, I came away really impressed by the duo’s infectious energy on the main stage of The Bamboozle 2010.
Photoshoot: Melissa Etheridge
Your favorite music photographer siblings had a great shoot with rock icon Melissa Etheridge as she celebrated the release of her tenth studio album, Fearless Love. Chris] and I did some stealthy backstage reportage of Melissa’s radio interview followed by a quick portrait shoot and coverage of an intimate performance for a lucky group of die-hard [...]
Photos: Angels & Airwaves @ The Bamboozle
Trading in his pop-punk hat for something a little more space-rock, Tom DeLonge led Angels & Airwaves in an upbeat set on the first day of The Bamboozle Left 2010. As a music photographer, I have to say that Tom DeLonge never disappoints in his live show – constant movement and mugging keeps it interesting, [...]
Photos: Owl City
Playing to a sold-out house, Adam Young – AKA Owl City – rocked the Pageant in a high-energy, feel-good performance that had the young crowd bouncing in the pit.
Photos: Blue October
I had no idea what to expect from Blue October and their performance at the Pageant, but I came away knowing what their die hard fans already knew before the show: These Texans put on one heck of a show.
Photos: Cross Canadian Ragweed
Rolling into the Pageant with a big dose of Red Dirt , Oklahoma’s Cross Canadian Ragweed brought the party with a two-hour set of Southern Rock and party-time atmosphere.
Photos: Willie Nelson
Shooting a legendary musician like Willie Nelson from the photo pit? A pleasure and an honor. For the second time in half a year? That’s just gravy.
Keller Williams
Performing in a solo show, one-man-jam-band Keller Williams brought his whole bag of tricks to the big stage of the Pageant. And while one might think that such an assignment might be dull from a photography perspective, with just one musician in the middle of a lonely stsage, Keller’s engaging personality made it a thoroughly [...]
Diane Birch
Opening for Nick Jonas & the Administration, Diane Birch rocked her Rhodes and opened up the night with a big dose of soulful, bluesy pop.
Nick Jonas & the Administration
Stepping out on his own with a veteran group of musicians, Nick Jonas rocked the Pageant to a sold-out crowd with his new band The Administration. While the two-thousands fans in the audience may have been small by Jonas Brothers standards, the intimate concert was the perfect setting to see the youngest Jonas flex his [...]
Dierks Bentley – ARF Benefit
Headlining the 2010 Animal Rescue Fund Benefit, rising country music star Dierks Bentley capped off the night with a rockin acoustic set. Even with limited shooting options, nice stage lighting and a great vibe made this concert great for photography.
Sick Puppies
One thing I like about photographing three-piece bands? It keeps things simple. But just because Sick Puppies have a minimum of members, one should never underestimate their intensity.
Semi Precious Weapons
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Semi Precious Weapons are my favorite band to photograph. From sweaty, grimy basement dives to the gilded halls of the 5,000-capacity Fox Theater last night, SPW always brings the rock show.
Thursday
After the Dillinger Escape Plan’s devastating set, post-hardcore rockers Thursday closed out the night properly with a hugely intense performance. I went into the show with one image in mind. This is my execution of it.
Brookroyal
Supporting Breaking Benjamin, Papa Roach, and Sick Puppies, hard rockers Brookroyal opened up the evening with a big show for the Scottrade Center.
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