Forever The Sickest Kids
April 15, 2009 – Performing on the Bamboozle Road Show, Dallas power-pop outfit Forever The Sickest Kids delivered a hyper-kinetic show for the masses. Led by the charismatic Jonathan Cook rocking the gold-plated mic at the front of the stage, the six-piece hit the stage with an infectious liveliness that had the pit bouncing from [...]
Jo Dee Messina
April 26, 2008 – Award-winning singer-songwriter Jo Dee Messina brought the foot-stomping country throw down to the Chaifetz Arena.
Less Than Jake
“Just move to the front of the stage. Just a little closer. Come in for the real deal.”
The Raconteurs @ the Pageant — 2008.06.12
You gotta love the Raconteurs: Big, bright lights, rock star riffs, and two lead singers for the price of one.
Solange @ the Pageant — 2008.05.31
Soaking up the spotlights, decked out in a sequined dress, Solange Knowles displayed a captivating stage presence as she brought a classy dose of old school R&B to the Pageant.
Basia Bulat @ Terminal 5 — 2008.05.20
In a set that ranged between soulful pop and lilting, vibrato-tinged folk, Ontario’s Basia Bulat ripped though a spirited and undeniably charming performance opening for Devotchka at Terminal 5 in NYC.
The Starting Line @ the Chaifetz Arena — 2008.04.26
In a bittersweet performance opening the new Chaifetz Arena, The Starting Line played a one of their last performances before taking an indefinite break.
Explosions in the Sky @ the Pageant — 2008.03.29
The band took the stage with neither fanfare nor pretense; they did not play an encore. None of this was necessarily in the least. By the end of the night, Explosions in the Sky delivered their soundtrack for all the quietly thrilling and heartbreaking moments of a lifetime.
Drive-By Truckers @ the Pageant — 2008.02.29
As Drive-By Truckers take the stage to wild cries and whistles from the audience, there are two handles of Jack on each side of the stage and just about as much in the front row. By the end of the night, there will be broken glass in the pit, empty bottles on stage, and an [...]
White Rabbits @ the Duckroom — 2008.01.21
Following a ferocious set by White Denim, for a moment the Duckroom seems to lapse into restlessness; it’s approaching 10pm on a Monday night, the venue is wrapped in a damp chill, and only the first of three bands has played. However, without fanfare, two drum kits are being assembled on stage, and the crowd [...]
Pushing the Nikon D3
Continuing to dig into the performance of the Nikon D3, the files it creates, and processing with Nikon Capture NX, one thing that has struck me is the very nice level of shadow recovery that is possible with Nikon’s newest flagship.
Galactic w/ Chali 2na @ the Pageant — 2008.02.17
There’s a thick haze inside the Pageant, and a little use of the olfactory senses immediately makes it clear that it’s not just the water hazers at work in the venue. In a sprawling two-hour set, New Orleans-based funk group Galactic brought grooving, feel good performance with special guest Chali 2na of Jurassic 5 fame.
Ours @ the Pageant — 2008.02.10
Ours opened for Marilyn Manson in a solid, 45-minute performance that laid down straight ahead rock in contrast to Manson’s particular brand of circus that followed.
Marilyn Manson @ the Pageant — 2008.02.10
The new cult of Manson is chanting the icon’s name as the lights go down, and moments later, when the black kabuki curtain bearing the singer’s initials drops, the roar is palpable.
Nikon D3: 100% crops at ISO 3200, 6400
As a concert photographer, I’m constantly battling available light and using camera settings that never see the light of day for normal use. There’s been a lot of noise about the performance of the Nikon D3 at high ISO, so I thought I’d post some real-world examples from the camera with some 100% crops.
Le-Hiboo.com features the D3, my work
The French site lehiboo.com has posted a short article on the Nikon D3 featuring a small selection of my work. The piece discusses the high ISO performance of the camera and includes images from recent performances by the Dresden Dolls, the Walkmen, the Hush Sound, and Keller Williams.
The Hush Sound @ the Pageant — 2007.12.27
If it weren’t for their short set, and early start time, one might think The Hush Sound were headlining at the Pageant December 27. Opening for Ludo in a sold out event, The Hush Sound packed the house with a legion of their own dedicated fans, who sang along with every note of the youthful [...]
Impressions on the Nikon D3: High ISO Performance
Just from its specs, the D3 seems like an ideal tool for concert photography, where light is so often at a premium. In August, I posted an article highlighting my picks for the camera’s top features for low-light work, as well as other notable advancements. Naturally, the question is, does the camera live up to [...]
Motion City Soundtrack @ the Pageant — 2007.12.11
Motion City Sountrack brought their explosive brand of pop punk to the Pageant in an infectiously energetic and upbeat set that saw a dynamic mix of lights to compliment the band’s dynamic stage presence.
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