Photos: Lady Gaga
“27 tour buses and trucks. Fans rocking glitter paint. Monster claws. And 600mm of glass.” That’s what I posted on Twitter before photographing Lady Gaga’s set. With a seemingly notorious photography policy that barred press from her last North American tour and a guaranteed soundboard position for this show, I had to wonder – how [...]
Photos: Kesha @ The Bamboozle
Storming the stage with a feathered headdress, gold leaf, Pixies t-shirt, and attitude aplenty, Kesha’s performance was easily one of the most visually interesting sets of the first day. Say whatever you will about her music, but I had a blast photographing Kesha’s show.
Photos: Angels & Airwaves
Performing under bombastic lighting, Angels & Airwaves thrilled 2,200+ of their fans at the Pageant in support of their third studio album, Love. While the dynamic stage treatment was a nice challenge, the big lights won out in a show that rewarded the patient photographer.
Switches
June 11, 2008 – Bathed in an epic amount of lush fog and deep color washes, UK’s Switches laid down a set of buzzy, danceable jams on the 2008 Nylon Tour, including singles “Lay Down The Law” and “Drama Queen.”
The Plain White T’s @ Rock Band Live
October 19, 2008 – Performing on the Rock Band Live tour, pop rockers The Plain White T’s ripped through a tight and ferociously catchy set that that the house on their feet and singing at the top of their lungs. Led by animated frontman Tom Higgenson, the band performed hits like “Our Time Now,” and [...]
Ben Folds
October 16, 2008 – Fingers flying over the ivories of his grand pinao, Ben Folds performed to a sold out crowd at the Pageant.
Jack’s Mannequin
September 26, 2008 – Forget whatever you think you know about piano rock. When Andrew McMahon hits his grand, the floor is going to bounce. Slamming the ivories with rock star finesse, McMahon and Jack’s Mannequin stormed the Chaifetz Arena to deliver an explosive performance that shook the house to the rafters.
Hanson
September 23, 2008 – Before the Jonas Brothers, there was Hanson. Performing on the “Walk Around The World Tour,” the three brothers from Tulsa, Oklahoma laid down their blend of pop rock – and yes, even a little “MMMBop.”
Jack’s Mannequin
August 10, 2008 – Crushing the ivories of his Baldwin, Andrew McMahon brought the driving piano rock to a reverent crowd at the Pageant with his band Jack’s Mannequin.
Backstage with Paramore
Here’s one more snap from Warped Tour before the full write-up, featuring pop punk darlings Paramore.
The Color Fred @ the Pageant — 2008.02.28
Led by Fred Mascherino, former guitarist and vocalist for Taking Back Sunday, The Color Fred powered through a quick set that was the perfect compliment of the bouncing, anthemic tunes from Angels and Airwaves that followed.
Ludo @ the Pageant — 2008.03.02
It’s been months since Ludo blasted the Pageant with confetti, flying poinsettias, and bombastic pop, but our ears have been ringing with melodic power chords ever since. Fresh off their A Very Ludo Chrismas tour, the St. Louis-natives bounced back into town for the release of their 2008, major-label debut, You’re Awful, I Love You [...]
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.
Anberlin @ the Pageant — 2007.12.11
Anberlin launched in a 35-minute set under dim backlighting in a performance that was dominated by the rock band’s bright melodies and frontman Stephen Christian‘s constant movement on stage. Even at ISO 12800, the dull lighting schemes were a challenge for the D3 and 24-70mm f/2.8.
Metro Station @ the Pageant — 2007.12.11
Myspace Music favorites Metro Station sailed through a quick 25-minute performance at the Pageant, the first of three bands opening in support of Motion City Soundtrack. The young four-piece from Hollywood, California wasted no time laying into a driving set of electro-pop, warming up before the still-growing crowd did.
Tony Bennett @ the Fox Theatre — 2007.10.27
At 81-years old, Tony Bennett still knows how to work a crowd. Backed by a four-piece backing band, the legendary jazz singer graced the Fox Theatre with standards and original tunes spanning his over half-century of performing.
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