
Author: Matt Ruppert
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The Swell Season @ The Anthem, 3.18.22
I first saw The Swell Season at the Lincoln Theater, somewhere around 2006, singing their songs as a duo while Damien Rice (the headliner) swayed…
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Singing Lamentations with American Aquarium – 12.9.21 @ Baltimore Soundstage
BJ Barham writes sad songs. Everybody knows that, and everybody writes about it. I won’t be any different. But before I do, let me remind…
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In Search of a Little Sacredness: Josh Ritter @ Sixth & I, 10.10.2021
There exists a place in me, maybe in all of us, where the sacred and the profane cohabit the soul like perfect lovers, dining and…
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Under a Half Moon Sky with The Lone Bellow @ Stages – 10.1.2021
We found ourselves settled on a small stretch of concrete, our own chairs and drinks in tow, staring at a small stage with a single…
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Finding Backyard Sanctuary with Hiss Golden Messenger @ Billsville
“I can make it, I think.” M.C. Taylor (Hiss Golden Messenger) shared those words in the lead-up to releasing Quietly Blowing It, written in his…
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Jason Narducy @ Club 603
A few lessons from a backyard punk rock show You cannot numb your anger selectively It is better to laugh You cannot deaden the expression…
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It sure is! The Kyber!
The b&w photo of me and Bryan (GIAC) is from the same night as your Cure, Philly show if I…
An excellent first post, I cannot wait to see this bloom into something great. Follow your passion man
It’s a privilege to watch your journey…..and your connection with the music can be seen in your work. I can’t…

















































































































































































































































































Nice work. Stage lighting is difficult to deal with and these are really nice and sharp.