There are some bands that are literally the soundtrack to your life, and They Might Be Giants would have to be one of those top bands for me. My love for TMBG goes back to their 1990 release, Flood. I don’t even remember how I found them – I likely […]
On a rainy Tuesday evening, fans of all ages packed the historic, 1,262 seat Strand Theatre in York, PA, for a 20-song set by Santa Barbara, California band Toad The Wet Sprocket. The Strand Theatre is one of two historic theatre’s in York which comprise the Appell Center for the Performing […]
Brandon and I met up for drinks at Gift Horse Brewing Company in downtown York this past Friday evening. He was photographing Josh Ritter, and it was my birthday so we decided to meet for a long overdue happy hour prior to his show. While we sat outside enjoying a […]
You do NOT want to miss this full day of music and food at the annual Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival. Over 35 Food Trucks will be at this year’s event including Jammin Flava, Bandito’s Tacos, Lattimore Funnel Cakes, and so many more! Check out the full list of […]
It has been a long 18 months without concerts. Music lovers around the country are hungry for live music and now that venues and festivals are slowly opening back up, fans are jumping at any opportunity to see their favorite artists perform live. Things have been difficult for so many […]
What better way to spend the first night in August AND Jerry Garcia’s birthday, than with Baltimore’s own Cris Jacobs and Greensky Bluegrass at MECU Pavilion? I have had the pleasure of watching Cris Jacobs and his band perform for several years here in Baltimore, including here at MECU Pavilion […]
In June of 2002, Interpol played their first show in D.C. at the 930 Club. They opened for Clinic, and they had not yet released their first album, Turn on the Bright Lights. I remember there being a buzz about this band that was being compared to Joy Division. However, I […]
Emily Haines with her band, Metric, returns to the area this Friday and will be performing at the Fillmore in Silver Spring. Metric formed in 1998 and have been delivering stellar performances ever since! Fantasies, the band’s 2009 album, is one of my personal favorites. It ranks right up there […]
Oh the mystery that surrounds, “That 1 Guy“. Is this a band, a magician, or a puppeteer? Exactly what is that instrument this guy is playing? All these questions ran through my head last summer when I happened upon… you know, “That 1 Guy”. I entered the Lincoln Theater just […]
If you are looking for some great live music this weekend, then look no further. Greensky Bluegrass will be performing two nights at The Anthem, this Friday and Saturday evening. This will be a show you do not want to miss! Greensky Bluegrass has been making music for close to […]
What better way to spend a Friday evening then seeing a band perform in a living room? Club 603 in Baltimore hosted an amazing performance by David Wax Museum, and the duo delivered an intimate showcase of mostly new material for a small gathering of fans. David Wax and Suz […]
To say that the Dustbowl Revival is an enthusiastic live band would be an understatement. If you haven’t seen this band perform yet, you are missing out! In the summer of last year, Dustbowl Revival lit up The Soundry and The Hamilton with back to back performances in the D.C. […]
For me, in my life, music is a close friend. It’s a part of me, and like all relationships, some bands are nearer to my heart than others. When I found out that Dolores, lead singer of the Cranberries, had died, my heart hurt. Just like it would if I were […]
It was a snowy night in Baltimore this past Saturday, January 12. However, despite the weather, I ventured out to the Ottobar to see one of my favorite local bands perform. Caligula Blushed brings the sounds of The Smiths to the stage and they have quite a following. A little […]
If you are just joining in and want to check out the beginning of the story, click here for Part 1! I have met many wonderful photographers throughout my ten-year career. Many of them, I consider good friends. Heather, of Heather Coburn Photography, is one such friend. Paul Manna of […]
If you missed the beginning, click here! Throughout my time with NPR, Shawn and I followed a music blog, The Vinyl District. Shawn had suggested that I reach out to them and ask to be a contributor. When I emailed, I was immediately welcomed and was given complements about my […]
(If you missed parts 1-3, you can begin reading here. Links to each part are at the end of each blog post.) During the beginning years of my time photographing shows, I had to hustle. There were not as many outlets as there are now. Blogging was really at it’s […]
(Click here to read part one) When I first began photographing shows, I spent a lot of time in smaller clubs where photo passes were not required. The local artists that I photographed were thankful for the photos and I began to build my portfolio. There were two breakthroughs that […]
The most challenging musician to photograph is the drummer. At most shows, the drummer is tucked in the back and buried behind cymbals. When you get a great shot of a drummer, it is truly a reward, and the drummers are appreciative as well! Having dated a drummer in college, […]
Sadly, I was too young when The Smiths made it to the U.S. back in the 80’s. While I was never able to catch the real deal, I am saved by the best Smiths tribute band around. Caligula Blushed brings the best experience of seeing and hearing all my favorite […]
My story in concert photography begins in 2008. Over the last decade, I have had many experiences that have made me the photographer that I am today. As I approached the end of 2018 and began reflecting on the last 10 years of my life in this musical world, I […]
