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Image Of The Day-“Red Belt”

Lohio has been one of my favorite bands for awhile now and it was extremely cool for me to hang with them as they record new music for a fall release…

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Show Reminder-Tension

Good Night, States CD Release Show Tomorrow night, Friday September 11th, at The Thunderbird! Will be way fun.

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The Beatles

So get this, I love The Beatles. The albums are being remasters and released next week. From what I am hearing, you can actually walk into a WalMart and buy them today !?! Funny thing is, I pre-ordered the mono box not because I’m an audiophile or collector, it’s just that…

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Review – In The Impossible Tension

The new release from Good Night, States is a slight turn in a different direction for the band. First and foremost, it was mainly recorded by Steve Gretz and Joe Tanner as they live out of state and for…

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Image Of The Day-“Imaginary Bars”

Posted on August 31, 2009

This was my fifth time seeing Tony and Erik since 2005. I arrived late and Erik saw me at the side of the stage and exclaimed, “I knew you would be here!” Miss my boys from the north …

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Image Of The Day-“Neighborhood Roofs”

Posted on August 29, 2009

As reported previously, I had the extreme pleasure to photograph the group as they ran through the new EP for the upcoming release show on Friday September…

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Image Of The Day-“Further In Further Down”

Posted on August 26, 2009

As many of you probably don’t know, I freelance around town for various publications and whatnot. I get other assignments besides concert photography and …

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Image Of The Day-“Flood Season”

Posted on August 24, 2009

These guys were good. I didn’t get a chance to really enjoy the set due to the fact that I HAD to take a breather outside. The room was an oven by the time they played. I will definately check them out again soon…

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Image Of The Day-“Trevor’s Magic Box”

Posted on August 22, 2009

I was fortunate enough to hang with GNS as they went over and practiced the new EP to be released on September 11 at the Thunderbird Cafe…

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Image Of The Day-“Lace Up Your Workboots”

Posted on August 20, 2009

A last minute addition to the nights line-up, Hallie and Co. played a handful of new tunes that will be on her upcoming release,..

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Image Of The Day-“Indie Rock”

Posted on August 17, 2009

I got an e-mail from Mariage Blanc’s Josh letting me know that there was a party they were having and if I wanted to come. Yeah, sure…

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Image Of The Day-“Windfall”

Posted on August 14, 2009

I was late to this show due to a hellish ride from Gettysburg earlier in the day with my family. I was so tired I actually left a during the encore…

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Image Of The Day-“To Ohio”

Posted on August 13, 2009

Man, was this band quiet for this session. I always try to consider my camera shutter making noise during a performance (especially one broadcast on the…

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Setlist-Beautiful Ground

Posted on August 11, 2009

Sorry for the delay in posts but I seriously enjoyed the time off. I am still trying to figure out my role in this ‘burgh blogh community. I want to provide the latest info and and be relevant without being repetitive. My photos do that but damn it’s a ton of work…

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…We Came In…Again…

Posted on July 29, 2009

I usually post every day. I have a ton of images back logged like the one above. I am regrouping and enjoying my summer. Thank you so much for hitting the blog. I will be back soon with a vengeance…

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From The Archives-Wilco Tee

Posted on July 25, 2009

This shirt has an interesting history. After the show (Monday November 8, 1999) I went outside and chilled for the band to exit the theater. Jeff Tweedy (not in the mood-I remember he was sick), John Stiratt (very quiet but extremely nice), and Jay Bennett (incredibly cordial and the most approachable of the three) came out and I ask them to sign the shirt. After they oblige, I am waiting for Ken Coomer, the drummer,..

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Image Of The Day-“Cannibal Queen”

Posted on July 23, 2009

Never heard this band before in my life. Apparently a bunch of kids who attended did since many of them jumped on stage (along with Kevin Devine’s band) to help…

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Image Of The Day-“When The Devil’s Loose”

Posted on July 21, 2009

I never had the pleasure to see Scott play before but was looking forward to it due to the heaving pimping from my man Dave. Although a little sparse with him just fingerpickin’ on the acoustic,..

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Image Of The Day-“Fujiyama Mama”

Posted on July 20, 2009

The Queen of Rock & Roll! Very well deserved moniker after witnessing the 72 year old deliver the goods at Howler’s. A little shaky at first but man she was great. Almost as fun was the diverse crowd. I haven’t seen so many tattoos and poodle shirts since, well…never!..

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