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