My photo of dubsteb artist Martyn in Rugged & K magazines.
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marcus k dowling.
Some promo photos of my friend Marcus, who is a DC/MD/Va blogger, promoter, wrestling manager, and all-around good guy.
the Jesus Lizard @ Sonar, Baltimore.
This was one of the best shows I went to all year – I was nervous, I sort of generally expect reunions to be underwhelming, but this was way more than I could have expected. David Yow was frenetic, full of energy, jumping into the crowd constantly, whipping his dick out (see above), yelling at the lighting crew to turn the lights up all the way. The band was incredibly tight, the sound was great – all in all, a great show.
Nadastrom.
Last week, i shot Nadastrom (Dave Nada & Matt Nordstrom) in my new “studio” (really just my living room, while I save up to buy a permanent space). Click here to view the Nadastrom selects from the shoot
Peaches, Men, Ponytail @ Sonar.
Raekwon @ 9:30, DC
Last week (or was it, time is getting wonky in this holiday/blizzard/travel maelstrom) I checked out Raekwon w/ Cappadona and Capone @ the 9:30 Club in DC. Rae was good, as usual. I was slightly disappointed that the rumored Noreaga appearance didn’t happen but… still a good show.
Check out all the Raekwon shots here. And check out the write-up on BYT here.
my show @ The Front Gallery in Readymade
Hot Iron Press and their New Orleans gallery, the Front were profiled in the current issue of Readymade. My show happens to be featured in the photo from the gallery!
Taxlo Halloween @ Sonar
the cranberries @ spin.com
read the story by michael byrne and see more photos at spin.com
UPDATE: this also made the “30 Biggest Concerts of 2009”
Get Em Mamis / Scottie B / No Rule @ Metro Gallery
Monday night I stopped by a packed Metro Gallery and caught the Get Em Mamis, a local rap duo… they killed it, the crowd loved them. Check out the photos here.
Last Call : my photo show in New Orleans.
Click here to see the set, and to see how the photos were displayed. Special thanks to Front Gallery, Jenny and Kyle of Hot Iron Press and Dana (my tireless girlfriend) for all the help with this show, it was indispensible!
St Vitus @ Sonar, Sunn 0))) @ Sonar
Click for the rest of the St Vitus photos. I saw St Vitus a week or so ago at Sonar – great show. It was good to see these guys back on stage. Wino is always amazing, looking forward to his new band, Shrinebuilder.
Also recently caught Sunn 0))) in that same room, and their show was, as usual, captivating. Though more like an art experience than a metal show:
Jason Urick.
Jason and I were goofing off at the Citypaper Best of 2009 party and I took this… he is going to be using it for his press photo for his new album on Thrill Jockey! Goes to show, keep your camera on you at all times… you never know…
Two-pager in this month’s XLR8R
I have the above two page spread on the Mad Decent Block Party in this month’s XLR8R. On newstands now. Or download it at xlr8r.com.
NO BUNNY, Jay Reatard, Hunx & His Punx @ Ottobar, Baltimore.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS. This show was fun – I loved No Bunny and thought Hunx & His Punx were pretty fun/ny. No Bunny were a total blast and you should check them out if they play around you, for sure. Just good showmanship and alot of energy and simple, catchy songs. And underwear and bunny masks.
Gwar @ Sonar.
Last sunday, I went and saw GWAR. It was mind-bending. It was really a challenge because Gwar soaks the crowd in fake blood/pus/semen/gore. And those things don’t work well with cameras. So I wrapped my camera in a hastily-assembled plastic sheeting condom, which made it VERY hard to shoot. I think i did okay, though… you can see the rest of the photos here.
matt & kim, amanda blank @ sonar.
Last night I saw Matt & Kim and Amanda Blank at a sold out show at Sonar. It was a good show, I have seen both acts many times before, in front of MUCH smaller crowds, so it was cool to see them finally getting recognition. Posi show! Check out the photos from the show!
mos def, talib kweli, jay electronica @ sonar.
Tuesday night I saw Mos Def, Talib, and Jay at Sonar. Packed house. Talib was the highlight for me, but Mos Def is always fun… seen him a few times now though, so I was more interested in Talib’s show. Check out all the shots from the show!
New School of Rock Feature, Baltimore Citypaper
I provided the cover, splash page, and an additional photo for today’s Baltimore Citypaper feature story on the new crop of rock bands making waves here in town. You can read the story here. Vincent Black Shadow and Sick Weapons are featured above. Double Dagger, Dope Body, the Art Department, and bunch of other good bands are featured as well.
Also shown is another photo of VBS from a story earlier in the year that I never posted, also from Citypaper.
Solo Photo Show @ Front Gallery in New Orleans, 9/12/2009.
Click on either flyer for a larger version. The opening is on 9/12/2009 and runs until 10/04/2009. I will be showing live music photos, as well as portraits of musicians and fans, all from the last few years. Come out if you happen to be in NOLA then!