Brad Paisley is interesting to photograph. A truly charismatic and talented musician, he sincerely connects with the crowd and really has a handle on his axe. He even made me feel special when he knowingly took the time (micro seconds) … Continue reading Brad Paisley with Chris Lane and Riley Green at Walnut Creek Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC
MAVIS STAPLES The Staples Singers were once called “God’s greatest hitmakers.” Roebuck “Pops” Staples formed the gospel group — a favorite of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. — in the mid-fifties with daughters Mavis, Yvonne, Cleotha, and son Pervis. … Continue reading MAVIS STAPLES performing at Carolina Theatre in Durham, NC – 10/3
ALTER BRIDGE “Walk the Sky Tour” will be playing The Ritz in Raleigh, NC 9/19 with special guests 10 Years and Dirty Honey Septenbe 19. Alter Bridge Ten Years Dirty Honey More about Alter Bridge: Have you … Continue reading ALTER BRIDGE with 10 Years and Dirty Honey at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC – 9/19
The sound of Dirty Honey’s straight-up-no-apologies-no-explanations-needed music has been called “new-fashioned Rock ’n Roll.” As vocalist Marc LaBelle puts it, “We don’t want to bring anything back, we just want to make music that’s sexy and hard and rocking all … Continue reading DIRTY HONEY playing The Ritz in Raleigh, NC – 9/19
THE MAVERICKS Sunday, September 22 | 8PM Sometimes all you need for things to come right is a little time. The Mavericks – masters of country-Latin rock’n’roll, born in the rich cultural mix of Miami then tempered in Nashville’s country … Continue reading THE MAVERICKS at Carolina Theatre in Durham, NC – 9/22
The legendary American rock band TESLA will release their new studio album, SHOCK, worldwide on March 8 via UMe. The album is available now for preorder in CD, digital, black vinyl, and limited edition translucent blue vinyl formats; its electrifying … Continue reading TESLA w/ Morano and Bad Marriage at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC – 9/20
by Sheryl Bryant Kansas returns to DPAC for an exciting two hour performance on this leg of their Point of No Return Tour . Their promise is to play their epic 1977 album “ Point of No Return” in its entirety … Continue reading KANSAS “Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour” at DPAC in Durham, NC – Saturday 11/16
Wide Open Bluegrass! https://worldofbluegrass.org 8 FREE music stages take over downtown Raleigh, NC featuring IBMA and Grammy Award winners, top-notch emerging acts, and traditional bluegrass, and acts that stretch boundaries in downtown Raleigh, NC. The Main Stage at Red Hat … Continue reading World of Bluegrass 2019 in Raleigh NC Downtown September 24-28
Working in the photo pit is akin to going to prison to become a hardened criminal. If you don’t know your gear, you’ll soon learn or self destruct. Ballyhoo! During this session I found out where the Live View button … Continue reading Rebelution, Collie Buddz and Ballyhoo! unwind at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC
When ever things start slipping out of the box, I start feeling comfortable. Surreal, psychedelic environments being most relaxing. Creativity lubricates the transmitters, and things were transmitting freely at Red Hat Amphitheater the other night with Wayne Coyne and The … Continue reading The Flaming Lips at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC