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
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
The 2019 All Starr Band featureing Steve Lukather (Toto), Colin Hay (Men at Work), Gregg Rolie (Santana/Journey), Warren Ham, Gregg Bissonette and the return of All Starr alum Hamish Stuart (Average White Band). Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band My … Continue reading Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band at DPAC in Durham, NC
G Love We just slipped through the raindrops for this one. I’m just totally freaked out by rain now after I killed a camera in the rain at Red Hat a couple of months ago. But we all sneaked by. … Continue reading moe. / Blues Traveler, G Love collaboration at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC
Bikini Trill After I wrote my campaign of self-pity, I realized I didn’t tell you how great the show was. I’m definitely catching 311 the next time their around. Their live show will remove your teeth. As for the Interrupters, … Continue reading 311, Dirty Heads, The Interrupters, Dreamers and Bikini Trill at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, NC
Flo Rida It’s good to see red-blooded Americans laying down the law at the Walnut. I gotta say Flo Rida, TLC and Nelly worked super hard in delivering their performances. And the support dancers, (wow!) totally choreographed, practiced, synchronized…a superb … Continue reading Nelly, TLC and Flo Rida set it straight at Walnut Creek in Raleigh. NC
Hardy The Florida Georgia Line tour required us to shoot from the soundboard. At Walnut Creek Amphitheater the soundboard is a bit too far from the stage for a 70-200mm although that’s handy for full stage shots, and a bit … Continue reading Florida Georgia Line: Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh NC.
New Years Day If the previous night was about estrogen and romance, this night was about testosterone and the drive of the creative force. And what a fine night this was. The band New Years Eve formally introduced itself to the … Continue reading Godsmack with New Years Day at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC
Coin I felt like dad. Especially when I was editing Young The Giant. You’ll see an image in their set where the girls in the audience are losing their minds…crying and screaming. It made me feel good seeing them enjoying … Continue reading Young The Giant, Fitz and the Tantrums and Coin at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC