I remember the first time I ever photographed a concert. I was nervous. I was sweaty and shaking because I felt I didn't deserve the coveted photo pass. Fast forward to now. It's been years of photographing concerts. Everything from... Continue Reading →
I did the unthinkable this weekend: I went to two shows, one on Friday and one on Saturday, just as a spectator. It was weird and, truthfully, I don't think I liked it. Not only did I not know what... Continue Reading →
It has been a wild week. From The Sex Pistols to the Billie Joe Armstrong-fronted Pinhead Gunpowder, I feel like I've lived a thousand lives this week, with each one a bit more insane than the last. By Thursday night,... Continue Reading →
Riot Fest is amazing and definitely one of my favorite weekends of the year, but there are downsides to "working" it rather than just attending. The biggest downfall is that I never stay in one place for very long. With... Continue Reading →
A glutton for punishment? Absolutely. Here's the deal: I give bands more chances than I probably should. I'm fascinated by bands with cult-like followings, but ones I don't quite get hooked on. I will go back to see them live... Continue Reading →
There was a threat of a winter storm on Wednesday night. Although I love a good winter storm, I was kind of dreading this one. This rollercoaster ride of weather is nothing new for us here in the Twin Cities,... Continue Reading →
"Who Let The Dogs Out?" by Baha Men. "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" by Eiffel 65. "Groove Is in the Heart" by Deee-Lite. Do you see where I'm going here? To most of you, these were probably some one-hit wonders from... Continue Reading →
The winter slump has hit us up here in the Twin Cities. I'm not saying there aren't some amazing shows coming up, there are, but I'm seeing my calendar slow down. Maybe it's a blessing being that winter is always... Continue Reading →
I don't hate winter. I really don't. I actually kind of love it. The snow, the cold, the coziness. I'm all about it but walking from my car to The Fillmore on Wednesday night was a stark reminder of what... Continue Reading →