Archive for Photo Galleries
Our bromance for all things Kurt Vile continues with this photo set from his show last night at the Bowery Ballroom in NYC courtesy of our friend Kenny Sun. –Editor
CONCERT RECAP: Toad The Wet Sprocket @ House of Blues NOLA 5/13/13
It’s hard to believe that Toad the Wet Sprocket have been in existence in some form since 1986, even harder to believe they haven’t put out any new material since Coil in 1997. Luckily for fans, that’s about to change. Glen and the gang are currently testing out new... more
PHOTOS / RECAP: Kurt Vile & The Violators, Fresh & Onlys, & Steve Gunn @ Neumos, Seattle, WA 5/12/13
“Play ‘Too Hard!’” a fan yelled out last night during Kurt Vile and The Violator’s set at Neumos. The Philadelphia band is on tour in support of their April 9th release, Wakin on a Pretty Daze. The new record features longer songs than before, delving deep into private lyrical substance.... more
PHOTOS / RECAP: Allah-Las @ The Chapel, SF 5/9/13
Photos by Justin Yee / Words by Blanca Myers (@blancatron) Allah-Las hosted a sold-out beach party last night at The Chapel in San Francisco’s Mission District, filling the venue with surf wax and the sandy vibrations of the California coast. The all-ages show drew a cross-generational crowd of west coasters –from... more
CONCERT RECAP: Foals, Surfer Blood & Blondfire @ House of Blues NOLA 4/28/13
That funny band expression, “they’re big in Europe” was the precursor to the Foals show Sunday night at the House of Blues New Orleans. While the show wasn’t sold out, it was packed and pleasantly comfortable. Supporting act Blondfire was a victim of rain, Jazz Fest, and the... more
PHOTOS / RECAP: Everyone Orchestra w/ Marco Benevento & more @ The Blockley, Philly 4/19/13
Photos / Words by Matthew Hebert Marco Benevento and Matt Butler arrived at The Blockley on the eve of the hippy pseudo-holiday with a star studded cast in tow. Marco Benevento got the intimate 700 capacity crowd moving with his unique brand melodic piano rock. In addition to being... more
PHOTOS: Sunday Gospel and Jazz @ Jazz Fest 2013 (John Boutté & Leo Jackson)
The Gospel and Jazz Tents at Jazz Fest are the spiritual and musical epicenters of The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and, as the last few years have proven, the final day of the seven-day mega fest is always a special day, no matter where you land. Continue below... more
PHOTOS: Final Day @ Jazz Fest 2013 (Trombone Shorty, Black Keys, Meter Men with Page & More)
The final Sunday at Jazz Fest is always, without fail, an extra magical day at the Fairgrounds and yesterday's sunny and cool ending to the annual Fest provided an exclamation point on another year for the event. For the seventh and final day, Jim Brock captured the action from... more
CONCERT RECAP: Dopapod, DrFameus @ Pearl Street Nightclub, Northampton, MA 4/20/2013
It was June of 2010 and I had made my way up to Burlington VT to clear my head and spend some time with an old friend. I walked into his apartment and there was a guy just chillin' out on his couch. What I didn’t know at the time... more
PHOTOS: The Heavy Pets @ Stella Blues, New Haven 4/21/2013
They Heavy Pets, a South Florida group consisting of five strapping young lads, two guitars, a bass, the drums and some keys--oh, and a whole lot of funk--was a band I caught a few weeks back following their raging 4/20 show in Buffalo. Thankfully they managed to wrangle up... more
PHOTOS: Jazz Fest 2013 (Phoenix, Frank Ocean, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Galactic and More)
After a soggy Thursday and Friday, Saturday marked a long overdue clearing of the skies and (slight) drying of muddy conditions that persisted at the track on days four and five (not dissimilar from what you saw yesterday at the Kentucky Derby, Go Orb Go!). Our man Jim Brock was... more
PHOTOS: Jazz Fest 2013 (Willie Nelson, Jerry Douglas, Papa Grows Funk and More)
Jim Brock continued his extensive coverage of the Fairgrounds action at Jazz Fest 2013 on Friday, capturing sets by the incomparable Willie Nelson, the world's greatest dobro player Jerry Douglas, the soon-to-be defunct Papa Grows Funk and more. Continue back for continuous coverage from the Big Easy throughout the weekend... more
PHOTOS: Jazz Fest 2013 (Widespread Panic, Patti Smith and More)
Our intrepid photographer Jim Brock continues covering the Grounds at Jazz Fest 2013 managed to truck through the rainy and muddy conditions yesterday to capture some of the action yesterday. Continue below for shots from sets by the headlining Widespread Panic (setlist here), the legendary Patti Smith, Henry Butler, Glen... more
PHOTOS: Eddie Roberts’ West Coast Sounds @ One Eyed Jacks NOLA 4/27/13
Eddie Roberts' West Coast Sounds is The New Mastersounds guitarist's new side project and we were honored to present the first weekend late night show (Roberts and Co. didn't take the stage 'til around 3 am) in the French Quarter. Continue below to check out Marc Pagani's amazing shots from... more
CONCERT RECAP / PHOTOS: Akron/Family @ Spaceland Ballroom, Hamden CT 4/22/2013
I don’t think it would come as a shock to anyone that follows my stories to know that live music is one of my most favorite forms of art. Unlike a painting, a photograph, a written work or even a studio album, it is a form that you really need... more
CONCERT RECAP: Tedeschi Trucks Band @ Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT 4/24/13
Photos and Words by Craig Sandor Last Wednesday featured yet another packed house at The Ridgefield Playhouse with 500 very lucky fans here to see The Tedeschi/Trucks Band, and how could it not be sold out? This is a small stage and venue for such a large band, but they certainly filled... more
PHOTOS: Jazz Fest 2013 (Weekend One)
A notably wet Weekend One at Jazz Fest 2013 is in the books and Jim Brock shares his images from B.B. King, Ben Harper, Dave Matthews Band, Voice of the Wetlands Allstars, John Mayer, Midnite Disturbers and more in the gallery below. Check them out loop back for more from... more
PHOTOS: Jazz Fest 2013 (Andrew Bird, Ben Harper and More)
The Jazz Fest train rolled on Saturday in the Big Easy and Jim Brock was on the Grounds once again to capture the magic. Continue below for photos from the always star-studded Voice of the Wetlands Allstars set, Ben Harper, Allen Toussaint, Stanton Moore, Anders Osborne, Tab Benoit, Andrew Bird... more
PHOTOS: STS9 @ Roseland Ballroom, NYC 4/20/13
Check out photos from STS9's epic show at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City this past weekend. STS9 were joined by a horn section for several songs including a cover of Outkast's “SpottieOttieDopaliscious” and a funkified "2001 Space Odyssey" cover. SETLIST: Roseland Ballroom NYC 4/20/13 Set 1: Bigs, Simulator, Spottieottie*,... more
PHOTOS / SETLIST: STS9 @ State Theatre, Portland, ME 4/19/13
Our buddy Christian Johansen went and caught the STS9 show at the State Theatre in Portland, ME and brought back this sick photo set showing the magic of their lighting director Saxton. Download the show here and read on for the gallery. -Editor STS9 @ State Theatre - Portland,... more
PHOTOS / RECAP: David Mayfield Parade @ Smith’s Olde Bar, Atlanta, GA 4/12/13
The David Mayfield Parade rolled into town on Friday night, taking the stage at Smith's Olde Bar in midtown Atlanta. Mayfield is touring in support of his recent 2013 release Good Man Down. The Parade has taken on a new lineup. This current rendition includes Jason Edwards on drums, Evan... more
PHOTOS / RECAP: Gary Clark Jr. @ The Roxy, LA, CA 4/16/13
Photos by Jim Brock / Words by Jim Brock and Wesley Hodges Gary Clark, Jr. and the world are a good match. When Clark, Jr. tears into “Don’t Owe You a Thang” live, your hair’s messed up, your car is blocks away and you’re wondering what just happened. Heck, these days,... more
PHOTOS: Everyone Orchestra @ South Shore Music Hall, Quincy, MA 4/18/13
Our friend Christian Johansen was at the Everyone Orchestra in Boston last Thursday night with the Matt Butler-led crew of moe./Tea Leaf Green/Rubblebucket allstars like Al Schnier, Vinnie Amico, Reed Mathis, Trevor Garrod, Kalmia Traver, Alex Toth...plus Steve Kimock! Read on for the full photo gallery. -Editor
PHOTOS: Galactic, Toots & the Maytals @ House of Blues, Boston 4/12/13
After last week's bombing at the Boston Marathon and subsequent week of anxiety and rage that followed, we decided to hold onto this photo gallery and wait for the right time when everyone felt like they were putting the pieces back together. The event and media fury were a... more
CONCERT RECAP: Rusted Root @ The Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT 4/7/13
Photos and Words by Craig Sandor I do believe the last time I had the pleasure of catching Rusted Root live was when they opened for Santana on Carlos' 50th Birthday at what was once called "The Meadows Music Theater", an outdoor amphitheater in Hartford, CT. You know the type of... more
PHOTOS: TOKiMONSTA @ DNA Lounge, SF 4/10/13
A good energy at a show is one that is cultivated through energy, sound, and crowd response. TOKiMONSTA celebrated the release of her newest album Half Shadows at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco this Wednesday and utilized these means expertly to showcase her extraordinary skills of guiding the crowds... more
PHOTOS: Snarky Puppy @ The Mint LA 4/7/13
Recently, Snarky Puppy has been making their rounds and melting faces all across the land as they do it! Last evening was their second of a two-night run at The Mint in LA, and this CT-native girl was on vacation and there in person to see it all come to... more
PHOTOS / VIDEO: Widespread Panic @ Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, MO 4/9/13
Widespread Panic kicked off their spring tour in St. Louis on Tuesday night at the Peabody Opera House and our new photo contributor Tim Bottchen captured the action which you can see in the gallery below. Continue below for the setlist, full show video and photos down below. SETLIST: WIDESPREAD... more
PHOTOS / RECAP: Lucero and Langhorne Slim & The Law @ The Crocodile, Seattle, WA 4/7/13
To be clear, Langhorne Slim (Sean Scolnick of Langhorne, Pennsylvania) is one of my top five artists of all time. Since Lucero were the actual headliners last night at The Crocodile Café, this post is going to seem a little lopsided. Slim has enough energy and talent to play his... more
PHOTOS / RECAP: Alt-J & Hundred Waters @ The Neptune Theater, Seattle, WA 4/6/13
The four members of Leeds, England band Δ (pronounced Alt-J for the method of typing it on a Mac keyboard) are masters of sound creation. Their 2012 debut release, An Awesome Wave, features intricate instrumentation ranging from delicate strings and falsetto musings to full blown, rolling drums and bellowing harmonies.... more
PHOTOS: Rebirth Brass Band @ The Mint LA 3/26/13
Recently, the legendary and GRAMMY-winning Rebirth Brass Band stopped in to The Mint in Los Angeles for two sold out Tuesday night shows. Check out the photo gallery after the jump.
