the Deep Dark Woods — The Place I Left Behind. Out now, Sugar Hill Records. I have to retract what I said about Blitzen Trapper being the band most likely to slay a deep cut cover by the Band (although they’re still second on the list); that honor really belongs to the Deep Dark Woods,…
Tag: guitarists
bottom string sessions: gross ghost
Saturday Grant and I went out and taped a Bottom String session with Gross Ghost at Mike Dillon’s cabin in the woods. Seriously in the middle of the woods. Gorgeous gorgeous setting and lovely guys. Full set is here.
architecture in helsinki @ cat’s cradle
Sometimes, I’m not going to lie, I take jobs because I like a band’s name, or I figure the shots will be interesting, or I’m simply curious about what the deal is. Last night’s Architecture in Helsinki show at the Cradle was a little of all three; I didn’t know much about the band (and…
bombadil cd release party for ‘all that the rain promises’
Everyone in the Triangle knows the story of Bombadil; in 2009, poised to break out with the spectacular and heartbreaking Tarpits and Canyonlands, the band took an abrupt and open-ended hiatus, based, publicly, mostly around de facto frontman Daniel Michalak’s deteriorating physical health. (If you aren’t from here, you can read last week’s Indy story…
the sea & cake @ local 506
Friday’s show at the 506 was a lovely evening full of jangly indie rock from the Sea & Cake and Butterflies, and absolutely staggering dreamy instrumental post-rock from Chicago’s Brokeback. Warm and comforting in the best way. Full set here.
a weekend to rock
Kicked off a long weekend of tons of shooting with two shows last night; Slingshot Cash at the Cave, and Josh Oliver & Andrew Marlin at the Station. Both great sets, low key, low light, warm and honest. I’m going to swamp you guys with shots the next few days; be ready. This afternoon I…
effingham @ local 506
In 2012, I resolve to shoot a lot of festivals and steal every red gel and light bulb from every venue in the Triangle. Yesterday Pam and I were talking about how there are good bands, bad bands, and your friends’ bands. It’s nice when your friends’ bands are also good bands.
blitzen trapper @ cat’s cradle
I declare Blitzen Trapper to be the modern band most likely to cover a deep cut by the Band and absolutely slay it. There’s no one else I can make a comparison to, and that’s a big one, I know; but something about the vocals, and the organ swells, and the loose bass lines and…
wild flag @ cat’s cradle
I can’t summon words for how powerful it was to stand at the edge of the Cradle stage and watch these four amazing women rock the place to the ground. They were fierce and frenetic and they were so fucking good, they are all such great musicians, and it was a pleasure and a privilege…
brand new kind of photography 