Gorgeous set from These United States; Jesse Elliott has an amazing voice and the songwriting on the new record is stellar, even more heartwrenching live. And a wild amp-standing-solo-filled set from the Henry Clay People, who were a joy to shoot under the new light in the 506. More here, in the full set.
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death to false hope fest ii
This is the first of what will be several posts about Death To False Hope Fest II this week; some just photos, and hopefully if I manage to get it all transcribed, one full of short interviews with bands, videographers, wives, and punk fans. But this one, this one is just about my Saturday, and…
the district attorneys @ local 506
The District Attorneys have put out one of my favorite records of 2012 thus far, the doowop shimmering indie rock gem Slowburner, and they didn’t disappoint last night. They’ve got an amazing chemistry on stage, the harmonies of their singers are tight and clear, and the guitar work is incredible. I adored their set. I…
the mynabirds @ local 506
hat an amazing show. Laura Burhenn has the most phenomenal stage presence, and that voice. The 506 felt electric all night, from Raleigh’s The Design’s wild opening set to Sean Bones’ funky guitar pop to the Mynabirds’ stellar, roof-raising, wall-shaking set. Blew my mind. Full set here.
lucero @ cat’s cradle
There’s no part of seeing Lucero that doesn’t make me deeply happy. Full set here.
langhorne slim @ the casbah
Langhorne Slim is, along with Josh Ritter, one of the most captivating live performers I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching, simply because being on stage, singing his songs, delighting an audience, seems to bring him such delight. He smiles, he spins in circles, he climbs the drum kick, he gets right up in the…
langhorne slim – the way we move
Langhorne Slim & the Law — The Way We Move. Out now, Ramseur Records. Leave it to Langhorne Slim to write an optimistic breakup record: Slim’s songwriting has always leaned towards the honestly hopeful, or maybe the hopeful truth, and he takes it to a place of heartbreak, healing, and, welll, truth on his latest…
first house show at the FARM!
My friend Elysse and her roommate Colie threw themselves an amazing graduation party at the farm that Colie’s boyfriend Leland lives on; it was a gorgeous space and the bands were fantastic and the company was great. I am completely enamored of the Farm and shall be doing all my photo shoots there from now…
the cribs @ motorco music hall
The Cribs were awesome, and everyone involved in the running of Motorco were princes among men last night. Publicists, on the other hand, did not make anything easy for me and Matt. So yay the Cribs and Motorco, boo miscommunication. Full set here.
slingshot cash @ the speakeasy
The Cowboy’s band is sounding really, really good lately. They’re finally a permanent four piece — four piece four part harmony four part bourbon band, he calls them — and it’s paying off. The early mixes of his new album are also sounding truly excellent. It was a good night. I know good people. I…
brand new kind of photography 