On Saturday night Amos Lee headlined Chateau Ste. Michelle. The former teacher has released four albums, and continues touring with Calexico for a few more dates in California then heads to the United Kingdom. Photographer Heather Fitzpatrick attended the show on Saturday and I am thrilled to share her photos!
Slayer fans know how to take care of each other. They are practiced moshers and thrashers, and are there to enjoy the rock. At Seattle’s Slayer show their solicitous side extended towards helping a fan in a wheelchair by lifting him out of the crowd and over the barrier. Don’t question the wisdom of being in mosh pit while in a wheelchair – a Slayer show is the place you’d want to do this; fans are not out to beat each other up, and while the audience may have been predominantly male, but women of taste showed up in numbers, too.
The Glam-A-Geddon tour with Mötley Crüe, Poison and New York Dolls hit the Tacoma Dome on Friday night. Photographer Matthew Lamb headed to the Dome and brought back some stellar shots – Poison pix will be up shortly, I promise – including these of Mötley Crüe and New York Dolls.
Mötley Crüe
New York Dolls – all photos by Matthew Lamb
Gym Class Heroes was one of my favorite bands of the weekend. They were great musicians, put on a professional show, and were very entertaining and The Vans Warped Tour fans loved it. The lead singer (Travie McCoy) really engaged the crowd and the lead guitarist had the persona of young Jimi Hendrix.
Gym Class Heros
Photographer: John Rudolph
The Devil Wears Prada ravaged the main stage at The Gorge like few other bands at The Vans Warped Tour. This hard hitting Christian Metalcore band made no bones about their religious convictions and performed like it was their last performance. I really appreciated that as a fan of music.
Performer: The Devil Wears Prada
Photographer: John Rudolph
