I got to hear two really good bands and hang out with some fun people on Friday night. My night started when I met Jordan and James from Poulsbo, relaxing with some refreshing PBRs. They were really funny and Jordan liked to demonstrate her tough girl face to anyone who would indulge her. Stopping in […]
Belgian-born, Trixie Whitley soulfully yet playfully took the stage at Barboza to a passionate yet intimate crowd. Her bluesy, alt rock style suited the understated elegence of Barboza. Initially the fans sat dutifully in their chairs and tables. Trixie asked them to feel free to move closer and they complied with cheers and applause. Trixie […]
Smashing Pumpkins I had the great opportunity of shooting The Smashing Pumpkins at the Comcast Arena. As a photographer, I was fighting for light to capture a shot that would do the band justice. When I relayed that sentiment to my friend Steve, who is a real Pumpkins fan, he said “That’s Billy Corgan. You’re […]
Annie Lockwood @ 2Bit Reverb Fest, presented by Seattle Weekly, was really fun. There were some 70 bands blowing out windows and knocking down walls all over Ballard. It was great walking from bar to bar and venue to venue enjoying local talent of all types. The crowd was ready and willing to participate and […]
Aimee Mann Hot off of her new record CHARMER (featuring The shins frontman James Mercer) Aimee Mann thrilled her fans at The Neptune with an intimate performance. She joked about taking requests and the audience took her up on it. They started yelling every song ever written by Aimee over the past decades. The fun […]