The Shelters 2017

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The Shelters 2017

Express Live
Columbus, OH

If you’ve ever  enjoyed a song by an opening band so much that you had to listen to them and find out what that song was, then you know how I was feeling. 

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Sleigh Bells — Explosive Fun

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Sleigh Bells — Explosive Fun

The Newport Music Hall
Columbus, OH

Sleigh Bells took on the role of the skilled demolitions expert at the Newport Music Hall in Columbus, filling the venue with blasts of light and sound that can hardly be captured in photographs.

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JD McPherson—Renovating a Genre

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JD McPherson—Renovating a Genre

Woodland's Tavern
Columbus, OH

I don’t know how this band was able to come together for a love of such classic and retooled sounds. I think they do it as well as anyone ever has. JD McPherson is three years younger than me, so it is easy to believe we must have shared a similar experience in a younger America.

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In This Moment, I Forgive You

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In This Moment, I Forgive You

Express Live
Columbus, OH

The things I go through to photograph a good performance! I had been waiting to photograph this band all day! And it was a long day! I left work a squeak early to get on the traffic-filled roads which still made me too late to capture one of the three opening bands.

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Everything Comes Together at KY, Forecastle Music Festival

Waterfront Park
Louisville, KY

Have you ever marveled at the improbable stacking of smooth and heavy rocks by an artist? It takes planning, balance, and an understanding of how to make them all fit together. It’s amazing to see everything come together in such harmony. That was Louisville, Kentucky’s Forecastle Festival this year.

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Daya/Alex Angelo/Liberty Deep Down

The sun shined in full force as 17-ear-old Daya performed at the Rose Music Center at The Heights on Friday July 1st to a sold out crowd. She’s the voice behind the Chainsmokers current #1 Pop and EDM hit “Don’t Let Me Down”.

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Cage the Elephant Delivers!

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Cage the Elephant Delivers!

Part of what makes them such great performers is how genuine they are. They love the crowd, and are pleased to be out there working the fans. This is work for them, and it never seemed laborious.

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Frank Turner is Definitely Going to Hell

There’s one thing I’ve learned from playing Rock Band—when you’ve hit every note and have done right by the audience, the crowd gets energized and sings along. Frank Turner didn’t miss a note. His fans took his request from his song Four Simple Words to heart and didn’t let him sing a single song alone at his Columbus, Ohio performance.

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Bebe Rexha Takes the Stage!

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Bebe Rexha Takes the Stage!

Bebe has been working on her vocals since she was 4 years old. She’s had success writing for Eminem (“Monster”), Gomez (“Like a Champion”), and recording with Cash Cash (“Take Me Home”) and David Guetta (“Yesterday” & “Hey Mama” also featuring Nicki Minaj). The success of those songs has lead to the start of her own solo career.

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THE WILD FEATHERS HOST A CELEBRATION OF MUSIC

Ending the night with a cover song, especially one from the Beatles doesn’t sound like sound advice. When you bring the other performers from the evening on stage for With a Little Help from My Friends (and you kill it), it’s a perfect way to end a great night of solid performances.

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Wolf Alice/Slaves at A&R Music Bar

Most of the time, if something rocks, it just rocks. There are different genres and flavours, and sounds (Try telling that to Gene Simons or Ice Cube). At Columbus’ A&R Bar, Slaves and Wolf Alice proved to be the perfect combination to cover all bases for all rockers. 

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REVIEW: ANGELA PERLEY & THE HOWLIN' MOONS AT RUMBA CAFÉ

Photographing Angela Perley, Chris Connor, and Billy Zehnal 3 times in the last 2 years has created a sense of community and friendship with the artists and the fans. Before even arriving, Angela heard I was going to attend her show, and surprised me by added me to the guest list. The fans recognized me, and doled out the compliments.

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