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The Pixies @ Strathmore

Posted on February 13, 2014
Frank Black The Pixies at Strathmore

BETHESDA, MD - January 26th, 2014 - The Pixies perform at the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, MD. (Photo for Kyle Gustafson for I.M.P. Productions) (Kyle Gustafson/Photo by Kyle Gustafson)

This was my third time seeing The Pixies since they reformed about 10 years ago, and my second time shooting them. And once again, venue restrictions kept me from being able to get a good variety of photos, but at least we were granted use of the aisles during a very short first  three songs. I was happier with those photos even if there are backs of heads in the frames. Oh well. The band was in great form. Yes, it was a bit of a bummer without Kim, but at the end of the evening, I had no complaints about the gig. They even played a few songs off of Trompe Le Monde!

BETHESDA, MD - January 26th, 2014 - The Pixies perform at the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, MD. (Photo for Kyle Gustafson for I.M.P. Productions) (Kyle Gustafson/Photo by Kyle Gustafson)

BETHESDA, MD - January 26th, 2014 - The Pixies perform at the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, MD. (Photo for Kyle Gustafson for I.M.P. Productions) (Kyle Gustafson/Photo by Kyle Gustafson)

BETHESDA, MD - January 26th, 2014 - The Pixies perform at the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, MD. (Photo for Kyle Gustafson for I.M.P. Productions) (Kyle Gustafson/Photo by Kyle Gustafson)

BETHESDA, MD - January 26th, 2014 - The Pixies perform at the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, MD. (Photo for Kyle Gustafson for I.M.P. Productions) (Kyle Gustafson/Photo by Kyle Gustafson)

BETHESDA, MD - January 26th, 2014 - The Pixies perform at the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, MD. (Photo for Kyle Gustafson for I.M.P. Productions) (Kyle Gustafson/Photo by Kyle Gustafson)

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Kyle Gustafson is a freelance photographer based in Washington, D.C. His work appears weekly in The Washington Post. Complex Magazine named him one of the 50 Greatest Concert Photographers Right Now.

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6 Comments

  • Reply
    Nygel
    March 19, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    What are the restrictions on taking pictures at Sreatmore?

  • Reply
    Nygel
    March 19, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    Spelling (Strathmore)

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    Kyle Gustafson
    March 20, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    Hi Nygel,

    It depends on the show and the performer. Generally you are stuck shooting from the sides, but sometimes they give you access to the aisles. It also depends on if the crowd sits or stands. If everyone is sitting, they generally don’t like you blocking people’s views, so you are stuck on the side.

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    Nygel
    March 21, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    Thank you Kyle. So they don’t stop you from taking your camera insider?

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    Nygel
    March 21, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    Kyle, do you need a press pass to shoot at Strathmore?

    • Reply
      Kyle Gustafson
      March 21, 2014 at 7:53 pm

      For most shows, yes.

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