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Justin Bieber @ Hot 99.5 Jingle Ball

Posted on January 17, 2013

Yes, this was the gig where Justin Bieber threw a towel at me. He threw a little shit fit and I was the brunt. I was a little surprised at the time, but looking back on it, it’s quite funny. And no, I didn’t get the towel, another photog grabbed it before I could, so it’s not on eBay. At least not from my account. Drama aside, this shoot was much more fun than the Verizon Center…

Concerts featured

Morrissey @ Strathmore

Posted on January 17, 2013

I still remember the first time I shot a Morrissey concert. It was 2007 at DAR Constitution Hall. I pretty much had the place to myself, it was just me and one other photog. I took what is to this day my favorite concert photograph and honestly it’s a wonder I didn’t hang up my camera then. I don’t think I’ve beat it since. Every time the Mozzer hits the road I start pestering the Post’s music…

Concerts DAR Constitution Hall

The Script @ DAR Constitution Hall

Posted on January 11, 2013

The Script seem like one of those bands that has a #1 album that no one will own up to actually buying. Except in their case, their album went to #3.That said, they put on a pretty good show to a relatively full DAR Hall. Lead singer Danny O’Donoghue is actually a big name over in the UK. He’s a judge on the UK version of The Voice and you can tell he’s a showman. He jumped…

Concerts featured Patriot Center

The Killers @ Patriot Center

Posted on January 7, 2013

This assignment was so weird. The Killers rarely allow photographers at their show (they generally have their own photog that supplies photos to any media outlet that is covering the show), so I didn’t even think I would actually get to shoot it. But the local promoter really went to bat for the Post and got me in their, albeit from the soundboard way in the back of the venue. But I was the only photog allowed…

9:30 Club Concerts featured

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals @ 930 Club

Posted on December 9, 2012

December is generally a slow time of year for shooting concerts since the tour circuit slows down for the holidays, but I was very happy to be able to shoot the first night of a four night run at the 9:30 Club by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. I had no idea the band was big enough to warrant a four night run at the club, but I have to admit they really blew me away. I…

Concerts featured Festivals Merriweather Post Pavilion

2012 Virgin Mobile FreeFest

Posted on November 28, 2012

Another year, another Virgin Mobile FreeFest in the books. I’ve been lucky enough to shoot all seven festivals in the Baltimore and D.C. area (and also one in Toronto). Last year was overcrowded and a bit of a clusterfuck, but this year went very smoothly and I had much more fun than I expected. This year’s much improved lineup definitely got me excited about this assignment. Jack White, ZZ Top, Santigold, Nas and M83? That’s a solid…

Black Cat Concerts

The Soft Pack @ Black Cat

Posted on November 19, 2012

It’s been way too long since I’ve seen The Soft Pack. I couldn’t get enough of their 2010 self-titled album. It’s been in heavy rotation since I discovered it. They have a new album out and played a show at the Black Cat backstage to play their new songs for a small, but very energetic crowd. The band’s new direction added a new touring band member to the group (he plays saxophone!) and I went to the…

9:30 Club Concerts

Major Lazer @ 9:30 Club

Posted on November 11, 2012

I took this assignment because I had so much fun shooting Major Lazer a few years back at the Pitchfork Festival but I immediately questioned my decision when I was informed the show wouldn’t start until 10 and Major Lazer wouldn’t be onstage until 11:30. But everything worked out and this turned out to be one of my favorite assignments of the year. My immediate thought s after this show was 1) I REALLY need to invest…

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