Concerts featured Patriot Center

Soundgarden @ Patriot Center

Posted on July 17, 2011

These days every band is hopping aboard the reunion train and 90’s grunge stalwarts Soundgarden are the latest one’s to cash in on 90’s nostalgia. And I don’t mean that in a bad way. The band sounded in top form while playing a blistering set of hits — all killer and no filler — last week at the Patriot Center. I’ve seen Chris Cornell play solo shows twice since I moved to D.C. in 2004, and he’s never…

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Arenas & Sheds Concerts Wolf Trap

Elvis Costello @ Wolf Trap

Posted on July 17, 2011

I’m a recent Elvis Costello convert and I’ve always been somewhat hesitant to see him in concert because I know of his penchant for mostly sticking to his new material. I haven’t delved into his back catalog that thoroughly, so I just want him to play the hits. Luckily for me that’s exactly what Elvis and his band are doing on their current tour. The premise of this tour, dubbed The Spectacular Spinning Songbook Tour, is Elvis brings people…

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Arenas & Sheds Concerts Merriweather Post Pavilion

Animal Collective @ Merriweather Post Pavilion

Posted on July 17, 2011

Ever since Animal Collective named their 2009 album after the Merriweather Post Pavilion amphitheater in Columbia, MD, anticipation has been high for the band to play a show at that venue. Last week that finally came to pass. I didn’t expect much as far as lighting for this show and I was definitely right. The band decorated the stage with all sorts of glowing props and relied on them for most of the stage lighting. There would be the occasional colored wash but…

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Product Review: Earpeace Earplugs

Posted on July 17, 2011

As someone that goes to 10+ concerts a month, it is very important for me to protect my hearing. I love going to concerts and it’s something I plan to keep doing it for a long time . For me to do that, I need to make sure my hearing still works years from now. A PR rep recently contacted me and asked if I would be interested in trying out a pair of Earpeace earplugs. They…

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9:30 Club Concerts

Lykke Li @ 9:30 Club

Posted on July 11, 2011

Ever since I shot her at the Black Cat way back in 2008, I’ve been looking forward to shooting Lykke Li in a large venue and the upgraded lighting that would come with it. Well, a few weeks ago I finally got my chance, but she chose to play in the dark. The stage set up was actually quite nice, with long black curtains all over the sparse stage. The stage was mostly backlit, which provided a…

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Concerts Merriweather Post Pavilion

Sugarland @ Merriweather Post Pavilion

Posted on July 10, 2011

I am by no means a country music fan, but I always jump at the chance to shoot country shows. In general I find that amphitheater/shed-level country shows are consistently the most well lit and well run shows touring across the US. Sugarland are no exception, they have a big stage production and go the extra mile to connect with their fans. Unfortunately part of their connection with their fans involves doing away with the photo pit. It…

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featured Food

Mike Isabella’s Graffiato

Posted on July 7, 2011

Top Chef All Star’s runner-up Mike Iaabella opened Graffiato, his highly anticipated italian eatery, last week on 6th Street in downtown Washington, D.C. A few days before the opening, I was given the chance to meet Mike and check out his new space and some selections from his menu. Mike seems like a very laid back guy and I enjoyed chatting with him. I’ve since been back to the restaurant to sample the menu and I can honestly say…

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Jack Rose Tavern

Posted on July 6, 2011

A few weeks ago I had the chance to check out the huge new bar and restaurant Jack Rose, located on 18th & U. The space is amazing, with a huge bar and seating area downstairs and a very nice outside bar on the upper level. Chef Michael Hartzer also gave me a sneak peek of the menu. I haven’t had the chance to make it back and see the space with people in it, but it’s…

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