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Broken Bells @ 9:30 Club

Posted on July 6, 2010

The lastest project from uber-producer Danger Mouse is Broken Bells, featuring James mercer of The Shins on vocals. The duo, backed by a full band, specialize in shimmery, downtempo pop and played to a sold out crowd at the 9:30 Club. Lighting was generally pretty good and I had plenty of time to move around in the pit during the first three songs. Danger Mouse played the first song seated at a keyboard in the middle of…

Janelle Monae @ DAR

Posted on June 16, 2010

All I can say about Janelle Monae is that she is The Truth. Seeing her in concert makes you ask “Why aren’t all shows like this.” Her natural ability, ambition and drive are all very evident when you see her perform. She is mesmerizing and most definitely a superstar in the making. Originally I was not going to be allowed to shoot her set due to restrictions by the headliner. I begged the label to let me…

Concerts Warner Theater

Jonas Brothers @ Warner Theater

Posted on June 15, 2010

7 a.m. is not exactly rock n roll time, even for a tween act like the Jonas Brothers. But that didn’t stop Live Nation from putting on a JoBros show in the early a.m. to help promote their new “No Ticket Fees in June 2010” promotion. 1000 lucky fans got to see a free concert by the Jonas Brothers and all they had to do was wait in line. The band were in fine form just like…

Concerts DAR Constitution Hall

Erykah Badu @ DAR

Posted on June 14, 2010

I have been wanting and waiting to shoot Erykah Badu for what seems like the longest times. Many of my friends have some amazing images of her performing and I was very eager to add a similar image to my portfolio. Sadly this was not to be on this night. Badu came out in a tan Burberry overcoat and basically stood there for the duration of our (very short) shooting time. It’s hard to capture the mood…

Concerts DAR Constitution Hall

Dave Matthews @ DAR

Posted on June 13, 2010

It’s no secret that Dave Matthews is one of music’s most popular performers, so when he plays an intimate (for him) show with his buddy Tim Reynolds at a venue like DAR Constitution Hall, it’s big news. Even more so for this show as it was a benefit for the Jane Goodall Foundation. Dave came out on stage before the show started and talked a bit about how seeing Goodall on TV at a young age had…

RFK Stadium Sports

D.C. United v. AC Milan

Posted on June 12, 2010

Taking advantage of the upcoming break in the MLS season due to the World Cup, D.C. United scheduled a series of friendlies during their downtime, the first of which was against AC Milan and their bevvy of talent which included Ronaldinho, Clarence Seedorf and Pato. All three were in uniform for the match, which turned into a surprise United victory. This was the second time I’ve had the pleasure of shooting AC Milan. They provide plenty of…

9:30 Club Concerts featured

9:30 Club Anniversary Concert

Posted on June 10, 2010

And to think I almost missed this show. I got a last minute assignment from the Post to cover the 30th Anniversary Concert at the 9:30 Club and I got to be par tof what turned out to be an incredible night. A host of artists from the club’s past and present played. Old warhorses like The Slickee Boys, Tiny Desk Unit, Tommy Keene and other warmed up the crowd and were quickly followed by a newer…

Concerts Festivals RFK Stadium

Stone Temple Pilots @ DC101 Chili Cookoff

Posted on June 6, 2010

Stone Temple Pilots @ 2010 DC101 Chili Cookoff

Ever since shooting Velvet Revolver at the Virgin Festival in 2007, I have made it a mission to shoot Scott Weiland whenever he plays in the greater D.C. metro area. His performance that day was as electric I have ever seen, commanding the audience through his charisma and machismo. It was pure rock n’ roll, plain and simple. His appearance at Virgin Festival in 2008 was much more subdued but he had his mojo back last summer…

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