Photographing musicians has brought me a lot of opportunities and finding some of my new favorite bands. It has also taught me how to get out of my comfort zone and just embrace ambiguity. However, I never thought I’d photograph a movie star, let alone a good movie star. It happened in Teaneck though, at… Read More Kiefer Sutherland / Austin Plaine – Mexicali Live – Teaneck, NJ – 5/12/16
Rounding out my week of shows was one of my favorite bands, Blacklist Royals playing at a bar/venue located on the outskirts of Philadelphia. Blacklist Royals were doing a quick tour throughout the east with the band The Goddamn Gallows. I haven’t seen the Blacklist Royals in years since their tour with Face To Face and… Read More Blacklist Royals – Bull Shooters Saloon – Philadelphia, PA – 9/19/15
Two days later and I am making my way back to New York for another high energy, exciting show. First time at Terminal 5 and first time seeing two of bands on the bill. The second show of the week and I felt grateful for these opportunities I have been given. A couple of months before this show,… Read More Rancid / H2O / The Interrupters – Terminal 5 – New York, NY – 9/17/15
Its been awhile since I’ve been to a show, but this past week I had not one but 4 shows to photograph. The first show of the week set the bar very high for the other three shows. I must say this show made it into my top five of all time favorite shows. I… Read More St. Paul & The Broken Bones / Sean Rowe – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 9/15/15
My last show at Musikfest this year, and my first time at the main stage. I wasn’t prepared for how big the stage was, it was almost like the Electric Factory in Philadelphia. It did make me start to think about getting a lens with a longer zoom. I will see how long that takes,… Read More Snoop Dogg / Trouble City All-Stars – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/15/15
It’s that time of year again in the Lehigh Valley, Musikfest. A ten day festival filled with free music, food, booze, and a sign that the summer is coming to an end. I’ve written about this festival last year and my history with the event. It seems like my history is repeating because I now… Read More Fright Barker & Sons – Musikfest Café – Bethlehem, PA – 8/11/15
It’s been some time since I posted about a travel location. With all the concerts that keep happening, I just don’t have much time. However, back in April I visited Eastern State Penitentiary once again. It is always a great time visiting the Penitentiary, I’m always learning something new every time I visit. This time… Read More Eastern State Penitentiary – Philadelphia, PA – 4/21/15
How I spent my summer vacation. A writing assignment most children have to complete their first week back to school after the summer break. Most essays are filled with trips to the beach, amusement parks, bbqs, camp, etc. However, I am curious about how many kids will mention seeing The Bouncing Souls perform their album How I… Read More The Bouncing Souls / Andrew Jackson Jihad / Screaming Females / Seaside Caves – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 7/17/15
My first show in New York, besides the tour with Mxpx, and Webster Hall may be up there as one of my favorite venues, right behind the Trocadero. Every year I try and a see the Mighty Mighty Bosstones during their summer run since they don’t tour as much anymore and New York was a… Read More The Mighty Mighty Bosstones / Street Dogs / The Interrupters – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 7/17/15
Since living in North Jersey, I haven’t taken advantage of all the unique venues in my area. That all changed on Sunday. I made my way to Hoboken, NJ to catch the Blue Skies, Broken Hearts…Next 12 Exits Tour featuring The Ataris at the newly resurrected Maxwell’s. I must say, I never been to the… Read More The Ataris / The Cryptkeeper Five – Maxwell’s – Hoboken, NJ – 6/28/15
Favorite Sights & Sounds 