I had the pleasure to cover the Violent Femmes on May 10, 2016, night 1 of 2 Sold Out dates at San Francisco's Fillmore on their We Can Do Anything tour! And what a night this was... from the first verse, bass riff to the last drum hit, the Femmes entertained us off our happy nostalgic feet!
Check out more photo coverage and my review on BAM Magazine:
Candlebox and a packed house found themselves at Slim's SF on April 16, 2016 for a night of the beauty & misery of grunge, (cuz we all know that that juxtaposition is the sweet, sweet spot) that lured us all into that little box of Pandora's... and Thank Goodness we opened it with welcoming arms! Kevin Martin (vox), brought a timeless performance, with spot on vocals. Check out the night's review on BAM Magazine from Walter Morgan.
Below are a few visual highlights from the night:
Filter kicks off their Make America Hate Again tour and lands, kicking and keeping the crowd fervently screaming at Sim's SF; this all on the cusp of the launch of their newest album release, Crazy Eyes. With nationwide and later European stops, with support from Orgy, Vampires Everywhere and Death Valley High, Filter dropped in and pounded us into a frenzy for yet another taste of what makes them a band to still take time out to see. More coverage from the night on BAM Magazine.
Below is a little bit from the night:
The Bay Area's own...and one of America's best Fleetwood Mac tribute bands...(hell they are even endorsed by Fleetwood Mac themselves); Fleetwood Mask took the stage and did something that does not happen at the world famous Yoshi's... They sold out the night!
Claudette Rodriquez captures Stevie as close as they come...bringing her spirit, essence and vocal styling to the stage along with a band of talented musicians and this is Fleetwood Mask. The photos only give you a glimpse, so do yourself a favor.. find a show they are playing and get yourself there.. promise you will not be disappointed.
Anti-Flag For more than 20 years the spirited Pittsburgh punksAnti-Flag have worked tirelessly to make their music count for something more thank cheap thrills and mindless rebellion ~ DNA Lounge
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FleshGod Apocalypse live at DNA Lounge SF...
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What a night!!! My seventeen year old self had an ear to ear smile Saturday night while I got to shoot one of my favorite bands.. Metallica at CBS Radio's The Night Before at ATT Park SF!!
Metallica Set List
Cage The Elephant opened the evening with an energy driven set...
One of my favorite venues The Uptown-Oakland and The Bay Areas longstanding Burelesque/Vaudeville favorites Hubba Hubba Revue joined forces for -NYE and the Grand Re-opening of The Uptown!!! Party-goers were thrilled and tantalized by the sexy Hubba Hubba performers all the way til the balloons dropped as guests danced into the new year.. accompanied by a stellar performance from Lee Presson and the Nails.. this NYE was where you should have been...
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The Legendary Patti Smith and her band kicked off a series of shows on Dec 29th at The Fillmore SF.
That 1 Guy... experimental "earthshaking future funk" from the future maybe...
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Dec 10th 2015: Mark Redito, Masayoshi Iimori, Seimei, Grimecraft, Guy Akimoto &Tdoyle by AFK Presents, brought us a night of beats with their great line up!
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Mark Redito: AKA Spazzkid was born in Manila and lives in Los Angeles. Spazzkid has been making waves over the last few years with his lush, glistening brand of synth-heavy arrangements, quickly scooping up a following after the release of his wonderful 2014 debut. Since then he's gifted fans with the EP Promise, as well as a number of remixes and a nation-wide tour along like-minded beat-maker, Giraffage, showcasing his energetic live set. Spazzkid has given word of a new shift in his repertoire as an artist-he's changing his name. That's right, Spazzkid is no more. But don't worry kids, the music isn't going anywhere! It has simply taken on a more personal tone that is more direct and approachable! ~DNA Lounge
Reverend Horton Heat burned up the stage at DNA Lounge, with support from The Bellrays & The Lords of Altamont... Special guest appearance by Jello of The Dead Kennedys
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The Phenomenauts took us through space and time with a stellar performance!!!
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Flexx Bronco battered the stage and brought us their release of Volume 3
Ann Wilson, better known as the sultry, strong and everlasting voice of HEART, presented her intimate, solo work named The Ann Wilson Project which she calls her "Passion Project" to the famous Yoshi's Oakland CA! Also know as TAWT, showcases a few members of HEART, Craig Bartok (Guitar), Ben Smith (Drums), along with other great artists, Chris Joyner (Keys), Andy Stoller (Bass) and of course Ann Wilson! What a privilege it was to get to shoot this icon on her first Bay Area tour!!!
John 5 & The Creatures, Doyle & The Vile Augury hit the stage at San Francisco's DNA Lounge on their Mad Monsters Tour...
The Vile Augury:
Doyle
John 5
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The Bay Area's own Swingin Utters played SF's DNA Lounge! With guests Success, The Bombpops and One Less Zero
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Sepultura, graced the stage of DNA Lounge for their 30 years Anniversary Tour...
Heart... live at SF Masonic... I had the privilege once again to shoot this legendary band in action... and as usual they brought the roof down, but I must say that Ann's vocals were at the best I've seen in years, Nancy of course mesmerized us with her unique voice and signature guitar... This was a tour not to miss ...
Here's a bit from the night...More to come...
I had the opportunity to catch Orgy once again. This time hot off their newest US Tour as they stopped off in San Jose's newest and best Rock venue... Here's a bit from the night:
