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JC2000 / Rocket From The Crypt Chicago, 2013 Riot Fest after party One of my favorite rock and roll bands of all time, back together, playing all the hits. I was fortunate enough to know these guys, and about 12 years ago, they were kind enough to be my wedding band. I even got up to play Sturdy Wrists and Ditch Digger. JC was mugging for me. Or perhaps threatening me with that tambourine.
I was asked to shoot Mamiffer the other night at their stop in Chicago. Here's one that I like (so far).
Trevor recording some piano for the new Pelican LP at Electrical Audio Studios, Chicago, IL.
A very tired Chris Common at Chicago's Electrical Audio studios. In the midst of recording the newest Pelican record. I came to do some promos of Pelican, and was chatting with Chris while setting up. I've known him since before he was in These Arms Are Snakes. He's a sweetheart who not only is an incredible drummer, but makes incredible sounding records. See his work with Mouth Of The Architect, These Arms Are Snakes, Helm's Alee, Pelican as well as a bunch of other stuff I can't remember.
A few photos from my shoot with Pallbearer last week. Their album Sorrow & Extinction made my #1 spot on my year end list of 2012. I can't begin to guess how many times I've listened to it. They were very pleasant guys to work with. Apparently, this was their first proper photo shoot (and I had to pick an alley?!) Ok, ok, we were very short on time. Like, 20 minutes before they had to be on stage. We promised to do better next time. Top: Joeseph Bottom: Pallbearer
Chicago musician, sound engineer, recordist, tour manager and all around good guy, Che Arthur. Che was the first real friend I made when I moved to Chicago. While we don't get to hang out as much as we used to when we worked together, or toured together, it's always fun to see him. You'd be hard pressed to be in a bad mood around Che.
He has a new band, Pink Avalanche, who were playing a record store near my house on Record Store Day, and asked if I would swing by and do a few shots. This is one without the whole band.
If you've ever gone to see Pelican, Minus The Bear, Jets To Brazil, Russian Circles or been to the Empty Bottle, you recognize this guy. He's the one who made the band sound so good. Buy him a beer and say hello.
I got to shoot Pelican last night at their practice space. Aside from being the same space used for the Mike Sullivan shot (both bands share this space, along with the awesome Chicago band, Sweet Cobra) it was fun. When the weather is nicer here in Chicago, we'll do something a little more dramatic.
Here's a promo mock up I did for Helm's Alee. I was out in LA, and they played at the Fonda Theater. I had the idea, but due to a lack of time, we had to shoot in the alley before some security guard yelled at them to load their gear out. I would've liked to see what we could've come up with. Ben is an old friend, and it's always fun to shoot friends.
I found this shot the other day. Backstage at the 9:30 Club, in Washington, DC. Mike and J Hellmann having a discussion (most likely about some record) while the Melvins were still onstage. I always found it funny how most people get excited about "backstage", but really it's pretty dull. At least, with us it was. Lots of dudes on laptops, reading, or sleeping. I suppose I shouldn't be giving away all the secrets, should I ?
Klas from Cult Of Luna, at The Rave in Milwaukee, WI. I think it was 2004. It was Cult Of Luna's first tour of the US (and sadly, their only) opening for Mastodon. Before Mastodon was as big as they are now. It was really fun to host the COL fellas at our house in Chicago for a few days before the tour started. They were indifferent to the fact that is was March and Chicago was still pretty fucking cold. Of course, they are from Umea, Sweden. We did a lot of drinking on the porch while we all chain smoked. I've since quit, but I still look back fondly on those days from time to time. This was one. I taught them about Mexican food, and they told me stories about Sweden (and Snus). Super nice guys, who make some pretty bad ass music as well. Who knows? They might make it back again someday.
Here's a quick photo study of some lines I see everyday 2/2
Here's a quick photo study of some lines I see everyday 1/2
Sam from Since By Man, at their farewell show in Milwaukee. Since By Man were a tragically underated hardcore band. I was a fan, and friends with them and shot a lot of stuff for them over the years. We did promo shots, tons of live shots and a huge layout for their final release Pictures From The Hotel Apocalypse. They were a band that was one of my favorites to shoot live because they went nuts. It made it easy to capture their intensity. Just point and shoot, they'll do the rest.
The Louvre in Paris. I was lucky enough to spend a little time travelling, and ended up walking around, shooting various areas in Paris. The Louvre is such an iconic building, I couldn't resist shooting it repeatedly. Sadly, I never got to actually go inside, but that's ok. I can go inside next time. I will say, as an American in Paris, it helped to have a little card with the phrase "Please excuse me, my French is no good, do you speak English?" on it. I muddled through in French and was rewarded for at least attempting to speak their language, instead of just yelling in English, like so many of my countrymen do.
Blake Schwarzenbach from Jets To Brazil. This was taken at a gas station in Natural Bridge, TN. I only know that because there is a sign behind Blake on the wall. This was on JTB's first headlining US tour. We had Pedro The Lion and Euphone opening. It was one of the best tours I've ever been on.
This was taken back when you had to shoot film. I remember having 2 zip lock bags in my bag full of film. It was great, but a bummer when you would get the film home only to discover you had left some setting from the last shoot, and paid a lot of money for 12 or 24 shots of blackness.
Dillinger Escape Plan. The always entertaining, dangerous and volatile DEP. I shot them quite a few times over the years, and rarely got anything great. This show was at the Riv, while they were opening for AFI. It was nice to see them on a big stage, with proper lighting as opposed to the tour I did with them ( as a production manager, in 2003) or seeing them at the Fireside Bowl.