Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Anthem, Washington DC 2018. Leica M10, Nokton Classic 35mm.
The Dropkick Murphys
The Dropkick Murphys showed up as billed, both as a highly produced act and one that had the crowd pouring over the barriers into the photo pit.
Depeche Mode at Verizon Center, 2017
As a synth and industrial music village elder, this show was an honor to shoot for Parklife DC.
Highwaisted, Nightclub DC9
I’ve shot these guys since they were playing illegal basements. Following their musical and visual progression has been a surf-rock long term thread.
Brian Setzer Orchestra
The Christmas Show, Anthem, Washington DC. Leica M10 through 1953 Zeiss 50mm glass.
Thievery Corporation
Longtime DC syndicate Thievery Corporation perform their annual home stand at 9:30 club. Shot for ESL records.
The Priests
Shot 2017, 9:30 Club, Washington DC. Nikon D850, for Parklife DC
Amyl and the Sniffers
I attended this show on the advice of a friend and these Aussies tore down the place. Sonbyrd Record Cafe, Washington DC. Leica M10 through 1960 Canon f0.95 50mm, personal collection.
Behemoth, 2018
Behemoth played in front of Slayer and Anthrax at an all-metal blowout. Nikon D850 through 60s Nikkor 58mm. Shot for Parklife DC.
Slayer
Slayer came through with Anthrax and Behemoth, hitting Nissan Pavilion. Nikon D850, ‘60 58mm Nikkor.
Highwaisted
DC9, 2017, via ‘71 Hasselblad. 80mm Zeiss.
The Blasters
The Blasters played Hill Country Live with Lara Hope and the Arktones. Leica M10, ‘60 Canon .95 50mm. For Parklife DC.
Lara Hope and the Arktones
Lara is a dominating image fronting this band, so the challenge is capturing the visuals around her. Fuji X-Pro 2, Canon M-mount ‘60 .95 50mm. For Parklife DC
Ashish Vyas, Thievery Corporation
“Hash” is the frontman baseline that runs through every live Thievery Corporation show. The band rolls out several lineups throughout their performances, but his presence both opens the show and anchors the spectacle no matter who has the mic. Nikon D850 with ‘62 58mm Nikkor, for ESL Records.
GWAR
GWAR is well known as a spectacle, one that some follow whenever they’re able to catch them, others as a metal-music checkbox that must be filled. They aren’t simply shock act however, they play tight-as-a-drum metal while performing their mock-combat vignettes in eight-foot costumes; no mean feat. Nikon D850, 16-35mm Nikkor, for Parklife DC
Blothar, GWAR
Blothar, doing what Blothar does. 2018, 9:30 Club, Nikon D850, 16-35mm Nikkor. For Parklife DC.
Los Lobos
Los Lobos at City Winery, Washington DC 2018. Leica M10, Summicron 90 (Canada). For Parklife DC.
Iron Reagan
Iron Reagan opened for GWAR at 9:30 Club, Washington DC. Their classic 70s-style brand of metal were a worthy warmup to the explosion that is GWAR. Nikon D850, 16-35mm Nikkor. For Parklife DC.
