Fall in Chicago
It’s no doubt Chicago is a beautiful city wherever you look — this days fall walk took me through Millennium Park and the Lakefront Trail / Ohio Street Beach. 10.14.16
Bob Moses @ Concord
Bob Moses at Concord Music Hall. Opening Act: Bisharat. 10.13.16
Beats Antique @ Concord
Beats Antique at Concord Music Hall. Opening Acts: Thriftworks and Too Many Zooz. 10.07.16
Gogol Bordello – 10 Year Anniversary Tour
I first discovered Gogol Bordello while shooting the Hangout Festival back in 2012. Even without knowing a single song, it was hard not to be attracted to their energy and what I call stage chaos. It was when I first discovered what Gypsy Punk was. At any given time there are at least 5-6, maybe 7-9, people on stage–beating their […]
Gettin’ Freaky Deaky
It was quite a sight shooting React Present’s Freaky Deaky festival night 2–Halloween night (10.31.16). Despite the rain and cold temperatures the crowd came out with the utmost energy; many trading in their usual festival gear for costumes, face paint and even stilts. Once you were under the tents, it was easy to forget the weather as the crowds and performances heated the […]
Dirty Heads+Matisyahu
I was chosen through a contest for Matisyahu to shoot their show with the Dirty Heads at Congress Theater in Chicago, IL. Usually for the bigger shows you are limited to shoot the first 3 songs from the pit; with the contest I was not only able to shoot in the pit but from the stage as well. Another new […]
Last Call and Liabilities Tour: A Sept. 11th to Remember
With all the coverage and documentaries playing on Sunday Sept. 11th, 2011 (the 10th anniversary), it was good to take time to remember. It doesn’t feel like it has been 10 years since that tragic day. 10 years ago, I was a Junior in high school-only 16 years old at the time. So when I walked into my drawing class […]
Slightly Stoopid
Continuing on my concert photography adventure… This week: Slightly Stoopid featuring Rebelution, Shwayze & Cisco @ Charter One Pavilion Northerly Island (08/27/11, Chicago, IL). All the acts put on a great show and had a lot of energy; I loved how they all collaborated during each other’s acts. With the summer coming to an end, I will miss the outdoor […]
Are you ready for some football?
The time has come…football is back and here to stay (we hope)! While I don’t live in Kansas anymore, I will always be a Chiefs fan at heart. Chiefs N Chopper! I do live in Chicago and will root for the Bears as the team of the city I live in but going to Solider Field (for me personally) […]
Summer Street Fests
In Chicago, street festivals are a staple of the summer experience. Between the months of May and October there are over 30 festivals highlighting different neighborhoods, local eateries and bands. I always seem to miss out on the fests so I made it a point this summer to make to at least one. When I was finally back in town […]
The Wanderer 