TONK 'Ruby Voodoo' Album Launch - ANU Bar
Tonight was the launch of album number two from Canberra band TONK. The follow up to the very popular "Sister Switchblade" is called "Ruby Voodoo" and it sounds awesome.
TONK have always been my favourite band to photograph and I have shot them countless times both in Canberra and interstate, since I first started photographing bands back in 2007. They are a top bunch of guys and deserve big things, lets hope this album brings it!
Thanks Jinx, Steve, Ben, Mikey, Matt. (& Tristan)
Here's to many many more gigs.
The Mercy Kills - UC Refectory
I only took a couple of photos of the support band for Courtney Love. Here was my favourite. Definitely a first for me seeing a drummer play with flaming drumsticks!
"Steve Kilbey" - Photoshoot
Last night I had a photoshoot with Australian Music legend, Steve Kilbey - Lead singer of "The Church".
He was down in his old hometown of Canberra doing a sold out solo show at Smiths Alternative in Civic.
The rain came in at the last minute so a quick location change was needed for the shoot but I think the shots turned out well. He was a real gentleman and one of the nicest musicians I have ever had the privilege of photographing.
Steel Panther - Hordern Pavilion
Last night I had the opportunity to drive to up to Sydney to photograph the brilliant and funny band, Steel Panther.
It was a fantastic but tough gig as I have just had my tonsils removed so wasn't in the best headspace to photograph a concert. I managed how ever to get some great photos, even with a ridiculously busy pit with about 15 photographers and videographers vying for the same shots.
Airbourne - ANU Bar
Tonight, I got to photograph an Aussie band that I have wanted to shoot for ages, Airbourne.
I certainly wasn't disappointed. It has been a while since I have been in "the pit" and it was great to be back. They were fantastic and a joy to photograph. Here are some of my favourites.
The Wiggles - AIS Arena
Today I got to photograph arguably the biggest children's band of all time; The Wiggles.
This may seem like a strange choice given the previous bands I have been lucky enough to photograph. I thought it would be a fun experience to photograph the original lineup before they retire. Love them or hate them, The Wiggles (although not around in my childhood), have been instrumental in a lot of young peoples lives all over the world. - Well done boys!
The gig was actually a lot of fun to shoot and the audience, both young and old obviously enjoyed it.
The Wiggles are known for their bright, bold colours so I am doing the opposite for some of my photos and making them black and white.
