Max and Amy are AMAX!
Two of my good friends have formed a very talented duo and have begun to play at venues around town. Their music is original and really catchy. If you see their name on a lineup somewhere, do yourself a favour and check them out!.
Jinx from TONK
Tristan from TONK
Josh from Behind Crimson Eyes
Today I drove up to Jindabyne in the snowy mountains to take photos for the Canberra band, TONK.
They were up there supporting "Behind Crimson Eyes" along with "Zero Degrees And Falling".
Besides the freezing sub-zero temperatures and the long-ish drive, it was a really great gig. The lighting and sound, provided by "Eclipse Sound & Lighting" was fantastic!!
The boys from local BON JOVI tribute band; "IVOJ NOB"
I was really looking forward to this gig.
I had a theatre production on the same night however I was able to organise leaving early so I could take some shots for BMA Magazine. When I arrived however I was greeted by a mass of very annoyed and pissed off punters.
Unfortunately, a moving light fixture was placed too close to a sprinkler head. (You can see where this is going.) The sprinkler was knocked off which drenched the venue in a torrent of water putting an end to the gig before it had even begun.
Hopefully he will be back at some stage in the near future so the people of Canberra can get their piece of the Bach.
The other day I was asked if I wanted to shoot James Blunt for BMA. Naturally I said yes. Sure I'm not a huge fan of his music, but passing up the opportunity to shoot such a big name in a great venue would have been stupid.
I thought to myself though, "I really need some better glass", and so asked my friend Lisa if I could borrow her 70-200mm lens. (Thanks Heaps Lisa!!)
Tonight was the performance, one of my first really "big" gigs, and the first at the Royal Theatre in Canberra.
Myself and one other photographer (Canberra Times) were escorted in and behind the barrier; only 2 Songs this time, and as usual; No Flash.
James came out, looking rather sharp in a grey suit and started to play the guitar. Not sure of what song he started with im afraid.
I got some fantastic shots, the lighting was awesome and definately the most photographer friendly I have seen yet. Hardly any red to be seen at all!!!.
Immediately after the second song we had to leave and now I am currently downloading all the photos to the computer.
Unfortunately, as much as I would love to, I am legally not allowed to post any photos. Sorry about that. Some will be in next months BMA Magazine though, so keep and eye out for them.