Posted June 28, 2010 at 4:04 pm | One comment
As the night crept by and the Sun slowly started to set, the backdrop changed from a pale blue sky to a multi-gray canvas with patches of pure darkness that were headed right towards us. Buddy Guy’s band began taking the stage one by one and you could feel the anticipation growing, anticipation that we were soon to be greeted by one of the greatest performers and showman of all time. I don’t want to sound clichéd, but the word “legendary” is truly what comes to mind when you see Buddy Guy take the stage.
Posted in: Blues, Concert Reviews, Reviews
Posted June 28, 2010 at 3:34 pm | No comments
The Illinois River, a massive iron bridge that stretches across it, and a pale blue sky that threatened rain like a school yard bully, served as the backdrop at the Peoria, IL Steamboat Days celebration, June 18, 2010. It looked like the perfect day for a blues concert, and minus the erratic weather, turned out to be one of the best shows I’ve seen in awhile. Playing tunes from their latest release, Flood, Moreland and Arbuckle commanded the stage with their brilliant concoction of Mississippi-esque Blues and high energy Southern rock. These guys are a welcome break from the 12-bar form in a Robert Johnson-like manner, telling a story of tragedy and overcoming it from chord to chord.
Posted in: Blues, Concert Reviews, Reviews
Posted June 23, 2010 at 6:52 am | No comments
Sheryl Crow and her talented crew rocked the grounds at the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Vienna, Virginia , June 17, 2010, with a robust show filled with hit after major hit.
Posted in: Concert Reviews, Reviews, Singer Songwriter
Posted June 9, 2010 at 12:20 am | No comments
Jeff Beck, gifted the crowd at the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Vienna, Virginia with a full spectrum performance, weaving together a fine blend of classic rock, funk, opera, and a stirring show tune, all wrapped in soulful and superbly nuanced expression.
Posted in: Classic Rock, Concert Reviews, Reviews
Posted June 3, 2010 at 7:15 am | No comments
All 2,362 seats at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium were sold out in minutes after tickets had gone on sale for Music Saves Mountains.
Posted in: Concert Reviews, Country
Posted May 22, 2010 at 6:18 pm | No comments
Guitarist Bill Frisell and his trio were framed in red curtains and white spotlights on stage at the Barns, the winter haven for artists who perform at the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia.
Posted in: Concert Reviews, Jazz, Reviews
Posted April 26, 2010 at 6:48 pm | No comments
The mountain music of Virginia was featured in the ensemble show, Music from the Crooked Road that recently toured the U.S.
Posted in: Concert Reviews, Country, Reviews
Posted April 13, 2010 at 10:48 am | No comments
In May 2009 I had the privilege of attending and photographing Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Blues for the first time and I was knocked out!
Posted in: Blues, Concert Reviews, Reviews
Posted April 9, 2010 at 10:46 am | No comments
We were invited to meet with writer, producer and guitar player, Gary Hoey at Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center in Wheaton, Maryland on April 7, 2010.
Posted in: Concert Reviews, Reviews, Rock
Posted March 19, 2010 at 12:03 pm | One comment
Since January 2006, I’ve had the privilege, and the big fun, of working with and photographing the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise.
Posted in: Blues, Concert Reviews, Reviews
