GWAR

My skin is stained multiple colors, I have bruises and cuts on my hands and arms, a few jammed fingers, and my contacts are dyed red....you would think I would be bummed, but it was one of the best shows I have ever been to. I can't lie, I don't listen to Gwar's music, but I went to the show for the experience. Guys dressed in ridiculous costumes, playing metal, spraying what I think was food coloring all over the crowd, with a crazy mosh pit..... sounded like something I didn't want to miss. Here are some shots from the show.

Before & Afters

Ripping out his guts.... spraying stuff everywhere...




Obama came out for a second, but then they killed him... and yes, sprayed his "blood" everywhere




I got in there too...


This lady... a true Gwar fan

Matt & Kim in Burlington

Last night Matt & Kim put on an amazing show at Higher Ground in Burlington, VT. If you haven't heard of them, check them out. There is a video of one of my favorite songs by them at the end of the post. It is a two man show with Matt on the keyboard and vocals and Kim on the drums. They are Brooklyn based, but Matt grew up in Vermont and he definitely seemed to be happy to be in his home state. These two had enough energy to get a retirement home riled up, I don't think they stopped smiling the entire show. After they were done playing, Matt jumped into the audience, and of course was bombarded by tons of girls trying to get a hug. Both Matt and Kim stayed around to talk and sign autographs, a pleasant surprise you don't see too often. If they happen to be playing at a venue around you, I highly recommend going. Here are a few random shots from the night.

Matt giving out some hugs.


Tom with his screen printed poster


Lauren still dancing even after the show ended.


Kim signing some autographs.


Matt signing someone's Metro Card

The music video for their song "Daylight"

Tobin Yelland @ JDK

On Oct. 2nd JDK hosted a show of artist Tobin Yelland. The show featured, some of his photography, some Antihero skate decks, a video, as well as a few Antihero ads. Definitely great to see some work from one of the legends of skateboard photography. Downstairs JDK's mini ramp was packed with skaters and the night ended with an awesome performance by the band Rough Francis. To see more of my shots from the show check out BNQT.

Rough Francis


Bess checking out some of Tobin's work


Antihero Skate Decks





JDK's mini ramp downstairs


Rough Francis


Rough Francis


The crowd got pretty into it, a mini mosh pit eventually started going.

Red Man and Method Man in BTV

Red Man and Method man decided to make an appearance in Burlington, Vermont on December 5th. I got a call the day of the show with someone asking me to shoot it for them, I couldn't say no to that. They played at Higher Ground and definitely entertained the crowd at the sold out show. There were about 5 opening acts including Lotus Entertainment's DJ ZJ. Mid way through Red and Method Man's appearance the fire alarm went off. Everyone had to evacuate the building. The fire department showed up and they determined someone in the crowd had pulled the alarm. After a while of standing outside in the snow everyone was allowed back inside and Red and Meth heated things back up. By the end of the show Red Man was jumping backwards off speakers into the crowd and Method Man was walking on people's hands. These guys put on a good show. 

ZJ warming things up

DJ Russell and DJ ZJ of Lotus Entertainment

The "Big Pooh" showing his stuff

Red Man

Method Man

Everyone standing outside after the fire alarm

Red and Method jumping into the crowd.  

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