MUSIC: Sonreal’s Aaron’s World Tour stops in Vancouver
Sonreal at The Commodore was a big deal. Having previously shot him on several occasions over the last DECADE, I was proud to see a local cat sell out a headlining set on a stage that certainly isn’t the largest in Vancouver, but is one easily one of the most LEGENDARY
MUSIC: Nicole Bus at The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
Nicole Bus was on tour with Common, and while most photographers were only arriving to shoot the main act, I was happy to have arrived early for her incredibly powerful set.
MUSIC: Miyavi at The Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
Miyavi is a great example of an artist that I knew nothing about before I saw the poster for his show a few month before the date he was going to be in Vancouver. It also highlights how great imagery and a compellingly designed poster can sell someone who has never heard of your band wanting to attend your show… I for one, was glad that I did, and I was one of only two local photographers in the pit for this show!
MUSIC: Common at The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
Common is one of those people who simply oozes talent. He’s won Grammy’s, an Oscar, and a number of other awards too numerous to list. When the chance came to photograph his set in Vancouver, I jumped on that in a second. All photos with the Fuji X100F.
MUSIC: Jamila Woods Legacy! Legacy! Tour Final Date
When I was asked to photograph and write a review for the show I didn’t know what to expect, but after listening to a few tracks on YouTube, I knew I had to attend this show
MUSIC: Billy Idol at The Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
Billy Idol was one of those bucket list concerts to shoot for me. I missed him 2 – 3 times since I started pointing my camera at musicians, and I was thrilled to have been able to finally shoot him this time.
MUSIC: Steven Page at The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
I’ve been a huge fan of Steven’s since the 90s when my parents got the family deep into The Barenaked Ladies after their release of Gordon in 1992. In the last few years, I have been lucky enough to photograph BNL twice. Even though they put on an incredible show, I always missed what Steven brought to the table.
MUSIC: The Tea Party at The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
I remember seeing the Tea Party back at EdgeFest in Vancouver in 1998 or 1999 before I really decided that I wanted to shoot concerts, but what I do remember, is that I was at the front of the stage against the barrier for their entire set, and I was really excited to be standing on the other side of the barrier twenty years later.
MUSIC: John5 with Guests at The Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver
Jared James Nichols, Dead Girls Academy, and John5. This was a very guitar-driven night at the Rickshaw