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Slowdive Arrive with an Astonishing Return
Slowdive emerge with grace, adoration, a damn fine set of new tunes, not to mention a flawless live show. […]
Musings
Concert Photography
Concert Photography 101: Getting Started
I receive a lot of inquiries regarding how to get started as a concert photographer, or taking your photography “to the next level.” My advice is very simple. Just do it. Just Shoot. If you […]
Concert Photography
Concert Photography 101: Etiquette
I am often contacted by eager people, new to the world of concert photography. They want advice on shooting, getting photo passes, and other details of shat it is like to be a live concert […]
Festivals
Treasure Island Music Festival 2011 – Day Two
Day two of the 2011 Treasure Island Music Festival is a wrap. It was more emotional, personal and beautiful than day one, and that’s a tough act to follow! […]
Festivals
Coachella 2011 via Palo Alto
I didn’t go within 500 miles of Southern California this weekend, but I did attend the Coachella Music Festival. This year’s fest was streamed live via three robust YouTube channels. Additionally, many of the individual […]
Musings
San Francisco & Bay Area Music Venue Capacities
I’m constantly Googling various bay-area venue capacities, and can never remember the exact numbers when I go to write a show review. A few years back Adrian over at the now defunct I Pick My […]
Flashback
First Listen: Pale Saints “The Sight Of You” Cover From The Color Awesome
I’ve been hesitant to put this up, and so this is my cover of “The Sight Of You” by Pale Saints. This song has taken many shapes for me over about 15+ years. From broken […]
Musings
Ever wondered why there is a “first three songs, no flash” rule?
This recent shot sums it up in a nutshel. It exemplifies the holy trifecta of poor concert photography form. Just in case it’s not clear: 1.) Don’t use a flash. Especially mere inches from a […]
COLORCAST
COLORCAST PREMIERE – Phil’s 2010 Highlights
Light Asylum, Wild Nothing, Best Coast, Caravelles, Mina, Barbara Lewis, Washed Out, Diamond Rings, NoAge, Serena Maneesh, Weekend, Zola Jesus, Mirrors, Grauzone, Thee Satisfaction, Action, Electric Prunes, Emeralds, Johann Johannnson […]
MP3s & Streams
Olly Moss Star Wars poster sale causes a small twitter riot
Yesterday Phil gave us all a heads up about the cool Olly Moss Star Wars posters going on sale today at Mondo. Mondo had widely publicized that the posters would be put up for sale […]
Festivals
Treasure Island Music Festival Countdown – LCD Soundsystem
It’s not too hard for me to pick which band at this year’s festival I’m most excited to see. Every record James Murphy puts out is better and better. The rumors that LCD are no […]
Festivals
Treasure Island Music Festival Countdown – The National
I’m actually a recent convert to The National. I guess they’re another one of those bands that got a bad rap among the high and mighty music press. I usually make my mind up about […]
Cool Stuff
Dazzle Ships Needlepoint!
Somewhere between my flickr account and here on The Color Awesome, I’ve received comments and messages asking about this piece. I love a good story, but I will try to make this one quick. Obviously, […]
Musings
Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti Nails It In Seattle
Well, it’s been a week now and I’m still reeling from Ariel Pink‘s show here in Seattle. I had heard reports from one Paige Parsons that their San Francisco gig just days earlier was a […]
Musings
Mina And The Perfect Pop Song
Mina has made well over 70 albums and scored as many charted singles. When most rock and roll was introduced to Italy in the late 50’s, it came in the form of bands consisting of […]
Musings
An Open Letter To The Pet Shop Boys or How Can You Expect To Be Taken Seriously?
Dear Neil and Chris, The ticket I purchased to your upcoming performance in Seattle has just arrived! It’s been forever since I’ve seen a Pet Shop Boys show; in fact it was on the stunning […]
Musings
R.I.P. Jake Brockman, The Fifth Bunnymen
Phil called me Wednesday to break the news of Jakes Brokman’s passing. I was on my cell phone and at first I didn’t understand who he was talking about. Who? Somone associated with the Bunnymen? […]
Musings
The Chivalry of M83’s Anthony Gonzalez
“Chivalry is only a name for that general spirit or state of mind which disposes men to heroic actions, and keeps them conversant with all that is beautiful and sublime in the intellectual and moral […]
Musings
R.I.P. Tom Wilkes 1939 – 2009
This morning my friend Matt passed on the sad news that Grammy Award-winning album cover designer Tom Wilkes passed away this week. Like Matt, he was a Long Beach native. Tom Wilkes gained national prominence […]
Featured
Rob Gretton On The Record – 1 Top Class Manager
I just received this in the mail. 1 Top Class Manager is how Rob Gretton(January 15, 1953 – May 15, 1999) referred to himself as Joy Division‘s fifth member in the book. Through financial thick and […]
Musings
Sonic Boom Is Great, But Not Everyday.
I recently set up my turntable which has been in storage for too long. It’s a pleasure to sit on the couch with the windows open and listen to Dionne Warwick, Four Tet, Boards of […]
Festivals
Spencer Moody, you picked the wrong girl to fuck with
So, I’m happily shooting the main stage at Sasquatch, minding my own business. I’m shooting the Murder City Devils. There are about 20 of us photographers in the pit. I should have known that things […]
Featured
Cool Stuff
Deb Googe: Join Me For A Drink?
So you’re sitting at Six Arms on Seattle’s Capitol Hill. Fresh from a Sunday afternoon nap, ready for an IPA and some pub grub. Some girl who looks exactly like Deb Googe from My Bloody […]