These are all images of Kingsland, Texas. It’s near where I work and I shot these the other day on my lunch break. I took these pictures during this last week of December, since the weather has been so mild and nice lately.
Happy New Year!
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Bobby Bare Jr. in South Austin
Bobby Bare Jr. is on a house-party tour now traveling across the country. I was lucky enough to go to the show that he played in Austin, and in fact the show was just down from my house.
I have seen Bobby play before, but it was at a much bigger venue and many more people. That is the great thing about this type of show; it’s such an intimate experience for the listener and the interaction between artist and fan is he held in a dining room instead of a warehouse.
These are the best images that I shot, and I hope you like them too.
Cheers to Bobby Bare Jr.
Bob Log III plays the Mohawk, Austin, Texas
The Mohawk books great bands. Or, at least I think so. Last night was no different in that I got to see a show that I’ve been wanting to see for a long time, Bob Log III. It was a great show – tons of energy, packed with people and friends to share it with. I wish that I would have been just a little closer to the stage, but since I’m 6’4, I don’t like to block people behind me. So here are a few shots from Bob Log III playing the Mohawk.
This is actually one of the opening bands. Mr. Free and the Satellite Freakout.
This is Bob Log III starting the show by walking through the crowd. He’s saying hello to my friends Dave and Katie.
The man himself.
Here is a heavy-duty inflatable boat / raft that people were tossing around. I thought it might take down some of the overhead lighting. Security was not impressed.
Overall it was a great show and I can’t wait to get the chance to see him again.
Mi motocicleta
My baby, the Black Mamba.
Fat Tuesday, Austin Style
Austinites really know how to party. I went downtown to Sixth street last night to document the happenings of Fat Tuesday. People packed the street and loud rhythmic drum beats and music came out of the front doors and open windows of the many bars and restaurants lining the thoroughfare. Police stood guard and watched as the mass of people moved from place to place stopping to trade beads for quick glimpses of some women showing their chests for the shiny reward. Bright lights, the aroma’s of food vendors on the street and the smell of alcohol permeated the air as people continued to celebrate into the early morning hours. These images are from about midnight until 1:45am.
Hopefully it won’t take me as long to update this in the future!
Scott Biram kills it at Emo’s
So last Friday night I had the chance to see a show I’ve wanted to see for a long time, Scott Biram playing live. Biram plays this old 1930s style dirty delta blues, but all originals and it’s oh-so-good. A couple other bands opened up for him, but I only caught one called Black Eyed Vermillion who were really good too. It has really been nice moving to Austin and having all of this live music around. I miss being able to play with the fella’s I left back in Indiana a lot, but going to shows like this makes up for it a little.
Here are some images from the night; the first few are Black Eyed Vermillion, and the rest are Scott Biram.
If you ever have the chance to go see this guy do it. He rules so hard.
Black Eyed Vermillion:
Scott Biram:
So this couple was just getting their picture taken in front of Biram while he was playing and I think it turned out nice.
