Thee Silver Mt. Zion Orchestra + Cedar Cultural Center

This is probably going to be the closest thing to me ever seeing Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Efrim Menuck Had a Q&A between songs which talked of politics, bad jokes from the audience and random wonderings of the band. The SMZ’s dynamic arrangements seemed to quiet the crowd and Menucks amazing vocals could be the only thing heard at times during the performance. I would love to see these guys again soon.

Cloak Ox + Cedar Cultural Center

I was fortunate enough to shoot three nights at Cedar Cultural Center this weekend and what a great way to end, then with friends Cloak Ox. These guys have been in the recording studio working on some new material and I heard that there are some horns on the new album. They had time to set up a show with Thee Silver Mt. Zion Orchestra and played some new material.

http://www.facebook.com/thecloakox

http://thecloakox.bandcamp.com/

Beach Scum + BIG SURe dude!

About a year and a half ago I was living in California and had a sudden change in the aspirations in my life. It was apparent that I wasn’t going to stay in California for the rest of my life. While out there I met a group of amazing friends who I would consider family. I still keep in contact with them and have received many letters from them this past year. We always talk about reconnecting in the future. Also it was how I got the nickname sure dude and we would run around skating, drinking beer, throwing shit in a bonfire on the beach, run naked through the fires, surf, bbq, watch gary busey flicks, Yell BEACHSCUM and SUREDUDE, Food stamps, tag up bathrooms, all cuddle up in one bed, breaking shit, get kicked out of Billy O’s, Zoey’s and art communities, chill at scum spot, hide wills leopard skin pants, paint, hot tub at scott soens house and play with his cat, learn how to fix a flat tire, build beer castles, empty bags of sand from our pants, shred, Birdfeeder shows, More bird feeder shows, dead cats, brats, franklin for short, The Growlers, Deek Alypse, Love birds, Edward Sharpe, Dans truck, never going to sleep, waking up jrrr or at least trying to, water fight in jrr’s kitchen, Will.i.am with an axe, will.i.ams karate, will.i.ams cat, Dan going to jail, Dans bad luck, trumpets on the beach, 4 loko, confirming Dane Reynolds actually eats food, the day I introduced Jrrr to dane, dane blowin out his tail, someone eating my goddamn burger, fuckin with Anne, bbqs in the camper, Wayne’s World breaking the dvd player, 50+ times watching Modern collective, not gettin a life, ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…. Our time was short lived and I happened to stumbled upon some videos we made while hanging out. Especially this Big Sur trip Dan, J.r. and I took before leaving to Hawaii. Who knew it would be the last time I would be in California, at least for awhile. I do miss you all of you Beachscum and hope we can tell our story some time soon. SUREDUDE!

Here are some collective videos of BeachScum:

Pop Wagner

Pop Wagner can sure strum a guitar and has been playing folk music since before I was born. Wagner got to play with the pert guys this weekend at the cedar and even made a rap about them. I hope to see more of this fella in the future. Thanks pop for rockin’ that beautiful mustache. Check out some links:

popwagner.com/Pop_Wagners_Web_Site/Home
myspace.com/popwagner

Pert Near Sandstone – Cedar Cultural Center

Here are some photos from the Pert Near Sandstone show at the Cedar Cultural Center. These guy hosted a two night event that was filled with hippies, old folks, drunk 20 somethings and music lovers from all over. Be sure to catch these guys next time they play because you are missing out on some great bluegrass. Check out these websites for more details.

 

pertnearsandstone.com
myspace.com/pertnearsandstone
facebook.com/pertnearsandstone

Head for the Hills – Cedar Cultural Center

 

So I’ve been experimenting with black and whites the past few days and what a great opportunity then to shoot some photos of my Colorado friends Head for the Hills. When I arrived they had already been playing so I stepped right up to shoot some photos and there had been a seven foot gap from the stage to the crowd, so it made shooting photos very easy. Soon after the audience decided to join in and started doing the bluegrass dance I have never been able to describe, but I love it. Anyways after there set I got a chance to catch up with the guys backstage, Joe seemed to entertain the group quite well. I did a little Snoop Dogg photo-esque shoot with joe which had me cracking up. Whiskey Blanket is also hosting a host in Winona, Mn tonight and I recommend not to miss. It was great having some good Colorado Bluegrass for the night. Check out the photos for the night and let me know what you think. Check out some links to their website and be sure to add the on Facebook.

www.headforthehillsmusic.com
www.myspace.com/headforthehillsbluegrass
http://www.facebook.com/headforthehills

The Portable Infinite

I got published in a couple music websites for some photos I did with the band Magic Castles. Anton Newcombe recently
signed these guys to his label – A Records.
Here are some links to check out.

myspace.com/themagiccastles

portable-infinite.blogspot.com/2012/01/anton-newcombe-discovers-new-band-magic

bootlegmusic.com

As I sit. And I know you are awful quiet now….

here is another day of my exploration in black and white photography. I noticed a deviant quality in the Saint Paul community today.

The ambiance of clutter in the the coffee houses seem filled with anxious folks anticipating spring. We haven’t had much of a winter this year and

the site of empty buses and complacent smokers catch my eye.

lonely house

 

I got bored before work and shot some black and white which I rarely do.

Not a huge, at least from what I can produce. So here is my attempt to wow

you. Leave some comments or a sure dude. I wanna figure out how to turn the like button

into a sure dude button. Someday. Enjoy

Northern Oregon

I got some shots heading up north of Portland a couple weeks ago. The fog gave the shots a cool aesthetic.