Category Archives: music
iLL EVANS funk-hip-hop-jazz fusion at AbeErb
Musicians are a lot like photographers: we practice our craft, we put the work out there, we engage the audience, and we try to figure out how to get paid. Just like venues book bands, you can book me for … Continue reading
Dixieland jazz for Valentine’s Day
Been here twenty years; just discovered the KW Dixieland Jazz Club. How does that happen? Hit the Legion on Regina Street in Uptown Waterloo on Saturday, on the advice of my good friend Tony Reinhart. Said he on Friday: you … Continue reading
Maxwell’s–big new house for music in Waterloo
Well, it’s been a while since I’ve made the rounds of Maxwell’s Music House, but I bumped into Paul Maxwell at the last Hub Unplugged and asked him how the new venue was progressing. He said drop around some time … Continue reading
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Metal for breakfast
Sunday morning. 7AM. Two heavy metal bands. And pancakes. That’s what cultural instigator and owner of The Princess Cafe, Marc Lecompte, was serving up at his Heavy Breakfast this past weekend as part of the Uncross Your Arms Fest. Above … Continue reading
Grand Porch Party band–The Short Films
Only 3 weeks away, on Sunday June 8, is the ever-awesome Grand Porch Party, and y’all know that (and you’ve told two friends, right?) but some of may not know some of the bands playing at GPP. Last weekend I … Continue reading
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More jam! Imbibe Open Jam style
When Thursdays roll around, I’m really ready for fun. And the confluence of Bro Night, great food, great beer, and Tessa “Bobessa” Elise’s rockin’ regular Open Jam at Imbibe make it my go-to destination. Yes, I shot an iteration of … Continue reading
Empty Fest 6 jams in Sarnia
You know what photographers do when they’re grieving? That’s right: they shoot. After an awesome tribute of a funeral service for my Pops in the morning, Friday night found me ready to snap out of my weeklong hiatus from shooting. … Continue reading
Talking new audio with Bob Egan and David Gray
A funny thing happened on the way to this blog post: I was googling for some background info to support my Saturday interviews with Bob Egan and David Gray of Conestoga College’s Modern Audio Arts program, and found *the* post … Continue reading
Claryssa Webb plays King Street
Thursday late afternoon, at my favourite King Street, Waterloo hangout, Coffee Culture, I was shooting photos from Dupont St across King and trying to achieve some panning shots of bicycles flying by. I was going for sharp focus on riders … Continue reading
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1shot #123-secret chord
This fellow was playing out in front of Elements on Friday and he was great. It doesn’t matter where I shoot musicians–on a porch, in The Jazz Room, in The Registry Theatre, or on the street—they have this very honest … Continue reading
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