This Saturday I went to the BackyardAPalooza at the Bottoms Up Bar & Grill in Lansing, IL. I have been there a couple times to photograph musician friends who play there. So I was eager to see what this was about, and still, continue my journey for another photo gig I wanted to do later that evening.
This young lady's voice blew me away, and I did not even THink to ask her name. Her soul, sound, inner being, reminded me of both Tori Amos and Alanis Morsett. I really want to follow her (not in a stalking way mind you) to watch her grow her talent.
8/5/2013 - Amy McCormick, she found me!!!! Thank you Amy!
Friend, drummer for The Robots, Ed Fell and his wife . . .
Next up was Bad Cadillac. I met these guys through my friend Josh, who is playing the harp in this next photo. Bad Cadillac has a great sound and they entertain. I have been trying to catch up with these guys to do more photography of them, and was happy to get them at the time I did . . . great lighting . . .
Friend, bass for The Robots, Danny Mac (in blue) . . .
Yes, I had to watch out for bean bags too . . .
And . . . friend Marty Cohen (in red) . . .
I arrived about 6:30PM. I missed my buddy Lou Shields. However, you do not have to. Check out the right hand column of my blog, under "Friends of Wes . . ." and you will find links to his work.
I did catch Tony Cortina, who I first met at Paul Henry's Art Gallery, their Thursday night JAM, a little over a year ago. Tony is cool, like Doctor Who bow ties and fezzes. Here are some photos.
8/5/2013 - Amy McCormick, she found me!!!! Thank you Amy!
Friend, drummer for The Robots, Ed Fell and his wife . . .
Wes, your kind words absolutely put the biggest smile on my face! Thank you SO much. I'm sure I'll catch ya again in the local music circuit. Awesome pics! Thanks again. -Amy McCormick (chick you didn't ask her name, lol) :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Amy for finding the blog, and responding. Anytime you would like me to photograph let me know. I would like to do better for you.
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