Mark Lanegan – 6th July 2010 – The Zoo
Mark Lanegan played at The Zoo on the 6th of July, very cool show. I've seen him play several times, previously at the Zoo in 2007 with The Twilight Singers and at Splendour 2009 as part of The Gutter Twins, again with Greg Dulli from Afghan Wigs. He played at the Zoo a few years earlier too, with a full band, don't remember the date. Mark Lanegan's always a challenge to shoot, he does like it dim. I used a monopod for these, haven't had to do that in a while..click these photos to see bigger versions.
The low lighting makes perfect sense with the show though, he has a massive voice, and a rare prescence as a performer. People don't chit chat when he sings, that voice just commands your attention.
If you're not familiar with his work you really should become acquainted. Here is as good a place to start as any I guess: http://www.myspace.com/marklanegan Tons of info here too.
Violent Soho – 24th July 2010 – The Zoo
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Violent Soho played their first hometown gig since returning from a 100 or so shows around the US over the last year. Supports were The Seizures, Butcher Birds and Scul Hazzards. It was a sensational concert, energetic, loud and super fun to shoot as always, the band sounded huge.
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Check them out here myspace.com/violentsoho
Violent Soho play Splendour in the Grass next Friday at 1 pm, and then head off for another bunch of US shows through August and September. Go see them if you can!
More photos from the show in the gallery below, click through to see bigger versions.
All Photos©2010 Stephen Booth. All Rights Reserved. Any questions just email me.
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Halfway – Press shots March 2010
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Here's my photo of great Brisbane band Halfway on the cover of Rave Magazine this week, There are a few more from the shoot in the gallery below. Their new album 'An Outpost of Promise' is extraordinary, check it out here:
www.myspace.com/halfwaycountry
Buy the record here!
Halfway have been one of my favourite bands for years, this album was produced by Robert Forster , it's available on vinyl and there's an album launch show at The Troubadour this Friday don't miss it!
Splendour in the Grass 2009
The Flaming Lips - Splendour in the Grass 2009.
I just realised I haven't put up any photos from Splendour 2009 yet, they were published all over, Rolling Stone, Jmag, Timeoff, Inpress and Drum. Shooting The Flaming Lips last year was seriously a highlight of my music photography career so far, utterly amazing, quite an experience to be amongst it all..
Splendour 2010 is looming, 2010 will be my 10th Splendour in a row, I've shot them all since 2001. Heavens! Here's a quick look back at last year:
You can see the whole set over at flickr here
All Photos©2009 Stephen Booth. All Rights Reserved.
The Pixies – 18th March 2010
I first saw the Pixies at the V Festival 2007 show, you can see a few photos from that show here . I've loved the band since first hearing the 'Come on Pilgrim' mini album, which came out in 1987. That was 23 years ago! I have all the albums since, not a dud among them. The band broke up in 1993, I was sure I'd never see them, then they reformed in 2004, and bam!, there were the Pixies at Vfest 2007, and now twice in 2010.
Frank Black's voice is still a thing to behold, the songs are still amazing, Joey Santiago was awesome, and Kim Deal was smiling! Do see them at Splendour if you can, doesn't look like there will be any sideshows : (
Here's a gallery from the show, click the small pics to see large versions.
All Photos©2010 Stephen Booth. All Rights Reserved.
Wilco 30th April 2010
Wilco played at The Tivoli in Brisbane last Friday, they're one of my all time favourite bands, I've seen them I think four times, they've been amazing each time. Always a challenge to shoot, there is so much going on, but I inevitably end up focusing on Jeff Tweedy, I get the impression he's not the biggest fan of being photographed, but there is such character in his face. If you get the chance to see Wilco don't miss it! Tour dates and all things Wilco here : www.wilcoworld.net
Click the thumbnails below to see the gallery.
All Photos©2010 Stephen Booth.
Roll Credits – The End of Rock and Roll
Well the exhibition is all over, it's been such a great experience, I've learned so much over the six months leading up to the show. Sales were way beyond my expectations, thanks so much to everyone who bought a picture, I can do another show now!
Huge thanks to The Brisbane Powerhouse for presenting the exhibition, extra thanks to Jody Haines, the BPH Visual Arts Coordinator, who was awesome to work with. Thanks to Streets for the printing, and to Hayden Andrews at Brendale Custom Framing, for doing such a quality job on the frames.
Big thanks to Jo, Craig and Kate for help and hints on PR/ Marketing, and to Aaron Sammut for his brilliant poster design.
Thanks so much to Sil, Justin, Kel, Alex, Laila, Vanessa and Kate for their help and input editing the final 500 photos down to 50, that would have been impossible on my own...
Thanks to Timeoff for their support over the years, and the opportunity to shoot so many amazing shows, and thanks to The Courier Mail, Jmag, Whothehell, 4000, Our Brisbane, and everyone else who gave the show some press.
Thanks finally to everyone who took the time to check out the exhibition, I really appreciate it, it's been great to see people enjoying the work.
There are still photos left over of course, if you're interested just let me know? I'd love for them all to find a home. There's a gallery below of all the photos in the show, just email me here if one catches your eye? Thanks!
The Dead Weather – 23rd March 2010
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The Dead Weather played at The Tivoli last night, awesome show, louder, dirtier and more raw than I had expected. Loved it. Here's Alison Mosshart, more photos to come, the lighting was a challenge but tons of fun to shoot. As my friend L said, too much sexy : )
More photos in the gallery below, click for larger versions:
All Photos©2010 Stephen Booth. All Rights Reserved.
Rock and Roll at The Brisbane Powerhouse.
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It's been a massive job going through 15 years of work, but my upcoming exhibition of live music photography "Rock and Roll" at The Brisbane Powerhouse is coming together! I have 99% of the photos chosen, and framing is under way.. I'm posting updates on progress every few days here. You can see dates and more info at The Brisbane Powerhouse site here.
The show will be up from the 2nd of March to the 5th of April 2010, and features 50 of my favorite live music photos. It will be open 7 days a week, and admission is free.
You might even be in it...
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King Khan – Sunset Sounds 2010 Photo by Stephen Booth
King Khan - Sunset Sounds 2010 Photo by Stephen Booth, originally uploaded by Stephen Booth.
Editors – Sunset Sounds 2010
Editors - Sunset Sounds 2010 - Music photography by Stephen Booth
Editors - Sunset Sounds 2010, originally uploaded by Stephen Booth.
Editors at Sunset Sounds 2010 - Brisbane Riverstage.
Photo©2010 Stephen Booth
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Moby – Sunset Sounds 6 JAN 2010 photo by Stephen Booth
Moby - Sunset Sounds 6JAN09 photo by Stephen Booth, originally uploaded by Stephen Booth.
Moby - Sunset Sounds 2010 - Brisbane Australia. Photo©2010 Stephen Booth. All Rights Reserved.
Robert Forster – The 10 Rules of Rock and Roll
Robert Forster has published a book, 'The 10 Rules of Rock and Roll'
The cover features my portrait of Robert, taken in 2008.
This is a very awesome thing.
More info / order here:
Megadeth 7th OCT 2009
Megadeth - 7th oct 2009 - Riverstage Brisbane Australia
DZ – 7th August 2009
DZ at The Zoo - Strobe happy!
http://www.myspace.com/dzparty
The Grates 1st of May 2009
TheGrates_1MAY09, originally uploaded by Stephen Booth.
The Grates - 1st May 2009 The Hi-Fi Brisbane. Photo©2009 Stephen Booth. All Rights Reserved.
The Grates are currently touring in the US, you can follow their adventures here:
Tex Perkins – Sounds of Spring 2009
Tex Perkins - Sounds of Spring 2009, originally uploaded by Stephen Booth.
Tex Perkins - Sounds of Spring 2009 - 26th Sept 2009 - RNA Showgrounds Brisbane Australia. Photo©2009Stephen Booth. All Rights Reserved.
Brisbane Dust Storm 23rd September 2009 – Photo by Stephen Booth
Brisbane Dust Storm 23SEP09 SBooth, originally uploaded by Stephen Booth.
This was the view from Red Hill in Brisbane at about 12.30. Usually this spot has great city views, today you couldn't see a single building in the city. So odd.
For those outside of Australia, here's the story: www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/09/23/2694487.htm
The Kaiser Chiefs VFest 2009
TheKaiserChiefs_VFest09©SBooth, originally uploaded by Stephen Booth.
The Kaiser Chiefs at V Fest 2009. I know it was 6 months ago, but I have my reasons : )
An Horse
AnHorse_11DEC08, originally uploaded by Stephen Booth.
An Horse - Press Photos December 2008 - Photo by Stephen Booth. www.sbphoto.com.au
I shot these in Brisbane in December 2008, while Kate and Damon where back in Australia briefly. An Horse are doing just fine thanks very much, now based in the US, and touring pretty much constantly. They even played on Letterman. Awww. Great band and lovely people, find them here:
Recent Posts
- Mark Lanegan – 6th July 2010 – The Zoo
- Violent Soho – 24th July 2010 – The Zoo
- Halfway – Press shots March 2010
- Splendour in the Grass 2009
- The Pixies – 18th March 2010
- Wilco 30th April 2010
- Justin Townes Earle – 7th April 2010 The Zoo
- Roll Credits – The End of Rock and Roll
- The Last Days of Rock and Roll
- The Dead Weather – 23rd March 2010
- Rock and Roll – The Poster
- Rock and Roll at The Brisbane Powerhouse.
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Sunset Sounds 2010 – Music Photography by Stephen Booth
- King Khan – Sunset Sounds 2010 Photo by Stephen Booth
- Editors – Sunset Sounds 2010
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