Frank Beard of ZZ Top @ Britt (June 2022)

The first time I saw ZZ Top live was in 2021, just a few days after Dusty Hill died. Frank Beard died yesterday, just four days after seeing them for the third time.

Posted on August 18th, 2026 under outside of ashland, people. Tags: britt festivals, concert photography, zz top. Comments Off on Frank Beard (1949 – 2026)

July 4, 2026

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Kennedy Kila

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Mini-maestro at Ashland City Band “Concert in the Park” – July 2026

Happening every Thursday to August 20 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. at the band shell in Lithia Park.

Posted on August 16th, 2026 under lithia park, only in ashland, people. Tags: concert photography, lithia park, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50II. Comments Off on Eyes on the Conductor

Gabby Heiken and Alyssa Johnson

Posted on August 15th, 2026 under only in ashland, people. Tags: Alyssa Johnson, gabby heiken, Nikon Z6III, Raider Athletics, Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 DI III VXD Lens, track and field. Comments Off on Happy birthday, Alyssa Johnson!

ZZ Top @ Britt (June 2022)

ZZ Top played at the Expo last night, with Cheap Trick opening.

Frank Beard, the drummer, is no longer touring with ZZ Top, leaving Billy Gibbons as the only original member these days. The drum kit was the same as it was four years ago, with the exception of the “Señor Beard” being covered over in black tape.

Posted on August 14th, 2026 under outside of ashland, people. Tags: britt festivals, concert photography, Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens for Z Mount, Nikon Z 6II FX-Format Mirrorless Camera z6ii, zz top. Comments Off on ZZ Top last night

Posted on August 13th, 2026 under only in ashland, people. Tags: Caden McGowen, Dana Smith Tuley, football, Raider Athletics. Comments Off on Happy birthday, Dana Smith Tuley!

Bobby “The Pointer” Heiken

Posted on August 12th, 2026 under only in ashland, people. Tags: bobby heiken, kennedy kila, Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50II, parade, Raider Athletics, softball, Southern Oregon University. Comments Off on Happy birthday, Bobby Heiken!

Skip Vangelas and Dino English of Dark Star Orchestra (August 4, 2026)

Posted on August 11th, 2026 under outside of ashland, people. Tags: britt festivals, concert photography, dark star orchestra, Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens, Nikon Z6III. Comments Off on Two-thirds of the DSO rhythm section