Tempest (June 2023)

I didn’t think I’d be in town for this, but my plans have changed.

Although the Green Show usually starts at 6:30, I think Tempest usually starts early. Not sure if that will be the case tonight…

Posted on September 24th, 2026 under only in ashland, people. Tags: concert photography, green show, oregon shakespeare festival, tempest. Comments: None

Dee, Addison, and Jef (August 2026)

Posted on September 17th, 2026 under only in ashland, people. Tags: concert photography, green show, nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens, Nikon Z50II, oregon shakespeare festival. Comments: None

Pigs on the Wing @ Rogue Theatre (April 2026) – photo by George Somogyi

Posted on August 30th, 2026 under outside of ashland, people. Tags: concert photography, NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 nikon lens, Nikon Z 50, pigs on the wing, rogue theatre. Comments Off on Happy birthday, George Somogyi!

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)

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

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

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

Dark Star Orchestra (August 4, 2026)

Four years ago, DSO played at Britt on the hottest day of the year. This year, they likely did the same. 102 degrees at showtime. Over 90 degrees after 9 p.m.

Posted on August 6th, 2026 under outside of ashland, people, places. Tags: britt festivals, clouds, concert photography, dark star orchestra, Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens, Nikon Z6III, skywatch. Comments Off on DSO @ Britt a couple of nights ago

Danielle Kelly before the fireworks (July 4, 2026)

Posted on July 30th, 2026 under outside of ashland, people. Tags: concert photography, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, hyatt lake, nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens, Nikon Z6III. Comments Off on Danielle Kelly @ Hyatt Lake