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

June 6, 2026

Posted on July 28th, 2026 under outside of ashland, people. Tags: concert photography, Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens, Nikon Z50II, The Brothers Reed. Comments Off on Phil Reed @ Naumes Suncrest Winery

Brothers Reed and Brianna Murphy @ Naumes Suncrest Winery (June 6, 2026)

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BFO (June 25, 2026, 9:04 p.m.)

A bit over a week ago, we had one of those super dreamy nights that followed days of intense heat. The weather was changing, and the clouds provided a lovely blanket. When we arrived at Britt for Holst’s “The Planets” at 6:30 it was about 80 degrees. When we left at 10 p.m. it was 73 degrees. Perfection.

Posted on July 3rd, 2026 under outside of ashland, places. Tags: blue hour, britt festivals, concert photography, Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens, Nikon Z6III. Comments Off on The Planets

John Dough Boys @ OSF Green Show (June 23, 2026)

More than eight years have passed since the last time I saw the John Dough Boys play live. We walked away with smiles on our faces and a new t-shirt.

Only two of the current members were the same, but the band still doesn’t disappoint. I need to see them more often. Maybe some earlier shows (starting before 9 p.m.) in Ashland please and thank you.

Posted on June 30th, 2026 under only in ashland, people. Tags: concert photography, green show, john dough boys, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50II, oregon shakespeare festival. Comments Off on John Dough Boys @ Green Show

Epic Ashland presents Dead Floyd (June 15, 2026)

Two weeks ago was Dead Floyd and tonight is Fruition.

Fruition in Ashland’s Lithia Park (June 29, 2026)

Posted on June 29th, 2026 under lithia park, only in ashland, people. Tags: concert photography, Dead Floyd, lithia park, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50II. Comments Off on Tonight in Lithia Park