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Things wrapped up a bit quicker than I expected at the previously mentioned Musichead show in Medford last week. I thought we were half done when two of the four bands had played, but it turned out that bands three and four were one and the same so no stage changeover time was required. A couple of band members merely left the stage after a few songs, the remaining two members switched instruments, and a few songs later I was on my way home.
A couple weeks back I went to see 100 Watt Mind and Eric McFadden at the Historic Ashland Armory. I didn’t bring my camera that evening. The sound for that show was, once again, disappointing. The Eric McFadden Trio still put on a great show.
Fast forward to a few nights back and Umphrey’s McGee performed on the same stage. I don’t know if it was the fact that they brought a ton of their own equipment or if it was putting the mixing board on the floor, but the sound was fantastic–a first for the half dozen or so shows I’ve seen at the Ashland Armory.
Jake Cinninger of Umphrey's McGee
I was unfamiliar with Umphrey’s McGee, but that didn’t matter. They were fantastic. I especially enjoyed the cover of Pink Floyd’s “In the Flesh.” I’ll be seeing Roger Waters perform it again in less than two months.
Brendan Bayliss of Umphrey's McGee
Kris Myers of Umphrey's McGee
For more photos of Umphrey’s McGee from the same performance click here.
I had never even heard of Umphrey’s McGee until a few days ago. The show they put on at the Ashland Armory last night was nothing short of amazing. I have a few more photos I’ll post soon.
from jpg file (about 30 seconds of processing)
I still use jpgs for most of my images even though I shoot in both RAW and jpeg. Whenever I try to process a RAW file, and the photo was taken in decent lighting, my jpg either looks better or it is indistinguishable from the RAW file which took many times longer to process. However, in low, poor, or weird lighting I still, sometimes, try to process the RAW file to see what I can come up with.
I don’t think there is much comparison in today’s photo. The jpg simply does not look better. I could have processed that jpg for hours and still not got it to look remotely as good as the RAW-processed result.
from RAW file (about 5 minutes of processing)
Zoe Jakes
This photo of Zoe Jakes is from the RAW image. I uploaded the jpg version here but found it a bit too purpley.
Zoe Jakes of Beats Antique
Brynna Dean of 100 Watt Mind
Nate Hurlocker normally plays the guitar for 100 Watt Mind. On this evening they were missing their bassist so he took over on bass and Brynna Dean played his guitar in addition to performing her normal, stunning vocals.
Skyler Squiglio and Brynna Dean
Skyler Squiglio on guitar for 100 Watt Mind
After Fates Medallion left the stage at Johnny B’s, we were treated with 100 Watt Mind.
Brynna Dean has some amazing pipes. I’ll try to get some more photos of 100 Watt Mind up soon.
I did some more video experimentation. Next gig I’ll have the video nailed.
Nick on bass for Atriarch
Tenguska opened for the band I really went to see on Thursday night, Atriarch.
Atriarch's magic box - inside are the tools of distortion which can transport the careful listener into another realm
Brooks lights the ancient oak, filling the place with smoke before blackening his eyes with the ashes
Lenny on vocals for Atriarch
Brooks on guitar and Maxamillion on drums -- the drums were the only instrument that sounded anything like "normal"
Atriarch put on an incredible show. I only hope it isn’t the last time I get to experience the atmosphere they are able to create with their live performance.
