When we arrived at the Fox Theater in Oakland for the Opeth/Mastodon/Ghost show we were expecting a photo pass for me and two tickets (for my friend and Ryan). I don’t like having things left at will call. You never know if they will actually be there. What if the show is sold out and they aren’t there? Not a big deal I suppose if you live in Oakland, but I drove over 300 miles (each way) to get to the Fox.

I handed the lady behind the glass my ID and told her I should have a photo pass and two tickets waiting for me. She said, “I’m sorry, but I don’t have a photo pass for you.” My heart sunk, but I could see her reaching for something so I figured we’d at least get in. Then she said, “I have three all access passes and three tickets for you.” Jackpot! I responded with a smile and a “That will work!”

All Access Pass for the Heritage Hunter Tour

I don’t think we even needed the complimentary tickets with the all access passes, but it was nice to see something from Ticketmaster with a zero on it for once. I like supporting bands and venues, but I hate giving Ticketmaster money.

Posted on May 23rd, 2012 under Other. Tags: concert photography, fox theater, metal, nikon d7000, opeth. Comments Off on More Opeth from the Fox Oakland Theater

I just got back from my trip to Oakland to see Ghost, Mastodon, and Opeth. Things went even better than expected. Here is a photo of Mastodon onstage in the beautiful Fox Theater.

Posted on April 28th, 2012 under Other. Tags: california, concert photography, fox theater, mastodon, metal, nikon d7000, oakland, Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 Lens for Nikon. Comments Off on Mastodon @ Fox Theater in Oakland, California

Brendan Bayliss

I was completely blown away by an unfamiliar band a couple nights ago at the Historic Ashland Armory. I’ll post some more photos on my other blog soon.

Ryan Stasik

Jake Cinninger of Umphrey's McGee

Umphrey's McGee @ Historic Ashland Armory

Posted on March 23rd, 2012 under Oregon. Tags: concert photography, nikon d7000, sigma 85mm f/1.4 lens, umphreys mcgee. Comments Off on Umphrey’s McGee

I picked up Spellcaster’s “Under the Spell” at their show in Medford a couple nights ago. After a couple of listenings I have come to the conclusion that they sound most like an obscure band called Powermad. Although I don’t listen to it often, I find Powermad’s “Absolute Power” most enjoyable. “Under the Spell” is great too.

For more Spellcaster photos and video, check out my other blog.

Posted on March 10th, 2012 under Oregon. Tags: concert photography, metal, nikon d7000, sigma 85mm f/1.4 lens, spellcaster. Comments Off on Spellcaster

Swans @ Roskilde Festival 2011

The perfect band to kill time to between Portishead and Ghost was Swans. I had no idea who Swans was, had never heard them, or of them, before. I merely walked from the Orange Stage to the Odeon Stage (where Ghost was going to be playing later) to wait for Ghost and Swans happened to be playing. What a trip they were…

Posted on January 30th, 2012 under Denmark. Tags: concert photography, nikon 50mm f/1.8, nikon d7000, roskilde festival, swans. Comments: 1