Robyn
Call it dance, call it pop, call it hip-hop; I caught up with the genre-bending singer/songwriter Robyn after her sold out show at Music Hall of Williamsburg. Like almost everyone of a certain age, I love Robyn’s music because I’ve been dancing to it since high school. After working with her for the day, I [...]
Aug 27, 2010 | Categories: Music Photography | 3 Comments »
The Flaming Lips
Wayne Coyne opened by shouting “this night is fucking perfect!” And, even though he was talking about the uncommonly gorgeous weather (and not the music) he would turn out to be right on both accounts. Complete with moderate temperatures, cheerleaders, a bear costume, a torrential confetti drop, a frontman in a hamster ball and – [...]
Aug 19, 2010 | Categories: Music Photography | 14 Comments »
The Hounds Below
I was at a bar in the village a few years back when Jason Stollsteimer told me he was working on a new project that would feature his natural singing voice and the sounds of early rock’n’roll. Fast forward to today, that project is fully-formed and goes by the name of The Hounds Below. They [...]
Aug 18, 2010 | Categories: Music Photography | 5 Comments »
Arthur & The Geniuses
Every time I see Arthur Lewis perform, I think to myself – this guy is talented; he can write, he can sing and dance at the same time and he plays piano beautifully. In truth Arthur Lewis has the same amount of talent as every other about to be up-and-coming young artist. What sets him [...]
Aug 16, 2010 | Categories: Music Photography | 4 Comments »
Erin and Her Cello
If you’ve never heard Erin and Her Cello, you’re missing out on some of the funniest stuff out there. Seriously, I almost spit my beer out of my nose and onto my camera – twice. The thing that makes Erin’s show ridiculously entertaining isn’t her backup singers/dancers, her songs about Duane Reade counter clerks with [...]
Jul 26, 2010 | Categories: Music Photography | 2 Comments »
Photos: Amour Obscur
While I usually avoid shooting in tiny, dimly lit clubs, I do like seeing shows in them and sometimes I bring my camera. It’s been almost a year since I went into a show intending to shoot all B+W but Amour Obsur’s special brand of weimar punkaret was worth cranking the ISO and dropping the [...]
Jul 14, 2010 | Categories: Music Photography | 14 Comments »
Photoshoot: Melissa Etheridge
Your favorite music photographer siblings had a great shoot with rock icon Melissa Etheridge as she celebrated the release of her tenth studio album, Fearless Love. Todd and I did some stealthy backstage reportage of Melissa’s radio interview followed by a quick portrait shoot and coverage of an intimate performance for a lucky group of die-hard [...]
May 25, 2010 | Categories: Music Photography | 6 Comments »
Photos: Paramore – The Bamboozle, 2010
With a fresh dye job and lighting to match, Hayley Williams lead Paramore through an energetic headline set at day one of The Bamboozle 2010. More photos after the jump!
May 25, 2010 | Categories: Music Photography | 6 Comments »
Photos: The Bamboozle – Sunday, Day 2
With day one of The Bamboozle music festival behind me, I grabbed a couple hours of sleep, a fist full or cliff bars and headed out to the final day of parking lot punk rock. The Sunday’s lineup featured Weezer, MGMT, Girltalk, MUTEMATH, and NYC’s own Matt & Kim. Here’s a taste of day two.
May 04, 2010 | Categories: Music Photography | 8 Comments »
Photos: The Bamboozle, 2010 – Saturday, Day 1
Nothing rocks a New Jersey parking lot like The Bamboozle. Here’s a sneak peak of Saturday’s lineup including performances by Paramore, Kesha, Angels & Airwaves, Drake, VersaEmerge, Escape The Fate, Something Corporate, The Maine, The Aquabats, Hanson.
May 04, 2010 | Categories: Music Photography | 11 Comments »
Photos: Shred for Your Life
I had the distinct pleasure of covering the sixth annual Shred For Your Life competition at Webster Hall this weekend. Contestants were critiqued by Andrew W.K., Jaleel Bunton of TV on the Radio and Les Savy Fav‘s Seth Jabour. The field varied wildly from adolescent to old(er), from death metal to jazz and from ordinary [...]
Apr 19, 2010 | Categories: Music Photography | 8 Comments »
Photos: August Burns Red, Night One
If there is any band that rocks too hard, it’s these guys. August Burns Red performed the first of two sold out shows at Nokia Theater in Times Square and I was there. I covered both shows on stage, back stage and from the pit and 1,000 frames later I still feel like I fell [...]
Apr 14, 2010 | Categories: Music Photography | 18 Comments »
Tibet House Benefit Concert, 2010
The Tibet House Benefit Concert is one of my favorite musical events of the year; it’s one of the few times concert goes get to hear a wide variety of music, including rock and punk performed at Carnegie Hall. For the benefit’s twentieth incarnation, Philip Glass brought together a wonderful lineup including Patti Smith, Iggy [...]
Mar 02, 2010 | Categories: Music Photography | 3 Comments »
Motion City Soundtrack
Motion City Soundtrack took over The Fillmore at Irving Plaza for a evening of freewheeling punk-pop. The band is currently on tour supporting their fourth and newest release, My Dinosaur Life.
Feb 28, 2010 | Categories: Music Photography | 4 Comments »
Epica
Simone Simons of Epica performs at Gramercy Theater, NYC (photo by Chris Owyoung) The draw of Epica’s brand of music is the combination of contrasting elements. Like many symphonic metal bands, their songs draw against the brutality of death metal and the melodic qualities of choir and opera. In the later regard, Epica stands well [...]
Feb 18, 2010 | Categories: Music Photography | 13 Comments »
Vverevvolf Grehv
Vverevvolf Grehv was the single opening act for Skinny Puppy’s recent show in NYC. I found the idea of a one man electro death metal act interesting; even more so when I realized that vverevvolf grehv, (pronounced “werewolf grave”) was the brainchild of Dapose, the guitarist of one of my favorite indie bands, The Faint. [...]
Feb 13, 2010 | Categories: Music Photography | Join the discussion »
Solange Knowles with Of Montreal
Of Montreal‘s recent show at Highline Ballroom included more than Susan Sarandon spanking a man dressed up as a pig; it included a fantastic guest appearance by Solange Knowles (Solange’s official site), who collaborated with the band on their new album. Here is of of my favorites from the set.
Feb 12, 2010 | Categories: Music Photography | 2 Comments »
moe.
A few atmospheric shots from the moe. concert at Roseland Ballroom. Don’t let the suits fool you; this show was 150% all-American jam.
Jan 29, 2010 | Categories: Music Photography | 2 Comments »
Top 10 Concerts of 2009
2009 was a great year to be a music fan and an awesome year to be a music photographer. The ten concerts below rocked fans and photographers alike.
Dec 31, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | 9 Comments »
Vic Chesnutt Remembered
Vic Chesnutt’s performance of “Everybody Hurts” at The Music of R.E.M. at Carnegie Hall was one of my musical highlights for 2009. I am saddened by the news of his premature passing yesterday at the age of 45. Video and a photo after the jump.
Dec 26, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | 1 Comment »
Brett Dennen
Teaming up with Grace Potter & the Nocturnals on tour, Brett Dennen delighted New Yorkers with his deliberate stage presence and poignant songwriting. Definitely keep your eyes and ears out for Brett, the concert was beautiful.
Dec 23, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | 8 Comments »
The Energy
Like so many of their fans, I grabbed whatever was waterproof, braved the storm and caught up with The Energy at Gramercy Theater. Although there were no shotgun portrait sessions this time, there were more than enough great moments during their live set to keep even the hungriest concert photographer begging for more. Photos from [...]
Dec 21, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | 6 Comments »
Marié Digby
Earlier this month Marié Digby performed to a sold out crowd at Joe’s Pub. Signed to Hollywood Records and well know for her charming acoustic cover of Rianna’s Umbrella on YouTube, Marié is currently touring with label mates Alpha Rev in support of her sophomore release “Breathing Underwater.” Note: There are 100% crops from the [...]
Dec 13, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | 1 Comment »
Chris Owyoung is a New York City based music photographer specializing in concert photography and band portraits. 