Metric
June 17, 2009 – One of the best bands to form in this city and then leave, Metric performed to an absolutely packed Terminal 5. Fronted by the dynamic Emily Haines, the band performed material from their newly released album Fantasies as well as some of their more popular songs. Metric are at their best [...]
Jul 16, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: CONCERT, concert phtography, metric, Music Photography, new york, nyc, performance, terminal 5 | 10 Comments »
The Sounds
April 30, 2009 – The Sounds played a “secret show” to celebrate the release of their new album Crossing the Rubicon. Santos Party House was packed to the gills. Rumor has it that even Semi Precious Weapons frontman Justin Tranter attended the invite-only event.
Jul 12, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: 2009, CONCERT, concert photography, concert review, d3, d3 nikon, high iso, Music Photography, new york city, nyc, performance, santos party house, the sounds | 9 Comments »
Paramore
June 11, 2009 – Building upon The Sounds‘ energetic set, Paramore opened in support of No Doubt at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, New Jersey. If you’ve into female-fronted rock music, this tour is not-to-be-missed!
Jul 03, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: camden, CONCERT, concert review, d3 nikon, high iso, Music Photography, new jersey, nikon, paramore, performance, philadelphia, susquehanna | 5 Comments »
The Sounds
June 11, 2009 – To say that The Sounds have come a long way in since 2003 isn’t a reference to the band’s Swedish origins - it’s a statement of their musical growth and ever growing popularity. The Sounds are currently supporting their incredibly danceable new album Crossing The Rubicon and have traded their usual [...]
Jun 29, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: camden, CONCERT, high iso, Music Photography, new jersey, nikon, nj, performance, susquehanna bank center, the sounds | 1 Comment »
Yes. More Photos of No Doubt
May 3, 2009 – What can I say, I have too many great photos from No Doubt‘s amazing performance at Bamboozle to keep them from you. Any concert where your b-side images are as good as your headlining photos from other shows is a good one. Enjoy.
Jun 04, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: 2009, bamboozle, CONCERT, concert review, d3, d3 nikon, east rutherford, gig, high iso, Music Photography, new jersey, nikon, no doubt, performance, show | 12 Comments »
No Doubt at Bamboozle 2009
May 3, 2009 – Before embarking on one of the most highly anticipated tours of the year, No Doubt gave their first major show since their 2004 hiatus to the thousands of fans attending The Bamboozle Music Festival, 2009.
Jun 02, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: 2009, bamboozle, CONCERT, concert review, d3, d3 nikon, east rutherford, high iso, music festival, Music Photography, new jersey, nikon, no doubt, performance, show | 15 Comments »
Semi Precious Weapons
March 27, 2009 – Watching Justin Tranter on stage is like witnessing the miracle of birth (only it’s about 1000 x better since babies don’t burst onto the scene in diamonds, couture or four-inch spike heels). Ladies and gentlemen, glam boys and hard rock girls, I give you Justin Tranter, Cole Whittle, Dan Crean, and [...]
May 12, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: 2009, blender theater, CONCERT, concert review, d3, d3 nikon, high iso, music photographer, Music Photography, nyc, performance, semi precious weapons, show | 8 Comments »
Road Recovery Benefit 2009
May 1, 2009 – For the second year in a row, the Road Recovery Benefit Concert brought together an amazing lineup of rock talent to help young people fight addiction and adversity. This year, the organization honored the legendary Wayne Kramer of MC5 and announced plans to help Kramer bring a Road Recovery program to [...]
May 09, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: 2009, Add new tag, CONCERT, concert review, d3, high iso, music photographer, Music Photography, nikon, nokia theater, performance, road recovery, show | 6 Comments »
The Birthday Massacre
April 27, 2009 – The band needed no long winded introduction and no warm up – moving straight into pounding synth lines and blistering guitar riffs just seconds after taking the stage, The Birthday Massacre began how most bands finish (and went to eleven from there). The show included bow displacing power noogies, hysterical screaming, [...]
May 07, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: 2009, Add new tag, concert review, d3, high iso, highline ballroom, music photographer, Music Photography, nikon, nyc, performance, show, the birthday massacre | 11 Comments »
Preview: Road Recovery Benefit Concert, 2009
May 1, 2009 – Rock stars came out in droves for the annual Road Recovery Benefit Concert at Nokia Theater in Times Square. This year, the nationally recognized music mentoring organization honored the legendary Wayne Kramer of MC5. The star studded line-up included Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction), Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave), Iggy [...]
May 05, 2009 | Categories: preview | Tags: 2009, Add new tag, concert review, d3, Music Photography, new york city, nikon, nokia theater, nyc, performance, preview, show, times square | 1 Comment »
Anvil – The NYC Movie Premiere
I attended the New York premiere of what will likely be the rock’n’roll movie of the decade, Anvil: The Story of Anvil. For those of you who have been living under a rock, the documentary by Sacha Grevasi follows the the legendary Canadian metal band from their emergence during the height of the 80s metal [...]
Apr 09, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: "the story of anvil", 80s metal, anvil, blender theater, CONCERT, concert review, gramcery theater, movie, Music Photography, performance, premier, red carpet, show | 6 Comments »
The Ruse
March 27, 2009 – For Immediate Release – “LA’s, The Ruse, rock Blender Theater, make people smile and are terribly nice guys.” Fronted by John “Mr. Nice Guy” Dauer, The Ruse gave a dynamic performance worthy of the epic rock stylings of their new release Midnight In The City.
Apr 03, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: blender theater, CONCERT, d3, high iso, new york city, nikon, nyc, performance, show, the ruse | 14 Comments »
Cut Copy
If you like Cut Copy’s albums, you’ll love their live set. With elegant instrumentation and hard hitting beats, the Aussie trio simply doesn’t disappoint. Add to this mix an opening set by Matt & Kim, a killer light show and a few thousand dancing fans and you’ve got yourself one hell of a concert.
Apr 03, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: "cut copy", CONCERT, d3, high iso, new york city, nikon, nyc, performance, show, terminal 5 | 5 Comments »
Matt and Kim
March 21, 2009 – Matt and Kim proved that they can rock a crowd of hundreds or a sold out crowd of thousands with their performance ahead of Cut Copy at Terminal 5. The Brooklyn duo shattered synth keys and punctured drum heads in support of their new album Grand out now on Fader Label. [...]
Mar 30, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: CONCERT, d3, high iso, matt and kim, Music Photography, new york city, nikon, nyc, performance, terminal 5 | 5 Comments »
Bell X1
03.19.09 – Clover leaves and green were abundant in the Highline Ballroom crowd for one of Ireland’s best bands, Bell X1. Standing on their huge following in Europe, the indie rock trio is gaining popularity in the US with beautiful performances of their 2009 release Blue Lights on the Runway.
Mar 19, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: bell x1, CONCERT, concert review, d3, d3 nikon, gig, high iso, highline ballroom, Music Photography, nyc, performance, photography tutorial, show | 7 Comments »
Septic Flesh
2.27.09 – The Greek metal band Septic Flesh performed a short but pounding set in support of their fellow black metal tourmates Satyricon and Cradle of Filth.
Mar 18, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: 2009, CONCERT, concert review, d3, d3 nikon, gig, high iso, Music Photography, nokia theater, nyc, performance, septic flesh | 9 Comments »
The Music of R.E.M. at Carnegie Hall
03.11.09 – When Calexico is listed as the Carnegie Hall “house band” for a concert featuring over twenty different artists, chances are it’s going to be an incredible night. In addition to performing their rendition of “Wendell Gee,” Calexico supported acts including The Feelies, Ingrid Michaelson, Glen Hansard, Kimya Dawson, Bob Mould and Patti Smith [...]
Mar 17, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: 2009, bob mould, CONCERT, concert review, d3, d3 nikon, dar williams, darius rucker, fink, gig, glen hansard, guster, high iso, ingrid michaelson, jolie holland, keren ann, kimya dawson, kristen hersh, marshall crenshaw, Music Photography, nyc, patti smith, performance, R.E.M., rachel yamagata, rhett miller, show, the apples in stereo, the db's, the feelies, TV on the radio, vic chesnutt | 5 Comments »
Leonard Cohen
02.19.09 – For his first show in the US in over fifteen years, one of the greatest writers of our time, Leonard Cohen, performed a thee hour set to a sold-out crowd at the Beacon Theater, NYC. Leading an immensely talented backing band that included musical talents Roscoe Beck, Javier Mas, Sharon Robinson and the [...]
Feb 21, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: beacon theater, CONCERT, d3, high iso, leonard cohen, Music Photography, new york city, nikon, nyc, performance, show | 9 Comments »
Sara Bareilles
2.17.09 – It was standing room only at the second of three intimate performances given by Grammy nominated chanteuse Sara Bareilles at Joe’s Pub. Sara warmed the characteristically frosty New York audience with tales of her Grammy night hijinks and closed the evening with a heartbreaking solo performance of “Gravity” from her 2007 release Little [...]
Feb 19, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: 70-200mm f/2.8 VR, CONCERT, concert review, d3, high iso, joe's pub, Music Photography, nikon, nyc, performance, sara bareilles, show | 5 Comments »
Chris Owyoung is a New York City based music photographer specializing in concert photography and band portraits. 