I'm always saying that I have the coolest job in the world.... and I think that my January was proof of that. I love shooting weddings, and seniors, but music has always been a huge part of my life, and therefore, shooting bands my passion. I love it!! And if you know me at all, then you know that my music taste runs from New Kids on the Block (yes, I'm old, I know) to Rob Zombie, and just about anything between. Pop, punk, country, rock, metal.... what ever fits my mood at the moment, and I'm a natural red head.... so yeah, I'm kinda moody!!
January 2014 was an awesome month for me on the band scene. I got to shoot 6 different bands, some of which I've worked with previously and a couple of new ones.
Click on any of the pictures to get to the bands Facebook Page!! Give them a like!!!
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| Dishonorable Bastards ~ at Four Winds Bar & Grill in Garden City, KS |
Rock/metal music from our very own south west Kansas area. They put on a great show. If you hear they are playing in your area go check them out!! You can go to their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dishonorable-Bastards/127590507375365
Their music is available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon MP3, Google Play, Rdio, Deezer, Xbox Music, Rhapsody, eMusic, simfy, Muve Music, MySpace Music, iHeartRadio, Nokia, MediaNet, VerveLife, Wimp, Sony Music Unlimited, Gracenote, Shazam, 7Digital, Juke, JB Hi-Fi, Slacker, Bloom. Or you can swing by Prick The Skin on Main St in Garden City or Dodge City, KS to pick up an album.
Dishonorable Bastards are:
Vocals-Scott Leonard
Lead Guitar- Micheal Martin
Rythm Guitar- Justin Teamont
Bass Guitar- Troy Heard
Drums-Damian Wenrich
Lead Guitar- Micheal Martin
Rythm Guitar- Justin Teamont
Bass Guitar- Troy Heard
Drums-Damian Wenrich
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| Mobile Deathcamp ~ at Four Winds Bar & Grill |
Mobile Deatcamp out of Toledo, Ohio are facemelting speed metal. Do you remember GWAR? Ofcourse you do!! Todd, the front man and guitarist for this epic metal band was once Beefcake the bassist for GWAR. I have to tell you, I never quite got GWAR, but Mobile Deathcamp had my full attention from the get-go. Boe, the bassist is absolutely epic, and Chad, on drums was pretty spectacular too. These guys put on one hell of a show. You should definitely be looking them up, what ever you do, don't call them jerk-heads!!
Drums - Chad Smith
Bass - Boe Skadeland
Guitar/Voc. - Todd Evans
The guys ARE touring right now!! So maybe you'll get lucky enough to see them!!
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| Boe, Todd, Me, and Chad. |
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| Fiz Gig ~ at Time Out in Garden City, KS |
Fiz Gig out of Garden City, KS have a place close to my heart. I have become great friends with these guys, and consider myself for lucky for that. They have grown so much since the first time I ever saw them play, and are definitely a crowd pleaser. A Fiz Gig show is always a great time, they have a great stage presense, and I always, always look forward to seeing them play, and ofcourse stalking them with my camera!! These Garden City boys are super talented, if you get a chance to see them, DO IT!!! Pick up a T-shirt and cd while you are at the show, so you can be a cool kids too.
Give the guys a listen here.... Vagabond is my favorite or Talking in Circles.
Music --->> https://www.facebook.com/pages/FIZ-GIG/110764922317508?id=110764922317508&sk=app_2405167945
Nate Colcher (guitar, lead vox)
Tim Haunschild (Bass, vox)
Rick Ramirez (guitar)
Kent Williams (Drums)
Walter Stagner (#1 Rody in SWKS)
They have added a couple of new members to the band Josh, on keys, and Zak, on vocals.
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| GUNS ON MARS ~ at Time Out in Garden City, KS |
Phenomenal hard rock out of Dodge City, KS. I am always excited to see these boys on stage. They have an amazing stage presence, and they pour their hearts on that stage. They are a crowd pleaser to say the least. If you see they are playing near you, GO!!! You'll be glad you did, I promise.
Pick up their album "Anomaly" You can also hear them on spotify, & reverbnation.
Psst... Bedroom Eyes is my fave, or Ghosts and Memories, or Fallacy... maybe Little White Lies.... Hell, to be honest, the whole album is spectacular!!!
Josh Bunker - Guitar/Vox
Hugo Hernandez - Lead Guitar
Adam Fant - Drums
Andrew Oberley - Synth/Keyboard/Sound/Lights/Good Times
Mike Wade- Bass
Hugo Hernandez - Lead Guitar
Adam Fant - Drums
Andrew Oberley - Synth/Keyboard/Sound/Lights/Good Times
Mike Wade- Bass
And this is where I drop a shameless plug for my friend Steve at Lower Groove Guitars based in Dodge City, KS. He built Mike's bass, it's an Axium 4. Hit him up steve@lowergrooveguitars.com if you are in the market for a custom built bass or guitar, Steve's your man.
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| Soleb Theory~ at Time Out in Garden City, KS |
Out of Wichita, KS. Funk/Metal/SpeedFunk... what ever YOU classify Soleb Theory as you as sure to love them. The 3 piece will have your foot tapping and be for you know it you'll be dancing. I really enjoyed their set, and am excited to see them again. Take the chance if you are given the opportunity to see them, and until then , check them out here!!
Andres Santiago Alamos Henderson: Drums, Vox
Alejandro Alamos Henderson: Bass, Vox
Drew Colcher: Guitar, Vox
Alejandro Alamos Henderson: Bass, Vox
Drew Colcher: Guitar, Vox
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| The Scud ~ at Time Out in Garden City, KS |
Out of Garden City, KS. These boys get better everytime I see them play!! I really enjoy their music, and even just chit chatting with them before their show. The first time I met them, some drunk guy wanted to sign there release so he could "be in the band". Yeah, they reminded me of that at this show. If you get a chance to see these young men play, take it!! They guys don't have music up yet, but give them time!!
As you can see I had a pretty rocking January, I am excited for February, the schedule is filling quickly and I have the Bridal Show in Garden City, KS the 23rd. Stop by and say hi, send your friends!!
Seniors of 2015!! Don't forget to apply for model/rep spot for your high school. The deadlines are creeping up on you!! Apply HERE!!!
