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I hope you've heard by now that Backbeat Magazine, established in San Antonio for a few years, has set up an Austin version. Well, I'm shooting and writing for them... The July issue of the mag is out, and I've got pics from local bands Little Lo and Markov in it. I hadn't really done traditional photo shoots much before, so it was definitely a learning experience (and an extremely hectic day). Timeline: 1) Brunch at the Driskill (followed by a few cocktails at the bar); 2) Meet up with Little Lo there, and wander around the hotel for pics; 3) Quick jaunt over to Markov's Richard Kentopp's place...


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It's time for something a little different around here, and by different I mean I have no idea what I'm talking about. See, I generally shoot concerts, with the occasional party thrown in for something different. If you catch me in the daylight (Ahhhh! It burns us!) I get a bit flaily at all that light just hanging about. What I wouldn't give for half of that light in the evening! What do I do with all that easy illumination? What, I don't have to work really effing hard to get a good pic without flash? I don't understand!!! Shooting during the day, shooting people who are very conscious of the fact...


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The Do512 Lounge Sessions are like any amazingly good new spot you found: you want to rave to everyone about just how awesome and cool and fun it is, but there’s a nagging worry that if you do then it’ll get all crowded and difficult to get in. But they are just so good. The lighting, the sound, the quality of bands, the free booze, the people. You get to see kickass, intimate sets from bands that normally draw huge crowds downtown, then hang out with them afterward. It is pretty much the coolest thing ever. (Also, I bought a new lens for my birthday, and this was a good reason to see what...


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All of the bands in this post kick ass. Concert season is kicking back into gear (though really, it’s more like the two-month vacation from multiple really good shows a week is coming to an end), which means a truly epic lack of sleep is once again upon us all. But hell, you can sleep when you’re old! Let’s go from most recent to oldest… I saw Baths on Saturday at the Mohawk, and Will Wiesenfeld DESTROYED me with awesomeness. You may be thinking ‘oh, electronic pop music, he probably presses play and then bobs his head on-stage,’ but you couldn’t be more wrong. He wails into his mic,...


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First off, I was nominated for the Austin Blogger Awards! So cool, y’all. Vote for me if you’re so inclined, but I’m up against some great photogs so I’m totally not expecting a win. And vote for your other local internet-y faves! As usual, I’ve been posting a ton of pics to Flickr, not as much here… That means it’s time for a photo-dump! Click the pics if you wanna see more there. In this post: Eisley, Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, Lonely Forest, Black Mountain, the Black Angels, Junip, Sharon Van Etten, the Pomogranates, Oh No Oh My. Damn. Eisley has the most gorgeous...


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I got to photograph the Descendents. I still can’t believe I got to photograph the Descendents. YAY! Also in this post: Best Coast, Kaki King, Mariachi El Bronx, Yelle, and more. Off! skateboarding ramp hell yes Kylesa Mariachi El Bronx! I had never heard anything by them before, but walked away a complete fan. I want to see them somewhere a bit more intimate, with a big group of friends I can dance with. Toro y Moi Kaki King (I love youuuuuu! Also, you kinda rocked out way more than I was expecting! <3!) Photo shoot with...


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