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WARPED TOUR 2010

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 23:42:14 +0000

Warped Tour changed its routing this year, meaning Carson, CA would be the first stop of the “punk rock summer camp.” I had the opportunity to photograph the first day, and got to watch lots of amazing bands, learn about many great organizations, and hang out with some awesome people. Just a few days later I made my way to Ventura, CA to work with my friends at Alternative Press Magazine. Below you will find the first installment of my photos from Warped Tour 2010, which includes the Alkaline Trio, Street Sweeper Social Club, Face To Face, and Andrew W.K. There will definitely be more to come!

BAMBOOZLE LEFT

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:41:40 +0000

As some of you may know, I do a lot of work with Alternative Press Magazine. Often times when we have signings with bands out on tour, I’ll try to snap a few photos of them meeting the fans. Sometimes, the musicians will have an extra minute after their signings and let me take their photo against our awesome backdrop. Here are some photos I took at this years Bamboozle Left in Anaheim, CA. Hope you enjoy!

Anthony Green of Circa Survive

John O'Callaghan of The Maine

BROADWAY CALLS

admin — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 12:43:07 +0000

Broadway Calls just kicked off their tour with The Flatliners, Cobra Skulls, and Longway , and it is definitely a show that should not be missed. With every band giving it their all and fans dancing and singing along to every lyric, you’re guaranteed to have a great time. Before the bands gathered at the Slide Bar in Fullerton for an evening filled with music, they stopped down the street in Anaheim to play a house show, which I had the pleasure of attending. Below you will find a few photos from the shows along with a video that includes footage from both the house show and the bar show. Enjoy!

Broadway Calls–Tonight Is Alive (video by Remy)

MUSINK 2010

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:34:08 +0000

This past weekend Musink Festival came to Orange County. A tattoo convention and rock show all in one, the event had an amazing turnout and was an absolute blast. I saw a lot of great tattoos being made, and even some of my favorite bands. The festival will be heading to Texas in a couple months, so if you’re in the area don’t miss out!

Face To Face

NOFX

THE AGGROLITES @ SLIDEBAR

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:44:57 +0000

Every once in a while the ever-so-fabulous Old Shoe Records throws a show at the Slidebar in Fullerton, CA, and their anniversary party was no different. “Sold out” before the music even started, The Aggrolites drew a very diverse crowd for a night filled with dirty reggae, drinks, and fun!

Release from Old Shoe Records:

“Since the band’s spring release of their fourth studio effort simply titled IV, The Aggrolites have been the ambassadors of their brand of dirty reggae. A potent mix of sweaty soul, base driven funk, and reggae remeniscent of the Kingston legacy of the 1960s, The Slidebar in Fullerton was at capacity with a line out the door to watch the Aggrolites own the stage. With an opening set from Warped tour cohorts LONGWAY, the healthy mix of rude boys, punk rocks, and party people equated to a few circles, followed by an hour of dancing. Aggrolites capped the night with their sing-along rendition of The Beatles “Don’t Let Me Down” that echoed through the building. Drawing members of Reel Big Fish, Chase Long Beach, The Street Dogs, and Civet all out to support, Old Shoe Records turned a free show into an epic party.”

Happy anniversary to Old Shoe Records!! Keep your eyes peeled for more great shows put on by the label by following them on Twitter @OldShoeRecords!

HALLOWEEN WITH BOUNCING SOULS + MORE!

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:05:54 +0000

This Halloween we made our way out to the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles to spend the evening with The Bouncing Souls, Bayside, and Broadway Calls. Not many people in the crowd dressed up, but the bands were decked out in great costumes! Broadway Calls kicked off the show with an amazing set while dressed as man-babies; diapers and pacifiers included. Following their set, Bayside came ready to rock out as old men. Approaching their mark on stage slowly but surely, the band’s costumes (and set) were a hit! To see the costumes that the Bouncing Souls wore, you’re going to have to check behind the cut!

photographs by Ronnie Raffaniello

BOUNCING SOULS THIS HALLOWEEN

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:22:09 +0000

I would like to apologize for the lack of updates as of late! I have been swamped with work, but there will be tons of updates coming soon!

After spending last year’s Halloween at the Palladium with Alkaline Trio, Thrice, Rise Against, and The Gaslight Anthem, we decided it was an absolute must to cover a show again this Halloween. Lucky for you, this year we will be featuring the Bouncing Souls’ 20th anniversary tour! In honor of their 20th anniversary, the band has been releasing one track a month throughout 2009. If you’re interested in checking out the music, please visit www.bouncingsouls.com!

MAYDAY PARADE–NEW ALBUM AND ON TOUR NOW

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:19:52 +0000

Set to be released October 6, Mayday Parade is streaming their album Anywhere But Here on their MySpace. If you like what you hear, be sure to stop by the band’s site to pre-order a copy!

The quintet is currently co-headlining Alternative Press magazine’s Fall Ball with the Academy Is… Other bands on the bill include Set Your Goals, the Secret Handshake, and You Me At Six. To see if the tour will be stopping through a town near you, check out the schedule below!

OCTOBER

02?Minneapolis, MN Station 4
03?Omaha, NE Sokol Auditorium
04?Denver, CO Gothic
06?Salt Lake City, UT In The Venue
07?Boise, ID Knitting Factory
08?Seattle, WA El Corazon
09?Portland, OR Wonder
10?Chico, CA Senator Theatre
11?San Francisco, CA Regency Ballroom
13?Bakersfield, CA The Dome
14?Los Angeles, CA Avalon
15?Pomona, CA Glasshouse
16?San Diego, CA House Of Blues
17?Tucson, AZ Rialto
18?Phoenix, AZ The Marquee
20?San Antonio, TX White Rabbit
21?Dallas, TX The Door
22?Houston, TX Warehouse
24?Ft. Lauderdale, FL Culture Room
25?Jacksonville, FL Freebird
27?Orlando, FL House Of Blues
28?Atlanta, GA Masquerade
29?Nashville, TN Rocketown
30?Charlotte, NC Amos
31?Norfolk, VA The Norva

NOVEMBER

01?Washington, DC 9:30 Club
03?Philadelphia, PA Theatre Of Living Arts
04?Clifton Park, NY Northern Lights
05?Boston, MA House of Blues
06?New Haven, CT Toad’s Place
07?Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
08?Long Island, NY Crazy Donkey SOLD OUT!
10?Allentown, PA Crocodile Rock
11?New York, NY Irving Plaza
12?Buffalo, NY Town Ballroom
13?Toronto, ON Guvernment
14?Cleveland, OH House Of Blues
15?Pittsburgh, PA Altar Bar

CRAIG OWENS AND CHIODOS

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:51:44 +0000

It was announced today that Chiodos has parted ways with their singer Craig Owens. The second member kicked out this year, Owens offered a lot of energy and talent to the band; it is no doubt Chiodos will not be the same without him. The band let fans know about their decision through a statement in a MySpace blog, which reads as follows:

“To all of our friends, family, and fans: We would like to let you know that we have let Craig Owens go as the singer of Chiodos. This decision was a necessary one. Out of respect for all of the hard work that we have put in together for all of these years we will not be discussing the specific reasons that this needed to happen. We wish Craig well . We will absolutely be continuing on as a band and we will keep you informed as this next chapter unfolds. Chiodos fans are the best fans in the world and all we can ask of you, after everything you have already given us, is to share in our excitement for this next album. We promise you will not be disappointed…………Brad, Jason, Pat, and Matt”

Best of luck to Craig Owens in all his future endeavours!

GET WARPED!

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:01:49 +0000

Since there are so many photos from Warped Tour 2009, I will be updating periodically with posts including only a small number of photos. Here is installment number two!

THE MAINE

THE A.K.A.s

STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO

LESS THAN JAKE