Wilco Live ASHES OF AMERICAN FLAGS out on DVD

Wilco's first live concert DVD is out! Filmed by Brendan Canty and Christoph Green, it's a wonderful look into a band that i think is the best rock band playing today (don't push me - I might make a more grandiose statement).

I have to run to watch a webcast they're doing right now. Find the link to the DVD on your own - I promise it will be worth it...

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Umphrey's McGee at the Nokia Theater 4/11/09

Umphrey's McGee played the second night of a two-show run at the Nokia Theater on 4/11/09.

Getting to see a band for a second night allows you to look for shots a bit differently.

More in my Flickr set.

Show # 19

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Umphrey's McGee at the Nokia Theater 4/10/09

Umphrey's McGee opened a two-night run at the Nokia Theater on 4/10/09.

The capacity crowd was treated to a special second set. The band played their new album Mantis in its entirety.

A cover of Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb closed the show. More tomorrow night.

Umphrey's McGee are:

Brendan Bayliss (guitar, vocals
Jake Cinninger (guitar, synthesizers, vocals)
Joel Cummins (keyboards, vocals)
Andy Farag (percussion)
Kris Myers (drums, vocals)
Ryan Stasik (bass)

More in my Flickr set.

Show # 18

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Gomez at Bowery Ballroom 3/31/09

Gomez headlined at the Bowery Ballroom 3/31/09

Their new CD "A New Tide" was released the same day and they covered quite a few songs from the record.

Gomez are:

Ian Ball (Vocals, Guitar)
Ben Ottewell (Vocals Guitar)
Paul Blackburn (Bass)
Tom Gray (Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards)
Olly Peacock (Drums)

See higher resolution shots on Flickr.

Listen to "Airstream Driver"

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Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears at Bowery Ballroom 3/31/09

Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears at Bowery Ballroom 3/31/09


These guys played a great set. Of course, they were inspired...

See them in higher resolution on Flickr.

Show # 17

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Andy Aledort & The Groove Kings at Northstar in Pound Ridge, NY 3/26/09

Andy Aledort & Friends at Northstar in Pound Ridge, NY 3/26/09.

Andy has played with scores of rock legends and is an editor of Guitar World magazine.

Check out his website to read the accolades, get details of his Hendrix Tribute shows and see what he's up to next.

See them larger in my Flickr stream.

It was a challenging show to shoot with only ambient light.

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50showsat50 Wallpaper

I've started making computer desktop wallpaper from some of the photos from the project's shows.

Download them here. If there are any other photos from the project you would like as a wallpaper, email me (with your desktop dimensions) and I'll see what I can do...

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