Big Black Delta at The Satellite

Big Black Delta was the headline band at The Satellite on a recent Saturday night.  A little over a year ago I saw them at The Satellite for their residency.  Just like a year ago, their fans were wild for them on this night. In fact, I was a little worried that I might end up with a black eye as the guy beside me was moving his head in a manner that could potentially have cause some damage.

It is interesting how certain memories pop up.  As a photographer, it is seriously difficult to photograph this band.  They like the stage lights off and replace it with their own strobe light show.  A number of times my camera photographed nothing but black.  Hey, it makes it interesting as a photographer.  Memories:  I remember last year there were two or three other photographers and one talking about how she was sneaking in the flash, hoping that no one would tap her on the shoulder to tell her to stop.

The below photo, no flash, just light timing.

Lavinia Slaughter at The Satellie

Lavinia Slaughter. I've been waiting to see this new project from Lauren (Rocket) White for a very long time.    I initially thought their first show was to be in November, but was later told it was shifted to December.  Was it worth the wait?  Yep.  Lauren dressed in black, mesmerized; her arms extended at times, piercing the darkness.

Dekades at The Satellite

I walked into The Satellite and was met with the heart pumping sound of Dekades.  It looks like they're a rather new band.  Watch out for this band.  They'll knock your socks off.

The Henry Clay People at The Satellite

The Henry Clay People hit the stage before a crowded house. There was a call out for beer, which resulted in 3 beers being brought up. And there was a mosh pit induced by the lead singer.  Two songs included guests/friends.  The night was electric.


 

Songs for Kids Foundation at The Satellite

The Satellite had a break in the music on Monday night when Songs for Kids Foundation hosted a comedy set by four comedians:  Matt Dwyer, Jonah Ray, Sklar Brothers and Matt Braunger.  Matt Dwyer, politically incorrect.  Jonah Ray, worried about his age.  Sklar Brothers telling a hysterical tale about running into Richard Simmons at an airport.  Matt Braunger making fun of twitter attacks.

The Sklar Brothers stole the show with their Richard Simmons story.

Josh -- Founder




Matt Dwyer



Jonah Ray



Sklar Brothers



Matt Braunger

Incan Abraham at The Satellite

Incan Abraham opened up the night at The Satellite.  Dual vocals.  A bassist who plays it cool.  And don't mind the borrowed drum set that argues that maybe the photo below is of The Henry Clay People.

Jhameel at Bootleg

Jhameel had the crowd dancing at The Bootleg.  Solid vocals.  Distinct image art.  Crowd pleasing.

Young Hunting at Bootleg

Young Hunting refused to tell the crowd their band name, but I was able to track them down.  This band is calmly thrilling.

Comment exchange of the night:

Crowd:  Yeah.

Band:  You saying you hate this?

Yeah can sometimes sound like hate :-)

Mind the Gap at Bootleg

Mind the Gap was first up at the Bootleg.  I was able to catch half the set.  The lead singer doesn't stop moving.  In fact, his movements across the stage were so constant that I wasn't able to capture a decent shot of him under the low lights.

 

Pacific Air at The Echo

Pacific Air held court on a Friday night at The Echo.

Their music makes you happy.

Comment of the night:  There is some space here by the photogs.  Come closer, make them work for their shots.

Night Terrors of 1927 at The Echo

It was off to see a friend in a new band called Night Terrors of 1927. This was only their second show.  This band has a couple songs out there that will just hook you immediately:  "Watch the World Go Dark" and "Dust and Bones."  If you head off to see them, you will be mesmerized by their set.  There is a wonderful flow to their music that drives you towards the conclusion.  The two front men are also backed up by the two awesome women that form another band, The Child.

The Blackhands at Three Clubs

The Blackhands played at Three Clubs recently. They're a punk band with a stand up bass. Unique and awesome.

In the Valley Below at the Bootleg

In the Valley Below played the Bootleg in November as the residency band.  It was a tad dark at the Bootleg when they played, but see the below picture and what stands out:  the hands.  The hands tell the story with this band.

LA Font at Bootleg

LA Font hit the stage at the Bootleg in November.  The lead singer moves on stage.

Comment of the night:  Come on, stop drinking.

Birds of a Black Feather at Bootleg

The sister duo Birds of a Black Feather hit the stage at Bootleg on a recent Thursday night. This band has beats that shake your body and vocals that sooth.

Battle Tapes at Bootleg

Battle Tapes hit the Bootleg with their electro synth rock sound.  I never think I saw someone ever attack his synth like the lead singer of Battle Tapes.