LiVE 88.5 Live @ The LiVE Lounge cd – Volume 5
If you’ve been following my blog, you are well aware that I have been photographing the Big Money Shot competition in Ottawa over the last few years. Earlier this year I was contacted by the folks at LiVE 88.5, who have become aware of my photographs of their competition. They were in the process of putting together Volume 5 of their Live at The Live Lounge series. Volume 5 was to be a Big Money Shot 2010 compilation. They were looking to use some of my photos from the 2010 Finals, 1 for each of the 5 bands that performed that night. The photos were chosen and the cd artwork was put together.
I am happy to say, that my photographs have now been featured in 2 cd packages this year. The first instance, was for Become the Sun’s debut cd.
The Junction – Live @ The LiVE Lounge
This past Thursday, The Junction was in town to play the LiVE Lounge. Before their show, I was only familiar with what I had heard on their myspace page. Based on that and their performance I had to pick up their latest release ‘Another Link in the Chain’. I have been listening to it constantly since. Although I didn’t get it until 2011, it is definitely one of my top albums for 2010. Give it a spin when you get the chance, and make sure you check this band out the next time they hit Ottawa!
Also on the bill were Teenage Kicks and The Strain. I hadn’t heard either of these bands before. Teenage Kicks delivered a very energetic set with some great tunes. I was only able to catch the last couple of songs from The Strain, who have just recorded an EP with Bryan Ruckstuhl. If they get their way, you’ll be hearing more of them through Live 88.5’s Big Money Shot competition this year.
This was another show, where the only lens I used was my 50mm 1.8. It has seen a lot of use over the last week. I don’t ever recall using it so much in a short period of time. I am definitely more comfortable with it now, and will probably consider bringing it out more often from now on.
In the end, another great night of music. You can check out more performance photos at www.spotlight.com.
The Junction
Teenage Kicks
USS @ LiVE Lounge Main Stage
This past Friday, I had the chance to catch USS at Live 88.5’s Live Lounge Main Stage. The crowd was much bigger than I expected. It was my first time seeing USS. They’ve played in Ottawa a few times now and I can see why the crowd was as big as it was. The word has gotten out. These guys put on one energetic show from start to finish!
365 Project – Day 35
Have you ever seen a blender used on stage during a live show? I have! More to come from USS.
Champion & His G-Strings @ the LiVE Lounge
Last Thursday, I was able to catch Champion & His G-Strings at Live 88.5’s LiVE Lounge. What a great show! I had heard good things about them, and they definitely didn’t disappoint.
k-os @ The LiVE Lounge
This past Thursday I was able to catch a special performance by k-os at Live 88.5’s LiVE Lounge. I was thrilled to be able to photograph this show, as k-os has been one of my favorite artists, ever since I heard Superstarr Pt. Zero, back in 2002.
Die Mannequin
This past Friday, I caught Die Mannequin at Live 88.5’s Live Lounge. What a great performance! If you get the chance to catch Die Mannequin live, do it!