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May 28, 2012 by elisa sherman

The folks at Northwest Folklife festival 2012 5-26-2012

So I went down to folklife festival this year – not sure I have been before? Anywho, many I know are over at Sasquatch this weekend…others out of town on vacation…

But it was a gorgeous weekend in Seattle – so if you were here – it was a great time to get out and enjoy something local – ergo, I did. I was supposed to find a friend that was playing there – but for the life of me, I couldn’t figure out where…the place was teaming – bunches of Seattlites were there – running around the fountain, consuming the fair food, lazing in the sun, taking in the music on the stages, and street performers of all types (music and otherwise) along all the walkways…It was fabulous – a perfect seattle day (and weekend) to be out at Seattle Center taking in the bliss.

And so I did…camera in hand. I decided to focus on the life over the stages – if that makes sense. From the kids running around, folks lazing under the sun, street performers doing whatever they do, playing for tips, etc…it was perfection, this day.

Take a look –

Full set gallery archive from the day

Northwest Folklife Festival 2012 5-26-2012 – Images by Elisa Sherman

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May 1, 2012 by elisa sherman

honeyhoney at the Neptune Theatre, 4-29-2012

So, it’s been a while since I shot some music – since January actually…ironically, it was last at the Neptune – where I shot Concrete Blonde… Anywho – it’s been 2 months since I’ve even last picked up a camera…so when I got an email asking to sub in and cover the opener at the Neptune last Sunday – I figured, why not – my shutter finger could use a work out. So I did – honeyhoney opened the show on Sunday – take a look.

Assignement gallery –
http://www.soundspike.com/photos/1754/honeyhoney-in-seattle/

Some of my faves –

honeyhoney perform April 29th, 2012 on the "Billy Jack" tour at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

honeyhoney at the Neptune Theatre 4-29-2012 – Images by Elisa Sherman

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December 10, 2011 by elisa sherman

2011: Year in Review Concert Images

2011 has been an interesting year for me…For a multitude of reasons, I have shot less shows. That said, I hope I still continued to hone my craft, and clarify my style. I like to say, my style is to target those “in between” moments, that capture the joy, peace, bliss of the moments in their performances. Do my images look like everyone elses – I hope not! Are they the best music images? Hardly. But they are what I see…hope you enjoy the view! My selections of the year are here:

Some of my particular faves ~

Images from the Lifehouse show early this year, are some of my favorites – especially of Ben Carey – he is perfection to photograph – he is the perfect dirty rock star guitarist – you realize I’m not being literal – just honest, he’s not beautiful but he is – does that make sense? The lead singer of Lifehouse, yes, is technically pretty good looking – but Ben is the one that kept pulling the lens over and giving it. He’s also pretty cool – bumped into him a late during Pajama night decked out in his bathrobe on the VH1 Best Cruise Ever, but that’s another tale to tell!

Ben Carey of Lifehouse performs on March 5, 2011 in support of "Smoke and Mirrors"at the Showbox Sodo in Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

More recently – there was the spectacular night that was put on by husband wife duo – Neil Gaiman & Amanda Palmer…Their show was stunningly fun to watch, take in, and yes photograph. One of the best parts of the night, was when Amanda invited dancers out, and lined them up to deliver birthday kisses – lucky man.

Stepping back in the year a bit, was the Noise for the Needy shows…I have shot them since 2008. It’s a fun way to give back to the community doing what I can do pretty easily. This image – was of Claire England of Bright Futures at Chop Suey – wearing, you aren’t mistaken – that’s a Justin Beiber tshirt – priceless!

This next photo is a fave simply because I love the color, and the swishy-ness of it – it is what it is, and I like it. The girls are 2 of the 3 singers for a brand new band (in one of their first shows), called The Pytons – they hired me to shoot 3 of their shows, and they are all spectacular people – my hats off to them, and I wish them much success and good music.

And while I didn’t shoot many shows this year, I did bring this whole full circle by finally officially shooting INXS – the band that inspired me to do this thing amongst the swirling lights, hot rock stars, and whatnot…It was what would seem their last tour with Canadian lead singer, JD Fortune, who won the spot back in 2005 on the show Rock Star: INXS – which also can be credited with my inpsiration for getting into this game, rather later in life than the youngins (in my thirties, lol)…So JD, even though you hid from me for most of the 3 songs I got to shoot you, this one’s for you…for always being that Rock Star on stage every time I saw you, being friendly and cheeky offstage, one upping my friend about the temperment of her pug whilst playing poker, and being so lovely backstage when I got invited to shoot the fan winners with the band this go round. JD – you are a rock star. INXS, I wish you the best in your next ventures. And to 2011, it was a good year.

So that’s it for the stories – check the list with links to all of the artists featuerd this year, along with the slideshow with several fun images from the year, whether it was Scott Hutchison, my 3rd time out shooting the fabulous Psychedelic Furs, my second time shooting the spectacular that is the Theivery Corporation, or the killer country that is Little Big Town – it was all good. Until next year, adieu…

2011
December –
Pink Martini with the Seattle Symphony

November –
Jason Webley (feat. Amanda Palmer)
Amanda Palmer @ Occupy Seattle
An Evening with Neil Gaiman & Amanda Palmer
The Bangles

September –
Thievery Corporation

August –
Little Big Town

July –
INXS
Gillian Welch
Owl City
Neko Case
Mat Kearney

June –
Brett Dennen
Noise for the Needy featuring: Akimbo, Wildildlife, Black Queen, Princess, Vultures 2012, Smooth Sailing, Whiskey Tango, What What Now, Brite Futures, Lisa Dank, The Redwood Plan, Fresh Espresso

May –
Psychedelic Furs

April –
Robert Plant

March –
Lifehouse
Joshua Radin
Laura Jansen
Noise for the Needy feat. Kokon Taiko Drummers, Truckasauras, Mad Rad, Junkie XL
Scott Hutchison

February –
Josh Ritter & the Royal City Band

January –
Alter Bridge
Amos Lee
Taddy Porter
Like a Storm

2011 Year in Review – Images by Elisa Sherman

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December 8, 2011 by elisa sherman

Pink Martini welcomes back China Forbes ~ Holiday Show with the Seattle Symphony 12-3-2011

At the Paramount, this 3rd of December- Pink Martini & friends welcomed back with grand ceremony: Miss China Forbes…What better way than amongst a stage full of the Seattle Symphony? This was my last show of the year, and I didn’t know what to expect – but it was a grand show…

Assignment images: http://www.soundspike.com/photos/1470/2/pink-martini-in-seattle/

Though glorious in full color, I decided to process the final set of the year, in a cool black & white treatment – it somehow fits vibe I think…

Pink Martini with the Seattle Symphony…

Pink Martini perform with the the Seattle Symphony December 3rd, 2011, at their Holiday Show at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

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Pink Martini Holiday Show with the Seattle Symphony at the Paramount Theatre 12-3-2011 – Images by Elisa Sherman

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November 14, 2011 by elisa sherman

On the Eleveniest Day Ever: Jason Webley at the Moore 11-11-11

Twas 11-11-11, the “eleveniest” day ever – and it was a night that belonged to Jason Webley at the Moore. Among a crowd that clearly loved him – with musicians that loved to play, it was a great night of music in Seattle. There is such earnest honesty as he plays – love for music just flows. Truly a treat – as Jason is said to be taking a touring break for an undetermined length of time after this show.

A funny aside, as I awaited the shooting the show, Amanda Palmer and Neil Gaiman came in and sat a few rows back on the left side…they sat down to watch their friend Jason (whom they’d later join onstage), and the face on the gal that was sitting in front of them, when she realized who was sitting behind her was priceless…

Anywho, assignment photos on SoundSpike – http://www.soundspike.com/photos/1410/jason-webley-in-seattle/

And some of my favorites…

Jason Webley performs at the Moore Theatre, November 11th, 2011 (Elisa Sherman)

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Jason Webley at the Moore Theatre 11-11-11 – Images by Elisa Sherman

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September 17, 2011 by elisa sherman

Thievery Corporation at the Moore Theatre 9-12-2011

This last week I got to revisit one of the acts I first officially photographed – Thievery Corporation! (2009 images here) Their shows are a whirling spectacular of music, fabulous singers, and incredible musicians.

Assignment photos on Soundspike.com – http://www.soundspike.com/photos/1202/8/thievery_corporation_in_seattle/

Some of my favorite images from the archive here –

Full gallery here –

Thievery Corporation at the Moore Theatre 9-12-2011 – Images by Elisa Sherman

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August 25, 2011 by elisa sherman

Shootin' Country: Little Big Town at the Showbox Market 8-22-2011

Yep, you heard me – country. I shoot pretty much anything, from death metal, rock, singer songwriter, dance/electronic, pop, to yeah, I guess, country. It’s not my first country-ish gig, have shot some alt-country slash americana previously – but it’s not often, and deserves mention.

A big thank you to Little Big Town for being visually fun to shoot – they made me a fan (I’m easy) by simply giving me good image.

Assignment photos on SoundSpike.com – http://www.soundspike.com/photos/1142-little_big_town_in_seattle.html

Some of my favorites

Full Gallery –

Little Big Town at the Showbox Market 8-22-2011 – Images by Elisa Sherman

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August 1, 2011 by elisa sherman

Noise for the Needy 2011

For the 4th year in a row, this past June, I photographed the Noise for the Needy festival & events – a great local benefit organization for sure. Whether you can work a table, sing (play), attend as a fan & buy drinks(seriously! lol – a good time is always had), or photograph, its a great set of events to be a part of.

I don’t know if the images are like all the other music images or if they are special because of what the community is coming together to do? Regardless – it’s a beautiful thing. This year, the festival proceeds benefit Real Change – something if you walk around downtown Seattle, you should be well familiar with.

To see my images from previous years – 2008, 2009, 2010.

This year – I covered Metal Night (yeah, you heard me) and ironically enough, the next night I covered happened to be dance music – so 2 ends of the spectrum – and no “singer songwriter” bits to be seen at either…not that people didn’t write their music, but you know what I mean…I also captured images from last March’s kickoff event – which was a bit of swirling lights, dancers, electronic beats and fun.

Anywho – some of my favorite images from this year –

Bands covered at Festival – click on each to see full photo sets of each
Akimbo
Wildildlife
Black Queen
Princess
Vultures 2012
Smooth Sailing
Whiskey Tango
What What Now
Brite Futures
Lisa Dank
The Redwood Plan
Fresh Espresso

At the March Kickoff event –
Kokon Taiko Drummers
Truckasauras
Mad Rad
Junkie XL

By night –
March kick off event at Neumos 3-10-2011
Metal night at Underground Event Center 6-11-2011
Dance/electronic night at Chop Suey 6-12-2011

Until next year (for NFTN) – cheers!

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July 19, 2011 by elisa sherman

INXS and a glass of wine

Starting this year, INXS has been on tour again after 3.5yr hiatus (yeah, I was counting – last stop for me was “The Soo” – Sault Ste Marie, July 2007 – so make that 4yrs for this fangirl). This slightly damp night, July 17th, in the great northwest, our band, INXS dropped into town to kick off the US dates of their “Original Sin” tour, delivering a suited up round of hits at the Chateau Ste Michelle Winery in Woodinville.

In reality, I was supremely excited for this show, for more than just the uber fan obviousness. This is because, they are the band that originally inspired me to take photos at music shows, and this was my first credentialed chance to click them with a proper camera, and lenses, drop that shutter, and get them all nice and sharp. Sadly, that usually means, just the “first 3 songs, no flash”, because that’s what it is like to photograph a band with a photo pass – we usually miss those later show moments – the potential iconic moments, the finale wave to the audience, etc.

In all it’s a full circle for me, back photographing(with a pass this time, rather than on the down low!) the band I love. The icing, as it were, was when I was asked to shoot “back stage” (really not back) the .com winner meet and greet, and to also shoot midset Original Sin version of “Beautiful Girl” where Pat Monahan joined the band on stage. After shooting, I obviously(ha ha) went to my seat and watched the entire end of the set – it was such a fun and nostalgic show. I am not the same non-groupie from yesteryear, but I do still love the music and the band. Every word, I can breath and sing along with. It just puts a smile on my face. To everyone I met, and got to hang out with this night – xoxo – so much fun! To the band, etc – you were great, many thanks.

For all of my fellow INXS fans – these are for you.

xoxo
~elisa

Soundspike gallery here – http://www.soundspike.com/photos/1005/4/inxs_in_woodinville__wa/

INXS performs at Chateau Ste Michelle Winery during their "Original Sin" Tour, July 17, 2011 in Woodinville, Washington (Elisa)

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INXS at Chateau Ste Michelle 7-17-2011 – Images by Elisa Sherman

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March 17, 2011 by elisa sherman

Noise for the Needy 2011 kick off party at Neumos 3-10-2011 (new photos)

For the fourth year running, my shutter has tripped capturing the Noise for the Needy events…love what they do – and love doing my little part to help via images. This year they announced the upcoming festival will be sponsoring Real Change.

Check out my images featured on seeLOUDER.com – http://seelouder.com/featured-photos-noise-for-the-needy-kick-off-2011.html

It was quite a party at Neumos…Twistory & Noise for the Needy brought quite the visuals…

Musicians out for the event included –
Kokon Taiko Drummers
Truckasauras
Mad Rad
Junkie XL

Full set of images from the night, from all the volunteers that volunteered their shutter clicks –
http://www.flickr.com/photos/noisefortheneedy/sets/72157626268142134/