Theory of the Deadman at the Showbox – was all about big lights…check it.
Assignment photos – http://www.soundspike.com/photos/1552/11/theory-of-a-deadman-in-seattle/
Some of my faves –
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Theory of a Deadman at the Showbox Market 1-22-2012 – Images by Elisa Sherman
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 ~
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
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
So – I totally flaked and didn’t blog timely the Pride 2011 images this year – tsk tsk! But I have some – I actually lost quite a few that never got processed due to an unbacked up hard drive failure (tsk tsk again!)…
Anywho, with the year coming to a close – I didn’t want to pass these under the radar…but celebrate what didn’t crash! As always, love, marriage, and joy is what I seek…To visit prior year sets check – 2008, 2009, 2010 links.
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Seattle Pride Parade ~ 6-26-2011 – Images by Elisa Sherman
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…
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Pink Martini Holiday Show with the Seattle Symphony at the Paramount Theatre 12-3-2011 – Images by Elisa Sherman
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…
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Jason Webley at the Moore Theatre 11-11-11 – Images by Elisa Sherman
Yes, that would be prolific writer Neil Gaiman, known for his dark stories inked out on best sellers, and the illustrious eclectic rocker come wife, Amanda Palmer…
Together you say? Yep, a night full of oddly lovey banter, kisses, extra freaky creepy proes & poetry, tunes, with a few friendly special guests…
Amanda Palmer is always a treat – whether it’s with the Dresden Dolls, the quirky Eveylyn Evelyn(with Jason Webley), solo or here – with husband…The most noteworthy bit – is how these two, both with their own bit of obvious edgy humor & angst – are obviously so in love – it’s almost disgusting, if they weren’t really so cool – we forgive them – they are just beyond. So go ahead, make out, it’s ok, we’re good.
Gaiman – is the perfect match – on stage, whether reading, telling a story, singing(yep!) or staring lovingly (or oggling) at the wife…
The night, was over 2hrs of a quirky creepy freaky good time.
Assignment images are here – http://www.soundspike.com/story/3291/in-pictures-amanda-palmer-in-seattle/
Some of my favorite images from the night…
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An Evening with Neil Gaiman & Amanda Palmer at the Moore Theatre 11-9-2011 – Images by Elisa Sherman
Images that inspire, anger, move – that is what it’s all about, right? There is something going on right now, in Seattle, Wall Street, and abound, that I couldn’t ignore, and seeing images of, inspired me to take my camera out of the sabbatical I have it on.
While there are already many images of – we all see things differently, tell a different story. As well, part of the point of the movement that is happening, is duration – the only way to tell that, via images, is to keep taking them. So, this is the beginning of my series of recording the occupation here in Seattle – at Westlake Park. For more on the local occupation – occupyseattle.org. For more on what I think about it – and other things political – see my new poli-blog – politicsbyelisa.com – my first post is here.
Now, the images – these were captured October 6th and 8th.
The full set to date –
Occupy Seattle – Images by Elisa Sherman
The ongoing collection will be here – http://photosbyelisa.photoshelter.com/package-show/Occupy-Seattle/P0000B8AGpLhZ5k4
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
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
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Little Big Town at the Showbox Market 8-22-2011 – Images by Elisa Sherman
