photography by elisa sherman » seattle concert photography https://www.photosbyelisa.com always eternally chasing my bliss through the lens Sun, 30 Jun 2024 04:12:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.2 Noise for the Needy 2014, Farewell Festival https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2014/09/noise-for-the-needy-2014-farewell-festival.html https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2014/09/noise-for-the-needy-2014-farewell-festival.html#comments Thu, 25 Sep 2014 13:55:12 +0000 http://www.photosbyelisa.com/?p=4340 Noise for the Needy has been raising money via this awesome local festival for 10 years. A great run, for many great causes along the way. So many great bands, great people, and a great event. I am so happy to have captured it via images for the last 7 years, since 2008. It’s been an honor to have photographed 7 festivals, 15 shows altogether, and too many bands to count. It’s been a special thing for me. Even after I stopped shooting music regularly in early 2012, I kept coming out for this event. For me it was that perfect confluence of art, creativity, and community coming together.

For a look back, check – Noise for the Needy blogs from 2008-2013 – 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013.

Given the finale, I can’t help but bring back some of my favorite images from years past.

(Elisa Sherman)

I have loved shooting this festival…and I will miss it and all that it represents. I am so happy I got to be even a small part of it, capturing the moments; and a bit sad it’s all over.

But alas, it’s all in the photos…so enjoy this last stand, live from the Tractor Tavern(ok, 2weeks later, but eh?!)…

Ivan & Alyosha performs at Noise for the Needy 2014, Tractor Tavern 9-13-2014 | photos by <a href="http://photosbyelisa.com" rel="nofollow">Elisa Sherman</a> (Elisa Sherman)Noise for the Needy at the Tractor Tavern 9-13-2014 | photos by <a href="http://photosbyelisa.com" rel="nofollow">Elisa Sherman</a> (Elisa Sherman)Ravenna Woods performs at Noise for the Needy, Tractor Tavern 9-12-2014 | photos by <a href="http://photosbyelisa.com" rel="nofollow">Elisa Sherman</a> (Elisa Sherman)Sarah Gerritsen performs at Noise for the Needy 2014, Tractor Tavern | photos by <a href="http://photosbyelisa.com" rel="nofollow">Elisa Sherman</a> (Elisa Sherman)Helio Sequence performs at Noise for the Needy, Tractor Tavern 9-12-2014 | photos by <a href="http://photosbyelisa.com" rel="nofollow">Elisa Sherman</a> (Elisa Sherman)Ivan & Alyosha performs at Noise for the Needy 2014, Tractor Tavern 9-13-2014 | photos by <a href="http://photosbyelisa.com" rel="nofollow">Elisa Sherman</a> (Elisa Sherman)The Horde and the Harem performs at Noise for the Needy 2014, Tractor Tavern 90-13-2014 | photos by <a href="http://photosbyelisa.com" rel="nofollow">Elisa Sherman</a> (Elisa Sherman)~gallery slideshow~


Noise for the Needy 2014 – Images by Elisa Sherman

#nftn spirit forever.

]]> https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2014/09/noise-for-the-needy-2014-farewell-festival.html/feed 0 Noise for the Needy 2012 https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2012/06/noise-for-the-needy-2012.html https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2012/06/noise-for-the-needy-2012.html#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2012 02:32:11 +0000 http://photosbyelisa.com/?p=3559 This year as I was going to be out of town the second week of June – I thought I was going to miss the annual charity music festival – Noise for the Needy…after having shot it every year since 2008…but they had a couple of early show dates – so I was able to squeeze this one in – at Neumos, headlined by The Thermals, with Little Cuts, and Tacocat. To reminisce on years past check out – 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 blogs.

This year – as always, the images show what a great cause, what fun, and what is so cool about this event – the people & the music. Enjoy…

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Noise for the Needy 2012 @ Neumos 6-2-2012 – Images by Elisa Sherman

]]> https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2012/06/noise-for-the-needy-2012.html/feed 0 honeyhoney at the Neptune Theatre, 4-29-2012 https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2012/05/honeyhoney-at-the-neptune-theatre-4-29-2012.html https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2012/05/honeyhoney-at-the-neptune-theatre-4-29-2012.html#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 01:04:41 +0000 http://photosbyelisa.com/?p=3540 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 perform April 29th, 2012 on the "Billy Jack" tour at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

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

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

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

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

]]> https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2012/05/honeyhoney-at-the-neptune-theatre-4-29-2012.html/feed 0 Theory of a Deadman at the Showbox Market 1-22-2012 https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2012/01/theory-of-a-deadman-at-the-showbox-market-1-22-2012.html https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2012/01/theory-of-a-deadman-at-the-showbox-market-1-22-2012.html#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:14:56 +0000 http://photosbyelisa.com/newshome2012v2/?p=3483 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 –


Theory of a Deadman performs on January 22, 2012 in support of "The Truth Is..." at the Showbox Market, Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

Theory of a Deadman performs on January 22, 2012 in support of "The Truth Is..." at the Showbox Market, Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

Theory of a Deadman performs on January 22, 2012 in support of "The Truth Is..." at the Showbox Market, Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

Theory of a Deadman performs on January 22, 2012 in support of "The Truth Is..." at the Showbox Market, Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

Theory of a Deadman performs on January 22, 2012 in support of "The Truth Is..." at the Showbox Market, Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

Theory of a Deadman performs on January 22, 2012 in support of "The Truth Is..." at the Showbox Market, Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

Theory of a Deadman performs on January 22, 2012 in support of "The Truth Is..." at the Showbox Market, Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

Theory of a Deadman performs on January 22, 2012 in support of "The Truth Is..." at the Showbox Market, Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

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Theory of a Deadman at the Showbox Market 1-22-2012 – Images by Elisa Sherman

]]> https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2012/01/theory-of-a-deadman-at-the-showbox-market-1-22-2012.html/feed 0 Concrete Blonde at the Neptune Theatre 1-25-2012 https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2012/01/concrete-blonde-at-the-neptune-theatre-1-25-2012.html https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2012/01/concrete-blonde-at-the-neptune-theatre-1-25-2012.html#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:50:31 +0000 http://photosbyelisa.com/newshome2012/?p=3460 The last gig I’ll have shot for a bit…it was an interesting night, shooting Concrete Blonde – back/high lighting, intense black light off the top, and the only time I’ve ever shot at the Neptune…enjoy…

Assignment photos –
http://www.soundspike.com/photos/1546/3/concrete-blonde-in-seattle/

Concrete Blonde performs on January 25th, 2012 at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

Concrete Blonde performs on January 25th, 2012 at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

Concrete Blonde performs on January 25th, 2012 at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

Concrete Blonde performs on January 25th, 2012 at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

Concrete Blonde performs on January 25th, 2012 at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)


Concrete Blonde at the Neptune Theatre 1-25-2012 – Images by Elisa Sherman

]]> https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2012/01/concrete-blonde-at-the-neptune-theatre-1-25-2012.html/feed 0 Fitz and the Tantrums at the Showbox Market 1-20-2012 https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2012/01/fitz-and-the-tantrums-at-the-showbox-market-1-20-2012.html https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2012/01/fitz-and-the-tantrums-at-the-showbox-market-1-20-2012.html#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:03:52 +0000 http://photosbyelisa.com/?p=3357 Sold out two nights – Fitz and the Tantrums hit the Showbox – I shot them on Friday, then I had a birthday cocktail with friends – good night.

Assignment photos – http://www.soundspike.com/photos/1544/9/fitz-and-the-tantrums-in-seattle/

Some of my favorite images from the night…
Fitz and the Tantrums performs on January 20th, 2011 at the Showbox Market in Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

Fitz and the Tantrums performs on January 20th, 2011 at the Showbox Market in Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

Fitz and the Tantrums performs on January 20th, 2011 at the Showbox Market in Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

Fitz and the Tantrums performs on January 20th, 2011 at the Showbox Market in Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

Fitz and the Tantrums performs on January 20th, 2011 at the Showbox Market in Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

Fitz and the Tantrums performs on January 20th, 2011 at the Showbox Market in Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

Fitz and the Tantrums performs on January 20th, 2011 at the Showbox Market in Seattle, Washington (Elisa Sherman)

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Fitz and the Tantrums at the Showbox Market 1-20-2012 – Images by Elisa Sherman

]]> https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2012/01/fitz-and-the-tantrums-at-the-showbox-market-1-20-2012.html/feed 0 2011: Year in Review Concert Images https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2011/12/2011-year-in-review-concert-images.html https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2011/12/2011-year-in-review-concert-images.html#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:25:27 +0000 http://photosbyelisa.com/?p=3116 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.
Amanda Palmer wishes Neil Happy Birthday performs on November 9th, 2011 during the "An Evening with Neil Gaiman & Amanda Palmer" at the Moore Theatre. (Elisa Sherman)

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!
(Elisa Sherman)

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

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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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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

]]> https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2011/12/pink-martini-welcomes-back-china-forbes-seattle-symphony-paramount-12-3-2011.html/feed 0 Tearsheet: The Bangles at the Showbox on SoundSpike.com 11-5-2011 https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2011/11/tearsheet-the-bangles-showbox-soundspike-11-5-201.html https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2011/11/tearsheet-the-bangles-showbox-soundspike-11-5-201.html#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:18:14 +0000 http://photosbyelisa.com/?p=3009
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]]> https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2011/11/tearsheet-the-bangles-showbox-soundspike-11-5-201.html/feed 0 On the Eleveniest Day Ever: Jason Webley at the Moore 11-11-11 https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2011/11/on-the-eleveniest-day-ever-jason-webley-at-the-moore-11-11-11.html https://www.photosbyelisa.com/2011/11/on-the-eleveniest-day-ever-jason-webley-at-the-moore-11-11-11.html#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:00:36 +0000 http://photosbyelisa.com/?p=2975 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)

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

Jason Webley performs with special guest Amanda Palmer at the Moore Theatre, November 11th, 2011 (Elisa Sherman)

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

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

Jason Webley performs with special guest Amanda Palmer 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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