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White Reaper opens at Neumos in Seattle 6-13-2015

elisa sherman — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 22:10:42 +0000

Oh my…first post of the year at practically the half way point…oops! Well, I suppose I will start off with something fun:) I got the chance to come out to Neumos to help support my friends nephew’s band White Reaper. They were on tour here opening for Electric Six. So fun – and loud. Makes me think I might need to get back out there more…we’ll see! It was a family affair as my friends sister, the lead singers mom, was also came out here to Seattle for the show…good times.

They are fun young band…good looking young guys that clearly enjoy playing music. I hope to see and hear more from them – their newest record ‘…does it again’ drops this month from Polyvinyl records.

…my camera heads to big apple in a couple days, so likely images from the concrete jungle will follow next week, and then Pride the following weekend at the end of the month – rainbows will abound!

For now – enjoy the fun pix of @whitereaperUSA –

White Reaper at Neumos 6-13-2015 – Images by Elisa Sherman

Long Lost: Beach House frames from the 2010 Vampire Weekend show that didn’t happen…

elisa sherman — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:57:05 +0000

It was a what, 2 hour show? A show that never had a headliner, as the lead for Vampire Weekend lost his voice. But alas, we were treated to a couple quite good opening acts – first the Dum Dum Girls, then Beach House – they almost could have headlined in my opinion… For whatever reason, I never got to publishing this set…but heck, it was time to dig through the archives ~ enjoy!

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Noise for the Needy 2012

elisa sherman — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 02:32:11 +0000

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…

Full Gallery –

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

honeyhoney at the Neptune Theatre, 4-29-2012

elisa sherman — Wed, 02 May 2012 01:04:41 +0000

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

Theory of a Deadman at the Showbox Market 1-22-2012

elisa sherman — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:14:56 +0000

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

Concrete Blonde at the Neptune Theatre 1-25-2012

elisa sherman — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:50:31 +0000

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

Fitz and the Tantrums at the Showbox Market 1-20-2012

elisa sherman — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:03:52 +0000

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…

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

Tearsheet: The Bangles at the Showbox on SoundSpike.com 11-5-2011

elisa sherman — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:18:14 +0000

http://www.soundspike.com/photos/1401/1/the-bangles-in-seattle/

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

elisa sherman — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:00:36 +0000

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…

Archive Slideshow

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

Love & Horror: An Evening with Neil Gaiman & Amanda Palmer

elisa sherman — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:15:24 +0000

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…

Archive Slideshow

An Evening with Neil Gaiman & Amanda Palmer at the Moore Theatre 11-9-2011 – Images by Elisa Sherman