Put on by the same people that do LaureLive, I knew this was going to be good. Saturday had a great crowd, attracting more people than LaureLive did in it’s first year. The setup was great, too, as the stages were near enough to each other that you didn’t have to haul a huge way […]
Many of you know that I work with the band Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S. Band (Peace, Love, and Unity Syndacate). For a while, I thought the band should do a “reggae cruise”. Well, we finally did! After worrying about the weather for almost a week prior to the date, it rained almost EVERY day! […]
Coming into my 4th straight LaureLive (I have been to them all), I was looking forward to it as I was now their MAIN photographer, with access to everything at the festival. After getting my credentials, I was set for 2 long (but fun) days of great music! I was REALLY looking forward to seeing […]
It was a LONG, fun 2 days shooting for LaureLive. It was great seeing the band Magic Giant again, as they are so good, such nice guys, and fun to shoot, too! I FINALLY got to see Trombone Shorty, and was BLOWN AWAY by the energy and music they produce! The Record Company rocked hard, […]
Once again, the 6.5 hour ride each way was well worth the trip, considering the talent that the LARGEST Irish Festival has gracing it’s stages. Bands like Brigid’s Cross, , John Whelan and his collection of amazing talent, The High Kings, Lunasa, Full Set, The Sreaming Orphans, The Red Hot Chili Pipers and the Elders […]
you KNOW the weekend is going to be good when the first person you see at the hotel is eileen ivers, along with her husband brian and son adrian! once settled in, it was time to head over to the fest to catch a set by the prodigals. next up, the young dubliners rocked the […]
now i know that carlos jones is popular in cleveland, and that wade oval wednesday has gotten more popular over the years, but THIS one was HUGE! i have been going to wade oval wednesdays for a number of years, as it is a GREAT little thing that happens in cleveland over the summer. for […]
you wouldn’t expect it, but the city of dayton, ohio has a really nice irish fest held right downtown alongside the river. and the AMAZING thing is that with all of the great talent they have at this festival, you would think it would cost to attend, but no, it’s free. as a late decision […]