Festival Palomino 2016 was a huge success. Much like the 2015 Festival, the weather could not have been nicer with the sun shining down all day, and later, a nearly full moon lit up the sky behind the stage. A large crowd of rock and roots music fans filled Historic Hall’s Island on the Mississippi … Continue reading “Festival Palomino 2016 Photo Review”
The third annual Festival Palomino will be upon us soon enough and this year’s lineup looks amazing. Started by local alt-bluegrass heroes Trampled by Turtles in 2014, the festival showcases both national and local acts outside at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN. Festival Palomino 2015 couldn’t have been much better, so mark your calendars and … Continue reading “Festival Palomino announces fantastic lineup for 2016”
The second annual Festival Palomino was a great success. The weather was perfect, and the bands curated by local heroes Trampled By Turtles provided a wonderful mix of folk and rock. Here are a few thoughts on the music of Festival Palomino 2015. Trampled By Turtles – Maybe I’m getting old, but I am really … Continue reading “Festival Palomino 2015”
Festival Palomino 2015 lineup The second annual Festival Palomino returns to Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN on Saturday, September 19, 2015, with a stellar lineup. The lineup, as curated by Trampled By Turtles, includes local the favorites Father John Misty who returns to the Twin Cities area for the third time this year, as well … Continue reading “Festival Palomino returns with stellar lineup”
I love Minneapolis and its always awesome local and national music scene. In 2013, I was graced with the opportunity to shoot a few of the biggest bands in rock, with plenty of smaller club acts mixed in. Here is my end of the year top 10 list of favorite shows I photographed this year. … Continue reading “Best Minneapolis Concerts of 2013”
On Wednesday, July 10, 2013, Bob Dylan returned to St. Paul, MN with his band to headline AmericanaramA along with Wilco, My Morning Jacket, and the Richard Thompson Trio. It was a glorious day at Midway Stadium, home of the St. Paul Saints baseball team. Richard Thompson may have an Americana sound, but hailing from … Continue reading “Bob Dylan, Wilco and My Morning Jacket bring AmericanaramA to St. Paul”
2012 was another fantastic year for the always amazing Minneapolis music scene. This year I photographed 25 concerts and saw a handful more without my camera. I am forever grateful to be living and working in such a wonderful city. Here is a list of my top 12 concerts from 2012. Cheers to 2013! Japandroids at … Continue reading “Top 12 Concerts of 2012”
I am ever grateful to be living in Minneapolis, MN, with its vibrant and ever-changing music scene. Whether it’s local or national bands, the Twin Cities has no shortage of quality music ready to be seen or heard on any given night. And it always seems that with its rich musical history, most artists truly … Continue reading “Top 11 Concerts from 2011”
I am a great believer in quality over quantity, therefore 2009 was a good year for me musically. I hope the new decade is filled with more great music for everyone. Here are my top nine concerts of 2009. Minnesota ROCKS! The Hold Steady at Basilica Block Party – Minneapolis, MN 7.11.09– Wow, wow, wow! This show was a musical riot. It … Continue reading “Nine Best Minnesota Shows of 2009”
