I enjoy taking my camera to gigs it's just for fun and for the music. I rarely photograph live shows anymore professionally. I prefer to photograph musicians away from the stage.
In the past, I have photographed some amazing shows, such as T.Rex (1972) / Iggy Pop (1976)/ David Bowie (1978)/ Johnny Cash (many)/ Deep Purple/ Rolling Stones/
I go to shows now for the music and usually with a camera. So here are my fun pictures. Please respect the musicians and the copyright of these photographs.

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DECEMBER 3
CHARLIE LOUVIN

About to go on stage at The FooBAR.. Charlie is a classic old school performer
he seems to live for the stage and his music. His face is a delight to watch as the music plays.
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NOVEMBER 12
JOHN FRANCIS - CD Release


JOHN FRANCIS (with John Carter Cash) - 'BETTER ANGELS' CD launch at The Basement, Nashville, Tennessee
singing, 'No One Gets Out Of Here Alive' o-written by John Carter Cash and John Francis.
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NOVEMBER 9
JACK PEARSON


Another hidden Nashville treasure.

Jack Pearson & Friends, featured: Reese Wynans, Shane Roberts & Timm Biery.

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NOVEMBER 6
FORTUNATE SONS

Another powerful set that got the house rocking.

The FORTUNATE SONS are: Gary Nicholson, Kenny Greenberg, Michael Rhodes, Chad Cromwell and Reese Wynans.

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OCTOBER 30
CHARLIE LOUVIN BENEFIT
for his medical expenses.
For more information go to Charlie Louvin.net
Charlie is a strong and positive man. He held court, performed two sets


and was honoured by Alison Kraus
performing her amazing renditions of Louvin Brothers songs.


more Charlie Louvin
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OCTOBER 22
WHATEVER GETS YOU THROUGH THE NIGHT

THE LONG PLAYERS performed JOHN LENNON'S, IMAGINE

+ more
at the MERCY LOUNGE. Bobby Keys was on sax who played with Lennon.
It was a great show. Bobby Keys told Lennon stories backstage (they had been neighbours), then played his heart out on stage.

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August 12
THE BLACK KEYS

This band rocks. I love them!
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August 7
JOHN RICHARDS jazz guitarist

playing his soulful jazz at Marion James Anual Fish Fry, in Nashville
The first set included me sitting in on drums, but not when I took this picture!
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July 29
JOAN BAEZ at Cheekwood

50 years on, Baez is still politically relevant and an American treasure.
She delivered a set of music from her historic catalogue on a hot summer's night under the stars in a gorgeous setting.
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July 13
JOHN FRANCIS performs at The Basement

with Kenny Vaughn - guitar, Dave Roe - bass, Jerry Roe - drums, Adam Davis - guitar
Look for John's new album,
Better Angels (produced by John Carter Cash) to be released on Dualtone in October
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July 10
THE LONG PLAYERS perform, RUBBER SOUL
The Cannery, Nashville




Bill Llyod is the driving force behind the Long Players 
which began six years ago to perform classic rock albums in their entirety.
Each album features guest singers and musicians.
The core band is: Bill Llyod - guitar, Steve Allen - guitar, Steve Ebe - drums, Brad Jones - bass,
John Deaderick - keyboards.

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June 29
COURTNEY LOVE - HOLE
The Cannery, Nashville

 


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MAY 11
JOHN CARTER CASH at 12th & Porter, Nashville


previewing songs from his soon to be released album, "The Family Secret"
on The Billy Block Show

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MAY 7
SPACE CAPONE at the Cannery, Nashville



Record release party

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MARCH 17
TEAM ILLUMINATI at the Venue, Nashville



Check them out at teamilluminati.com

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FEBRUARY 25
Sound & Vision 2010
I attended the auction at Abbey Road Studios in London for Cancer UK.
A print of my photograph of John Lennon and George Harrison sold for charity
Robert Plant and Beth Nielsen Chapman performed with the 72 piece London Oriana Choir.

The event raised £260,000 ($390,000) for Cancer Research UK

Sir George Martin speaking about cancer with Bob Harris


Beth Nielsen Chapman performing with the London Oriana Choir.

more pictures to be added
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FEBRUARY 11
MUSIC FROM THE MOUNTAIN
An Evening Honoring "Mother" Maybelle Carter
 with John Carter Cash, Laura Cash, Earl Scruggs, Del McCoury, Larry Gatlin, Tom T. Hall, The Whites and the Gatlin Brothers.


Earl Scruggs backstage (one of the performers at Lipscomb University)
more pictures to be added

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FEBRUARY 5
TAKING AIM - book launch and exhibition, Seattle



Author, artist, musician, photographer Graham NASH playing Buddy Holly's Gibson


Jim Marshall in Seattle. He was excited about his current work and projects.
Jim was an amazing photographer. A legend who will be missed by many. He leaves a legacy of unique work.
Jim Marshall died in New York on March 24th.
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December 14 2009
AMERICANA MUSIC ASSOCIATION "LYRICS" FUNDRAISER

ELIZABETH COOK and GUY CLARK

JOHN HIATT

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November 25 2009

JESSI ALEXANDER and JON RANDALL of 18 South


rocking the Loveless Cafe, Nashville
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November 19 2009

DIANA JONES performing at Nashville's 3rd and Lindsley

Listen to Diana's album Better Times Will Come
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November 6 2009

IAN McLAGAN performing at Nashville's 3rd and Lindsley

I first photographed Mac in 1968 with the Small Faces
mouse over to view
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November 5 2009

LEONARD COHEN performing at (TPAC)Tennessee Performing Arts Center


at 75 Cohen has unboundless energy, generousity and is musically brilliant!
mouse over to view Leonard Cohen, Toronto, 1993

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October 6 2009

Randy Weeks performing "Can't Let Go"

at Nashville's 3rd and Lindsley
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September 23 2009

Guy Clark performing at Nashville's Belcourt Theatre

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September 19 2009

Jon Vezner performing at Three Crows, Delano, Minnesota

with GORDY JOHNSON - bass


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September 18 2009
Lucinda Williams + Tom Overby wedding


on stage at First Avenue Music Club, Minneapolis
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September 15 2009
Rosanne Cash performed songs from her new album, The List

to an invited audience of songwriters, musos and me, at The Country Music Hall Of Fame.
It was an historic event.

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August 25 2009
Steve Earle performing a Townes Van Zandt song

Belcourt Theatre, Nashville
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April 18 2009

EMMA - Sick Puppies - 12th and Porter, Nashville
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May 14 2009

Dave Perkins - Richard "Hombre" Price - 3rd and Lindsley, Nashville
Dave Perkins Band is: Dave Perkins (guitar/vocals) / Richard "Hombre" Price (bass)/ Reese Wynans (keyboard) /Mel Watts (drums)/ T J Klay (harmonica)
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October 13 2006

THE LONG PLAYERS perform, MEET THE BEATLES



The Mercy Lounge - Nashville

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