Sahayra with Special Guest Brad Abbott at Brandy’s Basement

I made my first trip to Brandy’s Basement to check out Sahayra and Brad Abbott. Between both acts it was a nice mix of 70’s, 80’s, & 90’s covers. Both acts also mixed in their originals. I found myself singing along and clicking away on the shutter button. Brandy’s offers great sound, lights, and atmosphere to scene! I would love to shoot some more bands there given the chance. I didn’t have a chance to...

Crash Army at Black Forge II

I made my way to yet another new venue for my travels tonight. I was invited out by Crash Army to take some more photos at Black Forge II. The venue is definitely one that I’d like to visit again with my camera. I loved the staging and lighting rig, the sound was tight, and the crowd was full! I also grabbed some photos of the band Trainwrecked, if you’re into high energy metal, give...

Newly opened Squirrel Hill Sports Bar’s Stage Debuts

The newly finished Squirrel Hill Sports Bar‘s Stage debuts with a lineup of The Molecule Party, Neostem, and Parable – A Celebration of Tool. I do not know the whole story, but I’m going to do my best. I believe that the storefront next to the bar became available and used to be a theater. Barry took that room and turned it into a nice little venue for our local scene. It comes with its...

Whitney Peyton’s Return to the Vortex

Whitney Peyton made her return to The Vortex in Akron, Ohio this past Friday. For guests coming to see her, artists preparing to perform, and workers preparing for the busy evening it was going to be quite a memorable event. Artists on the bill for the night were Mettal Maffia, HB the Grizzly, Bella J, Casey Xans, Bolic, The Knightheart, Ducky, Big Toke, and Uncle TJ. Let me tell you everyone was excited for this...

Right Turn Clyde at Steamworks Creative 11-5-21

Another photoshoot, another new to me venue. This time, I was checking Facebook after work when I saw a request to cover a show the same night because a photographer had to drop off at the last minute. I saw that the show was happening at Steamworks Creative, a venue that I had on my bucket list. So I looked at the time and had about 2 hours until show time, Next, I checked the...

Crash Army: A Mine Hauntingly Fun Time

This past Friday, I found myself witnessing a new band at a venue that I never expected to be photographing at. The band is rock/grunge band, Crash Army. The venue that I didn’t expect to find myself at was Tour-Ed Mine, masquerading as The Haunted Mine. After a little bit of a rocky pre-show setup, Crash Army put on a “spirited” show featuring both covers and originals to a small crowd that got bigger as...

An Evening at Radioactive Events Center 9-17-21

I ventured into a new to me venue again last evening. This time I entered the Radioactive Events Center, LLC in Kittanning, PA to see 4 bands that I’ve never seen before. Tomorrow, When kicked things off with this one man attack of the stage. Surprising me when he pulled out a trumpet to play along to his backing tracks! Up next was another band that I heard for the first time and hopefully not...