Bad Boys of Rock Tour

Papa Roach
Originally uploaded by rachelparker

So I was assigned Hinder for the paper. Papa Roach though was probably the best act out of the three bands. What was Ironic was the less experienced out of all three of the bands was the headliner. Thought it was cool that Jacobee (pretty sure I botched that spelling) from Papa Roach jumped off the stage and walked through the crowd. And I'm learning that some bass players are pretty entertaining. Dont really have to much else to say though!


I apologize for the lack of words. Onto the pretty pictures.


Buckcherry


Papa Roach


Hinder


I'm going to see Boyz II Men today so hopefully will have some pictures from that. Don't see why I wouldn't!

Later
Rachel

Brooks and Dunn, Alan Jackson, and Jake Owen

Brooks and Dunn
Originally uploaded by rachelparker

I got to shoot this show a little bit over a week ago. I didn't know that I had clearance for Brooks and Dunn in addition to Alan Jackson, so that was a pleasant surprise. All in all I think this show went pretty smoothly. Not to mention these guys are veterans. You know it's gonna be a good show when you go.

Also I was happy I didn't have deadline till the next morning. It meant I got to go hang out with some of my friends who were doing Merch.

Anyway onto the goods!

Jake Owen


Brooks and Dunn


Alan Jackson


This week I'm kind of hoping I get to shoot A Fine Frenzy again with Brandi Carlile, and I know it's a far shot but the Dave Matthews Band would be AMAZING.

Have a good week yall!
Rachel

Mat Kearney

Mat Kearney
Originally uploaded by rachelparker

Mat Kearney at Kidd Kraddick ladies and gentlemen. Mat was very nice. Talked to him a little bit. His guitar player was super nice too. His name was Tyler! I accidentally called him Taylor. I felt bad. But if he by some grace stumbles across this blog he will see that I now remember his name is Tyler. Tyler also looked kinda like Graham Colton when he sang. It was odd.

Anyway! More at www.kiddlive.com


Later yall!

Buddy Guy

Buddy Guy
Originally uploaded by rachelparker

So finally a billion years later... more like 2 weeks but still! I'm finally catching up since this month has been so slow! I should have Mat Kearney up tomorrow. Then Brooks and Dunn, Alan Jackson, and Jake Owen sometime later this week.

Also sadly I was supposed to shoot the Killers thursday but I guess they arent allowing photographers on their tour. So if that is in fact the case, that's very crappy of them. It sucks when bands want the press to review a show but dont want to let the press be there to take some pictures to go with the review.

Anywhooo. Here's Buddy Guy! His show was like a religious experience. INCREDIBLE guitar player. If you have the opportunity to go see him. GO!



there's a couple more at the flickr!

Later
Rachel

Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore
Originally uploaded by rachelparker

Finally! Here are the Mandy Moore pics! I know I know I took forever. And I still have Buddy Guy to go before I start editing on the Brooks and Dunn/Alan Jackson/Jake Owen pictures!

But here's Mandy. I didnt get to see much of this show, but the few songs I did see were good. Enjoy!





Later
Rachel

Macy Gray

Macy Gray
Originally uploaded by rachelparker

Got to shoot Macy Gray a little over a week ago at Bass Hall. Her set was kind of funky. She had a neat microphone stand. Not sure what else to say here. It's been a long day!



Still to come Mandy Moore, Buddy Guy, and I'm shooting Alan Jackson tomorrow. I'm gonna see if they will let me shoot Jake Owen

Fort Worth Symphony

So I shot the Fort Worth Symphony a couple weeks ago when they were doing Mahler. I have to say it was a little strange being backstage at Bass Hall seeing the violin cases laying around. It was very flashback of when I used to play Cello in High School. But still cool none the less.



Later
Rachel

Eric Church

Eric Church
Originally uploaded by rachelparker

So a few weeks or so ago I shot Eric Church at Billy Bob's. He was really good. I wasn't too sure what to expect. I remember he was really excited to tell everyone "Welcome to Billy Bob's."

It was also a plus that I got to shoot the whole show. I always appreciate things like that. Because I know I've said before my loves are Photography and Music. So the fact I get to shoot Music Photography on a regular basis is a dream for me.

So here are those pics.


There's a few more over at the Flickr!

Still to come Fort Worth Symphony, Macy Gray, Mandy Moore, and Buddy Guy.


later!
Rachel

Def Leppard... rant.

Well.. a picture of the crowd from the photographer pit atleast..... sorry to disappoint. Well I guess it's not so much my fault as it is the bands or manager or whoever was responsible.

I had to sign a ridiculous release that said I couldn't even so much as put the photo's I took in my portfolio .......................................................................

To me that is just to a point of ridiculous. Because what right does a band or their manager whoever is responsible for that form, have to put a photographer in a position where they cant show someone a photo in their portfolio as an example to get hired for a possible job shooting? Are you serious? Is that really using the band for my own personal gain? Not to the level they seem to think. It's more an example of my artistic ability. But hey Def Leppard it's cool you guys can take all the credit for making me a great photographer by standing on the stage and performing.

Def Leppard on stage is why my pictures are good. It apparently has NOTHING to do with my own talent.

There has to be some kind of photographers rights against things like that.

So I just want to say thanks Def Leppard for letting me keep the copyright to my pictures but not letting me even put them in my blog to show people because that's kinda like a portfolio right?? Publicity in a blog.. wow that would suck right?

I might have actually even said something nice too because who doesn't sing along to pour some sugar on me?