Friday, May 30, 2008

Miranda Lambert at Wolfdance


Miranda Lambert
Originally uploaded by rachelparker
Miranda Lambert headlined Wolf Dance 2008 this year, and I actually didn't think we'd cover this since we just covered her a month ago. But to my surprised I got asked to cover it and my response was I'd love to.

The more I get to see and cover this girl the more I like her. She brings it with a ton of energy and rocks out. Last go round I got to watch more of the show. But since deadline was a bit tighter this go round and I had to walk like a billion blocks to get to it back and forth that ate up some time.

A really cool thing was that she changed up the set list from the last time I shot her. And this time I got to shoot for the first 3 not just first 2.

So the first three songs were

Guilty In Here
What About Georgia
New Strings

the rest of what I got to hear while I was packing up then treking back was.

Famous In A Small Town
Traveling Band
Easy From Now On

And the rest of the set list thanks the Miranda fans

Down
Take It Out on Me
Bring Me down
Down
Crazy Ex Girlfriend
Desperation
Me And Charlie
Cant be Bothered
Dry Town
Getting Ready
Gun Powder and Lead
Stay with Me
Kerosene

Ok Well here are some more shots from the show. Lighting was like really odd. They had spotters, but they had the spots turned down lower than they had the front stage lights. So When Ran was at the Microphone the front stage lights would blow out the shots. Then the second she'd move back from the mic would have to throw the shutter speed down a couple notches. I know this isn't a common deal with her its just a per event basis at radio shows and what not. The spotters should have cranked it up a little more though and toned down on the fronts.

Another random not is I love the shots with the green light behind her. I just like how they turned out.

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Miranda Lambert Miranda Lambert Miranda Lambert Miranda Lambert

Ok lastly congrats to Miranda on winning best album at the ACM's.

Ok that's all for now folks.

Tanya Tucker


Tanya Tucker
Originally uploaded by rachelparker
Shot Tanya Tucker Saturday at Billy Bob's. The lighting wasn't bad. It varies so greatly there dependent on artist. But most the time it's atleast descent as it was that night. I'm almost always able to shoot at 1600 or below which is always good.

Tanya was pretty good. She's sorta a big deal in country music and all. Her act was really choreographed and what not. And I'm ok with that. I do like a little spontaneity in my musicians though.

Anyway here are a few shots. Sorry I'm a tad bit short for words on this one. I didnt stay too long I shot till my card was full which was about 5 songs then I left.

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Miranda shots coming up.

Rachel

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Radiohead


Radiohead
Originally uploaded by rachelparker
Ok I just realized I've had these up on flickr for days and have yet to blog about this show from over a week ago. BLONDE! In my defense I am like a dirty blondish shade of hair color.

But I got to shoot what seems to be the coveted Radiohead show. It was the last one on the first leg of the US Tour as well. And very very sold out. I feel kinda bad because I'm so unappreciative of them too. Like I get that they are good music but I just dont get it. But atleast I know I'm unappreciative of some good music. Other good music I'm totally appreciative of.

So technicalities of the show. They dont use spotlights. Now I'm ok with just stage lighting. It's tougher but this is where most live music shooters get started is under crap lighting conditions. But man those back lights were bright sometimes. So it was crappy light and great light all at the same time. Their lighting was an oxymoron! They had these really cool lights that came down and glowed and stuff which they only used during the 3rd song and after unfortunately. We shot first 3. Typical.

I still got some pretty descent stuff when I was expecting to get crap. On Youtube there's a hilarious video from this show from "Exit Music" of Thom kinda scolding a guy that hollered out. About all I could make out was "Oh you're a funny guy aren't you?"

Ok here's some shots
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Radiohead Radiohead Radiohead

You know when I think of Radiohead I think of the episode of Southpark where Cartman writes a letter saying some kid is dying and loves Radiohead. And its all an elaborate plan to embarrass that kid. That episode is so ridiculous.

Ok so random but yay David Cook won Idol. Now I pray they dont make him release some piece of crap album and let him be artistic because obviously the guy is. He's the only one who really changed up the music on his songs this year.

In other randomness there's a really weird Alanis Morisette video on right now.

Ok enough of the Randomness! I shot Leslie Jordan tonight. It was hilarious.

Rachel

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Alicia Keys at Nokia Theatre


Alicia Keys
Originally uploaded by rachelparker
So a week ago I got to shoot the Alicia Keys tour. And I have to say that the lighting was great. We were incredibly well informed before the show started. Which is always helpful to know what to expect. Shout out to the tour publicist. Ha. We got to shoot the first two. Both in which Alicia was up and dancing around for.

And frankly alot of critics keep busting her for that. But I think she just wants to get out from behind the piano for a few songs, and that should be Ok. Diversity in a show isn't a bad thing, and Alicia has already proven she is a talented musician behind the piano. To criticize Alicia for getting out from behind the piano is almost like criticizing Madonna for getting behind a guitar during her shows.

While out in the hall editing my shots I got to hear a good deal of the show and she sounded great. I caught myself singing along to some of the songs I knew.

Anyway here are some of the shots
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Alicia Keys Alicia Keys Alicia Keys

Ok well I should have Radiohead up sometime in the near future. I'm having Kidd Kraddick withdrawls. Not because they just havn't had any guests in like a week, just cause I haven't seen the wonderful folks that work there in like a week.

Ok that's all
Rachel

Monday, May 19, 2008

Jordin Sparks


Jordin Sparks
Originally uploaded by rachelparker
So Tuesday Jordin Sparks was in studio at Kidd Kraddick and she was so nice it was ridiculous. I have no bad things to say about her. She took the time to introduce herself to even me the unimportant girl with the camera.

There's been all this drama surrounding her about having to go on vocal rest. But she sounded great. No signs of anything wrong with vocals. During one of the breaks she was saying she only liked green gummy bears and same thing with only liking pink and red starburst.

During that same break I had a friend ask me to bring it up so I asked her about Idol Forums where she was a frequent poster before she was even on idol, and she still posts there now even. She funnily enough said she checked it that morning. And I think its kind of cool that a big fan of the show won the show. But now I have this vision in my head of Jordin waking up in the morning and first thing checking the Idol forums. She also said she was sad to be passing the idol crown. Then I proceeded to talk about how I'm pulling for David Cook especially after his performance Mariah Carey week. And she said she really liked his Billie Jean performance. She also mentioned she was sad Michael Johns got kicked off.

I dont normally get pictures with the artist but I definitely got one with her as did like everyone there. And after it she said something about writing a song (BLANK) is for lovers. I forgot what the Blank was. But she said something cause I was wearing a Texas is for Lovers shirt on. And now I feel bad for forgetting.

But Jordin was so nice. And sounded great. I know I say alot of folks are nice because they are but man she's definitely up near the top of the list for niceness.

Here's a few pics, more at http://kiddlive.com on the main page or under stuff you missed.
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Ok now if only I can get through the Alicia Keys shots then I'll be mostly caught up.

Rachel

Simple Plan at the Palladium


Simple Plan
Originally uploaded by rachelparker
So I lucked out last monday and got to shoot the Simple Plan show. And I have nothing but great things to say about these guys. I can honestly see why a friend of mine loves them so much. Makes you want too move to Canada if everyone is this nice, well if it wasn't so cold.

The lighting wasnt amazing but it wasnt bad either. It was just all over the place so I tried my best to keep up. And this band moves around alot. I almost too a Bass to the face! One of the security guys I see at alot of events was laughing at me when I did this almost sort of limbo matrix move to dodge it. My best shots are of Jeff. The lighting by him was phenomenal.

The band and crowd definitely was all about the interaction. Pierre got up close by jumping into the pit area and got the crowd clapping, singing, and waving along with him. And David was quite chatty and pretty funny.

Set List:
Generation
Take My Hand
Shut Up!
Jump
When I'm Gone
Addicted
The End
Me Against the World
Your Love Is a Lie
Time to Say Goodbye
I Can Wait Forever
Thank You
Welcome to My Life
I'd Do Anything
What If
Untitled
God Must Hate Me
Crazy
Perfect

and some more shots
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Simple Plan Simple Plan Simple Plan
Simple Plan Simple Plan Simple Plan


Ok so I have some Jordin stuff from Kidd Kraddick to put up. Then hopefully I can get the Alicia Keys stuff done!

Rachel

Friday, May 16, 2008

Simple Plan & Ferras


Simple Plan
Originally uploaded by rachelparker
So Monday at Kidd Kraddick Simple Plan and Ferras were both in studio to perform.

To your right you will see Simple Plan busting out their New Kids on the Block moves, and actually a surprising amount of New Kids knowledge. BUT funny enough later that day after their show in Dallas Pierre was saying how he loved the New Kids back in the day, but hey didnt everyone. They were a really good interview and their songs sounded great acoustically. They went outside and mingled with the fans afterwards. Really nice and fun guys.

After Simple Plan, Ferras was in studio. For those of you that dont know, he has the Hollywood's Not America song. I think his style is kind of a young elton john vibe. And he was also really nice. Talented singer songwriter, so I'm hoping for good things for him.

Here are some shots, more at http://www.kiddlive.com on the homepage, and if not there, then under the "Stuff you missed" link

Simple Plan:
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Simple Plan Simple Plan

Ferras:
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More Simple Plan coming, From the show that night! Then Jordin Sparks at Kidd Kraddick, and Alicia Keys.