Thursday, October 24, 2013

Grace Potter On Top

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
The ever-growing musical prowess of Grace Potter and the Nocturnals has become something that fans music fans of all types can appreciate.  That is why it is such a pleasure to see them return to the All Good Music Festival and Campout 2013 to host a Saturday night prime time slot on the Dragon Stage from 6:00 until 7:30.  Between Grace’s on stage charisma, voice, and beauty, she is the perfect leader for a band that has been building up quite a rock-star reputation over the past few years.  Grace Potter and the Nocturnals put on quite a spectacle for their loyal fans on that sunny evening at Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio.  The highlight of their set that had everyone talking was their cover of The Grateful Dead’s “Friend of the Devil” which featured a surprise sit-in from none other than Bob Weir, an original member of The Dead.  In return, Potter would sit in with Furthur, who played after The Nocturnals on the same stage, to collaborate on a rendition of the Grateful Dead classic, “Turn on Your Lovelight.”  

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Ice Cube - Never Too Gangsta

Ice Cube - O'Shea Jackson
Ice Cube - O'Shea Jackson
One of the founding fathers of gangsta rap, Ice Cube (O'Shea Jackson) brought his brutally honest style back to The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC with WC (William Loshawn Calhoun, Jr.) and crewIce Cube has been on the scene for over 25 years, since blowing music fans out of the water in 1987 with the infamous rap group N.W.A. alongside fellow rap legend, Dr. Dre.  When he left N.W.A and become a solo artist in 1989, Ice Cube secured his status as one of the most controversial lyricists of all time.  He has been accused of being overly violent, racist, and misogynistic.  On the other hand, he has been labeled as being one of the greatest story-telling MC’s of all time.  He has collaborated with an uncountable list of other talent along the way.  Ice Cube has also recognized success with his clothing line, as well as acting, and screenwriting.  He starred in the early nineties classic, Boys In Da Hood.  O'Shea Jackson also co-wrote and starred in the classic Friday movie series, as well as had starring roles in other blockbuster hits such as Anaconda, Three Kings, and Barbershop. 

Monday, October 21, 2013

Big Gigantic Performs at Bogarts

Big Gigantic is a high energy duo featuring Dominic Lalli and Jerermy Salken out of Boulder, Colorado. They have been described as instrumental livetronica blending jazz, hip hop, and several other genres. Dominic Lalli plays the saxophone and produces while Jeremy is on drums and vocals.

Images by Doug Siegel

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Colt Ford and Florida Georgia Line at the State Farm Center Champaign, Illinois

The newly renovated State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois held host to a large Country show on October the 12th that sold the center completely out. Colt Ford and the huge Country Duo of Florida Georgia Line put on a great show to the sold out crowd.

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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

The National Close Out Bunbury Music Festival

The National closed out this summer's Bunbury Music Festival to a sold out crowd at the Main Stage at Sawyer Point. The pit was quite packed to the photographers and the lighting was not great, so moving around and getting the whole band in different lighting situations was not happening, but here are a few from a great night.

Images by Doug Siegel

Monday, October 7, 2013

Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, and Ghost at US Bank Arena for the Hail to the King Tour

A7X headlined the Hail to the King Tour at US Bank Arena on 10/6/2013. All I can say is these guys are good at what they do! Rock, pyrotechnics, fireworks, explosions, more fire and a sold out crowd of loyal fans makes for a rockin' Sunday night of music. I spoke with several people while waiting to shoot the show in the pit who traveled from all over the place to see the event. Post show I felt as if I had a sun burn from all the fire emanating from the stage. I knew very little of A7X before tonight except that they hail from Huntington Beach (an old hangout of mine) and Portnoy of Dream Theater used to be their drummer.  A7X has the most loyal hard rock fan base that I have seen in some time.  Check out more of the photos from this show at Cumulus Radio 96 Rock and iheartradio.

Images by Doug Siegel

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Midpoint Music Festival 2013

Midpoint Music Festival is the Midwest's version of the SXSW Music Fest held in Austin. The festival features several large acts and several small acts of different genres, all lumped into one great weekend of music. On the bill this year were national acts such as Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Head and the Heart, The Breeders, Cody Chesnutt, Shuggie Ottis, Daughter, Leogun, Larry and His Flask, The Thermals, Kurt Vile and many more. Some of my favorite local acts were The Harlequins, Wussy, Tweens, Cliftones, and OH Knife. There are more photos of Midpoint at http://www.flickr.com/photos/doug_siegel_photography/ and at the Citybeat website.

Images by Doug Siegel

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