10 Years

Before these guys played a couple of people told me that I'd really enjoy them and they'd be good to photo. They were entirely correct. This is one of those bands that if they can get a few songs on the radio at some point will be headlining before long. Everyone in the band exhibits character and gives a good performance, From the guitarist to the gregarious bass player each makes themselves known on the stage. They are as much into their audience as the audience is into them. You have to keep in mind the place was filled with people to see Breaking Benjamin yet, they sang along, and yelled louder than you would ever expect a crowd would do for the first band on. They kind of reminded of a harder rocking version of Canvas out of Austin. Real Lyrics and emotions rather than cookie cutter crap. Hell I may have liked these guys the best in the lineup, actually I'm pretty sure I did.

The lighting was heavily tinged red so I fell back on shooting Black and White with a red filter for a lot of shots. But I shot more of this band than I did of Breaking Benjamin and Smile. Partly because each member was worth the time to get several shots of. The Bass player was having fun and was a blast to capture he was also in the best light. the bald guitarist only stepped enough into the light for maybe one or two shots, which was unfortunate. Anyway this ended up being another shoot where the bass got steal the limelight. I also managed to get a couple of 10-20mm shots that came out ok considering how slow that lens is.
Satyr
11/1/2005