Thursday, April 29, 2010

More Best Buds







More images from Best Buds. I love spring and all the stages that the trees go through before they become the beautiful shady shelters we escape to for relief from the summer heat.

In-Progress







I am still working on producing window images for the California Building project that I started in February. The first 2 images are new, shot this April. The other 2 are from February/March. They are also the same subject shot two different ways.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Evie





While taking her parents' engagement photos I could not help but take a few pics of Evie.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

California Building 2nd Floor


Piano detail-duct tape residue.


Defunct xmas lights & I believe pedals for the piano.


Armchair details.


Sitting room for two.

The building where my studio is, the California Building, has these bizarre sitting areas on every floor, though I do appreciate the effort. http://www.californiabuilding.com/

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Best Buds







Today Namdev, Patience, Zoey, & I went for a walk around Lake Nokomis. Well, they walked & I took photos. After waiting for what seems like forever the trees are emerging from their slumber.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Sissy Spacek


Corydon Ronnau


John Wiese

The only way I can describe their performance is like a thunderstorm. You can hear it softly in the background approaching. The next thing you know it's right on top of you & you are looking for shelter. Even though there is danger you can't take your eyes off the clouds looking for lightning & hoping it strikes. Get it? Amazing.
http://www.myspace.com/ssississpssk
http://john-wiese.com/

Gerritt Wittmer



Although Gerritt decided not to play that day, he did come to listen to the rock (noise).
http://www.gerrittwittmer.com/

Young Quitters


The set list.


The stance.


Joe


Croix


The rock.

Young Quitters my favorite hometown heroes.
http://www.myspace.com/thankyouband
They were a great source of entertainment musically & Joe's witty banter was also quite amusing. Their performance & personalities lightened the room.

Visions of Christ







I loved seeing these relics (cassettes & walkman) in action.
Thanks Casey for putting this show in motion & making it happen.
http://www.myspace.com/visionsofchrist

Seth Ryan





The Opener. Unfortunately the whole crowd had not arrived but Seth Ryan still gave us a good performance. http://www.myspace.com/cellphonenoise

Saturday, April 3, 2010

A Few More







Images of the bands are coming soon until then enjoy these pics.

The Attendees







Art of This







My husband, Casey & Dan Black helped set-up a show for Sissy Spacek at Art of This. I really liked going to see live music in a sunlit room. As I get older I am less interested in seeing music in a dark loud space at a time when I am normally not awake. This show was refreshing.

Opening BBQ of the Season


Grilling


Ms. Serious because she's serious about grilling


Grill Masters


Sophie


March 31st is the earliest I have ever been to a BBQ. Zach & Caitlin hosted the grilling at their new house. I ate until stuffed & drank Paul Wenzel's famous home-brew. Perfect night spent with friends. I hope this opener BBQ is a sign of times to come.