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.

Evie

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

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/

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.

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

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.