Well, I have only wanted this guitar since I saw it on MTV back in 1991. The infamous “Smells Like Teen Spirit” music video 1969 Fender Competition Mustang with matching headstock. The actual guitar sold for over $4.5 million at auction last year. The guitar was taken out of tour rotation after being smashed into the soundboard during a brutal show at The Dallas Trees Club October 19, 1991. It has been said to have been …
Third time’s a charm. Back to Birmingham for Furnace Fest 2023! I have to start off by giving a shout out to Paul Waggoner, (guitarist BTBAM and PFC). His crew was instrumental in making sure I was able to capture all the right shots. With that being said, it felt like 2002. There was a very heavy North Carolina representation with the likes of the legendary Prayer for Cleansing, which spawned Between the Buried and …
This past year I was more than excited to announce my artist relations partnership with Mojo Hand FX. Check em out or buy them here https://fulleffectdistro.com/ The fine folks at https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ recently hosted their EarthQuaker Day. A festival for all of us stopmbox nerds. In honor https://mojohandfx.com/ released a few limited run pedals. I had been eyeing the Mr. O – Phase Shifter for a few months. Let’s sweeten the pot, they only made 2 of these in pink for EQD! I reached out …
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Mr. Schuylar Croom and co did not disappoint on their SOLD-OUT Charlotte stop of the “When Nature Calls” tour. Also check out their sweet new TMNT shirt design and some of Adam Tanbouz custom ESP fiddles.
The almighty Converge commandeered the stage of The Senate in Columbia, SC this past Friday. This was the first “club show” of this run of tour dates. I’ve been watching this band since 1999 and they still bring all the energy that amazed a very young version of me. I remember seeing them at Tremont Music Hall the week “Jane Doe” was released. I was like “What the hell am I witnessing? This is amazing”  Jacob Bannon and co blasted …
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It’s been some time since The Gaslight Anthem hiatus. I was able to catch a 10-year anniversary show for “59 Sound” in 2018 at the 930 club in Washington DC. In addition to that I was able to photograph Brian Fallon twice on some of his solo tours. However, I have been waiting for this show for a while.  The Jersey boys returned to the Fillmore Charlotte, May 16, 2023, and played an eclectic set …
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Honored to announce my recent artist partnership with Mojo Hand FX. Please check out their amazing arsenal of fiddle FX. I’ve been rocking the “Swim Team” Chorus/Flange & “Little Wonder” Envelope Filter. Endless options! Big thank you to Mark Huizenga Cusack Music family. Check out their whole line up – https://mojohandfx.com/
Off to the races at the Bar at Supperland for a Kentucky Derby Party!! We watched the most exciting two minutes in sports together. Their team was slingin’ all the Mint Juleps and passing around light bites for guests. Everyone looked great in their Derby best! Of course – Hats off to Maker’s Mark for all boozy aspects!
I had the pleasure of working with my friends in VLVD this past week. My previous bands have been playing shows with members of their outfit (in various previous bands) since 1999. I also got to preview some of their new songs. Bangers!! Their new record Break. Burn. End.  is due out in the fall on Innerstrength Records.Â
The former space which was home to Upstream has now reopened as the beautiful Limani Charlotte restaurant! The Greek-inspired Mediterranean bistro, opened in Phillips Place and I had the pleasure of having a first look. Quality ingredients and an emphasis on simplicity yield light, clean dishes that pop with flavor and showcase the deft yet subtle hand of Executive Chef M.J. Alam and his local culinary team. Limani makes a bold first impression, with an open, airy and …
