Image of the Day-"Eid Ma Clack Shaw"

Bill Callahan
Carnegie Museum of Art Sculpture Garden
Friday, July 8, 2011
Oakland

This show got some rave reviews in the local music press. Read the love here (thanks for the kind words Brendan!) and here. I cannot help but think that what made this show such a success was the actual venue. It just goes to show that where a band plays is key. On another note, the photo restrictions from Callahan's tour manager was kind of odd. Instead of the usual first three songs, I was asked to shoot songs 4-6. Being the pro that I am, I was cool with that, even though I could have been a jerk and easily ignored the request. Those days are way behind me.

Image Of The Day-"Rococo Zephyr"

Bill Callahan
Tuesday April 14, 2009
Paul's CD's
Bloomfield

This set was to promote 2nd Annual National Record Store Day on April 18. I liked the performance, although I have to admit I (uncharacteristically for me) enjoy the CD better. Maybe it had to do with the fact that there was VERY little room to move in the store (and I was facing his back the entire time!). It also didn't help that during the third song some girl fainted and her man FREAKED OUT! Yeah, it's a scary thing when someone you care for is in peril but I thought someone was getting murdered! I felt really bad for the guy. After a few minutes she came to and the set hesitantly went ahead. Also, no SMOG tunes even though someone requested one.