Ticket Giveaway-Doug Keith

Doug Keith is a singer-songwriter who is starting his tour in Pittsburgh on Wednesday February 10, 2010 at Howler's Coyote Cafe in Bloomfield. Also on the bill are Andru Bemus, Kevin Finn & Spinster.

I have a pair of will call tickets to giveaway for the show but keep in mind you should definitely contact Howler's on Wednesday to see if it is cancelled or not due to weather.

If you are interested, email me at manhugh1@comcast.net.

You can listen to the title track of his latest album.



"Doug Keith weaves truths into understatedly eloquent songs, which he delivers with a weathered, expressive voice, nimble, blues-rooted guitar work and organically layered arrangements that effortlessly convey the emotional immediacy of his compositions."

Image Of The Day-"Move On"

Mariage Blanc
Studio Space
Sunday January 24, 2010
Pittsburgh, PA

I had the pleasure of shooting these images while the band was beginning to record new music. It is so interesting to see how musicians work out material as a group. The dynamics are fascinating to me. A personal thanks to the fellas for allowing me to hang. More photos here.

Image Of The Day-"Atlas And A Girl"

Lohio
Shadyside Arts Festival
Saturday September 15, 2007
Shadyside

Rediscovering old photos is always fun. I stumbled upon this and wondered why I never posted it? It's a a tad rough for sure (as was most of my stuff then) but not bad at all. This was the first time I saw Lohio play and I believe the first time I met these guys. Nice.

Image Of The Day-"Scumbag"

Senator John Edwards
Labor Day Parade
Monday September 3, 2007
Uptown

Realizing the readers of this blog expect to see musicians and bands covered here, I felt compelled to veer off track for a bit to espouse my utter disdain for politicians. In light of this dirtbag's revelations this week concerning his disgusting personal behaviors, I decided to post these pictures I took a few years ago. Politics to me is a joke. Public service is meant as a vehicle to help people, not stroke egos and as a means for personal gains which seems to be the case everywhere you look. There are very few members of government I do dig, and I do try to follow what's happening on Grant Street, especially when it directly affects my life. A friend explained to me that terms limits were set up in government so as when one person's term ends, someone else can serve which gives more people the opportunity to 'work' for the population. True or not, it sounds like an ideal way for government to function.

Image Of The Day-"Sleep When I Die"

The Chad Sipes Stereo
Sunday January 17, 2010
Less Than Or Equal To
Studio Session
Larryville

TCSS are Chad Sipes (bass), Erik Cirelli (guitar), Paul Smith (drums), and Jon Miller (keys). They are recording a new album with producer Josh Antonuccio in Lawrenceville. The band has been around Pittsburgh for awhile now and surprisingly it was my first time meeting most of them. They couldn't have been more welcoming to me the day I was there and I cannot wait to hear the entire album. I am also looking forward to finally seeing them live soon. I really have to say that I feel incredibly lucky and grateful to live in a town with so much musical talent and that these people are kind enough to let me be a 'fly on the wall' of sorts while they work is just so awesome to me. I sincerely appreciate it. A bunch more photos here.

Image Of The Day-"Maniac"

For the past year or so, I have been working for Maniac Magazine as a photographer in a freelance capacity. I get the various assignments from the editor for the bi-monthly issues. It's a Pittsburgh based pop culture magazine geared for the young professional. My favorite assignments are the restaurant guides where most of the time I get to 'sample' the goods. You can pick up the mag in most Giant Eagles and booksellers in the area.

Image Of The Day-"Rolling Sea"

Vetiver
Friday January 15, 2010
Thunderbird Cafe
Larryville

I cannot recall a more satisfying show. Boca Chica absolutely killed as an opener and Vetiver played for two hours plus. I was listening to Andy's music beforehand to kind of appreciate some of the songs while I'm there and was struck by the fact that I love his stuff. Where have I been? Am I the only one who does this to 'prepare' for a concert?