Photos & Words by Richard Roesler - (09/28 I apologize for the delay in posting up due to my mothers passing)

September 14, 2022 - I got to take a break from an ongoing family issue and catch up with Tyler and Josh for The Icy Tour at the Toyota Center.  The snow in a South Texas September was a nice break and the show was amazing!  This is one of those tours that as a photographer you wish you could photograph the entire show!  Or even better cover a couple shows!  We got shuttled to stage right so the crew could set up a landing area for Tyler to fling himself off the stage, who knows maybe he just landed on his feet?  Only to pop back up on stage and continue on, I know I wasn't the only one glad to be there, the young ladies I included got in line on Friday for the Wednesday's show, thats cool!

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June 30, 2022 - This was my 3rd time to catch up with Pop Evil, you can alway expect a killer show from the PE crew!  (07/06/22 More to come, still have the family stuff)

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June 30, 2022 - This was my second time to catch up with the Oxymorrons and they did not disappoint! They were traveling the country with Pop Evil.  Arrived after the first act was done, but did get to see whom I beleive was Groot, but was unable to confrim.  (07/06/22 more coming family stuff still)

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June 19, 2022 - Nothing More - More Coming Pics & Words 06/28/22 the family medical event has moved to a different stage.

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June 10, 2022 - Got to catch the MGK-22 Mainstream Sellout Tour at the Toyota Center, but almost didn’t!  So the day of the concert I had been involved in a family event that has been ongoing for a while.  So I haven’t been requesting too many shows as I don’t like to miss a show I’ve been approved for and it had happened in 22 once already.  I had put in for the Machine Gun Kelly show a couple months ago, as the “portal” does allow you to request a show months out.  That evening as I was sitting at a long, long, long, light about 6:45, decided to check emails and there was the approval!  Fortunately I wasn’t too far from my cameras, wasn’t sure about the batteries though?  Thankfully they were still ready!

April 16, 2022 - Finally kicked 2022 concert season off with Wolf Alice, great show!  So I got to photograph Wolf Alice back in 2015 at Buzzfest 34 I enjoyed the music, what I got to hear.  First you have to take your cameras back to the guard shack and then with a festival you’re usually waiting at the next stage.  But looking at the images 7 years apart is interesting as it was a bit more hammer down from the start of this years show!  And to not have to hurry off, there was some confusion as we were told we could shoot through out the venue after our first 3.  I did take some from back past sound, but seemed like I was getting the evil eye from Ms Ellie?  It was not a blatant disregard of the rules.  Thanks to Ms Ellie and the boys I got to catch up with them again and take a couple of images too.

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December 17, 2021 at Warehouse Live

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December 10, 2021 at Warehouse Live

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December 8, 2021 at Warehouse Live

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November 21, 2021 - I first got to photograph Zakk & The Doom Crew in January of 2018, the show itself was kick ass as expected, yet it was what happened that Im still proud I was part of!  I wish I’d have thought to record it.  The BLS show was scheduled at the House of Blues on the 15th, sadly that morning the music world had lost Delores O’Riordan of The Cranberries.  

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November 4, 2021 - I have tried twice previously to get an opportunity to photograph Ms Daigle once here in Houston & another at a Christian Music Festival in San Antonio.  Ive been a fan of hers since the first song I heard of hers, she is an extremely talented and likable young lady!  Ive tried repeatedly to get credentials for various Christian artist, yet was never successful.  I was surprised when I did and a bit nervous still, only my 3rd show to photograph since the music returned.  And Ms Lauren is very well known a couple rusty mistakes, but I got some cool images!  And one that’s an unusual angle but I like the sparkle in her eyes.  

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October 30, 2021 - So I’ve gotten to photograph 3 artist in 2021, it’s been amazing to feel the rush of power as the lights go down, the expectation.  Now as I’m finally sitting down to put pen to paper, well now it’s finger to keyboard.  First show I had a bit of nerves, it had been 19 months or 545 days, but Blue October I’ve been allowed to photograph 2 times previously and the entire show both times!  That’s not regular for most bands, nor was I expecting it post-covid.  It was a bit surreal coming up on Bayou Music Center for the first time since 2019, I had planned on eating at Hard Rock Cafe.  You can tell I missed a memo somewhere, but there were no restaurants of any kind.  I guess it really hasn’t been that long since the music returned.

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September 17, 2021 - It was great to finally get to photograph live music again, to walk down the stairs, to feel the energy, watch the artist interact with the audience through the lens.  I made a couple of rookie mistakes, running out of space on the card, thankfully not too far before we had to move back to the holding area upstairs.  I was a bit rusty for Jimmie I admit, chasing the light.  I guess

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September 17, 2021 - So did I?  I don't know, but here are the facts as I know them.  On September 7th at 1:43 PM I submitted for an Eric Clapton credential.  At 3:15 September 7th I was Denied!  So Sunday morning before church I posted up the picture of Jimmie Vaughan with the captions listed in the last image.  Joking about how I was turned down almost immediately!  But figured I had tried and that all I can do, then Monday evening at 6:33 I find out I was approved!  Almost a week after I was denied, I don’t know who changed their mind?  Thank You for the opportunity to take some images of Jimmie & Eric and (finally after 19 months or 545 days , but who’s counting), once again experience the energy that is released when the light go down and the crowd goes up!  Man I missed Live Music!

August 24, 2021 - Today the music world lost another great Charlie Watts passed away, while I never got a chance to photgraph the band.  I was lucky enough to have gotten to see them twice.  I guess the continued loss of these greats just means Im getting older.  Thankful Ive gotten to expierance first hand those artist that continue to leave us, for so many in the future from this point on they'll only get to listen to the originals.  I was there!

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August 13, 2021 - So I’ve decided to add a "My Favorite’s" album, although it August already I am finally trying to get some shows lined up for who ever might be left, visiting AAMN since Covid changed the world as we knew it!  I just don’t want Dusty Hill’s passing to be the only thing out here, that loss is still to fresh.  So I'm going to be updating this album for a bit, so check back!  I’m going to start it off with the first concert I ever photographed ZZ Top, I wasn’t a credentialed photographer, more a “Clandestine One”.  My beautiful & intelligent girlfriend at the time Nurse GoodBody, suggested we should take my camera to the show.  Which she snuck in wearing maternity clothes, we also did this for Stevie Ray Vaughan as well!  For some reason I took slide film, GoodBody & I weren’t rich and I probably figured next time, which sadly there never was.  I’ve made my first credential request for 2021, we’ll see what happens?  

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July 28, 2021 - So I’m sitting here listening to my ZZ Top box set, going through images from 2015 when I got to photograph the band legally.  My girlfriend snuck my Canon F1n and a 75-200mm f4 lens into the Summit (now a Church) wearing maternity clothes in 1986 for the Afterburner tour.  I can remember pretty much where I was when each album was released, especially up though Afterburner! 

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February 1, 2020 - With every artist or group there is never a guarantee that you’ll get approved, so when I saw Celine Dion was bringing her Courage tour to Houston’s Toyota Center, two thoughts came to mind.  I’m sure it will be sold out and I should at least try to get approved.  All they can say is no.

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November 12, 2019 - 

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Novenber 10, 2019 - Okay I've finally got SOME MORE images and a couple of in between images and some closing images, I will add more shortly, it was a great show and I learned quite a bit too!  Also as my 2019 New Years resolution, I promise to have all concerts after November 12th posted within 2 days!  Ans since I dont think I currently have anyting requested i should be able to make good on it?  -- More "real words" coming soon

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November 2, 2019 

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September 25, 2019 – I was stoked to get to cover The Who, well Roger and Pete there are so many songs from my youth I still crank up! And we won’t delve too deep into my days at Fort Hood (2^nd Armored Baby) and the Vitamin A and the Krupp posters!  However 1975 and the release of Tommy was a cool event!   I got to attend the movie with Nancy and the second Redhead to enter my life all though be it briefly Gail, Raquel Welch was the first!  It was such a cool evening; I can still see us sitting in the theater!  Man life was different then, nothing but a Teenage Wasteland!

October 9, 2019---Santa Ynez, Ca.  The lovely and talented singer/songwriter, Jackie Bristow, appeared at Tales from The Tavern held at the Maverick Saloon.  Ms. Bristow who hails from New Zealand, is a returning guest to this intimate concert series, which is the brain child of Ron and Carole Colone.  Jackie's work is a treasure trove of folk, country and blues songs to fit every mood.  In each, she takes the listener on a journey.   One can almost hear and see the train coming in her tune, "Whistle Blowin'".  Jackie is currently on tour in California and will finish up her schedule in Nashville, TN where she currently resides. 

October 5, 2019 San Luis Obispo---Singer/songwriter/musician, Michael Nesmith performed at the nostalgic Fremont theater, giving an appreciative audience of fans an evening of whitty entertainment and songs from his music repertoire.  Nesmith has worn a variety of hats throughout his life and career; not just the woolen beanie his is famous for in his days as one of the Monkees.  He is also known as a producer, actor, novelist and business man.  He is best known however as a member of the pop band, The Monkees and a co-star on the TV show which ran from 1966 to 1971.  His songwriting credits include "Different Drum" and "Joanne" which he obligingly played for his adoring fans. Most recently, Michael authored an autobiography entitled, "Infinite Tuesday."  After the show, Michael graciously signed autographs and engaged with fans clutching old Monkees LP's for him to sign. Nesmith continues to tour with his group called the First National Band Redux.

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September 8, 2019 - I know what your thinking, "Didnt I say Id be caught up by this past weekend"?  Well that was the plan, began to veer off track last Sunday when the girlfriend had to to to the ER and then in ofr some tests, then upon her release a 7 month old appearred in our bed for the next 4 nights!  And he likes to party evety hour and half, add the never ending move 55 miles apart and the 130 mile daily round trip for the "other" job.  And you know what Im old!  However I will get to the finish line, unless I shoot tomorrow?

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Septrmber 8, 2019 - 

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July 20, 2019 -  So I must apologize for the extreme delay in this upload, sometimes life get in the way through family, relocating, slow or no WiFi and a run in wait a safe that tried to flatten me and another missed concert.  I’ve tried to never miss a show I was approved for; I do not believe it has happened more that 5 times in 6 years?  This was my second time to get to photograph the band and as before the guys put on a heck of show.  Im sorry again for the delay and check back as I may have more images?

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June 28, 2019 - 

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May 7. 2019 - Victorian rock band, The Struts, performed at the House of Blues in Houston, Tx.  They are currently on their Young and Dangerous tour.

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May 2, 2019  - Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band rolled into town on the Travelin’ Man Tour to kick off the start of the month of May’s Music Madness!  A visit that was also a make up for a cancelled show back in 2017 and while the drive over to The Woodlands Pavilion was pleasant and sunny, shortly after I my arrival the news started to spread slowly.  Then just in case you didn’t hear, the skies began to darken and if as on cue, everyone’s cell phones came up and yeah we were straight in the path of the ongoing dark red line of duck happiness!

Jam in the Van, a solar powered mobile recording studio, hosted an event at the Angel City Brewery in Downtown Los Angeles on 4/28/19. Eight acts were there to entertain patrons of the brewery and record three videos in the van. Diggin’ Dirt kicked off the afternoon, followed by Sontalk, The Dose, Kelly Finnegan, Chris Shiflett, Blushh, Illuminati Hotties, and rounding up the event was Low Hum.

Charlie Overbey and the Broken Arrows headlined a celebration of Americana music at the Viper Room in West Hollywood, CA on March 22, 2019. With support acts Pearl, Adrian Brannan, and then followed up by Joecephus and the George Jonestown Massacre, the Broken Arrows rocked a full house. The group performed for over an hour, and showcased favorites such as “Echo Park”, “Outlaws”, and a rousing cover of Jerry Reed’s “East Bound and Down.” The group, comprised of Overbey and members Adam Ditt on bass; Miranda Lee Richards, vocals; Micky Madden, Lead Guitar; Geoff Yeaton, sax;*** were joined on two songs by Flogging Molly’s Bob Schmidt on mandolin. The group highlighted their musical depth and range as they moved through their set, keeping the audience engaged and dancing throughout the night.

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February 22, 2019 - While I’ve been a fan of Reverend Horton heat for years, the first time I got to photograph the show was 2005.  The digital cameras did not have the low light capabilities they do now, so to say they least I didn’t come out with a lot of keepers!  Then I put in for them a couple years ago and just as I was pulling into the venue parking lot, I had a issue arise and had to miss the show.  I of course notified my contact at that venue and asked them to apologize for me.  So I was glad I got the opportunity again and they did not disappoint!  

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February 22, 2019 - (Quick note) So trying to catch up. Sorry for the delays!  Who knew not being 20 anymore and working a shift that you get up at 3:30 AM, which was when I was either just getting in or just leaving the club I worked at a few years back.  So on concert nights it gets close to a 22-hour day!  Couple hours sleep and then back to work, no the un-fun job.  Then add both shoulders deciding to all of a sudden quit shouldering and finally having to get the rear differential back under my 1993 Bronco and its March 14th and your trying to figure out what happened?

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January 28, 2019 

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February 13, 2019 - So trying to adjust to a new “work” schedule, which requires a 3:30AM wake up!  And on Day #2 is the Sold Out Travis Scott Astroworld Tour at the Toyota Center!  So I held off going early to try and get some crowd images before the sun went down in favor of trying to catch a nap!  Recently been paying for the hard living and young person “I’m invincible” lately.  We made our was down to the B stage for the opening act and while standing on the barricade step to scope out the stage, I noticed two young ladies sitting on the floor in front of me leaning against it.  You can’t see their faces, but they’re talking and messing with their phones.

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January 28, 2019 - So I figured I had better get some images posted from Disturbed show at the Toyota Center before I start to receive the evil eye!  Sure my 2019 plan is to post up images with in 2 Days, excluding multiple back to back shows such as this past week and another a dayz later.  Yes I know excuses, excuses, even with the addition of the B stage, which moved us closer to the action, I'm finding I need about 100mm more lens to reach out for a clean shot of the drummers at TC.  However I will continue my sort as the day progresses, apparenty there is some football game on this evening, Puppy Bowl or something?  

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January 24, 2019 - 

December 29, 2018  Augora Hills, Ca—-written by Gina Sigman

Alt rock fans packed into the elegant Canyon Club for an evening with the Gin Blossoms.  Lead singer Robin Wilson proved he can still croon 90’s style and then some, never missing a note on songs like Follow You Down.  Jesse Valenzuela was as impressive on guitar as he was delivering his sweetly familiar harmonies.  The rest of the band, consisting of Bill Leen, and “the Scotts”: Johnson and Hessel, added the essentials needed to complete the whole package.   The band from Tempe Arizona that began in the late 80’s has uh...to use an over-trite pun...blossomed into becoming an iconic marker of the Alt Rock movement of the 90’s and beyond.

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November 24, 2018 - I got to head over to Revention Music Center for the second year in what I hope will become a Thanksgiving weekend tradition, covering the Hometown Furstenfeld Brothers and The Boys of Blue October!  If you have yet to spend Saturday night with a few thousand of you closet friends, you are missing out!  That being said the evening sells out so mark it on you calendar in August if you plan on attending the 2019 party?

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November 24, 2018 - 

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November 9, 2018 - I’ve been a fan of Billy Gibbons, long before he was the Reverend Billy G! I think it would be impossible to have been born and raised in Houston on the soulful blues of ZZ Top’s First Albums “(Somebody Else Been) Shaking Your Tree”, “Neighbor, Neighbor” or “Back Door Love Affair” and not become an instant fan!

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November 7, 2018 - I caught up, again, with the talent that is the Lovell sisters of Larkin Poe at the House of Blues.  I had crossed paths with these lovely ladies when they opened for Elvis Costello in 2016.  However the Houston traffic delayed my arrival and I only able to just enjoy their set.  But made a note to keep an eye out for the next visit!  This time Ms Rebecca and Megan where the headliners and the traffic animals did not impede my forward progress.

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Ouctober 27, 2018 - Halloween weekend, o I got to catch my first show of Silenced Within, with the talented Sloan Robley of Luna Lunacy.  It seems she and SW lead guitarist Dave Robley actually started out in California, with a successful following and were on the verge of what the musical future had to offer?  When Dave was sidelined with a medical issue that would unfortunately put him and Silenced Within on hold for several years! 

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Ouctober 12, 2018 - I got the pleasure of being allowed to catch Ms. Shirley and the Boys of Garbage again!  However there were a couple of times Shirley cut them eyes at me, that had me wondering if I was gonna be escorted at unceremoniously at any moment?  This was my 3rd time to be allowed to enjoy the show and I have to tell you this group frickin rocked the House of Blues!  Covering 23 songs, a couple that havent been heard since the 90's!

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September 26, 2018 - House of Blues, Houston

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September 21, 2018 - I discovered Tyler Bryant in the 2009 Rock-U-Mentry, Rock Prophecies, a movie about Rock Photographer Robert Knight.  You may not know the name, but believe me you’ve seen his work!  In the movie he tells of how Stevie Ray Vaughan, in a somewhat foretelling of the future, tells Robert “If anything ever happens to me, you’ll know me when you see me”.  Robert came to discover Tyler, playing around his home in Honey Grove, Texas and believed the talented young man might just be blessed with a little bit of SRV!  Please don’t misunderstand this young man is talented and has worked at his skill. But when a photographer who’s met and photographed Stevie compares you to him that’s not too shabby!

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September 14, 2018 - I have to thank all my teachers at Harvard, because had it not been for them I might have just passed over the story, yes of course I noticed the pretty girl with the killer legs in the front seat of the car & even the two guys behind her.  But had it not been for for those 4 years at Harvard, were those fine teachers helped me to learn to read letters, I might have missed the part that read "blues"!  which of course peaked my interest and allowed me to arrive at the Ally Venable, be it late as usual, party!

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September 7, 2018

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September 1, 2018 - Journey stopped by the Toyota Center making the rounds with Def Leppard, I had the pleasure of covering the boys a couple years ago at the Woodlands Pavilion and it was a great show.  This was my first arena coverage for them and it was pretty cool!  My biggest issue was when you shoot at the Toyota Center its from the sound boards or front of house, which I know, yet still managed to forget my stool to stand on which aids in getting over the heads of the fans between you and the band.

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September 1, 2018 - Def Leppard made their way to Houston to rock the hometown crowd on the Pour Some Sugar On Me Tour.  With the weather outside reflecting the storm inside of guitars, drums and kicking Rock and Roll to what appeared to be a sold out crowd?  A safe bet, since there were no empty seats to be seen and there was a second show scheduled on the upcoming Labor Day Monday to properly bring the summer season (in other states, except Texas, still summer!) to a close!  As with so many other artist and bands it was great to see some second and possibly 3rd generation rockers in the crowd!  

July 14, 2018: Buellton, CA---Singer/songwriter Jackie Bristow was the headlining performer last night at the Standing Sun Winery. Singer/songwriter Paula Punch was the opener for the show.Paula’s set included her very own folk-style songs which have a thoughtful and reflective styling. Jackie was joined on stage by Santa Ynez’s very own Carole Ann Colone along with guitarist Mark Punch. Her style ranges from rock and blues to American folk. By the end of the evening, the trio had everyone migrating to the front of the stage for dancing and musical revelry. Jackie , Paula and Mark are all from Australia. Jackie currently lives in Tennessee where she is pursuing her music career.

July 7, 2018 Buellton, CA---Patrons of the Standing Sun Winery swayed and imbibed to a sundry assortment of sounds by Boom Forest, a band who hails from Wisconsin. Front man John Paul admits that they fit no particular genre . Their tunes tickle the soul and the intellect with songs like Silver Hair with its thoughtfully sensitive lyrics to the spiritually-twisted Holy Ghost. With a playful mix of man vs. machine harmonies and tight 3 instrument back-up, Boom Forest carves a deep notch in the stone tablet of unique and memorable bands. So, if you missed this intimate little pit stop last night, maybe you can catch them on the road. They are currently on a nation-wide tour, opening for The Black Crows promoting their latest CD, Post Knight Errant.---Words by Gina Sigman

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August 25, 2018

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August 25, 2018/September  - For those of you that may not know, I’m a Stirlingite!  A big, ugly, mustached, tattooed, Harley Shovelhead riding Stirlingite.  Although I discovered this talented young lady, by accident on a photography site, fortunately it was right before her first tour would bring her to Houston!  I wasn’t doing the AAMN thing yet, but had photographed some concert working for Bikernet.com and was able to get approved through her management that way.  And I am currently 5 for 5 on approvals for Ms Lindsey’s shows!  I’m in no way bragging, as there are better photographers than myself in Houston. 

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August 18, 2018 - 

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August 11, 2018

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August 11, 2018 - Shinedown came to the Lone Star state crossing the USA with Like A Storm and Godsmack which is  an amazing show, as you would expect.  However one incident got me to thinking so I want to go a bit off topic, like I’m EVER on topic! the image of Brent shaking hands, he stopped and shook every photographers hand, 10 of us in the “Pit Monkey” enclosure.  That was a first for me, there are a lot of bands and artist that interact with the photographers, if not directly, like @cheaptrickrick and @jasonhook_5fdp who are guitar pick assassins, there was @zoltanbathory & @5fdpchriskael hamming it up for the camera.  Some artist acknowledge us with killer poses right in front of the camera, like @zakkwyldebls and @c_c_deville or like my hoping to go 5 for 5 Ms @lindseystirling who always makes eye contact or at least eye to lens contact.  I’m pretty sure Ms Lindsey is wondering how I keep getting in to her shows though! 

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August 11, 2018 - I do not ever check out an artist or bands music before a show if I’ve never heard of them, as I want that first live experience to be my weathervane of approval.  Some bands and artist are just better with the music that comes out of the studio!  Maybe they’re burnt out from too much touring, maybe they do not even like touring, but their record label said you gotta!  Or, Maybe, just Maybe, they just really love hearing themselves sing and wanted a gold record? 

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August 4, 2018 - Imagine Dragons made their way to the Dome City, entertaining fans on the sold out Evolve Tour.  Taking the stage and kicking off the show with Radioactive, I didn’t notice anything unusual primarily focusing on my Pit Monkey duties of staring through the viewfinder.  However upon the songs completion Dan Reynolds came out to the front of the stage and began to talk, that’s when you noticed it!  This young man was sick and had no voice, he addressed the crowd stating in their entire career as a band they had only cancelled one show and that was their first year.  He apologized, pondering with the crowd on what to do, as he knew he couldn’t give them the show they came to see?

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August 4, 2018 - I had the privilege to photograph Imagine Dragons recently; being it was a Sunday show I arrived earlier that usual due to lees traffic across town, the show however was sold out!  I inquired as to who the opening act was, but the person I asked didn’t know much more that “ a 14 year old young lady”.  Interesting I thought, but got distracted and didn’t ponder on it anymore.  Upon being escorted out to the pit, I notice Grace on the drum and her full name on the back wall of the stage, which is laid out with a large area rug with a flower border and flowers going up the mic stand.   Hum Grace VanderWaal, still not registering, remember I don’t own a TV and there are just so many artist about these days.  You cant always stay informed, no matter how hard you might try.

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August 3, 2018 - Five Finger Death Punch or 5FDP or FFDP paid a visit to The Pavilion or CWMP and brought down the house on their All Justice For None Tour!  If you’ve never had the opportunity to see them live you are missing out!  There are some bands and artist that as a “Pit Monkey” you would love the opportunity to photograph the entire show for a couple of cities minimum as there is just so much going on I’m not sure you could capture it all in one sitting?  5FDP is defiantly one of those bands! 

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July 22, 2018 - Its odd, lately I’ve been getting to photograph a lot of bands that have been around a tour or two, Like the Counting Crows on their 25 Years and Counting Tour, as I was doing my “Pit Monkey” sans pit, thing and listening to crowd signing along to the songs and interacting with the band I wondered, “Just what color brown is a #3 toast setting?” 

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July 22, 2018 - So I caught up with the boys of Live as roamed across the United States with Counting Crows on the 25 Years and Counting tour.  The show was rockin with the guys braving the, it ain’t even August yet temps!  Seems there was a surprise for us “pit monkeys”, with the fact that there was no pit.  This of course allowed for a select group of fans to get a bit more up close and personal with bands.

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June16, 2019, San Luis Obispo, CA—The nostalgic Fremont theater was the setting for an evening with 50’s/60’s folk group, the Kingston Trio.  The lovely and talented singer/songwriter, Olivia Reed  opened for the show, playing a 30 minute set with her  feathery vocals framing thoughtfully written lyrics.  Enter the Kingston Trio onto the stage, met by a round of applause to do what they do best: three-part harmonies backed up by banjo and guitar.  It was good old American folk and pop music with the feel of a family living room sing-along.   Although the original members are no longer with them, current members Tim Gorlangton, Mike Marvin and Josh Reynolds keep the family legacy going.   Josh is original member Nick Reynold’s son while Mike is Josh’s cousin and Tim is Mike’s lifelong friend.   On stand-up bass, was band’s trusty bassist, Paul Gabrielson. The band pulled out many of their numerous hits, prompting sing-alongs from the audience and plenty of toe tapping and hand clapping.  Among some their hit songs played were “Scotch and Soda”,  “Worried Man”, “This Land”,  “Where Have all the Flowers Gone”, and “Tom Dooley”.   The trio is currently touring across the USA.  Go see them at a theater near you!----Words by Gina Sigman

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June 3, 2018 - I got to catch Cheap Trick at the Woodlands Pavilion and they circled the globe with Poison on the Nothin’ But A Good Time tour!  Taking the stage with 3 of the of the 4 original member’s Robin, Rick and Tom, still out there kicking ass! And it’s my understanding that although he no longer tour with the guys, drummer Bun E, Carlos is still involved with the Cheap Trick machine.  However taking his place on the drums for a few years now has been Daxx Nielsen, Rick’s son and touring this year is also Robin Zander Jr on rhythm guitar.  Is this possibly the start of Cheap Trick Version 2.0? 

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June 8. 2018 - The boys and lady of Pop Evil braved the "It's Only June" Texas Heat to kick off the festivities along with Cheap Trick and Poison on the Nothin' But A Good Time tour!  Although as photographers we were limited to our relative sides of the stage due to a stage thrust, it did allow for all the artist to engage the audience more.  It was enjoyable to catch PE's new drummer Ms Hayley Cramer doing her thing!   And although Leigh Kakaty didn’t really engage those of us pointing cameras at him, he did do his job, along with the rest of Pop Evil creating new fans!  On their last song, not only did Leigh use the thrust, he climbed down into the crowd, stopping to take pictures with the eager new fans, while continuing the song.  Heck he made it all the way out to the lawn, that shows the crowd you appreciate them being there!

Photos and Words by Richard Roesler

May 1, 2018 - Big Head Todd, and the Monsters paid a visit to the House of Blues to share some of the tunes from their latest album "New World Arisin" as well as play some of the ealier stuff.  I think one of the things I find the most interesting with any band, but espically those that have been entertaing us for a day or two like BHTM.  Is the new fans that are discovering these artist, be it Todd and his big head or some other artist,  There awas a father/son team up on the rail and after my 3 songs I saw a couple other new fans,  Todd was doing his thing on the guitar and the Monsters were in rare form!  All in all. a good night to induct some newbies.

Photos and Words by Richard Roesler

May 08, 2018 - As I emerged from the underground parking behind the Revention Music Center, a line of Ghost fans wrapped entirely around the building greeted me.  Not a totally uncommon site for a music venue, however to say that this crowd was unique would be an understatement!  If you’ve ever read my ramblings on other artists and bands, then you know I do not claim to know a lot about every music genre.  Of course I had heard of Ghost and seen some killer images from their shows, but that was about the extent of it.  I like to experience the event as it unfolds in front of my camera and then as part of the crowd.

May 2, 2018 Solvang, CA—Music fans and patrons alike,  cuddled up under blankets and hoodies for an evening outdoors at the Solvang Festival Theater to enjoy a benefit concert featuring the music talents of Brandy Clark.  Brandy is both a singer and songwriter and showed her audience last night that she does both equally well.  Her credits include several Grammy and CMA nominations.  She has also forged her mark on a plethora of songsters including Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes, Sheryl Crow, Gretchen Wilson and Miranda Lambert.   Though a west coast girl from Washington state, Clark writes and sings like a country girl with the music style of stone-washed, love-jilted, hash-slingin’ good-hearted woman.  With  songs such as “Big Day in a Small Town” and “The Day She Got Divorced” she paints vivid images of such women and characters that are part of every day life.  Her voice is hot and smoky, with a cool and collected quality that pairs up with her songs like a good beer and a bowl of red peanuts.  The audience cheered persistently after her final song, bringing Clark back on stage for an encore, singing a lovely impromptu of Linda Ronstadt’s “Blue Bayou”. Proceeds from her concert will benefit the Solvang Festival Theater. ——by Gina Sigman

Photos and Words by Richard Roesler

April 25, 2018 - At least when it comes to the talented trio of siblings that form Haim, I don’t feel like I’m too far off the mark!  I first discovered these, when a video on Instagram started to auto play and I caught site of 3 lovely young ladies walking down the middle of the street with some expressive hand gestures.  So I decided to turn the volume up, it was of course a short for the video Want You Back and I was hooked!  I watched the video a few times and then decided to go see what other Haim adventures I might find on Youtube?

March20th-2018—-Carlene Carter, daughter of the late June Carter Cash and stepdaughter to the legendary Johnny Cash, gave a farewell performance for her fellow Santa Ynez neighbors at the Standing Sun Winery.  With seats filled and only a few feet of standing room between them, well-wishers and fans packed in to the rustic venue to hear her toe-tapping tunes and reminiscent stories of life growing up in the Carter-Cash family.   Her husband, actor Joe Breen, opened the show with the singing of the National Anthem and accompanied her on several songs.  Carlene is the grandmother of seven grandchildren who all live in the Nashville area and says she is moving to be close to them.   Throughout the concert, she showed off her musical prowess, demonstrating the famous “Carter Scratch” technique on the guitar and finished off the performance plucking the strings and bringin’ down the house with the Carter Family heirloom, “Wildwood Flower”.  After the show, she graciously chatted, hugged, signed autographs and posed for pictures with friends and fans.   Her latest cd, a tribute to her grandmother, Maybelle Carter and the entire Carter family legacy is available at www.carlenecarter.net and on Amazon.

Photos  and Words by Richard Roesler

March 20, 2018 - Lately I have had the pleasure of attending several shows for various artists on 10, 15 & 20 plus year tours and it got me wondering.  What makes these individuals do what they do?   The constant traveling, hotel rooms, cramped vans, bad food etc?

Photos by Richard Roesler

March 3, 2018 - 

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February 22, 2018 - Bri Bawell is a young lady on the move, having just received the 2018 Female Vocalist of the Year, (that’s 7 times I think?) and Music Video of The Year at the Texas Regional radio Music Awards it looks like 2018 has kicked the doors down for her!  I had recently tried to catch up with Bri Bagwell & The Banned a few weeks prior, but got that pesky flu, so I figured “well maybe later in the year then” as her tour took her out west.

Photos by Richard Roesler

February 13, 2018 - House of Blues Houston, Texas

Photos by Richard Roesler (Words to come, flu got me)

January 20, 2018 - 

Photos and Words by Richard Roesler

January 19, 2018 - Houston, Texas - Like many around the world the closest I had ever been to Avatar Country proper, was popping one of the round photo reels into my View Master and taking in the wonder and amazement of Avatar, one button pushing rotation at a time.  But my life has been changed forever, as King and Court brought their “Metal Majesty” to Texas and the House of Blues in celebration of their 7^th album, Avatar Country.

Photos and Words by Richard Roesler

January 15, 2018 - Zakk Wylde and the boys of Black Label Society brought their heavy metal, kick ass, shred your face music to the House of Blues this past Monday night on the January 15^th.  The reason I mention the date is two-fold, that morning started off with coffee in hand as always.  Making my way to the digital device sitting on the desk next to the cameras, that were patiently waiting, packed and ready to go!  Opening one of the news links I was hit with a headline that I certainly hoped was incorrect, that made reference to the passing of Cranberries lead singer Dolores O’Riodan.  Sadly with each new link I opened the fact was repeated, not the way to start the New Year.

Photos and Words by Richard Roesler

November 27, 2017 - In case you haven’t taken time to check out their music Alexander Jean is composed artists BC Jean & Mark Ballas.  Now I’m not gonna lie, this talented duo open for Lindsey Stirling on her Warmer In The Winter tour and as they were interacting with the audience, Mark spoke about being from Houston (cool), but they had just celebrated their one year wedding anniversary as well!  

Photos and Words by Richard Roesler 

November 24, 2017 - Judging by the line wrapped around the block as I arrived at Revention Music Center, I'd have to say I wasn't the only one in town looking forward to spending an evening with the hometown boys of Blue October!  Since it was a sold out show, sorry if you missed it!

Photos and Words by Richard Roesler 

November 27, 2017 - I have had the great pleasure of getting to attend & photograph Lindsey Stirling shows since her first tour, when it was just her and her 2 friends Gavi & Drew and it was an amazing show!  I’ve watched as it grew to a couple of back up dancers, to the full-fledged production of the most recent Warmer In The Winter tour.  For myself, it was a given, even back in 2012, that this young lady was going to far!  She is talented, she is beautiful, she is genuine and she is unique!

November 30, 2017, Pasadena, Ca.——Singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins, delivered a rousing 90 minute performance to a standing-room-only audience at The Rose, a soulfully elegant venue.  Loggins’ fans ate the honey as he prefaced the singing of Pooh’s Corner with an anecdote about its origin.  His songs started out mellow, progressing into a grinding acoustical of “This Is It”.  At this point, arms where beginning to sway and fans were singing along.   Aside from his talent, Loggins KNOWS how to draw his audience in! Even patrons noshing on fare from the restaurant put down their forks and swallowed their bites so they could participate in his sing-along with Celebrate Me Home. There were so many hits including those he teamed up with Michael McDonald for but there just wasn’t enough time in a 90 minute set to cover them all.  Nevertheless, nothing was lost.  The 69 year old singer’s  falsetto voice did not fail.   He belted out  Danger Zone, shredding those notes like a guy half his age!  One could feel the energy reach a crescendo as the time approached for the encore.  Stage lights flashed and twinkled.  Loggins zipped back on stage with the stealth of a tiger.  The audience cheered. Suddenly, it was 1984 all over again.  The opening riffs of Foot Loose brought the entire house to its feet, dancing and singing along.  Nimble in voice, body and spirit, Kenny Loggins brought it home or...shall we say, to Pasadena?  Although the concert is over, the story doesn’t end here.  Loggins has recently release a children’s book entitled, “Footloose”, available where books are sold.

Photos and Words by Richard Roesler 

November 16, 2017 - So B.W.D. made their way back to town and Warehouse Live to put on a show and I got to tell you I was disappointed…not in the kick ass show these folks put on!  No what, was disappointing, was you bunch of watching the mold grow in your shower, I had to stay home and binge watch “Where’s Waldo” live music aficionado’s.  I mean it was better for those of us that were there, I’m just hoping the rest of their Lone Star stepped up to redeem Texas?  I was ready to follow them to San Antonio for the next days show!

Photos and Words by Richard Roesler

October 27, 2017 - Made my way over to visit my friends at Arcadia Bar to take in the Triple Your Goddess show, featuring not one, not two, but 3, yes I said 3 bands!  Each fronted by 3 very talented, yet 3 uniquely different ladies.  

Photos by: Barry Sigman

Words by: Gina Sigman

November 5, 2017: Agoura Hills, CA.—-Fans of Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes, shed their Sunday night blues as the band took the Canyon club’s compact yet cozy stage, playing a nearly two hour set.  The group, who hails from the Jersey Shore is headed by John Lyon (aka Southside Johnny) who has long been considered the grandfather of the New Jersey sound.  Johnny has influenced and counter-influenced such great names as Springstein and Bon Jovi.  The band’s set included both covers and original songs including one from The Jukes’ latest CD, “Soultime”

Photos & Words By Richard Roesler

October 15, 2017 - So I caught up with the boys of Stone Sour, you also had traveling with them The not-quite-right boys of Steel Panther.  However to balance out all that testosterone were the ladies of the Cherry Bombs, now I'll admit I thought they were a band.  I soon learned these ladies were dancer/aerialist, problem was the first two songs were in red lights and having previously worked with some talented ladies that were very skilled on pole routines I was gonna let the third song slide.  I Hate Red Lights, so much that I've started a campaign against them at #noredlightsfirstthreesongs, feel free to donate to this truly worthy cause!  

Photos and Words by Richard Roesler

October 02, 2017 - I admit when I saw that Kaleo was coming to town, I was excited, not because they were coming.  But because ZZ Ward was on tour with them!  I knew nothing about these young men from Iceland.  Remember I only know 5 bands, although I’m not sure a giant annoying purple dinosaur qualifies as a band?  Yet it seemed almost every time I mentioned ZZ, Id get “Yeah she rocks and Kaleo is coming too!

Photos and Words by Richard Roesler

October 2, 2017 - I wont lie I have been waiting for ZZ Ward to come to town since I first saw her in the Hold My Heart video with Lindsey Stirling!  After watching that video, who knows how many times?  I went in search of Ms ZZ on You Tube and while each video offered a new ZZ Ward musical experience, it was Put The Gun Down that I elected as my second offering into all things ZZ! 

Photos & Words by Richard Roesler

September 29, 2017 - I have to admit what I know and or understand about EDM wouldn't fill the head of a pin.  I know many of the artists have some killer light shows and the young people that attend these gatherings have the ability to jump up and down for hours on end!  While waiting for Alison Wonderland I could barely tell the difference in a few of the songs HOB was playing.  Not knocking whom ever it was, more likely a lack of formal EDM musical training and a Long Gone ability to jump up and down!

Photos and words by Richard Roesler

09/26/17 - 

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September 23, 2017 - As some of you may know, there is no rhyme or reason to the way I picks artist or bands to photograph a good percentage of the time.  Case in Point, Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’, I saw a black & white image of these two talented gentlemen, thinking is was just a post from one of the photography sites I’m on and thought killer image!  Then I realized it was a post from the House of Blues for their upcoming show.

Photos and Words by Richard Roesler

All the young girls love Alice, tender young Alice…, Yeah, Yeah I know that song is not sang by Alice Cooper or even about Alice Cooper!  I'm merely stating a fact, easily proven, if you happened to have been lucky enough to have taken in one of the shows.  And not just the young girls, but All Girls love Alice!  And the guys still like the kick ass rock and roll as well!

Photos by: Barry Sigman

Words by: Gina Sigman

August 19, 2017— The Doobie Brothers blew like tumble weeds into the desert town of Lancaster, California, to perform a 90 minute set at the Antelope Valley Fair.  Over its 47 year history, the band has managed to retain its two front men, Patrick Simmons and Tom Johnston. Also in the line-up are guitarist John McFee, formerly of Southern Pacific, bassist and harmony vocalist John Cowen, saxophonist Marc Russo, drummer Ed Toth and on the keyboards: Bill Payne.

Photos by Richard Roesler

Photo by: Barry Sigman

Words by: Gina Sigman

August 18, 2017 Santa Ynez, Ca---Vivacious country star Chris Janson took the stage at the Chumash casino for an evening of good-time country rockin' and rapping.  The 31 y/o singer from Montana, nimbly skipped onto the stage performing "Redneck Life", getting audience members out of their chairs and dancing.  Seats emptied as fans filled the isles and pranced to the front of the stage to participate in Janson's party-like atmosphere.  Wearing a simple camo cap, jeans and a white t-shirt, Chris showed his fans what true showmanship was, giving it everything he's got.  A highlight of the show was when it came time for a little solo.  Janson brought his youngest son, Jesse onto the stage and coaxed the little guy to do some harmonica blowing.  The two went back and forth in a playful exchange, drawing applause and "aaawwws" from the audience.  Santa Ynez is Chris' 6th stop on his 12 city California tour, promoting his top-20 single hit "Fix a Drink."

Photos by Richard Roesler

Words by Gina Sigman

August 4, 2017: Woodlands, Tx.---Alt-rock band, Incubus performed at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion.  The band, led by vocalist Brandon Boyd, assembled in 1991 when they began playing in high school.  From there, the nu-metal group from Calabasas, California played at such famous rock venues as The Whiskey A Go-Go and The Roxy.  It's no surprise that the band's plethora of hits including Drive, The Warmth, and Stellar, have produced a generation of "megalomaniacs" who love their music.  The band is currently on world tour, promoting their 8th album, entitled, Incubus 8.

Photos by Richard Roesler 

Words by Gina Sigman

August 4th, 2017: Woodlands, Tx---Alt-rock band, Jimmy Eat World paired up with Incubus in concert at Cynthia Woods Pavillion.  The band, hailing from Mesa, Arizona, has been around since 1993.  Their number one song, "Pain", off the album Futures was released in 2004.  

Photos by: Barry Sigman

Photos by: Barry Sigman

words by: Gina Sigman

July 15, 2017 Santa Maria, Ca.—Gammy award-winning country  pop vocalist, Leean Rimes, gave a generously exuberant performance at this year’s  Santa Barbara County Fair.  With general admission seating, fans were free to flock close to the stage to see and sway to the 34 year-old songbird  and get a n intimate close-up of her talent.  Rimes’ singing career started at age 13 following the release of Bill Mack’s Blue and from there, she rocketed to stardom with her rich, velvety vocals and effervescent stage presence.  Her latest album, Remnants, released last February, is available on iTunes and Amazon.

Photos by: Barry Sigman

Words by : Gina Sigman

June 14, 2017  Santa Ynez, Ca.  Flower children and  60’s pop enthusiasts  alike tuned in and turned out for the 2017 Happy Together  Tour at the Chumash Casino Resort..  The tour, put together by former Turtle’s members Flo and Eddie,  showcases some of the most note-worthy artists of the 60’s  in a 90 minute show filled with laughs and memories.  Bands/artists in order of appearance were: The Archies’ Ron Dante,  The Cowsills, The Box Tops, The Association,Three Dog Night’s Chuck Negron and The Turtles  featuring Flo and Eddie. Of course Flo and Eddie performed their Turtle’s hit, “Happy Together” along with a dress-up comedy shtick, wearing Beauty and the Beast costumes.  All the evening’s performers were back on stage for the finale’, performing a sample of their hit songs in a delightful medley –style sing-along., making it a sweet, “sugar sugary” ending for all.

Photos by: Barry Sigman

Words by: Gina Sigman

June 10, 2017 Santa Ynez, CA —Songwriter/musician, orator and novelist, Kinky Friedman , appeared in concert for The Jones Fest.  The 72-year-old country legend from Texas, is known for his wit and satirical lyrics such as

Photos By: Barry Sigman

Words by: Gina Sigman

June 30, 2017, Santa Ynez, CA:  Metal aficionados filed into the Chumash casino to have 'nothing but a good time' as former Poison front man, Bret Michaels took the stage for an evening of foot-stompin' rock-n-roll.  The blue-eyed glam man gave the audience 100% as he strutted on stage, performed many of his Poison hits such as "Talk Dirty to Me" and threw in some classic rock covers including Loggins and Messina's "Your Mama Don't Dance". Michaels' tour continues across the US until October.

Photos and words by Richard Roesler (**All the full stage images were shot with a camera phone, my intent was to only show the size of the endever it takes each night of the WorldWired Tour**)

Metallica Made their way to Texas on The WorldWired Tour. Along with  special guests Avegened Sevenfold and Volbeat and while it has been a long while since the boys in Metallica graced us with a visit.  Id say the absence was worth the wait, as would those in attendance from Houston and surrounding areas, like California would agree.  That right there were 2 young men across from me, in the “Snake Pit” that made the trek from the west coast!  For those that weren’t able to attend the snake pit was an area inside a looped walkway that came off the main stage and packed in the middle were a select group of concert goers, that I’m sure paid upwards of $20.00 easy to partake of the evening’s excitement just a bit closer then the rest.

Photos and words by Richard Roesler

Metallica Made their way to Texas on The WorldWired Tour. Along with  special guests Avegened Sevenfold and Volbeat and while it has been a long while since the boys in Metallica graced us with a visit.  Id say the absence was worth the wait, as would those in attendance from Houston and surrounding areas, like California would agree.  That right there were 2 young men across from me, in the “Snake Pit” that made the trek from the west coast!  For those that weren’t able to attend the snake pit was an area inside a looped walkway that came off the main stage and packed in the middle were a select group of concert goers, that I’m sure paid upwards of $20.00 easy to partake of the evening’s excitement just a bit closer then the rest.

Photos and words by Richard Roesler

Metallica Made their way to Texas on The WorldWired Tour. Along with  special guests Avegened Sevenfold and Volbeat and while it has been a long while since the boys in Metallica graced us with a visit.  Id say the absence was worth the wait, as would those in attendance from Houston and surrounding areas, like California would agree.  That right there were 2 young men across from me, in the “Snake Pit” that made the trek from the west coast!  For those that weren’t able to attend the snake pit was an area inside a looped walkway that came off the main stage and packed in the middle were a select group of concert goers, that I’m sure paid upwards of $20.00 easy to partake of the evening’s excitement just a bit closer then the rest.

Photos and words by Richard Roesler

Free Press Summer Fest now has, as well all know been getting hit hard with the ugly end of the weather stick these last few years!  Having had to up and move the entire thing two years in a row and then this year finally having to throw in the towel and claim Mother Nature this year’s titleholder, by a knock out in the 8^th round.  For the first time I van recall in its history, cancelling the festival.

Photos and words by Richard Roesler

Free Press Summer Fest has as well all know been getting hit hard with the ugly end of the weather stick these last few years!  Having had to up and move the entire thing two years in a row and then this year finally having to throw in the towel and claim Mother Nature this year’s titleholder, by a knock out in the 8^th round.  For the first time I can recall in its history, cancelling the festival on Sunday.

Photos and Words by Richard Roesler

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers strolled into town on the 40^th Anniversary tour and while some of the Heartbreakers may have changed the music is still the same…excellent!  While I cannot boast myself to being a 40-year fan, I’m good for 38 or 39 years easy!  And unless I’m recalling some hallucinogenic induce memory (not that I’ve ever done that type of thing) I know Top Petty played Houston on New Years Eve one year in the eighties as I attended with a beautiful red-haired lady and I really want to say he did it two years in a row?  However the Google was not able to neither confirm nor deny this information.

Photos and Words by Richard Roesler

Photos and Words by Richard Roesler

Buzzfest now in its 36th incarnation shows no signs of slowing down any time soon, bringing new artist to our great state and city!  As well as returning artist like Purvis and P.O.D and home state favorites the Toadies.  And each year you get an opportunity to discover someone new, for me it was Austin favorite Missio.  And to round out the evening’s main stage were Breaking Benjamin and then Godsmack! 

Photos and Words by Richard Roesler

Buzzfest now in its 36th incarnation shows no signs of slowing down any time soon, bringing new artist to our great state and city!  As well as returning artist like Purvis and P.O.D and home state favorites the Toadies.  And each year you get an opportunity to discover someone new, for me it was Austin favorite Missio.  And to round out the evening’s main stage were Breaking Benjamin and then Godsmack! 

Photos and Words by Richard Roesler

Buzzfest now in its 36^th incarnation shows no signs of slowing down any time soon, bringing new artist to our great state and city!  As well as returning artist like Purvis and P.O.D and home state favorites the Toadies.  And each year you get an opportunity to discover someone new, for me it was Austin favorite Missio.  And to round out the evening’s main stage were Breaking Benjamin and then Godsmack! 

Photos and Word by Richard Roesler

Buzzfest now in its 36^th incarnation shows no signs of slowing down any time soon, bringing new artist to our great state and city!  As well as returning artist like Purvis and P.O.D and home state favorites the Toadies.  And each year you get an opportunity to discover someone new, for me it was Austin favorite Missio.  And to round out the evening’s main stage were Breaking Benjamin and then Godsmack! 

Pictures and Words by Richard Roesler  **I apologize for the recent delays in updating some artist and bands.**

 East Meets West, In The South 

Warehouse Live opened its doors to a costal party of sorts with The Shacks - Shannon Wise and Max Shrager taking care of the east coast duties hailing from NYC.  And the west coast coverage was double duty with LA’s Sadgirl - Misha Lindes on vocals/guitar, Paul Caruso Drums and Dakota Peterson on Bass.  The headliner of the evening was another west coast sound, Chicano Batman, on their “Freedom Is Free” tour.  CB features Eduardo Arenas on Bass/Vocals, Carlos Arevalo on Guitar, Bardo Martinez handling Lead Vocals, Guitars and Organ and Gabriel Villa on Drums.

Photos by: Barry Sigman

Words by: Gina Sigman

May 5, 2017 Santa Ynez, CA——-Famed stoner comedy  duo Cheech Marin and  Tommy Chong performed at Chumash Casino.  Tommy’s blonde bombshell wife,  Shelby, opened for the show.  Cheech and Chong’s first album, Cheech and Chong, which came out in 1971, made it to #28 on the US charts. From there,  the cannabis-loving pair went on to produce several more albums and  appear in several movies through out the 70’s and 80’s.  The iconic hippy twosome are far from letting their career go “up in smoke” as they continue to make appearances and perform  across the US.

Photos and words by: Richard Roesler