Bonnaroo 2011

I went with a media pass (not a photo pass) this year, which afforded me tons of weight off my shoulders (literally, without a camera back pack and all) and a lot more time to enjoy the festival. I did take some photos with a trusty old Fujicolor Quick Snap Flash.

Beirut at Stratosphere Sound

The Antlers at Bowery Ballroom

I'm back from the dead and I spent the Friday night before the rapture with a sold out crowd and the Antlers. Great stuff. Check out a few more photos at the House List. I bumped into my pals Matt and Amanda at the show, so check out their review and pictures at A Heart Is A Spade as well.

Peter Bjorn and John at Bowery Ballroom

You can always depend on Peter Bjorn and John for some good, clean fun.

Actually, Peter was having so much fun, he hit himself on the temple with his guitar. As a rivulet of blood trickled down his face (see above), you could hear all the women in the front gasp and murmur with concern.

You can see more photos on House List and additional photos at Brooklyn Vegan.

Sebadoh at Bowery Ballroom

I went to the first night of Sebadoh's two night stay at Bowery Ballroom. Check out couple more pictures at House List.

Cut Copy at Terminal 5

One of my favorite concerts ever was Cut Copy co-headlining with the Presets at Webster Hall in 2008 and I've been enamored with Cut Copy's brand of romantic electro pop since the beginning, so you can suspect my excitement to catch the Aussies in action this time around. I can't wait to see Cut Copy (and the Presets) again at Coachella!

More photos on House List.

Royksopp at Webster Hall

Almost forgot about this. See more photos at House List.

James Blake at Music Hall of Williamsburg

James Blake, a 21-year-old electronic wunderkind from London, made his well-received U.S. debut last night in Brooklyn. A few more photos at House List (with words by Jared Levy).

Miike Snow / Major Lazer at Terminal 5

Miike Snow and Major Lazer, along with Ed Banger DJs So Me and Mehdi, closed the Downtown Records five-year anniversary festivities at Terminal 5. (There was also a showcase at Webster Hall the day before, with A-Trak as headliner). I've never seen Major Lazer before, but I heard all about them... But I really adore Miike Snow, so I was excited to see them at Terminal 5 again! Still, I wish they have new songs or a new album to promote, as the show was exactly the same as the last time (though I guess that isn't necessarily a bad thing!). The shooting situation was pretty tough. Lighting for Major Lazer was either nonexistent or an overwhelming magenta-blue. Miike Snow had their fog machine on maximum (as expected) and saturated their stage with deep blue hues. Still, I'd shoot Miike Snow again, any day.

The Maiden Voyage of Bruise Cruise (Miami to Nassau, Bahamas)

I went on the maiden voyage of Bruise Cruise, a rock and roll adventure from Miami to Nassau Bahamas and back! Black Lips, Vivian Girls, Surfer Blood, Turbo Fruits, Ty Segall, Thee Oh Sees, Jacuzzi Boys, Quintron and Miss Pussycat played. Ian Svenonius performed MC duties throughout the fest. I was shooting for Sup Magazine, so you'll see more pics when the feature comes out. But for now, here are some gnarly legs and Cole from Black Lips catching air.