Spector 45 @ La Grange in Deep Ellum

I wanted to post a blog of some of the event and concert work I have been doing lately to showcase a different range of photography that I do.  I am starting to really enjoy shooting bands and doing concert work.  It presents a whole new set of challenges and opportunities for me to work on and continue to improve upon.  There is a great deal of concert and event photography done so I relish the chance to put my own spin and vision on that specific area of photography.

Spector 45 is Frankie 45 on Vocals and Guitar, Animal Anthony on Drums/Vocals, and Adam Carter on Bass/Vocals.  This is an artist’s statement from the band in these specific photos:  “Spector 45 is a Dallas based greaser punk band. We aspire to capture the pure energy of 50’s Rock n Roll and original 70’s Punk Rock, and kick it out for today’s audience…”  Having now seen them twice I completely back that statement.  The uncorked raw energy and pace at which they perform is easily unmatched in Dallas.  Guess that’s the reason they have won Best Punk act by the Dallas Observer two years in a row now.

They had their CD release party at La Grange in Deep Ellum and had the crowd thoroughly into it the entire set.  “Break Me” the band’s five song EP was on sale for $5 so I bought a copy and have been listening to it quite a bit lately.  My goal when I shoot a concert or specific venue is to show off not just the show but the little in between moments that go into what makes a show memorable.  The thought being that after seeing my shots you have a sense of the band, show, and venue.

Hope you enjoy the photographs and check out Spector 45’s EP “Break Me” or catch a live show of theirs if you can, you won’t be disappointed…