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Nita Strauss shredded the stage at the sold-out Athenaeum Center in Chicago last night! ⚡️🎸 A night of pure guitar mastery, high energy, and unstoppable rock spirit. Check out my shots from this electrifying performance!
#NitaStrauss #GuitarQueen #ChicagoRock #AthenaeumCenter #ShredderExtraordinaire
#NitaStrauss #GuitarQueen #ChicagoRock #AthenaeumCenter #ShredderExtraordinaire
February 17, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Nita Strauss shredded the stage at the sold-out Athenaeum Center in Chicago last night! ⚡️🎸 A night of pure guitar mastery, high energy, and unstoppable rock spirit. Check out my shots from this electrifying performance!
#NitaStrauss #GuitarQueen #ChicagoRock #AthenaeumCenter #ShredderExtraordinaire
#NitaStrauss #GuitarQueen #ChicagoRock #AthenaeumCenter #ShredderExtraordinaire
Marrakesh Express - a Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young experience brought the timeless harmonies to life at the sold-out Lyric Theatre in Blue Island. 🎶✨ An incredible night filled with classic hits and nostalgic vibes—relive the night thru favorite shots!
#MarrakeshExpress #CSNYTribute #LyricTheater
#MarrakeshExpress #CSNYTribute #LyricTheater
February 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Marrakesh Express - a Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young experience brought the timeless harmonies to life at the sold-out Lyric Theatre in Blue Island. 🎶✨ An incredible night filled with classic hits and nostalgic vibes—relive the night thru favorite shots!
#MarrakeshExpress #CSNYTribute #LyricTheater
#MarrakeshExpress #CSNYTribute #LyricTheater
Chase Rice brought the party to the U.S. Cellular Stage at Summerfest 2024! 🎸🔥 His electric performance and crowd connection made for an unforgettable night. Check out my photos capturing the energy of country music at its finest.
#ChaseRice #Summerfest #CountryMusicLive #ConcertPhotography
#ChaseRice #Summerfest #CountryMusicLive #ConcertPhotography
December 22, 2024 at 2:11 AM
Chase Rice brought the party to the U.S. Cellular Stage at Summerfest 2024! 🎸🔥 His electric performance and crowd connection made for an unforgettable night. Check out my photos capturing the energy of country music at its finest.
#ChaseRice #Summerfest #CountryMusicLive #ConcertPhotography
#ChaseRice #Summerfest #CountryMusicLive #ConcertPhotography
Brittany Howard brought soulful power and unmatched energy to the BMO Stage at Summerfest 2024! 🎤✨ Relive the magic through my favorite shots of her and the band delivering an unforgettable performance.
#BrittanyHoward #Summerfest #LiveMusicPhotography #SoulfulSounds #ConcertPhotography
#BrittanyHoward #Summerfest #LiveMusicPhotography #SoulfulSounds #ConcertPhotography
December 21, 2024 at 4:08 AM
Brittany Howard brought soulful power and unmatched energy to the BMO Stage at Summerfest 2024! 🎤✨ Relive the magic through my favorite shots of her and the band delivering an unforgettable performance.
#BrittanyHoward #Summerfest #LiveMusicPhotography #SoulfulSounds #ConcertPhotography
#BrittanyHoward #Summerfest #LiveMusicPhotography #SoulfulSounds #ConcertPhotography
Chicago’s own Neptune’s Core lit up every stage this year! 🎶 From the Metro to Summerfest to Winnetka Music Fest, their harmonies and energy were unforgettable. Check out my favorite shots of these rising stars!
#NeptunesCore #ChicagoMusicScene #LiveMusicPhotography #RisingStars #IndieRock
#NeptunesCore #ChicagoMusicScene #LiveMusicPhotography #RisingStars #IndieRock
December 20, 2024 at 3:36 AM
Chicago’s own Neptune’s Core lit up every stage this year! 🎶 From the Metro to Summerfest to Winnetka Music Fest, their harmonies and energy were unforgettable. Check out my favorite shots of these rising stars!
#NeptunesCore #ChicagoMusicScene #LiveMusicPhotography #RisingStars #IndieRock
#NeptunesCore #ChicagoMusicScene #LiveMusicPhotography #RisingStars #IndieRock
Chicago’s own Nathan Graham delivered a captivating performance at the House of Blues (12/17/22). 🎸✨ His soulful sound and heartfelt lyrics lit up the night—relive the magic thru my favorite shots!
#NathanGrahamMusic #HouseOfBluesChicago #ChicagoMusicScene #LiveMusicPhotography #ConcertPhotography
#NathanGrahamMusic #HouseOfBluesChicago #ChicagoMusicScene #LiveMusicPhotography #ConcertPhotography
December 18, 2024 at 11:28 PM
Chicago’s own Nathan Graham delivered a captivating performance at the House of Blues (12/17/22). 🎸✨ His soulful sound and heartfelt lyrics lit up the night—relive the magic thru my favorite shots!
#NathanGrahamMusic #HouseOfBluesChicago #ChicagoMusicScene #LiveMusicPhotography #ConcertPhotography
#NathanGrahamMusic #HouseOfBluesChicago #ChicagoMusicScene #LiveMusicPhotography #ConcertPhotography
Sister Hazel lit up the House of Blues Chicago on 12/17/22 with their soulful melodies and vibrant energy! 🎸✨ Dive into the magic of this unforgettable night with my favorite photos.
#SisterHazel #LiveMusicMoments #HouseOfBluesChicago #ChicagoConcerts #FeelTheMusic #ConcertPhotography
#SisterHazel #LiveMusicMoments #HouseOfBluesChicago #ChicagoConcerts #FeelTheMusic #ConcertPhotography
December 18, 2024 at 5:46 AM
Sister Hazel lit up the House of Blues Chicago on 12/17/22 with their soulful melodies and vibrant energy! 🎸✨ Dive into the magic of this unforgettable night with my favorite photos.
#SisterHazel #LiveMusicMoments #HouseOfBluesChicago #ChicagoConcerts #FeelTheMusic #ConcertPhotography
#SisterHazel #LiveMusicMoments #HouseOfBluesChicago #ChicagoConcerts #FeelTheMusic #ConcertPhotography
Smith & Myers of Shinedown delivered a powerful performance at Radius Chicago (12/16/21). 🎶✨ Relive the vibes and raw emotion through my favorite shots from this unforgettable night.
#SmithAndMyers #Shinedown #RadiusChicago #LiveMusicPhotography #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography
#SmithAndMyers #Shinedown #RadiusChicago #LiveMusicPhotography #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography
December 17, 2024 at 6:02 AM
Smith & Myers of Shinedown delivered a powerful performance at Radius Chicago (12/16/21). 🎶✨ Relive the vibes and raw emotion through my favorite shots from this unforgettable night.
#SmithAndMyers #Shinedown #RadiusChicago #LiveMusicPhotography #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography
#SmithAndMyers #Shinedown #RadiusChicago #LiveMusicPhotography #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography
Highly Suspect rocked the stage at Q101’s “The Nights Before Christmas” (12/15/19) at the Aragon Ballroom! 🎸🔥 Relive the raw energy and unforgettable vibes from this epic Chicago night through my lens.
#HighlySuspect #LiveMusicPhotography #TheNightsBeforeChristmas #AragonBallroom #ChicagoRockScene
#HighlySuspect #LiveMusicPhotography #TheNightsBeforeChristmas #AragonBallroom #ChicagoRockScene
December 16, 2024 at 5:47 AM
Highly Suspect rocked the stage at Q101’s “The Nights Before Christmas” (12/15/19) at the Aragon Ballroom! 🎸🔥 Relive the raw energy and unforgettable vibes from this epic Chicago night through my lens.
#HighlySuspect #LiveMusicPhotography #TheNightsBeforeChristmas #AragonBallroom #ChicagoRockScene
#HighlySuspect #LiveMusicPhotography #TheNightsBeforeChristmas #AragonBallroom #ChicagoRockScene
311 brought the heat to Q101’s “The Nights Before Christmas” show at the Aragon Ballroom (12/15/19)! 🎶🔥 Relive the energy of this unforgettable Chicago night with my favorite shots.
#311band #LiveMusicPhotography #TheNightsBeforeChristmas #AragonBallroom #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography
#311band #LiveMusicPhotography #TheNightsBeforeChristmas #AragonBallroom #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography
December 16, 2024 at 5:27 AM
311 brought the heat to Q101’s “The Nights Before Christmas” show at the Aragon Ballroom (12/15/19)! 🎶🔥 Relive the energy of this unforgettable Chicago night with my favorite shots.
#311band #LiveMusicPhotography #TheNightsBeforeChristmas #AragonBallroom #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography
#311band #LiveMusicPhotography #TheNightsBeforeChristmas #AragonBallroom #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography
Judah & the Lion turned Q101’s “No Dough” show at 115 Bourbon Street (12/14/17) into an epic night of music and memories. 🦁🎶 Check out the shots from this electric Merrionette Park performance!
#JudahAndTheLion #Q101 #NoDoughShow #LiveMusicMoments #MerrionetteParkMusic #ConcertPhotography
#JudahAndTheLion #Q101 #NoDoughShow #LiveMusicMoments #MerrionetteParkMusic #ConcertPhotography
December 15, 2024 at 4:43 AM
Judah & the Lion turned Q101’s “No Dough” show at 115 Bourbon Street (12/14/17) into an epic night of music and memories. 🦁🎶 Check out the shots from this electric Merrionette Park performance!
#JudahAndTheLion #Q101 #NoDoughShow #LiveMusicMoments #MerrionetteParkMusic #ConcertPhotography
#JudahAndTheLion #Q101 #NoDoughShow #LiveMusicMoments #MerrionetteParkMusic #ConcertPhotography
Flashback to Greta Van Fleet rocking one of their 3 sold-out nights at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago (Dec. 2018)! 🎸🔥 Pure rock magic and electric vibes that lit up the crowd.
#GretaVanFleet #LiveMusicPhotography #AragonBallroom #ChicagoMusicScene #RockNRoll #ConcertPhotography
#GretaVanFleet #LiveMusicPhotography #AragonBallroom #ChicagoMusicScene #RockNRoll #ConcertPhotography
December 13, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Flashback to Greta Van Fleet rocking one of their 3 sold-out nights at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago (Dec. 2018)! 🎸🔥 Pure rock magic and electric vibes that lit up the crowd.
#GretaVanFleet #LiveMusicPhotography #AragonBallroom #ChicagoMusicScene #RockNRoll #ConcertPhotography
#GretaVanFleet #LiveMusicPhotography #AragonBallroom #ChicagoMusicScene #RockNRoll #ConcertPhotography
Throwback to The New Respects at the Aragon Ballroom (12/12/18) with their infectious energy and soulful grooves! 🎶🔥 Relive the magic of this unforgettable night in Chicago.
#TheNewRespects #LiveMusicPhotography #AragonBallroom #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography
#TheNewRespects #LiveMusicPhotography #AragonBallroom #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography
December 13, 2024 at 3:05 AM
Throwback to The New Respects at the Aragon Ballroom (12/12/18) with their infectious energy and soulful grooves! 🎶🔥 Relive the magic of this unforgettable night in Chicago.
#TheNewRespects #LiveMusicPhotography #AragonBallroom #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography
#TheNewRespects #LiveMusicPhotography #AragonBallroom #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography
Captured the vibes of Zack Fedor & The Long Goodbyes at The California Clipper (12/7/24). 🎸✨ Dive into their raw energy and heartfelt performance—Chicago’s local talent at its finest!
#ZackFedorMusic #TheLongGoodbyes #ChicagoLiveMusic #CaliforniaClipper #LocalMusicScene #concertphotography
#ZackFedorMusic #TheLongGoodbyes #ChicagoLiveMusic #CaliforniaClipper #LocalMusicScene #concertphotography
December 11, 2024 at 4:21 AM
Captured the vibes of Zack Fedor & The Long Goodbyes at The California Clipper (12/7/24). 🎸✨ Dive into their raw energy and heartfelt performance—Chicago’s local talent at its finest!
#ZackFedorMusic #TheLongGoodbyes #ChicagoLiveMusic #CaliforniaClipper #LocalMusicScene #concertphotography
#ZackFedorMusic #TheLongGoodbyes #ChicagoLiveMusic #CaliforniaClipper #LocalMusicScene #concertphotography
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Andy Frasco & The U.N. smoked Thalia Hall, Chicago (12/9/22)! Relive the chaos and pure fun thru my lens. 🎶✨ Swipe thru the moments that turned the night into an unforgettable party!
#AndyFrasco #LiveMusicPhotography #ThaliaHall #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography
Andy Frasco & The U.N. smoked Thalia Hall, Chicago (12/9/22)! Relive the chaos and pure fun thru my lens. 🎶✨ Swipe thru the moments that turned the night into an unforgettable party!
#AndyFrasco #LiveMusicPhotography #ThaliaHall #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography
December 10, 2024 at 4:37 AM
Sure! Here’s a suggestion:
Andy Frasco & The U.N. smoked Thalia Hall, Chicago (12/9/22)! Relive the chaos and pure fun thru my lens. 🎶✨ Swipe thru the moments that turned the night into an unforgettable party!
#AndyFrasco #LiveMusicPhotography #ThaliaHall #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography
Andy Frasco & The U.N. smoked Thalia Hall, Chicago (12/9/22)! Relive the chaos and pure fun thru my lens. 🎶✨ Swipe thru the moments that turned the night into an unforgettable party!
#AndyFrasco #LiveMusicPhotography #ThaliaHall #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography
Throwback to Dec. 5, 2015: Meg Myers captivated the Aragon Ballroom during @q101chicago.bsky.social “The Nights We Stole Christmas!” 🎤🔥
#MegMyers #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic #IndieRock #ConcertPhotography
#MegMyers #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic #IndieRock #ConcertPhotography
December 6, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Throwback to Dec. 5, 2015: Meg Myers captivated the Aragon Ballroom during @q101chicago.bsky.social “The Nights We Stole Christmas!” 🎤🔥
#MegMyers #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic #IndieRock #ConcertPhotography
#MegMyers #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic #IndieRock #ConcertPhotography
One year ago, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band brought their electrifying blues to Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn! 🔥🎸 From powerful riffs to washboard grooves, their raw energy was unforgettable.
#BigDamnBand #LiveBlues #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography #BerwynMusic
#BigDamnBand #LiveBlues #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography #BerwynMusic
December 3, 2024 at 6:51 PM
One year ago, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band brought their electrifying blues to Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn! 🔥🎸 From powerful riffs to washboard grooves, their raw energy was unforgettable.
#BigDamnBand #LiveBlues #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography #BerwynMusic
#BigDamnBand #LiveBlues #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotography #BerwynMusic
On this day in 2016, I caught Weathers live for the first time at the Aragon Ballroom during 101WKQX’s The Nights We Stole Christmas! 🎶 Their energy hooked me instantly, and I’ve been a fan ever since. 🔥
#Weathers #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic #ConcertPhotography
#Weathers #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic #ConcertPhotography
December 3, 2024 at 5:24 AM
On this day in 2016, I caught Weathers live for the first time at the Aragon Ballroom during 101WKQX’s The Nights We Stole Christmas! 🎶 Their energy hooked me instantly, and I’ve been a fan ever since. 🔥
#Weathers #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic #ConcertPhotography
#Weathers #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic #ConcertPhotography
On this day in 2016: Cage the Elephant tore up the Aragon Ballroom for 101WKQX’s The Nights We Stole Christmas! 🎤🔥 One of the best shows & some of my favorite photos I’ve ever taken. Pure energy, unforgettable vibes. 🖤🎶
#CageTheElephant #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic
#CageTheElephant #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic
December 3, 2024 at 4:28 AM
On this day in 2016: Cage the Elephant tore up the Aragon Ballroom for 101WKQX’s The Nights We Stole Christmas! 🎤🔥 One of the best shows & some of my favorite photos I’ve ever taken. Pure energy, unforgettable vibes. 🖤🎶
#CageTheElephant #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic
#CageTheElephant #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic
On this day in 2016: Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness lit up the Aragon Ballroom for 101WKQX’s ‘The Nights We Stole Christmas’! ✨🎹 A night of soaring melodies and holiday magic in Chicago.
#AndrewMcMahon #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic #ConcertPhotography
#AndrewMcMahon #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic #ConcertPhotography
December 2, 2024 at 5:10 AM
On this day in 2016: Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness lit up the Aragon Ballroom for 101WKQX’s ‘The Nights We Stole Christmas’! ✨🎹 A night of soaring melodies and holiday magic in Chicago.
#AndrewMcMahon #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic #ConcertPhotography
#AndrewMcMahon #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic #ConcertPhotography
Cold War Kids lit up the Aragon Ballroom for 101WKQX’s The Nights We Stole Christmas on this day, December 1, 2017! 🎶✨
A perfect night for music lovers at an iconic venue. Were you there for this holiday-season gem?
#ColdWarKids #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic #LiveMusicPhotography
A perfect night for music lovers at an iconic venue. Were you there for this holiday-season gem?
#ColdWarKids #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic #LiveMusicPhotography
December 2, 2024 at 12:33 AM
Cold War Kids lit up the Aragon Ballroom for 101WKQX’s The Nights We Stole Christmas on this day, December 1, 2017! 🎶✨
A perfect night for music lovers at an iconic venue. Were you there for this holiday-season gem?
#ColdWarKids #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic #LiveMusicPhotography
A perfect night for music lovers at an iconic venue. Were you there for this holiday-season gem?
#ColdWarKids #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #ChicagoMusic #LiveMusicPhotography
Throwing it back to Dec. 1, 2016, when Weezer rocked the Aragon Ballroom for 101WKQX’s ‘The Nights We Stole Christmas!’ 🌲🎸 Relive the night with my photos of this unforgettable performance!
#Weezer #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #101WKQX #AragonBallroom #ChicagoMusicPhotography
#Weezer #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #101WKQX #AragonBallroom #ChicagoMusicPhotography
December 1, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Throwing it back to Dec. 1, 2016, when Weezer rocked the Aragon Ballroom for 101WKQX’s ‘The Nights We Stole Christmas!’ 🌲🎸 Relive the night with my photos of this unforgettable performance!
#Weezer #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #101WKQX #AragonBallroom #ChicagoMusicPhotography
#Weezer #TheNightsWeStoleChristmas #101WKQX #AragonBallroom #ChicagoMusicPhotography
Throwback to Nov. 29, 2018, when Wilson brought their high-energy rock show to the House of Blues Chicago! 🎸🔥 The East Lansing five-piece turned the stage into a full-throttle party. Who remembers this unforgettable band?
#WilsonTheBand #HouseOfBlues #RockPhotography #ChicagoMusicScene
#WilsonTheBand #HouseOfBlues #RockPhotography #ChicagoMusicScene
November 30, 2024 at 4:43 AM
Throwback to Nov. 29, 2018, when Wilson brought their high-energy rock show to the House of Blues Chicago! 🎸🔥 The East Lansing five-piece turned the stage into a full-throttle party. Who remembers this unforgettable band?
#WilsonTheBand #HouseOfBlues #RockPhotography #ChicagoMusicScene
#WilsonTheBand #HouseOfBlues #RockPhotography #ChicagoMusicScene
Grateful for the magic of live music! 🦃 I’m especially thankful for the chance to capture incredible moments from both Chicago’s vibrant local artists and national touring legends. Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🎶
#ThankfulForMusic #LiveMusicPhotography #FrontRowViews #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotographer
#ThankfulForMusic #LiveMusicPhotography #FrontRowViews #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotographer
November 28, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Grateful for the magic of live music! 🦃 I’m especially thankful for the chance to capture incredible moments from both Chicago’s vibrant local artists and national touring legends. Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🎶
#ThankfulForMusic #LiveMusicPhotography #FrontRowViews #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotographer
#ThankfulForMusic #LiveMusicPhotography #FrontRowViews #ChicagoMusicScene #ConcertPhotographer
Hello, Bluesky! 🌌 I’m here to capture the energy of live music, one frame at a time. 🎶📸 Excited to share moments from the stage and beyond. Let’s connect if you’re into concert vibes and striking visuals!
Here’s a photo of @americanauthors.bsky.social at @bottomlounge.bsky.social in Chicago 2/25/23
Here’s a photo of @americanauthors.bsky.social at @bottomlounge.bsky.social in Chicago 2/25/23
November 21, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Hello, Bluesky! 🌌 I’m here to capture the energy of live music, one frame at a time. 🎶📸 Excited to share moments from the stage and beyond. Let’s connect if you’re into concert vibes and striking visuals!
Here’s a photo of @americanauthors.bsky.social at @bottomlounge.bsky.social in Chicago 2/25/23
Here’s a photo of @americanauthors.bsky.social at @bottomlounge.bsky.social in Chicago 2/25/23