Live Music
Powderfinger
When I got the call to shoot Powderfinger for their latest batch of press shots, I gotta say, my heart jumped. These boys are THE Aussie rock band of the naughties. Bands come and go, the Finger has stuck it out, through and through. And seeing them headline at Homebake on the weekend, there is no doubt; they’re not going anywhere.
Anyway, here are some shots of the boys at Homebake, the Take40 gig at the EQ, followed by a couple of the press shots I took of them up in Queensland in September. Hope you enjoy.
Of Montreal
Here are some photos of a truly fantastic band from US called Of Montreal. I first heard their song Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games in the car on our magical mystical tour to Byron Bay over summer. We (I, much to the frustration of my hostage passengers) must have played the song more times than I have ever heard Thriller or Vogue. Somewhat of an obsession.
So, when they announced their tour in Australia, I got my pals at Drum to hit me up with a photo-pass. Here are the shots from their highly theatrical show at the Manning Bar in March. Sadly, they did not play Wraith, so I went home, put my camera down, pressed play, closed my eyes and danced around the house like nothing mattered in the world.
I swear my beautician has these exact same slippers.
And fur stole
This girl was incredible. Rigor mortis crow perched on her sailor hat, her silhouette dancing to the obscurity that is Of Montreal. A very artistic crowd indeed.
Lily Allen
I had the pleasure of shooting the lovely Lily last week. Firstly for MCM Studios, where she had an interview with Ruby Rose for MTV and performed a few of her latest songs, and then the next day, across the road at the Horden Pavilion for her live show.
The last time I saw her play was some 4 years ago, at a secret gig at Club 77. Since then she has kicked off her sneakers and slipped into slinky heels. Although I resent her glamming it up a bit (i loved her sneakers and frocks, and fuck-off attitude), I guess we have all grown up sometime. She was a sweetie in the interview, very witty, and that voice of hers is just as juicy as ever.
Anyway, here are some shots from both events.
