Blackie & The Rodeo Kings with Digging Roots at the Commodore

On November 9th, I got an invite from the Lighting Director for the B&RK tour, Don Thorsness to come out to the Vancouver show at the Commodore Ballroom.  I was able to get a photo pass and shoot the entire show for them.  Opening was a spectacular band, Digging Roots which were compelling to say the least!  Here are some of the shots from the show…


Getmines in Little Red Sounds Studio

In the middle of October, I was invited to Little Red Sounds Studios in New Westminster, BC, Canada to shoot some studio shots with the Getmines.  Popped in while the boys were recording their 3rd album with Michael Kraushaar at the helm.  As Cliff, Mike and Dave were laying down some tracks, I stepped into the studio to capture images.  

It’s a great way to document the recording and I’ve had the luxury of doing it at several studios around Vancouver for various bands.  Here are some of the shots…


Paul Dean of Loverboy

I had the opportunity to shoot a benefit at The Theatre in the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver on October 1, 2022.  Rocket Norton assembled a star studded cast of Canadian talent for the F*ck Cancer show.  Among them were guitarist Paul Dean of Loverboy.  I first met Paul back in the late 80’s when I was working at Little Mountain Sound Studios in Vancouver, BC, Canada.  My boss was a fellow named John Vrtacic and had me working on building a couple of Talk Boxes for the studio.  Paul introduced himself to me and asked what I was doing.  So describing what the box was and it’s function (not knowing who I was talking to btw) he smiled and told me to do a good job as he would be using it.  Fast forward to present day, and I now get the honour of photographing him on various stages when I can. 

I know it’s not much of a story and he probably doesn’t even recall it, but that’s what brief encounters with people can do, leave a lasting memory on a young 20 year old kid just starting out…

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