The 1975, Pale Waves, No Rome @ United Center, Chicago, IL
Photos and review by Victoria Sanders | May 8 2019
No Rome, Pale Waves, and The 1975
May 8, 2019 | United Center | Chicago, IL
The first time I saw The 1975 was at a 500 capacity venue in Chicago that I have spent the better part of the last 8 years working at. The 1975 played at Chicago’s Lincoln Hall in October 2013 to a (most likely completely over-capacity) sold-out room, with now defunct opener, Linus Young. Fast forward five and a half years later, and we’re at the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks. The place Michael Jordan last won his last NBA Championship ring at. What can be said that already hasn’t about The 1975? The production and stage design as immense as the show itself, and with that, they brought along Dirty Hit Records label-mates No Rome and Pale Waves as openers. Here’s a visual recap of the night from Victoria Sanders.
PJ Harvey // New York, NY
PJ Harvey -- Rumsey Playfield - Central Park | New York, NY | 19 July 2017
Photos Courtesy of: Edwina Hay
The concert took place at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. It was a benefit to help SummerStage bring free events to public parks in all five boroughs. PJ Harvey brought out a choir (Anacostia's Union Temple Baptist Church of Washington, DC) two help sing on two songs from her latest release, The Hope Six Demolition Project.
Don Broco + State Champs // New York, NY
Don Broco, State Champs, With Confidence -- Irving Plaza | New York, NY | 11 May 2017
Photos Courtesy of: Sara Feigin
The Black Angels // Brooklyn, NY
The Black Angels -- Brooklyn Steel | Brooklyn, NY | 2 May 2017
Photos Courtesy of: Liz Maney
Yoke Lore // Philadelphia, PA
Yoke Lore -- Johnny Brenda's | Philadelphia, PA | 27 April 2017
Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
Marcus Machado // Photo Essay
Claudia @ Jarethsgirl Music photographed Marcus Machado during a performance at The Shed Open Jam in NYC.
I first saw Mr. Marcus Machado play on a Wednesday night at The Shed Open Jam in NYC.
He was 'low key' and on the drums, but I couldn't, for the life of me, shake off the heavy Hendrix vibe I was picking up that night. What I didn't know at the time is that he's multi-instrumentalist and a total monster on guitar. But, I was soon to find out.
A friend of mine, Bria Monet - a songwriter and musician in her own right, eventually introduced us and I asked if I could interview him for VZN Magazine. He graciously agreed not just to the interview but allowed me to be a member of his team throughout a series of performances at the Guitar Center in Manhattan and The Brooklyn Academy of Music. He also invited me to attend a recording session at Converse's Rubber Track studios in Brooklyn.
I am an observer by nature, and it's rare that I approach people I admire - I don't like to disturb people - but on rare occasions, if 'the pull' is ridiculously strong I am compelled to approach. Luckily, in this case, I got to play my normal and favorite roll: I was a casual observer, encapsulating the special moments before within the digital confines of my camera.
Throughout the process met family members, good friends, and other talented individuals and phenomenal musicians, which form part of his collective. Everyone was genuinely engaging and capable of generating and joyous atmosphere - it wasn't long before I was 'fam' and not just a stranger. I understood fully that I was being granted the rare privilege of being around immense talent, and the fact that they behaved so humbly - in the best sense of the word - wasn't lost on me at all; in fact, I found the whole experience quite rewarding and inspiring.
These were good people; this was a great vibe; this is great music. I hope you enjoy the photos and the message they convey.
