Last Friday, we went to see our friend Tim sing. He’s the singer for a band called Mojo Junky which is based out of the greater Seattle area. After leaving New York, I realized I really miss taking photos of live music. So I was hoping to get a few pictures too.
Saturday, we spent the afternoon in Seattle. After getting off the ferry, we followed 1st Ave to Pike Place Market. We spent a couple of hours checking out many of the booths and shops around the market. We made sure to stop at the Pike Place Fish Market, one of the market’s major attractions, to watch them throw the fish.
There were many street performers singing, playing guitars, or even banging on street drums. They kept the market filled with music.
We then walked up to Westlake Center and took the monorail to the Seattle Center. Here, we went to the butterfly house at the Pacific Science Center. Pretty cool! They had a couple dozen different species of butterflies and many tropical plants I have never seen before in a sealed room. The humidity inside is maintained at around 70% while the temperature is about 80F (27C). We had to be briefed before entering and inspected for butterflies before we left. The butterflies fly all around and will even land on you. I had one land right on my camera. You have to be very careful not to step on any of them as you walk around.
I was going through some photos of a shoot I did with Bourbon Renewal at Congress Park in Saratoga Springs. I forgot I had some great portraits of each member of the band. Here’s George Fletcher looking larger than life. He’s also in The Tequila Mockingbirds with Pete Pashoukos.
Last Sunday, I spent a couple of hours with Bourbon Renewal at Congress Park in Saratoga Springs, New York. Clockwise from top left: Per “Bacco” Bergquist (bass), Dennis Cotton (drums), George Fletcher (guitar/vocals), and Peter Pashoukos (guitar/vocals).
This photo was taken last weekend at the Caroline Street Arts and Blues Festival in Saratoga Springs. Here’s Rob Do just relaxing listening to some good music. He just got done playing some tunes on his harmonica with Bourbon Renewal at Saratoga City Tavern. During the summer, you might find him playing with Pete and George for a song or two at Doc’s on Blues Monday. Definitely check it out.
