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Live at Nectar's - Led LOCO 01/20/12

2012-01-21T17:25:00.001-05:00

The return of Led LOCO!

X vs. K

2012-01-15T05:36:00.002-05:00

XVSK played at Nectar's on Saturday night, opening for the band Barika... The Band consists of Trevor Exter on Cello and John Kimock on Drums. Here a couple shots from Barika before I had to go to work. I'll have to catch them next time...

Move It Move It

2012-01-13T02:08:00.000-05:00

The band Move It Move It played at Nectar's on Thursday night January 12, 2012 in Burlington, Vermont.

Festival of Light

2012-01-13T01:55:00.000-05:00

Matisyahu made his way to Higher Ground with his "Festival of Light" tour... Thanks to Thread Magazine for the show.

Best Live Music Photos 2011

2012-01-01T14:20:00.000-05:00

2011 was a great year for my live music photography. I got to see a ton of great music and shoot some amazing shows! Here are my favorites from the year...

Live at Nectar's - Dukes County Love Affair 12/06/11

2011-12-07T13:51:00.001-05:00

After the Ben Taylor show, D.C.L.A. (Dukes County Love Affair) took the stage to close out the night...

Live at Nectar's - Ben Taylor 12/06/11

2011-12-07T11:51:00.001-05:00

Ben Taylor, the son of James Taylor and Carly Simon, came up from Martha's Vineyard on Tuesday night to play at Nectar's in Burlington, Vermont...

Live at Nectar's - Gang of Thieves 11/25/11

2011-11-26T17:52:00.001-05:00

After months on the road touring, the band Gang of Thieves returned to the stage for a homecoming show at Nectar's on Friday night...

Hank 3 - Higher Ground 11/21/11

2011-11-22T13:19:00.001-05:00

Last night, Hank 3 rocked Higher Ground for over 3 1/2 hours... I didn't have high expectations going into the show having only heard a couple songs of his, but I was pleasantly surprised. Hank put on a hell of a show. You can see all the photos here... Waylon Speed 02/27/11 - Images by Brian Jenkins Waylon Speed opened up for the band Clutch at Higher Ground on Sunday night February 27, 2011 in South Burlington, Vermont. They rocked the show and I think they might have picked up a few new fans. Seriously check these guys out!!

Future Rock Star

2011-02-24T22:54:00.001-05:00

We set up a make shift studio in a spare bedroom of our house and had a fun little photoshoot. I wanted to get a good picture of Harper with her missing front tooth and purple striped hair (which she just got) but she had other ideas, as usual. She busted out the pink guitar and sun glasses, threw on the Miley Cyrus station on Pandora and danced around the room. When Harper does is a

Nate Wilson Group at Nectar's on Friday night February 18, 2011

2011-02-19T14:11:00.000-05:00

The Nate Wilson Group opened for Dr. Green at Nectar's on Friday night. I didn't get a chance to shoot DR. Green but here are some photos from the set by the Nate Wilson Group.

Waylon Speed at Nectar's Febraury 4, 2011

2011-02-05T12:00:00.001-05:00

Waylon Speed played at Nectar's on Friday night. Great show.... if you missed it then you should definitely catch then next time around. They will be opening up for Clutch at Higher Ground on the 27th. That should be a hell of a show. Here are some photos from the show....

Hug Your Farmer

2011-02-04T13:57:00.003-05:00

I love living here and I think we (Vermonters) are way ahead of the rest of the country in our ideas about food, taking care of this place and each other. It's why I love this place and why I choose to live here. We have an amazing music scene here as well and last night's show at Higher Ground was perfect exmaple of what makes Vermont special... In case you have not heard the story,

Bob, Ray and Russ with Zach and Pat • Live at Nectar's February 1, 2011

2011-02-02T11:55:00.000-05:00

If you didn't come down to Nectar's last night, you missed out!! An amazing night of music from both bands that played. Zach Dupont and Pat Melvin opened the evening and Bob, Ray and Russ finished it off. You still have a chance to catch Zach and Pat every Tuesday in February at Nectar's. You won't be disappointed... and If you missed Bob, Ray, and Russ then you are out of luck because Ray

Pulse Prophets at Nectars on January 25, 2011

2011-01-26T12:50:00.000-05:00

The Pulse Prophets played Nectar's on Tuesday night in Burlington, Vermont. They did as two night run at the club and recorded both shows for a live album. Here are the photos from the show...

Japhy Rider • Nectar's Sautrday January 22, 2011

2011-01-23T19:27:00.000-05:00

Japhy Rider play Nectar's on Saturday night January 22, 2011 with DJ Wyllys spinning in between sets. Here are some photos from the night...

Toes, Armies, and Sai U Drom

2011-01-19T23:27:00.003-05:00

Sai U Drom played at Nectar's on Tuesday night with The Toes and Workingmans Army.

Consider the Source and Events are Objects at Nectar's on January 15, 2011

2011-01-16T19:37:00.004-05:00

Consider the Source Consider the Source opened for Events are Objects at Nectar's on Saturday night January 15, 2011 in Burlington, Vermont. Consider the source was ridiculous! So good... do not miss them next time around. Here are some photos from the show... John Ferrara • Consider the Source Justin Ahiyon • Consider the Source John Ferrara • Consider the Source Gabriel Marin •

Big Sam's Funky Nation - Club Metronome - January 13, 2011

2011-01-16T19:04:00.000-05:00

Big Sam's funky Nation played at Club Metronome on Thursday night January 13, 2011 in downtown Burlington, Vermont. The show was amazing. Local band Funkwagon opened up the show with an eleven piece band of funk and Jennifer Hartswick sat in with Big Sam's for a song. Here are some photos from the show... Aaron Burroughs • Funkwagon Funkwagon Jennifer Hartswick

Year in Review 2010

2011-01-04T14:25:00.001-05:00

Further ∞ Gathering of the Vibes Here is a collection of my favorite photos from this past year. I didn't get to shoot much music this but the shows I did make it to were great! Looking forward to 2011... Gathering of the Vibes Jimmy Cliff ∞ Gathering of the Vibes Waylon Speed Les Claypool ∞ Gathering of the Vibes Jake Cinninger ∞ Umphrey's McGee ∞ Higher Ground ∞ Vermont Rob O'Dea ∞

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals at Higher Ground on January 1, 2011

2011-01-04T00:50:00.002-05:00

Here are some photos from the Grace Potter show at Higher Ground on Saturday night.

Waylon Speed at Higher Ground • December 28, 2010

2010-12-30T12:59:00.002-05:00

Last night I went with the band Waylon Speed as they opened up for the second night of Grace Potter and the Nocturnals at Higher Ground in South Burlington, Vermont. It was nice to see so many people at the show early even if they were just there to see Grace. Hopefully Waylon Speed pick up some new fans. Thanks guys for a fun night!

Umphrey's Mcgee at Higher Ground November 03, 2010

2010-11-04T15:47:00.002-04:00

Umphrey's McGee plays Higher Ground on Wednesday night November 03, 2010 in South Burlington, Vermont in the first night of a two night run at the club.

Hell-o-ween with Heloise and the Savoir Faire

2010-10-29T16:23:00.001-04:00

Heloise and the Savoir Faire rocked Club Metronome Thursday night for the Hel-o-ween party. It was the beginning of a crazy weekend at Nectar's and Metronome. Heloise shows are usually pretty interesting with crazy songs, crowds, stage show, and costumes. Last night's show was no different. If you have never seen a Heloise show, don't miss the next one. The band has somewhat of a diehard

Live at Nectars - Pulse Prophets

2010-10-19T16:50:00.006-04:00

The Pulse Prophets at Nectar's in Burlington, Vermont.

Pulse Prophets

2010-01-24T15:27:00.004-05:00

I did a photo shoot for the Pulse Prophets on Saturday night January 23, 2010 before their show at Nectar's in downtown Burlington, Vermont. They are a reggae band from Burlington, and the bass player is a good friend of mine. I had a couple of ideas before I got to the club but they involved being outside. Being winter in Vermont, it was freezing outside, so I decided to scout out Club

Old Crow Medicine Show

2009-07-31T18:12:00.006-04:00

I went and saw the Old Crow Medicine Show at Higher Ground last Thursday night. I was really not that impressed with them but they sold out both nights. Go figure. Chuck Mead opened the show. Here are a few photos. Chuck Mead

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

2009-07-17T01:33:00.004-04:00

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals played their first gig in Vermont with the new line up which includes Catherine Popper on Bass and Benny Yurco on guitar. Their show was the last show of the Vermont Lake Champlain Quadricentennial celebration on the Waterfront in Burlington, Vermont on Sunday night July 12, 2009.

Buddy Guy

2009-07-17T01:25:00.004-04:00

Legendary blues guitar player Buddy Guy played on the Waterfront in Burlington, Vermont on Thursday night July 9, 2009 as part of the Vermont Lake Champlain Quadricentennial celebration. It's late....Here are a few photos.

Nectars on the Vineyard

2009-07-02T13:01:00.006-04:00

Nectar's opened up a new venue on Martha's Vineyard and Monday June 29 was their first show at the new club. The Sierra Leone Refugee Allstars played the night to some 400 people. Check out their web site for some great upcoming shows this summer. www.nectarsmv.com

Blues and Lazers 12-30-08

2008-12-31T15:26:00.008-05:00

(Nikon D300, iso 3200, 1/50 @f2:8, 17mm) Blues and Lasers played Club Metronome on Tuesday night in downtown Burlington, Vermont. The band consists of Vermont locals Scott Tournet (guitar), Benny Yurco (guitar), Bryan Dondero (bass), Steve Shannon (drums), and Matt Burr (drums). You might recognize Scott, Bryan and Matt from the Band Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and Benny is from the band

Burlington Discover Jazz Festival

2008-06-14T12:53:00.006-04:00

Project Logic played at Club Metronome in Burlington, Vermont on June 2, 2008 for the Burlington Discover Jazz festival. Mike Gordon sat in on couple of tunes at the end of the show. The line up for the band included: DJ Logic on the turn tables Marco Benevento on the keyboards Adam Dietch on the drums Jared Nickerson on sax Casey Benjamin on bass DJ Logic Marco Beneveto on keys Adam

Melvin Sparks at Nectar's 2.16.08

2008-02-26T14:55:00.005-05:00

Mike Gordon seems to show up everywhere here in Burlington, Vermont. He sat in on the bass with the Melvin Sparks Band at Nectar's on Saturday February 16, 2008.

Bad Suit and RAQ at Higher Ground

2008-02-09T15:45:00.002-05:00

Last night Bad Suit opened up for The Bridge who then gave way to the band RAQ at Higher Ground in South Burlington, Vermont on Friday night February 8, 2008. RAQ guitarist Chris Michetti sat in with both Bad Suit and The Bridge and RAQ keyboardist Todd Stoops sat in on the keys with The Bridge. Mike Gordon made an appearance and sat in on the bass for a cover of "Them Changes" by RAQ late in

Garaj Mahal 9.25.07

2007-09-26T14:44:00.001-04:00

Bad Suit warmed up the crowd at Nectar's in dowtown Burlington, Vermont on Tuesday night before Garaj Mahal took the stage. Playing without their original bass player Kai Eckhardt, Fareed Haque (guitar), Alan Hertz (drums), and Eric Levvy (keyboards) took the stage and played two sets with a stand in bass player for the night. Unfortunatley I missed the Bad Suit opening set because I was at

Live at Nectar's - The Brew September 12, 2007

2007-09-13T02:23:00.002-04:00

Every Wednesday in September The Brew is playing a show at Nectar's in downtown Burlington, Vermont. Here are some pictures from September 12th's show. If you haven't heard of The Brew you should check them out! Visit The Brew at http://www.thebrew.biz/ The Brew is Dave Drouin - guitar/vocals Kelly Kane - drums Chris Plante - keyboards/vocals Joe Plante - bass/vocals

Live at Nectar's - Sam Kininger Band

2007-09-12T19:44:00.001-04:00

The Sam Kininger Band played at Nectars on Saturday September 8, 2007 in Burlington, Vermont

Bad Suit Live at Club Metronome August 31, 2007

2007-09-04T01:08:00.001-04:00

Bad Suit played at Club Metronome on Friday August 31, 2007 in dowtown Burlington, Vermont. Todd Stoops, keyboardist for the Vermont based band Raq sits in with the band during the end of their set

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

2007-08-20T23:15:00.001-04:00

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals play to a hometown crowd at the Burlington Waterfront in Burlington, Vermont on August 17, 2007.