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Update: Doctor Who screening

Galatea — Thu, 06 May 2010 16:15:51 +0000

Ina break from my usual concert-going ways, I attended the public screening for long-running UK TV show Doctor Who (which you may not be watching, but you must have heard of by now). The new head-writer/exec Steven Moffat and the two leads of the newest season (Matt Smith as The Doctor and Karen Gillan as his assistant, Amy Pond) conducted a Q&A with the 300+ strong audience after the showing of the first episode, The Eleventh Hour.

Before the screening Steven, Matt and Karen posed for photographers outside the East Village Cinema…

(l-r) Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Steen Moffat at Village East Cinema; April 14 2010

Read a more comprehensive review of the event on Popnography.

You can watch Doctor Who on your BBCAmerica channel; new episodes air every Saturday at 9pm EST.

Read on for more photos from the event…

Matt Smith meets the fans; April 14 2010

Karen Gillan looks lovely; April 14th 2010

(l-r) Matt Smith, Karen GIllan, Steven Moffat; April 14 2010

Matt Smith and Karen Gillan; April 14 2010

Matt, Karen and Steven at the Q&A; April 14 2010

Update: Muse

Galatea — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:39:33 +0000

In March (almost two months ago now – a sure sign I need to update more often!), Muse headlined Madison Square Garden once more and this time it was sold out. To celebrate their new-found star power, they brought an elaborate set up with them that consisted of three towering platforms, on which they performed.

Though I had been granted a photo pass, this is MSG we’re talking about, and with the pass being more trouble than it was worth, I opted for a GA location near the stage with my Canon point and shoot.

Muse at Madison Square Garden; March 5th 2010

Read the review and see more photos at Flavorwire.

Next up: Off the beaten path, there’ll be photos and review of the new Doctor Who screening, a gallery of behind-the-scenes and event photos from the 2010 Broadway Beauty Pageant; and a return to form with concert coverage for Gin Wigmore and VV Brown.

Update: Little Boots, Class Actress, Body Language

Galatea — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:40:30 +0000

I always have fun at a Little Boots show, and this one was no exception. She played the Highline Ballroom, one of the best lit small venues in New York, which went a long way in making this a good experience. Nothing worse for a concert photographer than shooting photos in the dark (I’m looking at you, Class Actress).

Little Boots at Highline Ballroom; March 2nd 2010

Body Language (previously they opened for La Roux; photos can be found here) and Class Actress opened.

Body Language at Highline Ballroom; March 2nd 2010

Class Actress at Highline Ballroom; March 2nd 2010

You can view the whole gallery of photos from the show at Prefix Mag and read the review on Out‘s Popnography blog.

Up next: Several photos and a review from the recent Muse show at MSG.

Update: Findlay Brown

Galatea — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:13:53 +0000

Findlay Brown‘s low-key set with his band at Joe’s Pub was my first show of the year and, despite all the hostesses trying to sell me something edible, I enjoyed it.

The first time I saw Findlay was at a CMJ showcase in October (some photos here), and I enjoyed it enough to give him another go. The show was much richer due to the band’s presence. They did a snappy cover of the Eurythmics‘ classic “Sweet Dreams.” The songs of his new album, Love Will Find You, did not sound too shabby either.

Findlay Brown at Joe's Pub; January 13th 2010

Fun fact: he used to be a bare-knuckle boxer. Who knew!

See the full photo gallery from the show at Prefix Mag.

Updates: Florence + the Machine, Holly Miranda + Nada Surf

Galatea — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:21:50 +0000

After seeing Florence do an acoustic show at the CMJ Fader party (photos here) only a few days before, I was very excited to see the full production. And was not disappointed.

Florence + the Machine at Bowery Ballroom; October 27th 2009

Holly Miranda opened with a very low-key performance and a few members of Nada Surf helped out with backing band duties as she doesn’t have a band of her own.

Holly Miranda with Nada Surf soundchecking at Bowery Ballroom; October 27th 2009

Take a look at the full photo gallery from the show at Prefix and read the review of the (frankly) amazing show on Popnography.

Next up: A 50/50 chance of photo coverage for the AFI/Gallows show next Friday in New York. Either I sign away the photos in a contract and legally can’t post them on my own site, or I don’t get the pass and don’t take the photos. Make that a 90/10 chance in favor of not.

Update: La Roux, Body Language

Galatea — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:00:55 +0000

La Roux last played New York at the All Points West festival in the New York area, this set at Highline Ballroom was far more intimate and the fans were very eager.

Instead of the usual 45 minute show, due to sickness, Elly Jackson only managed to sing for half an hour. It was definitely a fun show to photograph.

La Roux at Highline Ballroom; October 26th 2009

Body Language, after a stint of CMJ shows the week before, opened with an energetic set.

Body Language at Highline Ballroom; October 26th 2009

See the full photo gallery from the show at Prefix Mag and read the review on Popnography.

Up next: A gallery and review of Florence + the Machine with Holly Miranda (and Nada Surf) at Bowery Ballroom.

Roundup: CMJ 2009 (Saturday)

Galatea — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:46:06 +0000

First off, hope everyone had a great Halloween!

Second, this is the final CMJ post for the year 2009.

The FADER party that took place at Ace Hotel had one of the better line-ups of the whole festival purely because Florence (without the Machine) was playing a short set. It took some time to get into the party and the conditions inside were pretty atrocious. No air conditioning in a room stuffed full of drinking, dancing people? Disaster.

I caught the sets from Vega, Midnight Juggernaut and the acoustic Florence.

CMJ 2009: Florence + the Machine at FADER Party; October 24th 2009

CMJ 2009: Vega at FADER Party; October 24th 2009

CMJ 2009: Midnight Juggernaut at FADER Party; October 24th 2009

The Flavorwire photo gallery can be viewed here.

Up next: A colorful photo gallery featuring La Roux with Body Language and a review of last week’s New York show.

Read further to see the rest of the photos from the show…

CMJ 2009: Vega at FADER Party; October 24th 2009

CMJ 2009: Midnight Juggernaut at FADER Party; October 24th 2009

CMJ 2009: Florence + the Machine at FADER Party; October 24th 2009