March 3, 2010, 9:12 pm
On February 5th, I photographed the Album Leaf with Sea Wolf at the Doug Fir. I’m a big fan of both bands but the Album Leaf has a special spot in my heart since they’re also from San Diego. I think that Jimmy LaValle is brilliant. He’s always been a key player in the music scene down there while I was growing up. You can see more photos including some of Sea Wolf at Melophobe. Despite what the review says, I thought the show was beautiful.
January 22, 2010, 10:21 am
On Wednesday night I went to a benefit show at the Holocene for Tom Tom Magazine. The lineup featured all female drummers including my favorite, Janet Weiss. They were all incredibly talented and hot. The hallway at the venue was decorated with beautiful photographs of female musicians. I was with good company and the bartenders were on top of their game. What more can you ask for?
January 17, 2010, 7:33 pm
This afternoon I had a photo shoot with indie pop sensation New Century Schoolbook. We had a little less than an hour to do it so we ran around the Hollywood Antique Mall like a bunch of new century school girls.
May 12, 2009, 4:35 pm
Thanks to everyone who made it out for my show at East End last month about Music Photograpy. I just added more photos to the site and am working on some new projects so check back soon.
January 31, 2009, 11:36 pm
words: Amy J Gauthier
photos: Ro Tam
for Bluegrass Undergound
Dressed for a funeral, the Silver Jews took the stage for their final show. About 300 lucky fans gathered not six feet under, but 333 feet underground to pay their respects. The performance was held at Cumberland Caverns, an underground cave in McMinnville, TN. Mr. Berman played his 15 favorite songs with no encore. He opened the show by letting his fans know that “If you’re in a position in your life, where you need to make a change, this is the best time. If you’re stuck, try saying no.” As ‘We Are Real’ opened the show, David told his fans, “I’m saying yes for the last time.”
From the moment they started to play, the crowd knew this was a different Silver Jews show. People were very humbled by the decision David Berman has made to quit the music business. It was more of a celebration of the life of the Silver Jews than a funeral. Many stood with tears in their eyes, and even David got emotional as he started to play, ‘Room Games And Diamond Rain’.
The band played better than ever. David’s voice lifted the walls of the cave in perfect harmony. It was the most focused and serene Silver Jews show the fans had ever seen. The usual shouting of favorite lines was kept to a low whisper. Many of these fans had come a long way to say good-bye.
Bob Nastanovich revisited the drums one last time, as they played ‘Trains Across The Sea’. Bobby Bare Jr. also made a quest appearance singing backing vocals on ‘I’m Getting Back Into Getting Back Into You.’
As the show was coming to an end, Cassie’s stunning bass rang through our ears the intro to, ‘Smith & Jones’. The excitement of the fans was boundless, even within the walls of the cave. Although this was the last show, the fans knew it was the Silver Jews forever, and ever, and ever and ever!
December 31, 2007, 7:09 pm
I can’t believe that 2007 is over already. Its been six months since I’ve updated the website. Since then I’ve had a couple more shows, had some photos published, coordinated the photography for Siren Nation music festival, got high score on Buckhunter at Coasters bar and worked with the Slants on their debut album “Slanted Hearts and Slanted Eyes,” which the Willamette Week named one of the best local albums of 2007. I added a bunch of new photos to all the galleries. Thanks to everyone for all the support, enjoy!
