The latest gallery up at Performance Impressions is from Phil Lesh's 14th of 14 shows of his 2008 NYC Philathon at the Nokia Theater in Times Square, New York City - full show streaming audio with gallery

Phil Lesh and Friends November 18, 2008

Digital Railroad today announced it is closing its doors after an unsuccessful last ditch effort to acquire funding. Earlier this month they announced they were moving some executives into staff positions and cutting staff. It appeared as though DRR would be liquidated. In the early part of this week, they announced they were seeking additional funding to continue operations. Today, they simply closed the doors without notice. The following message was published on the front page of their website.

This is the opening paragraph from an EP article and interview with Doug Menuez.

Hi,

I came across this site in my search for some advice on any possible photography career that I may have. A quick brief history:

I have always had an interest in photography but the gift of a Canon 400D really helped me develop as a photographer and take it more seriously. My job involves travelling a lot and this has also helped. A website of my general shots is at:

http://www.redbubble.com/people/oasis

Recently I have taken up my interests in concert photography and had some reasonable success. I started with getting some shots with a point and shoot in concerts.

So, after requesting a photo pass for an upcoming concert, I received this e-mail from the publicity team.

"Your work is amazing! Would you be interested in shooting the band before the show in a quick photo shoot environment? Maybe just some candid shots around the outside of the venue. If we like any of them, we can discuss terms to purchase a few from you. Please let me know so I can set it up with the tour manager. Thanks!"

I obviously said I would do it, no question there.

Just cause I am curious.. what ISO do you use when shooting a show? I am really, REALLY new to all this and I am photographing the concerts at this years fair. It's an outdoor venue with decent lighting at night. I always go back and forth on what I think I should use.

Last festival for this summer, i think.
Comments, please.

01 Mokoma

02 Disco Ensemble

03 PMMP

04 Diablo

05 Turisas

06 Mokoma
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For a second time this week I have heard from a fellow photographer that Motley Crue has been pulling photo credetials that have already been promised and have now laid new ground rules not to allow photographers in the photo pit but instead to photograph them from the sound board. Well, being that it is hundreds of yards away, and they will be playing in the dark, it will be hard going to get a descent shot of them even with my 70-200 2.8. Nikki Sixx being a photographer should know this, but maybe that is the point. Any of you heard about this or photographed Cruefest yet?

Anyone shot their show yet? If so, please let me know what I am in for, what kind of release I can expect etc...

They are coming to my home venue on May 26th, Memorial Day! And yes, I know it's really Green Day...lol. Apparently tix will only go on sale the day of the show. My contact is working on getting my photo pass too. I'll keep y'all posted!

Daniel Knighton
Pixel Perfect Images
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