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RockSlut
12th of February 2006 (Sun), 23:54
Spurs for Jesus are the band that first made me appreciate country. They play fast and dirty with a great sense of humour. Their set is comprised of a mix of covers and originals and pull a very big crowd for a pub band. This was the last night of a 1 month residency. It was a shame that the pub's manager woudln't let them string up a chickenwire barrier in front of the stage as they planned to. It could have made some fun shots!

The lighting was terrible which lead to washed out colours so I converted the raw files to nice contrasty black and whites whcih I think suited the band.

http://www.rocksluts.net.au/bands/2006/060129/images/IMG_8817.jpg

http://www.rocksluts.net.au/bands/2006/060129/images/IMG_8754.jpg

http://www.rocksluts.net.au/bands/2006/060129/images/IMG_8918.jpg

The rest of the series can be found both on my website, www.rocksluts.net.au (http://www.rocksluts.net.au) and also on fasterlouder website here (http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/photos2/060129-sfj)

Comments and constructive criticism welcomed.
Steve Parr
13th of February 2006 (Mon), 09:50
It was a shame that the pub's manager woudln't let them string up a chickenwire barrier in front of the stage as they planned to. It could have made some fun shots!

Hey, I've played in front of chicken wire. Yeah, it would've made for some cool shots, but it also would've been an invitation for patrons to start throwing bottles at the stage. It's inevitable!

I really like the second shot. I like the movement of the hand while the singer's head is realatively still...

The lighting was terrible which lead to washed out colours so I converted the raw files to nice contrasty black and whites whcih I think suited the band.

Stage lighting in small clubs, I think, is the bane of every band photographer. You did a nice job with the conversdion, and they definitely work like this...

Steve
DwightMcCann
13th of February 2006 (Mon), 10:52
Love it, Angus! Must admit I am not familiar with the chicken wire barrier, but if it involves throwing beer bottles as part of the gestalt then I will be content without participating ... my gear is too expensive! :-)
lauxin
13th of February 2006 (Mon), 19:34
I really like the feeling of these. B&W turned out well.

It's always nice to have a band with a good sense of humor.

Too bad the drummer's using paiste though. (I had some bad experiences with their cymbals)
René Damkot
14th of February 2006 (Tue), 06:31
Second is best, closely followed by the last (which is a bit too light IMO). First one doesn't do it for me.
I think I myself wouldn't mind chickenwire, I wouldn't fancy a beer bottle in the neck though ;)
RockSlut
14th of February 2006 (Tue), 17:55
Thanks for the feedback! I appreciated everyone's input.
Choderboy
8th of October 2006 (Sun), 12:42
Love it, Angus! Must admit I am not familiar with the chicken wire barrier, but if it involves throwing beer bottles as part of the gestalt then I will be content without participating ... my gear is too expensive! :-)


Dragging up an old post....

barbed wire: you know , THAT scene from the Blues Brothers movie?

Can't imagine you had much room to work with here Angus , I like the shots.