My Favorite Concert Shot From Last Weekend

I got out to see one of my favorite bands ever, The Woodshedders, last weekend. Here's my favorite shot from the show.

Dwayne Brooke of the Woodshedders, by Reed A. George

Nikon Df, Nikkor 180mm f2.8 Lens

iso 250, f2.8, 1/250 sec.

 

I took this from backstage. I spot metered Dwayne's face, letting everything else go very dark. Dwayne's a very thoughtful, creative guy, and I think this picture represents him well.

 

I will likely share more from this show, and my pics are going to be featured on the concert blog Cosmic Vibes Live in the coming days.

 

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Marshall Tucker Band at a New Venue in Leesburg, VA - the Tally Ho Theater

Okay, the venue's not really new, as it originally opened in 1932. But, it was fully renovated this year, and transformed from a musty old movie theater into a first-rate live music stage.

 

(Click Here) to go to the Tally Ho's website, and see upcoming shows.

 

I attended my first concert there last weekend, and was lucky enough to meet the new owner. He invited me to come the following night and shoot the Marshall Tucker Band's concert there.

 

Marshall Tucker Band's Tour Bus at the Tally Ho, by Reed A. George

HDR (seven shots), Nikon D700, Nikkor 24mm f2.8 AF Lens

 

I haven't seen the Marshall Tucker Band since I was a kid. I saw them with Charlie Daniels and the Allman Brothers, back in the day.

 

Marshall Tucker Band, by Reed A. George

Nikon D700, Nikkor 50mm f1.4 AF-D Lens

iso 3200, f2.4, 1/90 sec

 

 

Doug Gray of the Marshall Tucker Band, by Reed A. George

Nikon D300, Nikkor 85mm f1.8 Lens

iso 3200, f1.8, 1/125 sec

 

Doug Gray was an original member of the band, which has been in existence for 41 years!

 

I got to meet Marcus James Henderson (keyboards, flute, sax, and vocals) and Chris Hicks (guitar and vocals) in the green room at the Tally Ho. Nice guys, they were pumped up, and made sure this Sunday night show was as lively as a normal weekend.

 

 

Marcus James Henderson, by Reed A. George

Nikon D700, Nikkor 50mm f1.4 AF-D Lens

iso 3200, f2.4, 1/125 sec

Chris Hicks, by Reed A. George

Nikon D700, Nikkor 50mm f1.4 AF-D Lens

iso 3200, f2.4, 1/125 sec

Chris Hicks Onstage, by Reed A. George

Nikon D300, Nikkor 85mm f1.8 AF-D Lens

iso 2200, f1.8, 1/125 sec

The Marshall Tucker Band did a great job of packing the Tally Ho on a Sunday night.

 

The New Tally Ho, by Reed A. George

Nikon D700, Nikkor 35mm f2 AF-D Lens

iso 200, f5.6, 4 sec

 

Photographically, I leaned on my trusty Nikon DSLRs and a selection of 24mm f2.8, 35mm f2, 50mm f1.4, and 85mm f1.8 lenses. I found myself shooting the highest focal length 85mm on the APS-C sensored D300 a lot, because I simply needed more reach. Next time, I will certainly bring along a 180mm f2.8, another favorite concert lens. I would rather use the even lower noise D700 sensor when shooting in these tough lighting conditions.

 

I'm really pleased to have the Tally Ho back open, renovated, and hosting great live music. More to come from future shows there, you can be sure!

 

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