Sonic Youth for SXSW, 1998
Performers
1992 - 1998
1992 - 1998
I cherish '70s classic rock and '80s pop music, though the sound didn't resonate with me as a teenager. I gravitated toward bands like R.E.M., The Cure, Sonic Youth, New Order, The Smiths, and other emo bands of the '80s during high school. The Flaming Lips show in 1987 at the DMZ in Little Rock, Arkansas, changed my music appreciation for the better. The DMZ was the only venue for non-commercial bands, and this nightclub was my saving grace during my senior year.
My experience with live performances expanded after I became a regular contributor for the Austin Chronicle and SXSW in the 1990s. As a photographer, I had the chance to see countless musicians and work with amazing performers. I also began collaborating with various dance theater groups. My association with these nonprofits granted me creative freedom in making images for their marketing campaigns. This arrangement allowed me to experiment within my practice.
This is a collection of images documenting live performances, collaborations with dancers, and portraits of musicians.
Ariel Dance Theater, 1996
James McMurtry for The Austin Chronicle, 1997
Rattled Rooster for SXSW, 1993
Randy "Biscuit" Turner for a personal project, 1996
Sharir Dance Company, 1997
Daniel Johnston for The Austin Chronicle, 1995
Mr. Rocket Baby, 1993
University of Texas Dance, 1997
John Hawkins for The Austin Chronicle, 1995
Mason Rufner for The Austin Chronicle, 1996
Pocket FishRman for a personal project, 1997
David Garza for Atlantic Records, 1997
Sharir Dance Company, 1996
John Hagen for The Austin Chronicle, 1993
Tejano musician for The Austin Chronicle, 1997