Punk in the Park 2024 in San Diego

Snapdragon Stadium’s Thrive Park became a pulsating hub of punk rock energy on November 16th as Punk in the Park made its return to San Diego. This single but all-day festival brought together seasoned punk icons and fresh talent for a raucous celebration of music and camaraderie, capped off with plenty of craft beer. From […]

SOFI TUKKER breaks ‘BREAD’ with San Francisco

GRAMMY-nominated duo SOFI TUKKER brought their signature high-energy performance to a sold-out crowd at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. As the last stop on the BREAD Tour, the energy in the venue was wall-to-wall electric. This tour was in support of their third studio album BREAD — an acronym for “Be Really Energetic and […]

Mayhem Fest 2024

Mayhem Fest made its iconic return to Southern California this year on Saturday, October 12th, nestled at the well-known Glen Helen Amphitheater. The one-day, one-stop festival (unlike previous years’ touring renditions) was headlined by none other than Bad Omens after a decade of performance hiatus.  On the organizational front, the festival excelled, with well-placed stages […]

Mission Bayfest 2024: Day Three

Day Three of Mission Bayfest 2024 came in hot — literally and figuratively. It was sunshine, smoke, and seriously good vibes. With the sun blazing and a stacked lineup, I bounced all over the park with my camera, soaking up every beat, every moment, and every puff of… festival spirit. Here’s the breakdown of the […]

Desert Air Fest 2024: Night One

This past weekend, the Palm Springs Air Museum lightened the Coachella Valley skies as Desert Air returned for a two-day party of music, art, and air experiences. From November 15th to 16th, festival attendees experienced a blend of world-class deejays, stunning installations, and the unique charm of Palm Springs’s desert (and international airport) setting. Desert […]

Jelly Roll is all pyro & hydro in St. Louis

Country music sensation Jelly Roll recently brought his latest tour to the Enterprise Center in St. Louis in spectacular fashion. Just days prior, Jelly Roll’s Beautifully Broken album earned the title of number one album in the country. This album, and the similarly named tour, have been hot topics of discussion in the music world […]

Danny Elfman frights & delights the Hollywood Bowl

There is something special about seeing a show at the Hollywood Bowl, especially on a cool fall evening. On this night, the legendary musician and composer Danny Elfman performed an amazing career retrospective show, spanning nearly 50 years of his musical journey. It was an evening that mixed his amazing years with Oingo Boingo, his […]

Orville Peck packs Hollywood Palladium at rescheduled show

The rescheduled first night of The Stampede Tour with Orville Peck at the Hollywood Palladium was a sold-out success. As this marked the end of the U.S. leg of the tour, fans came eager to celebrate, sporting all kinds of eye-catching, head-turning outfits, ready to sing and dance the night away. Orville Peck originally postponed […]

Mission Bayfest 2024: Day Two

Let me paint you a picture here: Day Two of Mission Bayfest was pure, unfiltered happiness, wrapped in sunny skies and reggae beats. As a photographer bouncing between stages, I had the best view of all the action — and believe me, there was a lot to see. If Day One was a chill hang, […]

Flatbush Zombies & The Underachievers cheer to 10 years of ‘Clockwork Indigo’ in LA

On October 16th, 2024, The Novo in Los Angeles evolved into an active epicenter of the psychedelic rap and the East Coast hip hop communities, as Flatbush Zombies and The Underachievers celebrated the tenth anniversary of their collaborative Clockwork Indigo EP. This reunion show marked a milestone for both groups, particularly for The Underachievers, who […]

Mission Bayfest 2024: Day One

Day One of San Diego’s Mission Bayfest 2024 on September 27th was a day I’ve been waiting all summer for — especially after capturing Bayfest in July! I was so excited to finally attend Mission Bayfest’s three-day festival, knowing they had an incredible lineup waiting for us. Also, let me say that Mission Bayfest’s venue […]

How dark & dreary! Cruel World returns to Pasadena May of 2025

Goldenvoice is going gothic yet again, with another installment announced for what has come to be the annual mecca of the morose and misunderstood — Cruel World Festival. Now in its fourth year, Cruel World in Pasadena, California has welcomed post-punk and New Wave legends to the stage such as Iggy Pop, Siouxsie Sioux, Morrissey, […]