Music Photography by Joe Papeo

Archive for May, 2011

Photos: White Lies at Terminal 5, NYC on 5.19.2011

Photos: White Lies at Terminal 5, NYC on 5.19.2011

Terminal 5, NYC, 5.19.2011 – British indie pop band White Lies touring in support of their second release, Ritual, made a headlining stop at New York’s Terminal 5 with School of Seven Bells in support.  A band that has broke out, or just about to depending on who you talk to, these UK rockers have […]


Photos: School of Seven Bells opening for White Lies at Terminal 5 on 5.19.2011

Terminal 5, NYC, 5/19/2011 – 3 weeks and about 80 miles apart I shot School of Seven Bells for the second time as an opener. A few weeks ago I covered them as they opened for Interpol at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park and just 3 weeks later, the music remained the same but […]


My New Site!

My New Site!

As photographers, we have a site developed and usually just maintain what we have.  For a few years my old site turned into a mishmash of everything I have shot.  It was simple to get completely lost in it.  Visitors would stop over to check out one thing, and have no idea how to get […]


Photos: Deftones, being supported by Dillinger Escape Plan and Funeral Party, at Starland Ballroom – 5/11/2011

Starland Ballroom, May 11, 2011 – You always hear photographers complain about lighting, and I am one of them.  Photography is simply capturing light, so bad light means tough photography, and this night was one of those nights.  It’s the missed photos that eat away at us the most.  This night had long periods of […]


Photos: Interpol with School of Seven Bells at The Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park, NJ, May 6, 2011 – Brooklyn based Interpol, playing in support of their 4th studio release with their last US show on this leg of the tour.  School of Seven Bells opening at The Paramount Theatre in New Jersey’s musical morsel of goodness, Asbury Park.


Photos: Rise Against with Bad Religion at Terminal 5

Terminal 5, NYC, May 5, 2011 – There was a time when Bad Religion was bringing out an up-and-coming punk bad called Rise Against to support them on tour.  Years later, it’s Rise Against in the role as headliner who end up bringing out their heroes to support them, Bad Religion.  The mutual admiration by […]


The Kills at Terminal 5 on April 29

Terminal 5, NYC, April 28, 2011 – The duo of Allsion Mosshart and Jamie Hince may give a first impression as being a bit unassuming; that’s until they take the stage. Backed by a drum machine and a stage presence you are only born with, you just can’t help feel a bit dirty at the […]