Music Photography by Joe Papeo

Posts Tagged ‘live music’

Photos: Jack White played Roseland Ballroom

Photos: Jack White played Roseland Ballroom

Roseland Ballroom, NYC, 5.22.2012 – Jack White can do no wrong.  And it has nothing to do with people giving him a pass.  He’s done things his way from the start, and each decision has paid off.  In his latest incarnation, he released a solo album and is touring in support of that album.  But […]


Photos: Neon Indian at Terminal 5

Photos: Neon Indian at Terminal 5

Terminal 5, NYC, 5.12.2012 – Part electronica, part pop, Neon Indian, led by Alan Palomo,  sold out Terminal 5.  Touring in support of their 2011 sophomore release Era Extrana, here are my pics from the night.


Photos: The Gaslight Anthem at Music Hall of Willimasburg

Photos: The Gaslight Anthem at Music Hall of Willimasburg

Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, 5.16.2012 – As a warm up to their upcoming tour in support of their new album, Handwritten, The Gaslight Anthem played Music Hall of Williamsburg, an intimate venue where tickets sold out in less than a minute.  Die hard fans of The Gaslight Anthem were treated to a couple […]


Photos: Florence & The Machine at Radio City Music Hall

Photos: Florence & The Machine at Radio City Music Hall

Radio City Music Hall, NYC, 5.8.2012 – Florence and the Machine has absolutely blown up in the past 7 months and they brought that momentum right through one of the most famous venues in the world at Radio City Music Hall.  In a preview to multiple area appearances coming up this summer, Florence & The […]


Photos: Daughtry at Hammerstein Ballroom

Photos: Daughtry at Hammerstein Ballroom

Hammerstein Ballroom, 5.1.2012 – Chris Daughtry has come a long way since his fourth place finish on American Idol.  Most fans still remember the look on his face when he was eliminated.  But I think even Chris Daughtry would admit that if someone told him on that day he was eliminated that he would be where he […]


Photos: Red Hot Chili Peppers at Prudential Center

Photos: Red Hot Chili Peppers at Prudential Center

Prudential Center, Newark, NJ, 5.4.2012 – Live music does something to the soul.  And at Friday night’s Red Hot Chili Peppers show at Prudential Center, it felt like everyone needed a little healing.  Earlier in the day, Beastie Boys founder Adam Yauch passed away after a battle with cancer.  But this wasn’t a random death […]


Photos: The Shins at Terminal 5

Photos: The Shins at Terminal 5

Terminal 5, NYC, 5.30.2012 – The Shins, the band that defined the Indie Rock movement, are back after a 5 year hiatus with their album Port of Morrow, and a new line-up.  Here are my photos from James Mercer and The Shins’ 3 night residency at Terminal 5 in NYC.


Photos: Squeeze at Roseland Ballroom

Photos: Squeeze at Roseland Ballroom

Roseland Ballroom, NYC, 4.28.12 – Squeeze, one of my favorite bands from my teens, came to New York City’s Roseland Ballroom and sold the place out like it was 1982.  Sounding as good as ever, and touring in support of their new release Live from the Fillmore, and their 2010 release Argybargy, here are my […]


Photos: The Wombats at Webster Hall

Photos: The Wombats at Webster Hall

Webster Hall, NYC, 4.26.2012 – With all the buzz going on downstairs in the studio at Webster Hall for The Hives, you wouldn’t realize The Wombats were killing it upstairs in the main room in front of a sold out crowd.  Touring in support of …This Modern Glitch, here are my pics of The Wombats […]


Photos: Static Jacks at Webster Hall

Photos: Static Jacks at Webster Hall

Webster Hall, NYC, 4.26.2012 – The Static Jacks, traveling east from Westfield, NJ about 10 miles to Webster Hall, opened for The Wombats.  Touring in support of If Youre Young, here are my photos of Static Jack.


Photos: Alison Krauss & Union Station at The Wellmont

Photos: Alison Krauss & Union Station at The Wellmont

The Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ, 4.22.12 – Grammy award winning performer Alison Krauss, with her band Union Station, brought their bluegrass tour to The Wellmont Theatre to perform in front of a sold out crowd.  Check out the rest of the pics by clicking through the break.


Photos: Live from Daryl’s House at The Wellmont Theatre

Photos: Live from Daryl's House at The Wellmont Theatre

The Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ 4.11.12 – Live from Daryl’s House started as a web show where Daryl Hall would invite a musical guest over to his house and they would jam on each others songs.  I discovered it when it was a web show and it was quickly picked up for national television.  This […]


Photos: The Naked and Famous at Terminal 5

Photos: The Naked and Famous at Terminal 5

Terminal 5, NYC, 4.5.12 – The Naked and Famous made a stop in NYCs Terminal 5 to a sold out crowd.  The New Zealand based Indie Pop band is touring in support of their 2010 release Passive Me Aggressive You which broke out last year with the single “Punching in a Dream”.  Here are the […]


Photos: The Head and The Heart at Terminal 5 3.18.12

Photos: The Head and The Heart at Terminal 5 3.18.12

Terminal 5, NYC, 3.18.12 – The Head and The Heart brought their brand of folk rock to NYC’s Terminal 5 as they tour in support of their self titled debut, The Head and The Heart, here are my pics from the night.


Photos: The Joy Formidable played Terminal 5 3.28.12

Photos: The Joy Formidable played Terminal 5 3.28.12

Terminal 5, NYC, 3.28.12 – The Joy Formidable, after supporting the Foo Fighters on their North American tour, made a headlining stop at New York City’s Terminal 5.  Touring in support of their 2011 release, The Big Roar, here are my live music photos of The Joy Formidable from the night.


Photos: Drew Grow & The Pastors Wives at Terminal 5 3.18.12

Photos: Drew Grow & The Pastors Wives at Terminal 5 3.18.12

Terminal 5, NYC, 3.18.12 – Drew Grow & The Pastor’s Wives made their first NYC appearance opening for The Head and The Heart at Terminal 5 last Sunday.  I knew absolutely nothing about these guys before I walked into the venue, and I think many fans in attendance were in the same boat as I […]


Photos: New Multitudes at Webster Hall 3.14.12

Photos: New Multitudes at Webster Hall 3.14.12

Webster Hall, NYC, 3.14.12 – Jay Farrar (Sun Volt), Yim Yames (Jim James – My Morning Jacket), Will Johnson and Anders Parker make up the folk rock super group assembled to celebrate the lyrics of Woody Guthrie in an album entitled New Multitudes.  For what is a side project for this foursome seeing this show […]


Photos: The Kaiser Chiefs played Terminal 5 3.8.12

Photos: The Kaiser Chiefs played Terminal 5 3.8.12

Terminal 5, NYC, 3.8.21 – The Kaiser Chiefs, part punk rock, part new wave and all rolled into one of the most banging alt rock bands to come out of England in recent years stopped into New York City’s Terminal 5 last week.  After a nearly 3 year hiatus between Off with their Heads, they […]


Photos: Jane’s Addiction played The Wellmont Theatre 3.6.12

Photos: Jane's Addiction played The Wellmont Theatre 3.6.12

The Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ, 3.6.12 – Live music photos of Jane’s Addiction at the Wellmont Theatre in Monclair, NJ on March 6, 2012.  Touring in support of just being Jane’s Addiction, and a new album out back in October called The Great Escape Artist, one of the world’s great front men brought one of […]


Photos: Matt Nathanson at The Wellmont Theatre 3.2.12

Photos: Matt Nathanson at The Wellmont Theatre 3.2.12

The Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ, 3.2.12 – If you just heard Matt Nathanson on the radio most people would view him as solid alt rock with a pop twist that appeals to a wide range of people.  Matt is easy to listen to.  He has a great voice and nice catchy hooks.  But if you […]


Photos: Van Halen played Madison Square Garden (MSG) 2.28.12

Photos: Van Halen played Madison Square Garden (MSG) 2.28.12

Madison Square Garden, NYC, 2.28.12 – It was a day that many Van Halen didn’t think would actually come again.  They’ve tried this before.  Getting the band back together.  Could David Lee Roth successfully come back to lead the band he fronted through some of the greatest hard rock is history?  Well, for now he […]


Photos: Testament at Best Buy Theater 2.8.12

Photos: Testament at Best Buy Theater 2.8.12

Best Buy Theater, NYC, 2.8.12 – It was an east coast – west coast night of heavy metal as San Francisco thrash metal legends Testament teamed up for a co-headlining bill with their east coast counterparts Anthrax at the Best Buy Theater.


Photos: Sara Evans at Izod Center 2.18.12

Photos: Sara Evans at Izod Center 2.18.12

Izod Center, East Rutherford, NJ, 2.18.12 – Sara Evans closed out her support on the Rascal Flatts tour Saturday night where she was touring in support of her 6th studio album, “Stronger“.  Looking striking, as usual, she playfully bantered with both her band and crowd and encouraged people to get up out of their seats and dance, especially […]


Photos: Anthrax at Best Buy Theater 2.8.12

Photos: Anthrax at Best Buy Theater 2.8.12

Best Buy Theater, NYC, 2.8.12 – Anthrax, continuing their tiresome touring schedule and making their 4th appearance in New York City in the past 7 months, Anthrax made their third trip to a sold out Best Buy Theater with co-headliners Testament in support of their critically acclaimed 2011 release Worship Music.