When I started my little corner of the interweb back in 2003, I certainly didn't think I would still be going strong in 2009. In fact, I'm busier than ever these days. But I'm increasingly finding myself editing photos when I am in front of the computer instead of blogging. This is not necessarily a bad thing. My photography has really taken off in the last 18 months or so. It's put my already busy schedule into overdrive (and this isn't even taking my day job into account) and because of that, down time has [...]
![[Photos] Roots Picnic](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/1779997_lg.jpg)
My photos from the Roots Picnic are up over on Pitchfork . Check 'em out. I will have a bunch more photos as well as my thoughts on the event (it was AWESOME) online soon. Busy week this week. Shooting at the Kennedy Center tonight and also doing the Nine Inch Nails / Jane's Addiction show on Tuesday at Merriweather. NIN goes on FIRST. Plan accordingly. Also, I love Philadelphia.
Why is it that the one time I decide to go out of town there are 4,000 shows worth seeing? Sigh. But it's not like my weekend will suck or anything. I am heading up to Philly tonight for the Roots Picnic tomorrow (I know, me traveling for a music festival? Shocking!). Public Enemy is doing It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back in its entirety with a live horn section!!!! I predict concert nirvana. And then after we hustle back in town on Sunday I am [...]
Tuesday, June 9th Baltimore - Ramshead Tickets on sale tomorrow (Thursday, June 4) at 4pm EST** Wednesday, June 10 Ashville - Orange Peel Tickets on sale tomorrow (Thursday, June 4) at 4pm EST** **2 ticket limit per person and all tickets will be picked up at will call the night of the show. No tickets will be distributed in advance. Government issued ID required to retrieve your tickets. You [...]
It's like they don't even remember last year . How'd that work out for L.A. ?
![[Ticket Giveaway] PJ Harvey & John Parish @ Warner Theater](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/1763828_lg.jpg)
PJ Harvey and John Parish are touring together behind their new album A Woman A Man Walked By and they are playing the Warner Theater here in D.C. on Friday. I have five pairs of tickets to giveaway for this show. To enter, just send me an email and let me know what the PJ in PJ Harvey stands for. I will accept entries until noon on Thursday and will try and let the winners know Thursday afternoon or first thing Friday morning. I am heading out of town [...]
Information Leafblower would like to wish The Chief a very happy 42nd birthday. I'm gonna go home tonight and have a drink while listening to "Cast No Shadow." Cheers. PS - Please don't make us wait five years for the next Oasis record.
Tonight! PS - This video is perfect.
1) Your Gonna Ned Someone On Your Side - And here I am / and here I am / Well you don't need to look so pleased 2) Jack The Ripper - Crash into my arms / I want to / You don't agree / but you don't refuse 3) Break Up The Family - I'm so glad to grow older / to move away from those awful times / I want to see all of my friends tonight 4) Disappointed - Don't [...]
ILB would like to wish Morrissey a very, very happy 50th birthday.
You might think I haven't been updating the leafblower because I am lazy. Far from it. Here are a few of the things I've done since updating the blog last week. Last night I had the amazing experience of shooting Bruce Springsteen at the Verizon Center for DCist. See the full photo set here . Sunday night I shot Dan Deacon & Future Islands at the [...]
![[Photos] Night at the Museum 2 Red Carpet Premiere](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/1730157_lg.jpg)
Last night I had the pleasure of shooting the Night at the Museum 2 red carpet premiere at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum. Many of the films stars were in attendance: Owen Wilson (No, I did not call him "Butterscotch Stallion." But I thought about it.), Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Amy Adams, Ricky Gervais(!!) and Toofer (!!!). Check out more photos over at DCist . I'll post more photos here and on Flickr next week. I have quite [...]
![[Photos] 50 Cent @ Merriweather Post Pavilion](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/1724743_lg.jpg)
Even though I used to know him back in the day (when he was a nobody, his lawyer shared office space with my company at my first job in NYC. He came by the office all the time. Really nice guy.) I can't say I am huge Fiddy fan. But his set at Merriweather a couple of weeks ago opening for Fall Out Boy was great. High energy with lots of singalongs. Basically everything you want from a hip hop show. [Photo Gallery] 50 Cent @ Merriweather [...]
07-29 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club Full tour dates here . [mp3] Fleet Foxes | Mykonos [mp3] Fleet Foxes | White Winter Hymnal
6/02 - Rock N Roll Hotel - Washington DC My iTunes is going to be very happy about this. It sticks a White Rabbits song in every Genius playlist I make . Full tour dates here . Also, they released a new video over on Pitchfork . [mp3] White Rabbits | Kid On My Shoulders
Liechtenstein is the newest signing to Slumberland Records. They are from Sweden. [mp3] Liechtenstein | Roses In The Park They are at the Velvet Lounge on May 20th. The Black Lips are releasing a new EP called The Drop I Hold EP . [mp3] The Black Lips | The Drop I Hold feat. GZA Her are their upcoming tour dates: 06-18 TORONTO, ON - NXNE 06-19 BALTIMORE, MD - SONAR 06-26 ATHENS, GA - ATHFEST 07-02 ATLANTA, GA - THE EARL [...]
09-25 Washington, DC - Black Cat Full tour dates here .
Spoilers, obvs. Via Josh .
![[Upcoming] Creed @ Nissan Pavilion](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/1704562_lg.jpg)
CREED Nissan Pavilion Friday, August 21 - 7:30 pm Tickets on sale Friday, May 8 at 10:00 am. I am totally going to try and shoot this. We all need more Stapptasms in our life.
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Noteworthy (Stream): Kanye West – Black Skinhead (SNL Performance)
Kanye West Performs “Black Skinhead” & “New Slaves” On ‘SNL’ Season Finale: Watch
Watch Fred Armisen’s SNL farewell with Carrie Brownstein, Kim Gordon, J Mascis, Aimee Mann
Watch Kanye West on Saturday Night Live, performing “Black Skinhead” and “New Slaves”
