RANCID! This show was a Rancid benefit concert to raise money for Ohloff House. This night I felt like I was 20 and walking down St Marks Place in New York City again. Bad boys? Not these guys. The goal was to make a happy crowd and help people in need and they completely succeeded. The…
The Alarm at Slims, San Francisco
The Alarm? Yes, please!!! They rocked the night at Slims with old and new. They rocked with heart and soul. They rocked with Nigel Twist and Steve “Smiley” Barnard too!
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Regency Ballroom
Finally, I had the opportunity in my life to see Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, more popularly known as OMD. They were simply amazing. The Regency Ballroom was packed and it cannot be denied the band loved them as much as the audience loved the band. It was truly just a fantastic show. It is opportunities…
The Psychedelic Furs at The Fillmore
Always, always, always a great show. Seeing The Psychedelic Furs and photographing them at The Fillmore is just about as cool as it gets.
Oakville Sessions – Gargiulo Vineyards
What makes a perfect day? I would suggest it is Oakville Sessions at Gargiulo Vineyards and the amazing talent they have. Of course we can add the view, the food, the wine and the sunshine in the amazing Napa Valley. Look at this talent! I had a wonderful time and even better, I got to…
Joe Bonamassa – The Warfield, San Francisco
Joe Bonamassa rocks The Warfield Joe Bonamassa guitar virtuoso at The Warfield, San Francisco
Live Music Photography: Just a few of my favorites
I’ve not photographed any live music shows lately and am feeling a bit blue about that. So, just a bit of bringing back the past for my own sake to get excited for some shows coming up. Inspiration usually comes from other sources than myself but this time, it’s me! I think I have the hair…
Monica + Rico Love at Regency Ballroom ~ Misti Layne
The Icarus Line plays Social Hall SF
The Icarus Line was new to me as was my first gig at The Social Hall. I’ve been to The Regency Ballroom more times than I can count but The Social Hall is new and well, I just hadn’t been! I had visions of Iggy Pop almost immediately but The Icarus Line can hold their…
Scott Weiland and The Wildabouts at Social Hall
Update December 3rd: It’s a sad day. May you find peace Scott Weiland and the best to your friends and family. It was great to see you one last time and photograph you seeing you do what you do best. I’ve seen Scott Weiland in some band or another numerous times. Personal story–he bought my…
Erykah Badu Serenades The Warfield in San Francisco
I am definitely more of the rocker, punk rock girl. Always have been. However, I like country and Motown and actually a lot of other genres. Admittedly, while I know her name, I do not know Erykah Badu‘s music. The crowd at The Warfield were obviously just enthralled with being in her presence and hearing…
Echo and the Bunnymen at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz
I’ve been a fan of Echo and the Bunnymen since it started. Why then did I forget to post images from over a month ago? I don’t know! They played The Catalyst Club which is a great venue–albeit hot towards the end of a gig! I stupidly missed the steps when I walked in and fell on…
Social Distortion at Fox Oakland Theater ~ Music Photography Misti Layne ~
Photographing live music is a curse and a blessing. If I’m shooting, I’m not really listening. If I’m listening, I’m wishing I was shooting. Catch 22 of music photography any way I look at it! But the good thing is I usually only get the first 3 songs to photograph and then I can put…
Peter Murphy at DNA Lounge ~ San Francisco Music Photographer ~ Misti Layne
I could totally age myself with this one but I’ve been listening to Peter Murphy since the Bauhaus days and was really looking forward to seeing him at DNA Lounge. I was there of course camera ready but I went in knowing I was going to do more listening that photographing and I didn’t care….
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