This was my first time seeing Roddy Bottum and his spectacular band Imperial Teen so it was definitely a treat to snap photos of the band. I missed the first opening act completely. Not one song. But I was lucky enough to catch Von Iva who seriously impressed me. They even got me dancing...a little, and that's pretty darn good. In any case, they hella rocked.
It was big beats and lots of synth bass parts with ACDC written all over it. I am sure a lot of you moggers out there will hella dig this stuff.
Imperial Teen took center stage at around 10:00 but right before they started their set I saw...Mark Eitzel! I had to run over and introduce myself being a big American Music Club fan and all. He told me they aren't planning to gig until April sometime. I hate that I couldn't make it out to their show at Rickshaw Place earlier this month.
It was also great talking to Jone from Imperial Teen who told us they hadn't played since October, but there weren't cobwebs during their set. It was great to hear their raw punk like quality. They hit in full stride after a few songs to tease the audience. I kept wondering why this band didn't get more recognition. It was an awesome evening and I enjoyed seeing them for the first time. I hope to catch them the next time they take the stage
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these are such keen photographs...the colors and lights and shadows. i especially like the one of the drummer.
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Von Iva sounds highly intriguing. I'll need to go find them.
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Yes! Awesome show. Imperial Teen has that special something. Maybe it's the mix of songwriting and sultry. Love them. And Moggers, look out for Von Iva in a soon-to-premier movie. I was sworn to secrecy so I can't say any more, but I think this band will be getting some serious airplay in 2008. Amazing photos walkingthecow, as usual.
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I am a big fan of the single "Shim Sham Club."
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wow they got two "hellas" outta you.....not bad
and those pics are hella good
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And me stuck in L.A. until this Friday. Damn! I'd have been on hand, for sure...
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Yes...this band should get more recognition, I recall Mr Knife above doin' his part not to long ago with an excellent review & I've been hooked on _What Is Not To Love_ 'Alone in the Grass' is one of my favorite tracks. And fantastic pictures!
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Nice pics!
Do you do boudoir shots?
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ketut - the boudoir shots probably wouldnt go over well with my wife...haahahaha.
knife - see you at the next one.
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Why would your wife object to you taking pictures of me?
I just bought a nice little teddy.
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I hear they put a hella good show on, never been...great pics, feels like I was almost there...in still life...
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Great pictures as usual Pat.
Whats up with no music? I am not in the know on either of these bands.
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Oh...Marigold! I will upload the CD I have either tonight or tomorrow! I'm almost positive you will love. YAY!!!
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thankie Sunny H!
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Love your pics, Pat. They are so powerful. Cheers, man.
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Pat!... I'm a huge Imperial Teen fan...I've seen 'em about ten times (caught the Bottom of the Hill show a couple of months ago...) I've NEVER seen them be less than great live...
Your photos are FAN-TASTIC! (I'm emphasizing everything in this comment...) You're the official concert PHOTOG of MOG...
Great job!