Common Vision Tour with The Acacia Strain

The Common Vision Tour

The Common Vision tour was The Acacia Strain, Oceano, Knocked Loose, Culture Killer and To The Wind (7/18-7/25). This was by far some of the coolest shows I've ever been a part of. 

Note - The Acacia Strain and Knocked Loose photo galleries are together on every date but the first date.

The Acacia Strain at The Ritz in Warrens, Michigan

The Acacia Strain at The Ritz in Warrens, Michigan

 

3056 Live - Wareham, Massachusetts 

The Acacia Strain

Knocked Loose

Trick Shots - Albany, New York

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Heading to New Jersey.

Heading to New Jersey.

Gamechanger World - Howell, New Jersey 

The Canal Club - Richmond, Virgina

Before the show, Blake and Tom wanted to get some coffee at the Urban Farmhouse Cafe down the street.

The Cinema - Connellsvile, Pennsylvania 

After the gig, we met the original DAT BOI.

The Ritz - Warrens, Michigan

Before the show, we got to cook out and hangout, and take some Team Valor promo photos.

Big Shots - Valparaiso, Indiana

A normal pre show ritual for Bryan.

Outland Ballroom - Springfield, Missouri

Searching for pokemon and interrupting phones calls with Bryan and Carson. 

Also visited The Coffee Ethic during load in.

Jakes Sports Cafe - Lubbock, Texas

A wild one in Texas.

Making our way to Arizona.

191 Toole - Tucson, Arizona

To The Wind

 

Soma - San Diego, California

After load in, Griffin brought me and Tom to one of his favorite spots to get coffee and a beer near the venue at Modern Times. 

To The Wind

Chain Reaction - Anaheim, California 

Culture Killer

To The Wind

White Oak Music - Van Nuys, California

Culture Killer

To The Wind

Bullfrogs - Kingsburg, California

Culture Killer

To The Wind

The Catalyst - Santa Cruz, California

Before the show, we got to walk over to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.

Culture Killer

To The Wind

The Boardwalk - Orangevale, California 

Culture Killer

To The Wind

Days off - Lake Tahoe / Mall Day

We had two days, one was spent in the breath taking views of Lake Tahoe. The second way we decided spend it on catching up on sleep and doing some shopping. 

The Holland Project - Reno, Nevada

Culture Killer

To The Wind

In The Venue - Salt Lake City, Utah

Culture Killer

The Black Sheep - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Culture Killer 

Rock Island Live - Wichita, Kansas

Culture Killer

Sokol Underground - Omaha, Nebraska

Culture Killer

Bada Brew - Joliet, Illinois 

Culture Killer 

Park Street Saloon - Columbus, Ohio

Culture Killer

The New Vintage - Louisville, Kentucky

Culture Killer 

HOTTEST SHOW OF ALL TIME.

The End - Nashville, Tennessee 

Culture Killer 

1904 Music Hall - Jacksonville, Florida

Culture Killer

New Brookland Tavern - South Carolina

Culture Killer

Ziggys - Wilmington, North Carolina

Culture Killer 

The Voltage Lounge - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

Culture Killer

Before the set, we were able to visit the Amittyville Horror House.

Revolutions - Long Island, New York 

The UVI - Derry, New Hampshire

Culture Killer

Rambudfest - Providence, Rhode Island

Culture Killer

Thank you to The Acacia Strain, Oceano, Knocked Loose, Culture Killer and To The Wind.

Common Vision Tour 2016

Inspire Create Repeat Tour

The Inspire Create Repeat was By The Thousands, Terraform and Narrow Hearts. The run consisted of all midwest dates hitting Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. These guys are some of the hardest working I know and I'm very happy I got to tour with all of them on this run. 

Enjoy!

By The Thousands at The Amsterdam Bar and Hall in St. Paul, Minnesota 

By The Thousands at The Amsterdam Bar and Hall in St. Paul, Minnesota 

By The Thousands

By The Thousands

Day 1 - The Lookout Lounge, Omaha, Nebraska

Narrow Hearts

Terraform

By The Thousands

While on our drive to Moline, Illinois we stopped at a Kum n Go somewhere in Iowa.

Terraform

Terraform

Day 2 - The Bierstube, Moline, Illinois 

Narrow Hearts

Terraform

By The Thousands

Before we headed to the venue, Carlos had to make some phone calls.

After all of that, we hung out at Starbucks and shopped a little bit before the show. 

Backstage at the Vaudeville Mews with Randy Edwards of Narrow Hearts

Backstage at the Vaudeville Mews with Randy Edwards of Narrow Hearts

Day 3 - Vaudeville Mews, Des Moines, Iowa

Narrow Hearts

Terraform

By The Thousands

Before the show, we spent some time at Ike's house before the hometown show for Narrow Hearts.

Randy blessed by his "Rig" before the show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Randy blessed by his "Rig" before the show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Tyler Troken (Ex - Narrow Hearts) doing guest vocals

Tyler Troken (Ex - Narrow Hearts) doing guest vocals

Day 4 - The Metal Grill - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

By The Thousands

Narrow Hearts

Before the show in Ringle, Wisconsin, we got to hangout and play frisbee.

Day 5 - Q and Z Expo Center - Ringle, Wisconsin

By The Thousands

Narrow Hearts

Caught Jake and Josh of Terraform being photogenic before the show in La Crosse, Wisconsin

Day 6 - Warehouse, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Terraform

By The Thousands

Narrow Hearts

Before we headed out to Eau Claire, we stopped in Galesville, Wisconsin to the Garden Of Eatin

Day 7 - House Of Rock, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Narrow Hearts

By The Thousands

Terraform

Hanging out before the show in Duluth, Minnesota

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Day 8 - Beaners, Duluth, Minnesota

Narrow Hearts

Terraform

By The Thousands

Louis Hamel (Ex-By The Thousands) doing guest vocals in St. Paul, Minnesota

Louis Hamel (Ex-By The Thousands) doing guest vocals in St. Paul, Minnesota

Day 9 - Amsterdam Bar and Hall, St. Paul, Minnesota

Narrow Hearts

Terraform

By The Thousands

The Metal Alliance Tour with Reaping Asmodeia

I recently went out on the road with Reaping Asmodeia, a technical metal band from the Twin Cities, that recently got signed to Prosthetic Records. It was 10 days total, 7 days of shows with two off days for us to get to Baltimore for the first date of the Metal Alliance Tour. The experience I had while on this run was unbelievable. I will never forget the shows and the people I met while being on this tour. I would like to thank The Acacia Strain, Jungle Rot and Black Crown Initiate for letting me photograph them for most of the dates.

 

Enjoy!

Day 1 - The Red Zone, Madison, Wisconsin

The first day of tour was a headlining date in Madison, Wisconsin accompanied by local metal powerhouse Pangaea.

After the show in Madison, we started making our way to Baltimore, Maryland.

Steven Lane

Steven Lane

Chad Illikainen

Chad Illikainen

Along the way, we hung out at a Ohio Travel Center to use wifi. That day Reaping Asmodeia also dropped a new song. A very productive day off is always a good day off. 

Day 2 - Soundstage, Baltimore, Maryland

The Acacia Strain

On the way to Massachusetts, we had to go through New York.

New York

New York

Day 2 - Mill City Ballroom, Lowell, Massachusetts

The Acacia Strain

Making our way to New York City.

Day 4 - The Gramercy Theatre, New York City

Black Crown Initiate  

Jungle Rot

The Acacia Strain

Did an over night drive to Cleveland, Ohio and had some time to hangout.

Day 5 - Agora Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio

Black Crown Initiate 

Before we left, we had to make a visit to the birthplace of Bone Thugs N Harmony.

On our way to Chicago. Back in the midwest.

Day 6 - Reggies Rock Club, Chicago, Illinois

Black Crown Initiate

Jungle Rot

The Acacia Strain

Steven was able to preform a song with The Acacia Strain in Chicago.

Steven was able to preform a song with The Acacia Strain in Chicago.

After Chicago, we headed out for the next seven hours back to Minneapolis.

Here is a photo that best describes everyones mutual feeling about the drive.  

Day 7 - The Cabooze, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Black Crown Initiate

The Acacia Strain

Remo Drive - Promotinal Photos

I recently got together with Erik Paulson, Stephen Paulson and now Sam Mathys! I always love working with these guys, so here are some of my favorites from our shoot.

 

Enjoy!

 

"Ball Out" Promotional Session

Recently did a music video for On The Run Records artists Gino $, All Profit Slim and Swagga Rob. We got together to do promotional photos for the release of the their first collaboration. 

Here are the photos we got from the session. 

Enjoy!

 

Promotional Session with Constance

This past weekend, I was able to come down to Wausau to take photos and hangout with Constance. Evan Jordan, previously in Render The Wastelands, has been added recently to the new lineup. With a new EP in the works, Constance is in full force. 

Here are some of my favorites from the shoot.

Enjoy!

  

Promotional Session with JMAYZ

JMAYZ is a Denver hip hop artist that recently moved from La Crosse, Wisconsin. I was able to get together with him and take some promotional photos on Friday. 

JMAYZ recently came out with his new EP "Aladdin" on Soundcloud. Check it out!

 

Weekend back home - Waupaca, Wisconsin

This weekend I made a trip back home to Waupaca, Wisconsin. I got to visit some places I haven't been to in a very long time. It was very nice to see my family and to take some pictures around the area. 

I was also excited to finally visit Ruby Roasters in Nelsonville, Wisconsin for the first time!

Ruby Roasters, Nelsonville, Wisconsin

Slayer, Testament, Carcass @The Myth

WOW.

Wow is the first thing I said when I heard about the opportunity to shoot one of my favorite bands growing up.

Last night would be a night I would never forget. 

Here are some of my favorites from the show.

Enjoy!

Slayer

Slayer

Testament

Testament


Carcass

Carcass

Ben Fruit

Was able to talk music, take some photos, hike around in Brice Prairie and West Salem this weekend. Always a good time hanging out with Ben!