From opening for Young the Giant in 2014, playing Osheaga that same year and then again coming back to the Metropolis, back to the Virgin Radio Red Room and all the way up to the Bell Centre.. I think I’ve photographed every Vance Joy show in the city over the last 10 years except his… Continue reading Vance Joy | MTelus | Montreal Concert Photographer
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The Kid LAROI | MTelus | Montreal Event photographer
Not sure if sensation is the right term, but there is most def a strong wave of intensity when it comes to Australian rapper The Kid LAROI. The 19 year old phenom is all the buzz, and has released only 1 album earlier this year, with an EP and a mixtape a few years before.… Continue reading The Kid LAROI | MTelus | Montreal Event photographer
Alexisonfire | MTelus | Montreal Concert Photographer
Punk? Hardcore? Post hardcore? I get lost in the labels people assign to music. One thing is for certain, one of the longer lasting and heavier hitting bands, Alexisonfire, still knows how to deliver an intense show, 20+ years after the band first got together. Alexisonfire, or often called AOF, had 2 jammed packed back… Continue reading Alexisonfire | MTelus | Montreal Concert Photographer
50 photos for 50 years of rock and roll at CHOM FM
Never would teenage Pierre imagine that he would be part of the extended family of the radio station he listened to every day (and called in to contests way too often). CHOM 97.7 is celebrating 50 years today. 50 years of rock and roll in Montreal. Randy Bachman was the first even artist I covered… Continue reading 50 photos for 50 years of rock and roll at CHOM FM
Dead Obies | MTelus | Montreal Event Photographer
So in the last little while, Quebec rap artists have been emerging in popularity. Back when I was one of the official photographers for the Club Soda, I used to cover quite a bit. And while I have kept track of some of the artists, I had no idea how big it has become. Rap… Continue reading Dead Obies | MTelus | Montreal Event Photographer
Walk Off The Earth | MTelus | Montreal Event Photographer
Canadian pop band Walk Off The Earth brought their high energy live show to a sold out MTelus last night, to the delight of a crowd that ranged from 3 years old all the way up to over 60. It has been only a couple of months since the passing of Mike “Beard Guy” Taylor,… Continue reading Walk Off The Earth | MTelus | Montreal Event Photographer
Social Distortion | MTelus | Montreal Concert Photographer
Punk rock legends Social Distortion took the stage at Montreal’s MTelus last night. There is something somewhat magical about seeing front man Mike Ness take the stage and play some classic punk tunes from the past 40 years. A staple of any fan of punk music, fans got a plenty of hits with songs like… Continue reading Social Distortion | MTelus | Montreal Concert Photographer
Concert photography with a Fuji X-T2 | Montreal Photographer
I’ve been looking at a camera solution for everyday use. I had a Fuji X100S a few years ago (sold it to buy a lens I needed for a recurring contract) and I loved how portable and simple the camera was. I miss shooting with that camera and how it fit into any bag… which… Continue reading Concert photography with a Fuji X-T2 | Montreal Photographer
Theory of a Deadman | MTelus | Montreal Concert Photographer
Theory of a Dead Man (or sometimes just Theory) were rocking at Montreal’s MTelus last week. The BC alt rock band were in fine form during their set, even though photographers had to deal with some … unique restrictions. For many decades, there has been a standard of 3 songs and then we are out.… Continue reading Theory of a Deadman | MTelus | Montreal Concert Photographer
Camila Cabello | MTelus | Montreal Concert Photographer
It seems that the X-Factor (and similar shows) are great at putting groups together. One Direction was born back in 2010, and another popular group Fifth Harmony was brought together in 2012. There are always artists from pop groups who like to go solo, and such started the career of Camila Cabello who, with her… Continue reading Camila Cabello | MTelus | Montreal Concert Photographer
Ascot Royals | MTelus | Montreal Event Photographer
I rarely post up an opening band’s images before the main band. But this is the second time I get to photograph Ascot Royals. First time is when they opened for Big Wreck at the Corona in early 2017. This time, the Toronto rock quintet was opening for Canadian music heavy weights Matthew Good and… Continue reading Ascot Royals | MTelus | Montreal Event Photographer
Dua Lipa | MTelus | January 30 2018
Getting her start on Youtube where she sang covers of her favorite artists, and then on a commercial for Britain’s X Factor back in 2013, Dua Lipa brought her energetic pop (with a flare of R&B) music to a jam packed MTelus on January 30th 2018. The show was a postponement from her November… Continue reading Dua Lipa | MTelus | January 30 2018
Anthrax | MTelus | Montreal Event Photographer
Where were you in 1981? Seems a ways back, but that is when Anthrax, one of the pioneers of thrash metal, was formed. Hard to believe it has been so many years, and each and every time I have seen them, they still have the energy on stage needed to put on a good show.… Continue reading Anthrax | MTelus | Montreal Event Photographer
Killswitch Engage | MTelus | Montreal Concert Photographer
Creeping up on their 20 year anniversary, metalcorers Killswitch Engage played their first night of their new Killthrax tour (with Anthrax co-headlining) at Montreal’s MTelus. It had been a while since I’ve had the chance to photograph some metal music. I almost forgot how fun the artists on stage can be, and how quickly… Continue reading Killswitch Engage | MTelus | Montreal Concert Photographer
The National | MTelus | Montreal Concert Photographer
When you need to be escorted through the crowd to the front by security, you know that the show is pretty sold out. On their first of two nights at Montreal’s MTelus, The National put on an outstanding show! I hadn’t photographed the band in a few years. In fact, last time I caught part… Continue reading The National | MTelus | Montreal Concert Photographer
Eagles of Death Metal | MTelus | Montreal Concert Photographer
Californian rockers Eagles of Death Metal were in town at the MTelus, opening for heavy metal heavyweights Mastodon (Mastodon shots are right —-> here), bringing their catchy pop-esque rock and high energy act to the stage. Smiles, dancing and bobbing and even some drum and bass solos were a perfect way to warm up (can… Continue reading Eagles of Death Metal | MTelus | Montreal Concert Photographer
Mastodon | MTelus | Montreal Concert Photographer
Heavy Metal powerhouse Mastodon was headlining a pretty cool bill at the MTelus last night. And oh what a show on this Thanksgiving day. They are one of those bands that are always a sure bet live. They are intense on stage, just as their music. Whether it is from the manic mouvements of bassist… Continue reading Mastodon | MTelus | Montreal Concert Photographer
The Tea Party | Metropolis | Montreal Event Photographer
There are few voices in Canadian rock (or all of rock) as recognizable as that of Jeff Martin from The Tea Party. Having their popular days back in the mid to late 1990s, the band broke up in 2005 and reformed in 2011, and have been putting out music and touring ever since. The last… Continue reading The Tea Party | Metropolis | Montreal Event Photographer
Arkells | Metropolis | Montreal Concert Photographer
Hot off their nominations for Juno Awards (Group of the year and Rock album of the year), Canada’s Arkells played in front of fans on a cold winter’s night. It was great to see them back in town after an incredible set during Osheaga 2016. The crowd may not have been the biggest, but they… Continue reading Arkells | Metropolis | Montreal Concert Photographer
Alessia Cara | Metropolis | Montreal Concert Photographer
It is rare I cover an artist twice in a year in a venue (as opposed to in a festival). But this is the case with Alessia Cara, who I covered in January at the Corona (images from that show HERE). She was back, but this time, in front of almost double the fans at… Continue reading Alessia Cara | Metropolis | Montreal Concert Photographer
Tegan and Sara | Metropolis | Montreal Music Photography
Songwriters, multi-instrumentalists, Grammy nominated, twin sister… Canadian indie singers Tegan and Sara were at Montreal’s Metropolis on October 29th, a few days before Halloween. I photographed them last time in 2013, again at the Metropolis (you can see that gallery HERE) and while their stage setup is more elaborate, their hair is a bit longer,… Continue reading Tegan and Sara | Metropolis | Montreal Music Photography
Sum 41 | Metropolis | Montreal Concert Photographer
With over 15 years of being a band, and so many hits under their belt, Canadian punk rockers Sum 41 took to the stage in front of a packed Metropolis in Montreal. The crowd was intense, singing loudly to the songs. crowd surfing and moshing, all before the lights were dimmed and the band even… Continue reading Sum 41 | Metropolis | Montreal Concert Photographer
Young the Giant | Metropolis | Montreal Concert Photographer
Young the Giant always seems to pull in a big crowd when they come to town. Whether it be like last night at Metropolis, or being a fan favourite at Osheaga, you know the show will be intense and the fans will be many. Could be many reasons for this… their music is catchy rock.… Continue reading Young the Giant | Metropolis | Montreal Concert Photographer
DFA 1979 | Metropolis | Montreal Concert Photographer
There are so many labels for music in this day and age. I remember when it was rock, hard rock, rap, country and metal. That’s it. Now? So many ways to quantify music. Canadian rockers Death From Above 1979 (known as DFA1979 …cuz you know, acronyms are efficient) were at a very sold out Metropolis… Continue reading DFA 1979 | Metropolis | Montreal Concert Photographer