Photos: Tech N9ne @ Knitting Factory Concert House

Tech N9ne @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-06-26
Tech N9ne striking a pose for the camera at Knitting Factory Concert House…

Wow, how do I recount the most intense rap concert of my life?  Let me start by stating that the Tech N9ne show at Knitting Factory Concert House in Reno this past Sunday, June 26th a) sold out b) might have been my favorite show covered thus far for I Shoot Reno and c) popped a good friend o mine’s concert cherry.  Pardon my French, but for any non-believers out there … Tech N9ne KICKS ASS!

That having been said, let’s look at some of the reasons why this show was so entirely epic, shall we?  First of all, Tech N9ne’s 12th studio album released on June 6th, All 6′s And 7′s, debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and peeked at number 1 on the Billboard Rap Albums chart.  Did I mention that he did this all without a video or radio play?  Strictly independent.  Strictly per his tremendous fan base.

Having shot three opening acts before Tech N9ne’s set, I had found the sweet spots for the settings on my Nikon D7000 w/Nikon 50mm f/1.8D lens in a wide open aperture of 1.8, my holy grail of shutter speeds at 1/250th of a second and a (relatively) slightly reduced ISO of 1250.  It was almost as if I wasn’t in control of the camera… Rather, the camera was controlling my body; tuning in to Tech N9ne’s stage presence and allowing for an honest and true depiction of one of today’s greatest performers within the realm of hip-hop and rap music.

Don’t take my word for it, click on the full gallery link just beneath this text to check out nearly 150 shots from the evening that I deem worthy of sharing with the world … your favorite may yet to be discovered!

VIEW THE FULL TECH N9NE GALLERY HERE

Krizz Kaliko with Tech N9ne @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-06-26
Krizz Kaliko busting an insanely high tempo rap routine alongside Tech N9ne…
Tech N9ne @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-06-26
All 6’s And 7’s Tour 2011…
Tech N9ne DJ @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-06-26
Tech N9ne’s DJ caught spinnin’ in the darkness at The Knit…
Tech N9ne @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-06-26
Tech N9ne, arms outstretched; tuning into the crowd…
Kutt Calhoun with Tech N9ne @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-06-26
Kutt Calhoun alongside Tech N9ne on stage at Knitting Factory Concert House…
Tech N9ne @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-06-26
Tech N9ne showing off his ‘nice guy’ personality…
Tech N9ne Crowd @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-06-26
Red bandanas flyin’ high during Tech N9ne’s set on Sunday, June 26th…
Tech N9ne @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-06-26
Repent…
Tech N9ne Setlist @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-06-26
Tech N9ne’s setlist for Sunday, June 26th 2011 at Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV…

Camera(s) Used:

Nikon D7000

Lens(es) Used:

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D


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Upcoming: Skrillex @ Knitting Factory Concert House [June 27]

Skrillex @ Knitting Factory 2011-06-27

YES OH MY GOD!  These were the first (screaming) lyrics we ever truly heard in a song by Los Angeles electro/dubstep/glitch producer, Skrillex, and for those brave enough to endure a bass-heavy headbangin’ evening at Knitting Factory Concert House on Monday, June 27th, you will assuredly hear those words, and many other electrified sounds blasting from the speakers.  I will be personally trying out my new earplugs (not that I don’t enjoy loud music, I’m just noticing a bit of a ‘ring’ in the ears lately after shows) and am beyond excited to get some face-to-lens time with ye old Sonny Moore aka Skrillex.

Who else will be there?  Young up-n-coming electro DJ/producer Porter Robinson, ‘big room bouncy house’ German electro favorite Zedd and special (Canadian) guest, Knight Riderz.  Get yo Monday night bass fix fa sho!

Will we see you there?  If so … make sure to get front and center against the barrier and show us your stuff!  Who knows, maybe you’ll be on the Home Page of IShootReno.com before July 1st rolls around?

$26-$65.  All Ages.  Get tickets.

Check out Skrillex on Amazon: Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites EP, Weekends!!! (ft. Sirah), Reptile’s Theme