Upcoming: Tech N9ne @ Knitting Factory Concert House [June 26]

Tech N9ne @ Knitting Factory 2011-06-26

For years my wife has been telling me how much she enjoys Tech N9ne, despite the fact that she really isn’t into hip-hop or rap music as a whole.  Coming from her, that says a lot; and knowing that I’ll be at Knitting Factory Concert House on Sunday, June 18th with my lens hangin’ out to capture the excitement both on-stage and on her face warms the cockles of my heart.

Did I mention that I also get to pop a good friend’s concert cherry with this show?!  That’s right, there are still people in this world whom have not yet had the enjoyment of taking in a live concert.  I know, I was in a great deal of disbelief myself upon hearing him utter those words…

For those of you who already know, earlier this month Tech N9ne dropped his 12th studio album, All 6’s And 7’s; which, by definition, makes an honest appraisal of the world gone mad.  Guests?  Yes, there’s a lot of guest appearances on this release, including: B.o.B., Snoop Dogg, Deftones, Twista and more!

The real question is who will be sharing the stage with Tech N9ne this Sunday?  Answer: Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Big Scoob, Jay Rock, ¡MAYDAY!, Stevie Stone and Tragedy.

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?

$25-$55.  All Ages.  Get tickets.

Check out Tech N9ne on Amazon: Everready, Seepage, K.O.D., Bad Season

Photos: Leba Hibbert @ Knitting Factory Concert House

Leba Hibbert @ Knitting Factory Concert House
A surprise opening set from Leba Hibbert, daughter of Toots and all-around amazing Jamaican singer...

When The Maytals announced Leba Hibbert’s surprise opening set at Knitting Factory Concert House this past Tuesday evening in Reno, I had no idea what to expect.  What I did know was that I needed to descend the stairs and make my way up to the pit ASAP.

Luckily, my intuition was spot-on and I was able to capture some amazing (in my opinion, at least) photos of the musically-endowed daughter of legendary reggae artist, Frederick “Toots” Hibbert, as backed by one of the word’s finest live bands, The Maytals.

Shooting specs for this set using my Nikon D7000 w/Nikon 50mm f/1.8D lens saw a fully-boosted ISO of 3200, my usual shutter speed of 1/250th of a second and a wide-open aperture of 1.8, which made for some pretty impressive shots when the white flood light was at a minimal presence, allowing the colored light to illuminate Leba’s adornments … including large star-shaped earrings, several sparkling rings, stacked bracelets and a bejeweled butterfly-shaped clip placed just above the pièce de résistance: a custom ‘LEBA’ belt buckle.  What else stood out?  Backlit highlights of Leba’s beautifully flowing, waist-length (dread) locks.

Check out Leba Hibbert on Amazon MP3: Intoxicated

VIEW THE FULL LEBA HIBBERT GALLERY HERE

Leba Hibbert @ Knitting Factory Concert House
Leba Hibbert in full-swing, before she noticed she was being 'shot'...
Leba Hibbert @ Knitting Factory Concert House
A nice close-up of Leba doin' her thang up on stage at Knitting Factory Concert House...
Leba Hibbert @ Knitting Factory Concert House
A bit of lens flare always helps capture a diamond-studded performance...

Camera(s) Used:

Nikon D7000

Lens(es) Used:

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D


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Leba Hibbert @ Knitting Factory Concert House
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