Photos: Status-FLO @ Knitting Factory Concert House

Status-FLO @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-12-01
Tony L. Walker of Status-FLO delivering an energetic opening set on World AIDS Day...

About 10 days ago, Status-FLO (Joel “Jaybird” Cowell, Tsyoshi “Yosh” Curtis, Tony L. Walker, Mark Sexton + more) laid down their luscious and smoky grooves in preparation of Sage Francis’ headlining set at the 2011 World AIDS Day benefit concert at Knitting Factory Concert House in downtown Reno.  With a non-stop lyrical overdrive carefully laid atop soulful downtempo grooves, Status-FLO’s local blend of organic musical ingredients is a solid bet any day of the week, and it pleases me to no end to have the privilege of photographing a bit of the magic to share with the faithful readers here at I Shoot Reno.

Settings on the Nikon D7000 camera (using the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D lens) were essentially the same as shooting Sage (and many other shows at The Knit), with shutter speed of 1/250th of a second, aperture set to 1.8 and ISO cranked up to 3200.  Editing took place in Lightrrom 3 and Lightbox by Photocrati is the theme used on IShootReno.com to present the final product.  Included in the full gallery (link below, in ALL CAPS), images include Status-FLO’s performance, breakdancers performing in-between sets, live art taking place throughout the night including such themes as ‘Zombie Bill Cosby’ and Eazy-E, as well as a very unique pair of sparkly blue jeans (under red light).  Yes, you read correctly, there’s a photo of a pair of sparkly jeans.

 

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Status-FLO @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-12-01
Tsyoshi "Yosh" Curtis pumping up the crowd during Status-FLO's opening set...
Status-FLO @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-12-01
Joel "Jaybird" Cowell keeping it classy on the Rhodes...

Status-FLO @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-12-01

Status-FLO @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-12-01
Mark Sexton laying down a bluesy groove and vocals with Status-FLO...
Status-FLO @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-12-01
Tony L. Walker aka "doodles" contributing to the silent auction on World AIDS Day...
Status-FLO @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-12-01
One of the many breakdancers performing in-between sets at The Knit on Thurs. Dec, 1st 2011...

 

Camera(s) Used:

Nikon D7000

Lens(es) Used:

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D


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Status-FLO @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-12-01

Status-FLO @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-12-01
Zombie Bill Cosby: Jello!
Status-FLO @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-12-01
RIP Eazy-E...
Status-FLO @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-12-01
Yes, those are sparkly pants...

Photos: Butthole Surfers @ Knitting Factory Concert House

Butthole Surfers @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-08-31
Gibby Haynes rendered in an almost 3D pose on-stage at The Knit...

While most of Reno was en route to the playa for a sold-out Burning Man this August, I had the distinct pleasure of staying in town and catching a performance by one of my childhood heroes.  Yes, Butthole Surfers were prevalently featured listening in my household while growing up in the mid-late 80’s.  My father’s vinyl collection was ripe with alternative surf punk psychedelia in the vein of Ye Ole Buttholes while spanning many other ‘questionable’ micro-genres as well, but one thing listening to records as a babe in arms couldn’t prepare me for was the no-holds-barred vividness of this band’s live performance.

As per some recent recommendations on Reddit, I decided to boost my Nikon D7000‘s ISO to a constant rate of 3200 and throw the aperture wide open on my 50mm f/1.8D lens to f/1.8, enabling maximum depth of field and a substantial ‘natural’ lighting effect.  I did keep the shutter speed within my usual comfort zone, holding steady at 1/250th of a second.  With these elements combined, and a headbanging opening set from Los Angeles’ heavy metal / hardcore band, 400 Blows, the magic was flowing in time with psychedelic, albeit horrifying at times, imagery as the ever-evolving backdrop to Butthole Surfers’ unique brand of psychedesert-alternia.

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Butthole Surfers @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-08-31
Paul Leary swirling in guitar-driven psychedelia at Knitting Factory Concert House...
Butthole Surfers @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-08-31
Jeff Pinkus unleashing his bass-fueled frenzy on the crowd...
Butthole Surfers @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-08-31
King Coffee sharing a peculiar glare with the camera as he pounds out a hypnotic beat on the drums...

Camera(s) Used:

Nikon D7000

Lens(es) Used:

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D


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Butthole Surfers @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-08-31
Butthole Surfers Setlist at Knitting Factory Concert House...