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.

 

VIEW THE FULL STATUS-FLO GALLERY HERE

 

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: Y La Bamba @ Knitting Factory Concert House

Y La Bamba @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-07-05
Luz Elena Mendoza of Y La Bamba caught in an energized guitar + vocal delivery...

The day after the fourth of July.  The fifth of July, to be exact is the date when Y La Bamba shared their musical grace with the city of Reno at Knitting Factory Concert House as the opening act for Neko Case.  The music was lively, bi-lingual (English y Español), and blurs the lines of indie, folk and jam band in a way that could be described as something that may or may not already exist: Pueblo Rock.  Let me know if you disagree.

As per la cámara, and how they interacted with la cámara… I’m sure you can guess my shutter speed.  Go on, give it a try.  Did you guess 1/250th of a second?  Bingo!  That allowed me to capture just enough of the action to essentially ‘suspend’ each band member in time. How about the aperture on my 50mm f/1.8D that was attached to the Nikon D7000?  1.8.  Did I hear a 1.8?  Bingo again!  Why?  To let the light in!  Now for my last trick… ISO.  1600.  Guess why?  Also, to let the light in!  Remember we’re in pitch black except for stage lighting folks, there’s no moon to ‘brighten’ up our evening here.  It’s just not going to happen.  Anyway, you get the gist… This band is amazing.  Follow them, download their music and make it a point to see them perform live for a spectacular show.  Come back and thank us when you’re ridin’ the high.

VIEW THE FULL Y LA BAMBA GALLERY HERE

 

Y La Bamba @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-07-05
Ben Meyercord of Y La Bamba showing off his multi-instrumental side...
Y La Bamba @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-07-05
Mike Kitson of Y La Bamba taking a break from the drums to harmonize...
Y La Bamba @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-07-05
Paul Cameron of Y La Bamba keeping an honest rhythm...
Y La Bamba @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-07-05
Eric Schrepel of Y La Bamba squeezing the life back into the room...
Y La Bamba @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-07-05
Scott Magee of Y La Bamba keeping the drums on the up-beat...

Camera(s) Used:

Nikon D7000

Lens(es) Used:

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D


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Y La Bamba @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-07-05
Y La Bamba crowd at The Knit...