Photos: Neko Case @ Knitting Factory Concert House

Neko Case @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-07-05
Neko Case showing off her acclaimed singer-songwriter prowess...

After managing to NOT blow myself up with fireworks over the 4th of July, there was a very special reward waiting for me at Knitting Factory Concert House in the form of a headlining set by none other than the fiery-haired, Americana popularizing ex-New Pornographer, Neko Case.  She came out promptly after an invigorating opening set by Y La Bamaba, and put on a show that I will truly remember for a long time to come.

The pit was shared with another photographer shooting for Examiner.com and during the 2nd song another showed up for Reno Metromix.  I’m guessing that the later didn’t get the memo from Neko’s tour manager that pit access for photographers was limited to the 1st (2) songs only.  Well, I played by the rules at least … can’t fault me for that, right?

Enough about photo-drama though, let’s feel free to talk in our native geek tongue.  Aperture?  Can’t shoot without it.  Due to the bright lights, I felt comfortable enough closing it up just a bit to a setting of 2.0.  Shutter speed?  That too, can’t shoot without it folks.  Settings?  My trusty 1/250th of a second dear Watson.  Finally, ISO.  Let me note that this 50mm f/1.8D lens attached to my Nikon D7000 has been performing stupendously at 1600 (and higher).  So, I left it there and am thoroughly impressed with what I was able to walk away with from the evening and hope that you, my readers, are as well!  Check out the full gallery and make sure to click the ‘Like’ and ‘Tweet’ buttons at the bottom of the post/page to share with your peeps!

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Neko Case @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-07-05
Jon Rauhouse supporting Neko with one of his many instrumental talents...
Neko Case @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-07-05
Kelly Hogan on-stage in support of Neko Case at The Knit...
Neko Case @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-07-05
Neko's blazing orange hair set afire with orange/red stage lighting...
Neko Case @ Knitting Factory Concert House, Reno, NV 2011-07-05
Gotta love the 2X page setlist...

Camera(s) Used:

Nikon D7000

Lens(es) Used:

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D


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Neko Case Triptych by Brian Ball for I Shoot Reno
Several color variations of Neko Case at The Knit arranged in a triptych...

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...