January 12 - Oteil & the Peacemakers w/ Jimmy Herring

50mm 1.4 1/100 iso 1600

I spent my night with Oteil at the Gibson Guitar Lounge. He is the orginal bassist for the Allman Brothers. I really liked the show. It was the first time that I have ever seen them perform. Their were guest appearances by Jimmy Herring from Widespread Panic and Luther Dickinson from the North MS Allstars. The Lee Boys opened for them

I really struggle with this type of photography even though its my favorite. I have to willing to get between the band and the crowd and put myself out there. I watched the other two photographers jump right up. I shot a few from my seat and finally got up their when the fans got up to dance. I gotta work on that. Also, I was trying to capture the interaction between the lead singer (Oteil) and the guest musicians. They all looked like they were having fun all night. I think I did ok.

You will probably see more of the shots over the next few days. Its supposed to be nasty stormy weather all weekend.

PS...I really appreciate all the comments. I am really liking this challenge. :)