Whitesnake here in my hometown today. Going to head to the show and hang out with the guys and shoot the show. Talk with Doug Aldrich late morning about doing some pics but the weather is a bit warm at about 110 degrees and really frickin' windy so we decide to nix an outdoor shoot. He and the guys just aren't used to this kind of heat with humidity. Head on out to the hotel downtown and hang out with Uriah for a couple of hours before going down to the venue.
Grab some dinner with Chris Frazier in catering and chat with him a little. A little bit later Lord Coverdale summons me into his dressing room and we get caught up. Every time i've seen him recently it's been on the fly so it's good to sit down and take time to chat. Amusingly he asks me "how the hell do you manage the heat here?" to which I promptly reply "a generous daily application of baby powder to ones undercarriage". Shoot the guys getting ready and get pics of them in the dressing room doing vocal warm ups with David and then head out front to wait for the show to start. See my photographer mates Rick and Taylor there in the photo pit. My friends Vanessa and Melissa are at the show too, they did the San Antonio show last night as well, they are devoted!
By the time the band hits the stage it's more humid than ever and the wind is full at it but the guys put on a valiant show and brave the relentless breeze. The crowd were a bit tame at this show and it took DC a while longer to get them riled up and singing along but eventually they got with it. A good show given the circumstances and horrible heat. Hung out with the guys for a little while after the show and then decided to nix shooting Judas Priest and called it a night.
A few pics from the show.
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Whitesnake
9/1/2009 3:30:57 AM #
Yum )))
elaine
9/1/2009 3:31:59 AM #
I love the B&Ws. Wish I had the words to explain why. They just really appeal to me.
Sandy
9/1/2009 3:43:40 AM #
Oh My! I feel like a kid in a candy store!! So many beautiful pictures!uhh!! ;0) It's so hard to choose cause all of them are amazing! But My very Faves are #s: 6,8,18 #s: 13,16,17,22,26,28,30 And I sooo want a poster of #s: 8 & 18 Pricelesssss! Well done!( as always!) ;)
Tara
9/1/2009 7:33:51 AM #
OMG...BEAUTIFUL pictures Ash. Once again you out did yourself. It was very nice catching up with you before the show. Melissa and I had a BLAST...heat, wind and cold beer. Good times were had by all.
Vanessa
9/1/2009 7:36:37 AM #
Yeah! Great pictures! That was an awesome show, hot as hell as you said, but great nonetheless. Was good having a chat with you! Wish you could have been at the San Antonio show too
Melissa
9/2/2009 3:01:55 AM #
Great shots Ash. I enjoyed getting to talk with you a bit up there. Some day lets do it over a beer! My photos didnt come out as good as yours but heres my set from the Whitesnake show. www.taylormahaffey.com/.../603552760_gP7bX-M-1.jpg or: www.taylormahaffey.com/Concerts/Rock/Whitesnake/ Cheers! - Taylor
Taylor Mahaffey
9/2/2009 10:32:35 AM #
These black and white shots take years off the guys. Loving the movement you've got from the hair too
Anne
9/6/2009 5:11:07 AM #
Absolutely gorgeous shots - every one of them. Love the black and white too.
Jo Mlynek
9/10/2009 8:23:40 PM #
At least you didn't need to hire a wind machine!
glynis
10/4/2009 7:59:36 AM #
Ha! Ha! Good to see that you are keeping well and busy...The B&W's look really good....Liked your response to Lord Coverdales query on keeping cool.... Hope you celebrated Arthurs Day on the 24th last month....Dublin had a good party night....supping on the Black Stuff!! Take care mate and catch you next time.. Ger
Ger
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