Saturday, July 25, 2009
Day Three of the Beaches Jazz Festival - Streetfest
Another day of rain, which let up within an hour or so of the start of Streetfest, just like it has done for the previous two days.
Spent a couple of hours wandering around, staying to enjoy the acts rather than just dashing from act to act. Stuck around for the full sets of old favorites like Dr. Draw and David Rotundo, so I only made it as far as Queen and Lee before deciding to turn back.
Dr. Draw. Significantly larger crowds this evening, so he spent most of the time on an elevated stage so the audience could see him.
Another shot of Dr. Draw in action
Dylan Wickens of Dylan Wickens & The 9s. I had never run into this group before, and Dylan Wickens put on an impassioned performance of energetic blues-fueled rock.
Another shot of Dylan Wickens, arguably my favourite picture of the day.
A shot of the crowds gathered by Queen and Kenilworth
David Rotundo striking a pose
On my way back I caught part of a second set of this band, which was still pumping out load and fast bluesy tunes with gusto. I caved and bought their latest CD, though I usually find that they never seem to capture the verve of a live performance (will see).
There was a point when another photographer who was at the very front was kneeling down taking shots. At one point David Rotundo struck a pose with his fists in the air and then held it for about 20 seconds or so, concluding by saying "I can't hold my hands up like this all day -- hurry up and take the shot!" followed by a big grin for the audience, which got a round of laughs.
Rhythm guitarist for David Rotundo. Nasty gash on his arm.
Puente del Diablo. A crummy shot, but a solid, entertaining band playing fast, Latin-flavoured music.
Crowds watching Puente del Diablo
The guitarist for the Downtown Dixieland Band. At this point I was using full external flash with a diffuser, but it was a loosing battle against the failing light, and I pretty much gave up taking pics of bands after this.
No flash needed (or was necessary) for this shot of one of the many street vendors who selling light sticks and the like.
Labels: Beaches Jazz Festival, David Rotundo, Downtown Dixieland Band, Dr. Draw, Puente del Diablo, Streetfest
Friday, July 24, 2009
Day Two of the Beaches Jazz Festival - Streetfest
More rain today, but again it all let up just before Streetfest was to begin. There was even more sun today, so I made a point of running the length of the Streetfest for once. Usually with the girls in tow I don't make it much past Lee or Wineva, but with just me and my camera I had the chance to sample of the bands playing that night stretching all the way to Beech at the western-most end of Streetfest.
Here's a selection of pics.
David Rotundo and the Rhythm Guitarist
David Rotundo's Bassist and Lead Guitarist
Yiannis Kapoulas
Mississauga Big Band Ensemble
Downtown Dixieland Band
Trombonist for the Downtown Dixieland Band
Lead singer of Fathead
Mae Cromwell and the crowd that gathered around her and her band. I love the expression of the little girl to the left of the shot.
Mae Cromwell close-up #1
Mae Cromwell close-up #2
Lead singer of Dubmatix
Not Affiliated Big Band
The drummer for Footwork. I like the t-shirt. ;-)
One of the pan flutists from the Imbayakunas, anchoring the eastern end of Streetfest at Beech Avenue.
Labels: Beaches Jazz Festival, David Rotundo, Downtown Dixieland Band, Dubmatix, Fathead, Footwork, Imbayakunas, Mae Cromwell, Streetfest, Yiannis Kapoulas
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Day One of the Beaches Jazz Festival - Streetfest
It had rained earlier in the day and it was still threatening when I headed out for Streetfest just a few blocks from where we live. The sun was clouded over most of the time, but occasionally it peeked out enough to take some decent shots.
Sultans of String
Blackboard Blues Band
The always-animated Dr. Draw
Dr. Draw and other band members. This year they picked up a new musician who plays electric cello. Love the expressions of the female band members (bassist, keyboardist) in the background.
Labels: Beaches Jazz Festival, Blackboard Blues Band, Dr. Draw, Streetfest, Sultans of String
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