CONCERT PHOTOGRAPHY JOURNAL
A concert photography journal – large venues, small venues, clubs and festivals. Blues, folk and rock concerts – from solo shows to entire choirs!
There’s nothing better than live music. It’s raw energy, and raw energy feeds the soul.
Dhani Jones
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FIJM 2018 - Dr Lonnie Smith
Dr Lonnie Smith playing at Salle Gesu at the 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival
FIJM 2018 - George Thorogood
George Thorogood playing at Place des Arts at the 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival.
FIJM 2018 - Diunna Greenleaf
Diunna Greenleaf playing the blues stage at the 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival.
Victor Wainwright - Nov 2016 Shows
Victor Wainwright and The Wildroots (Nick Black, Billy Dean & Terrence Grayson), photographed performing in concert.
FIJM 2018 - Bryan Lee
Bryan Lee playing the blues stage at the 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival.
FIJM 2018 - Dwane Dixon
Dwane Dixon playing the blues stage at the 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival.
Matt Andersen
Matt Andersen and The Bona Fide performing at the Rhythm & Roots Festival in Rhode Island
FIJM 2018 - Jack Broadbent
Jack Broadbent playing at Salle Gesu at the 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival
Sussex playing Upstairs Oct 31 2015
An early performance of the band Sussex and UPstairs in Montreal.
FIJM 2018 - Thornetta Davis
Thornetta Davis performing on the blues stage at the 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival.
FIJM 2018 - Stephane Moraille
Stephane Moraille performing at the 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival.
FIJM 2018 - They Call Me Rico
They Call Me Rico playing the blues stage at the 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival.
FIJM 2018 - Steve Hill
Steve Hill playing the blues stage at the 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival.
FIJM 2018 - Jan Arden
Jan Arden playing at Place des Arts at the 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival.
FIJM 2018 - Layla Zoe
Layla Zoe playing the blues stage at the 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival.
FIJM 2018 - Justin Saladino
Justin Saladino playing the blues stage at the 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival.
FIJM 2018 - Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
Christone Kingfish Ingram playing the blues stage at the 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival.
Jordan Officer at L'Astral - April 2017
Jordan Officer and his band performed at L'Astral Theatre in Montreal.
FIJM 2018 - Jordan Officer at L'Astral
Jordan Officer playing at the L'Astral during the 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival.
Victor Wainwright - Nov 2016
Victor wainwright and The WildRoots performing at Salle Pauline-Julien.
Bob Walsh Memorial Show
Tribute Memorial Show for Bob Walsh at the Lion D'Or with numerous invited guests
The Zombies
The Zombies performing on their "Odessey & Oracle" Tour in Montreal at The National Theatre - celebrating the 50 year anniversary of the iconic Album
Angel's 11
Photographs taken at the soundcheck and show for the launch of Angel's 11 CD - featuring 11 of Montreals best guitarists. It was also her birthday.
Dawn Tyler and Ben Racine
Dawn Tyler Watson and Ben Racine photographed performing LIVE at the Mont Tremblant Blues Festival by James St Laurent Photography
Ben Racine
Ben Racine performing in concert at the Mont Tremblant International Blues Festival in 2014
Jeff Burrows
Jeff Burrows photographed over the years as drummer extraordinaire of the Canadian Rock Band The Tea Party.
Dawn Tyler Watson - IBC Site Post
Dawn Tyler Watson Performing at the Bob Walsh Memorial Tribute and the Launch of her CD Jawbreaker
The Tea Party 2014
The Tea Party - Photographed LIVE at the Metropolis in Montreal, Nov 17 2014 by James St Laurent Photography
Cliff Stevens CD Launch
Cliff Stevens performing at the launch of his CD "Grass Won't Grow" at Bistro a Jojo
Paul Deslauiers Band - Jan 22 2016
The Paul Deslauriers Band perform on Paul's birthday prior to heading to the International Blues Challenge as the Montreal
John Muggianu - The Stickman
John Muggianu, a 10 year old drummer that goes by the moniker of "The Stickman", takes a seat behind the kit at the Mont Tremblant International Blues Festival (2014) at the invitation of David Gogo.
Sussex - CD Launch Show
Sussex perform at the launch of their debut CD "Parade Day" at Sala Rossa in Montreal.
Bruce Cockburn
Bruce Cockburn performing live on his "Bone on Bone" CD Tour in Montreal at Club Soda
David Gogo LIVE
Live Concert Photos of David Gogo and his band, performing at the launch of his CD 'Vicksburg Call" at L'Astral Theatre in Montreal.
Steve Vai
Steve Vai photographed performing in concert. THe images are scans of images shot on film.
Bob Walsh
Launch Show for the Bob Walsh CD "After the Storm" at Bistro a JoJo in Montreal (April 29 2015)
Doyle Bramhall II
Austin, Texas Blues guitarist Doyle Bramhall II, performing live at the Mont Tremblant International Blues Festival, photographed by James St Laurent
Jim Zeller
Jim Zeller and his band, performing at the launch of his newest CD "Circus" at the Monument National Theatre in Montreal.
Anderson Ponty Band
The Anderson Ponty Band featuring Jon Anderson and Jean-Luc Ponty, photographed at Theatre St-Denis in Montreal by James St Laurent Photography
Jimmie Vaughan
Photographs of Jimmie Vaughan performing at the Mont Tremblant Blues Festival - by James St Laurent Photography
Doyle Bramhall II - 2015
Doyle Bramhall II brought his "Wheels Of Soul Summer Tour" to CLub Soda in Montreal
Angel 2nd Show FIJM
Angel at the Blues Stage performing at Place des Arts at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Oliver Jones Trio FIJM
Oliver Jones Trio performing at Place des Arts for the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Terra Lightfoot
Terra Lightfoot performing at Club Soda, opening for Bruce Cockburn on his "Bone on Bone" CD Tour.
FIJM 2018 - RL Boyce
RL Boyce playing the blues stage at the 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival.
The Damn Truth
The Damn Truth performing at the Trois Rivieres Blues Festival where they opened for Styx.
Bruce Hornsby
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers performing at the Rhythm & Roots Festival in Rhode Island
George Thorogood
George Thorogood and The Destroyers photographed performing LIVE in Montreal at the Metropolis
Victor Wainwright & The WIldroots Soundcheck
Victor Wainwright & The WIldroots - images taken during the setup and soundcheck.
Lisa Simone
Lisa Simone performing at Place des Arts at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Sussex at Upstairs July 2015
Sussex as a 3 piece band, with Rob Lutes, Michael Emenau and Ivanhoe Jolicoeur,during one of their first shows performing at Upstair.
Taj Mahal FIJM
Taj Mahal performing at Place des Arts at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Shane Murphy FIJM
Shane Murphy performing at the Blues Stage at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Joe Jackson FIJM
Joe Jackson performing at PAce des Arts at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Adam Karch FIJM
Adam KArch performing at the Blues Stage at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Adam Karch Soundcheck FIJM
Adam Karch - Soundcheck at the Blues Stage at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Poppa Chubby FIJM
Poppa Chubby performing at the Blues Stage at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Melody Gardot FIJM
Melody Gardot performing at Place des Arts at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Kenny Blues Boss Wayne
Kenny Blues Boss Wayne performing with the Ben Racine Band at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Schofield & Barry FIJM
Matt Schofield and Owen Barry duelling on the Blues Stage at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Chick Corea Trio FIJM
Chick Corea Trio performing at Place des Arts at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Angel 1st Show FIJM
Angel performing at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal on the Blues Stage
Susi Arioli
Susi Arioli performing at Club Soda at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
FIJM 2018 - Jordan Officer at PDA
Jordan Officer playing at Place des Arts opening for George Thorogood at the 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival.
Matt Schofield FIJM
Matt Schofield performing at the Blues Stage at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Carson Downey FIJM
Carson Downey performing on the Blues Stage at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Noel Gallagher FIJM
Noel Gallagher and The High Flying Birds performng Place des Arts at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal 2016
David Gogo FIJM
David Gogo performing on the Blues Stage at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Delgres FIJM
Delgres performng on the Bell Blues Stage at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal 2016
Monkey Junk FIJM
Monkey Junk performng on the Bell Blues Stage at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal 2016
Justin Saladino FIJM
Justin Saladino performng on the Bell Blues Stage at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal 2016
The Wainwright Sisters FIJM
The Wainwright Sisters performing at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Florence K FIJM
Florence K performing at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Guy Belanger Acoustic Show FIJM
Guy Belanger performing at L'Astral for the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal - The Acoustic Show
Paul Deslauriers FIJM
Paul Deslauriers performing at Club Soda at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Guy Belanger Electric FIJM
Guy Belanger performing at L'Astral for the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal - The Electric Show
Karen & Coral FIJM
Karen Young and Coral Eagan performing at L'Astral at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Brian Wilson FIJM
Brian Wilson performing at Place des Arts for the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Dawn Tyler Watson FIJM
Dawn Tyler Watson performing at L'Astral for the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal launching her 2016 CD Jawbreaker!
Cool & The Gang FIJM
Cool & The Gang performing at Place des Arts for the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Anthony Gomes FIJM
Anthony Gomes performing on the Blues Stage at the 2016 edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
When you look at a concert photograph, you should hear the music!
James St Laurent
CONCERT JOURNAL PHOTOGRAPHY ARTISTS
Anthony Gomes, Monkey Junk, Bruce Hornsby, George Thorogood, Gov’t Mule, Garland Jeffreys, Jordan Officer, Counting Crows, Bryan Ferry, Buddy Guy, Steve Vai, David Gogo, Bob Walsh, Shane Murphy, Doyle Bramhall II, Jim Zeller, Anderson Ponty Band, Ian Janes, Jimmie Vaughn, Jeff Healey, Smokin’ Joe Kubek, Sussex, Randy Bachman, Victor Wainwright, Honey-Honey, Matt Andersen, Hat Fitz & Cara, The Alvins, Roomful of Blues, Duke Robillard, Taj Mahal, Lucinda Williams, David Grisman Sextet, Steve Hill, Notre Dame de Grass, The Tea Party, Guy Belanger, The Zombies, JW Jones, Dawn Tyler & Ben Racine, Paul Desluariers Band, Angel, Dawn Tyler Watson, Styx, Cool & The Gang, The Damn Truth, Spencer MacKenzie, The Box, Joel DaSIlva, Southern Hospitality, Kenny Blues Boss Wayne, Schofield & Barry, Noel Gallagher, Delgres, Justin Saladino, The Wainwright Sisters, Florence K, Oliver Jones Trio, Brian Wilson, Adam Karch, Carson Downey, Karen & Coral, Matt Schofield, Joe Jackson, Melody Gardot, Poppa Chubby, Lisa Simone, Chick Corea Trio, John Nemeth, Susi Arioli, Bruce Cockburn, Terra Lightfoot
Live music is better.
Neil Young