Good times last weekend as the street where Amos Morgan Photography is housed had its 2nd annual block party.  It was a grand event with live music, beer and food lasting all afternoon and evening on a perfect 85 degree day.  I even stepped up to the mic with some friends and played a set.  Not that many people left during our music, so I considered it a grand success!  These days and nights represent nearly everything I love about calling this place my home and it seemed worthy enough to share.  If only to remind anyone reading this to get outside and enjoy a moment or two before the gray blanket is pulled back over the city and my posts become filled with haikus longing for Spring.

Dancing In The Street...

Recently I had the fortunate opportunity to shoot local musicians The Pica Beats.  The shoot was held in a remote 70’s basement somewhere in Washington and will be used as promotion for the band’s upcoming shows and new record release.   The warm wood paneled walls coupled with the blazng fire felt like we had just stepped off the slopes and were slipping on our turtle necks about to pop a 12 year Cognac.  Unfortunately, it was only a 7 year and it was summer so we had to cut the sleeves off the turtle necks.  Despite the seasonal differences the basement proved a great location for an intimate setting.

The band was awesome and totally up for trying and suggesting ideas as the shoot progressed.  They were lighthearted with plenty of laughter to go around.  It was refreshing to see such great chemistry, especially considering they have had some recent changes in the group and haven’t been playing together in this line-up for very long.  In one humble photographer’s opinion it’s a winning combination and I’m really looking forward to seeing how it translates on stage.  Oh yeah, did I mention their music kicks ass?  Well my friend, it does.

More links:

Pica Beats on Myspace &  Pica Beats on Facebook (become a Fan now!)

Fireside with The Pica Beats

Outside with The Pica Beats

Family Portrait

Music is a huge part of my life and like eating food and drinking water it’s something I try to do almost every day.  Since I was a kid I’ve made mix tapes and CDs and continue to do so with MP3 playlists.  I’ve set a rather low bar of making a new playlist for each season consisting of music I’ve been into or think would set a good tone for the time of year.  So, bare with me while I switch hats and change gears and share a little music to accompany all the visuals.

This playlist was inspired by the Sasquatch! Music Festival which happened at The Gorge in Washington May 29th-31st  Amos Morgan Photography attended Saturday & Monday using the civilian disguise “Amos Morgan”.  Using cutting edge technology he was able to discreetly take images using his phone.  Included with the playlist are some of those images.