Live Music Reviews and Photographs / NYC, Buffalo, Toronto, Pittsburgh
I can’t believe it’s been twenty five years since the Neon Trees’ debut album Habits was released and thrust the Utah indie-pop band into the spotlight. With the album and singles “Animal” and “1983” making waves on the Billboard charts, it seemed like you heard and saw (lead singer Tyler Glenn and his signature mohawk) …
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This was at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park as part of the Good Morning America series of concerts. I've never been a huge fan of these early morning shows but getting VIP access and the good lighting ensures I can get quality shots. NOTE: all photographs are copyright of Howard Shiau Photography Video Neon Trees …
Continue reading "Neon Trees play Good Morning America – Aug 17, 2012"
This was a hell of a lineup: JJAMZ, Penguin Prison and Neon Trees at Webster Hall!! It was the second of four Neon Trees show this year for me and the first without Elaine Bradley, their drummer, who gave birth to her first child, Bryce, the previous day. More on that later. JJAMZ is a …
Continue reading "Neon Trees destroy Webster Hall – July 10, 2012"
This Neon Trees show is the 2nd of many I've attended as they would quickly become the band that I have seen the most. The Trees were about to release their sophomore album "Picture Show" and had started to stream a few of the songs to their fans. The first single "Everybody Talks" had already …
Continue reading "Neon Trees celebrate their sophomore release at Bowery Ballroom – April 16, 2012"