Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire perform live at Chicago's Riviera Theater
Beyonce
Beyonce performs live at the WGCI Big Jam at Chicago's United Center, December 2003.
Billy Bragg and Wilco
Billy Bragg and members of Wilco peformed selections from Mermaid Avenue, a collections of songs they wrote based on lyrics from Woodie Guthrie. I think this was the only time they performed these amazing songs together.
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen performs a mezmerizing solo accoustic set at Chicago's United Center.
Bryan Ferry
Bryan Ferry performs at the Chicago Theater. I've seen Bryan as many times as just about anyone and he never disappoints.
Coldplay
Coldplay perform at Alpine Valley
David Bowie
I was fortunate to shoot David Bowie and his band (and Nine Inch Nails) many times, at the Vic, the Tweeter Center, the Rosemont Theater, the State Theater (Detroit), and more.
David Byrne 1997
David Byrne performs live at the Riviera Theater in Chicago, 1997
David Byrne 2004
David Byrne performs live in Concert at Navy Pier in Chicago, 2004
Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child performs at Chicago's Charter One Pavillion.
Farm Aid
I shot Farm Aid in Chicago in 1997 and 1998. Performers included Brian Wilson (in one of his first return shows); Beck; Wilco; cameos from then-state-senator Barack Obama, Don Johnson and Woody Harrelson; John Fogerty and of course organizers Willie Nelson, Neil Young and Dave Matthews.
Green Day
Green Day performed at Chicago's Riviera Theater in November, 1997.
Imogen Heap, Zoe Keating and Frou Frou
Imogen Heap performs selections from Frou Frou and her solo catalog with Zoe Keating on cello
James Brown
James Brown performs at Chicago's House of Blues.
Lou Reed
Lou Reed is really the reason this entire site exists. So of course I had to include his photos. I only got to shoot him once, sadly. Shown here at Navy Pier's Skyline stage.
Moby
I had the opportunity to shoot Moby several times. This is a collection of photos from Grant Park, The Riviera and more.
Neutral Milk Hotel
Neutral Milk Hotel photographed at Lounge Ax over two shows in 1998.
New Order
New Order perform live at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom in May, 2005.
Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails peform live at Chicago's Congress Theater.
Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam perform at Chicago's United Center. They performed on back to back nights with Neil Young and both played Rockin in the Free World.
Polyphonic Spree
Polyphonic Spree were one of my favorite bands to see and to shoot. This is a collection of images from the Empty Bottle, Metro and Park West over a few tours.
R.E.M.
R.E.M. perform at the Chicago's Auditorium Theater in 2004.
Radiohead
Radiohead perform at Alpine Valley. Wow that show was good.
Sting
Sting performs live in Chicago.
The B52s
The B52s perform live at Chicago's Navy Pier for WXRT's New Year's Eve
The Fat Lady Sings 2023
The Fat Lady Sings regroup for the 30th anniversary of the release of Johnson in Dublin, Nov. 15, 2023
The Pixies
The Pixies perform at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom
The Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Red Hot Chili Peppers performed at a Miller Genuine Draft Blind Date show (where ticket winners don't know who the performer is until they show up. Garbage and the Big Bad Voodoo Daddies also performed) at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom.
The Rolling Stones
I was lucky to shoot the Rolling Stones several times in Chicago at the United Center and later at Soldier Field.
The Smashing Pumpkins
As local heroes, the Smashing Pumpkins performed in town often and I shot them numerous times including small and large shows and a memorable opening slot for Jane's Addiction at the Aragon Ballroom.
The White Stripes
The White Stripes perform live at Chicago's Auditorium Theater
U2
U2 perform live at Chicago's United Center
Was (Not) Was
Was (Not) Was peform live at Chicago's House of Blues.
Weird Al Yankovic
Weird Al Yankovic performed live at Navy Pier's Skyline stage in Chicago.
Wilco
Wilco is a great band to shoot, and I shot them at the Vic, the Riv, the Auditorium Theater and at one of the final Lounge Ax shows where they played a "secret" show under the name Summerteeth, joined by Peter Buck and others.
Wilco at Lounge Ax as Summerteeth
Wilco at Lounge Ax as Summerteeth during one of the last Lounge Ax shows ever. This concert changed my life.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs perform in 2002 at the famous punk rock venue/bowling alley, the Fireside Bowl.