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Dax Riggs at the Kung Fu Necktie

April 17, 2014 by Gina Marie

A Brooklyn e-zine calls his music “swampy dark-blues.” Living music legend Henry Rollins calls his work “re-defining Blues music.” And Dax Rigg’s own website declares: “It sounds like voodoo, feels like redemption and puts off heat like a burning oil rig.” Philadelphia music fans had a chance to define it for themselves when the Louisiana native and long-time rocker Dax Riggs visited the Kung Fu Necktie–a popular Fishtown music venue–as part of his most recent tour. Previously a member of 90’s sludge […]

Categories: Music, Philadelphia, Photo Journal, Photography, Rock, Urban • Tags: Blues, Dax Riggs, Kung Fu Necktie, Music, Photography, Rock

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Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion

July 11, 2013 by Gina Marie

The following collage is based on a work of art called “Bodhisattva of Compassion (Guanyin),” located in the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Asian Art wing. In searching for a verse to accompany the image, I was reminded of the following song lyrics: “Wake up the dawn and ask her why A dreamer dreams she never dies Wipe that tear away now from your eyes.” -Oasis, “Champagne Supernova*” The last line seems especially appropriate, as it might well have been uttered […]

Categories: Art, Buddha, Collage, Color, Compassion, Mixed Media, Music • Tags: Art, Buddha, Collage, Color, Compassion, Mixed Media, Music

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We Came to See a Rock Show

September 12, 2012 by Gina Marie

Last night, Bob Mould (Minnesota native and former member of the bands Hüsker Dü and Sugar) played a show at the Union Transfer in Philadelphia. I had called the venue ahead of time to inquire as to whether I could bring my camera, and was told “No SLR’s or DSLR’s allowed unless you have prior approval by the band.” In other words, the Nikon (which I like to think of as my new superpower) would have to stay home and […]

Categories: Art, Bob Mould, Color, Light, Music, Philadelphia, Photography, Rock, Shadow • Tags: Art, Bob Mould, Color, Light, Music, Philadelphia, Photography, Rock, Shadow

Photos of the Week

March 10, 2010 by Gina Marie

Fabulous venue. Amazing show.

Categories: Minneapolis, Music, Photo Journal

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