Dispatch @ the TD Bank Garden 7/25-7/26

So for my inaugural post here on my new blog, I wanted to share with you one of my favorite events I've photographed in my early career.

As you may know, I'm not exclusively a portrait or wedding photographer. I'll photograph anything - I truly enjoy doing it all. But, when I had the chance to take photos for my favorite band - for two nights of their reunion tour - I certainly had to adjust to the situation.

I've been a fan of Dispatch since 2004, right after they disbanded. I had the opportunity to see them in 2007 for 2 nights at Madison Square Garden. This was my first opportunity to see them since, and having two nights in a row to photograph them mere inches away was beyond words. Below are some of my favorite photos I took from the evening. I'll try to give a little description for each. Also, don't forget to check them out at the link above.

My favorite photo - the guys during "Passerby." I didn't get the moment I envisioned on the way to the event - but this was satisfying nonetheless. Truly a dream to have the opportunity to get this shot.

So the guys "opened" for themselves with wigs and with a cheesy British accent :-). Many were fooled in the crowd, but I think it was a great little prank.

Braddigan surprised me in the press pit. He gave the fans a chance to chime in.

And Braddigan takes a turn at the mic.

Chad rocking out. Gotta love the chucks.

Chad giving some love to the older mic. Gives a great sound.

The guys doing their thing. Great to see the chemistry is still there.

Pete  crowd surfing and rocking the Bruins jersey following their Stanley Cup win.

Pete and "Craigy D." During the outro to "Here We Go." First time this was live since Somerville Theatre in 2004. Awesome.

The old 1970's mic during "Con Man." Featured in a photo a few above this.

Pete singing to the crowd. Love the lighting in this one.

Liked it so much I thought I'd give Chad the same treatment.

Chad signaling to the crowd while Pete urges him in during "Bats in the Belfry."

...and into a jam.

Chad bellowing out...

Braddigan on the kit. Loved the cymbals and all the metal on the drums in this one.

Pete - slappin' da bass. Well not really slappin' - but jamming out.

I'll end with this one - another one of my favorites. Chad's signature 'fro and all the members playing together like the old days....can't beat it.