Bohemian Queen - Featuring Jeans ‘n Classics

A couple weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing a wonderful event put on by the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. Michael Shotton and the Jeans ’n Classics band teamed up with the TBSO to rock you with this high-energy tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen. It was a packed house, and when I wasn’t photographing the event, I was sitting back and taking in the amazing performance.

The highlight of the night for me was going backstage near the end of the concert to capture some moments from a completely different angle. if they ever come this way again, be sure to check them out as it is a one of a kind show.

TBSO Rehearsal

It’s crazy times we live in right now, and as a creative, it’s going to be a difficult next few months. Before things got as serious as they are now, I had the pleasure of photographing the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra rehearsing before a show last week. TBSO needed updated photos for their promotional material as well as some specific photos of a few key artists in action. It was an amazing experience not only photographing our Symphony Orchestra in action, but also seeing the amount of work that goes into the day of a performance.

TBSO Women & The Blues

This past Saturday I was invited to take photos of the TBSO Women and The Blues event at the Italian Hall. I had photographed a few TBSO events in the past, but this was by far my favourite one. Performers Nancy Freeborn and Zoey Williams sang a variety of songs by Billy Holiday and Diana Ross, amongst others.

Back by the TBSO, everyone put on such an amazing show in front of a sold out crowd. If you haven’t already, next time they perform together, I highly encourage you to check them out. It’s an evening of music will never forget!

The Walleye Bucket List - Maestro for Day

When The Walleye asked me to cover another Bucket List event for their April Issue, I knew I had to do it. This time around ti involved Justin Allec who is a writer for The Walleye. His bucket list was to play maestro for a symphony, and the TBSO granted him that wish.

Even though Justin, from what I have heard, leans more towards heavy metal music, embraced the fact he would be conducting a symphony orchestra. I honestly didn't know what to expect going in to the session. As it turns about, The TBSO ended up practicing for a couple hours for their performance which would be taking place the following day at the Community Auditorium. It wasn't until after they were done rehearsal that Justin made his way to the centre of the stage to 'conduct' one song. You could tell he was a bit nervous, but the conductor guided him through it and the whole orchestra followed his lead.

All in all it was a wonderful for experience, not only for Justin I imagine, but also for me. Prior to him getting up in front of the orchestra, I was able to photograph the rehearsal that the symphony when through. I came away with a lot of great candid shots. I have photographed the TBSO before at the Auditorium, but I was never able to get in so close. 

So, not only died I get to photograph Justin for a great cause, I was lucky enough to see and hear what takes place behind the scenes of the TBSO