James Brosher Photography

Portfolio website for James Brosher, a Bloomington, Indiana based editorial and wedding photographer specializing in action, documentary, and portrait images.

Music

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

I photographed Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros on Tuesday night at La Zona Rosa. They’re an indie folk rock group from Los Angeles that are gradually gaining popularity nationwide. One sign of this is the fact they sold out La Zona Rosa. Since it was a sell out, I showed up at 7:30 p.m. and waited in line to get in then made my way to the front of the stage. After the opening act, the band finally took the stage around 10:45 p.m. They’re a very interesting group, and definitely worth a listen.

Alex Ebert, lead singer of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, performs with his band at La Zona Rosa on Tuesday, July 6, 2010. Tuesday night's show was a sell out.
Alex Ebert, lead singer of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, performs with his band at La Zona Rosa on Tuesday, July 6, 2010. Tuesday night's show was a sell out.
Christian Letts, guitarist for Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, plays during a sold-out performance at La Zona Rosa on Tuesday, July 6, 2010.
Christian Letts, guitarist for Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, plays during a sold-out performance at La Zona Rosa on Tuesday, July 6, 2010.

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Fiddlers at the capital

Saline Fiddlers member Rachel Menchak performs with the group during a performance in the Texas State Capital rotunda on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. The group consists of 29 high school musicians from Saline, Mich.
Saline Fiddlers member Rachel Menchak performs with the group during a performance in the Texas State Capital rotunda on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. The group consists of 29 high school musicians from Saline, Mich.
Saline Fiddlers cellists perform for a group of visitors in the Texas State Capital rotunda on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. The group of high school students from Saline, Mich. are currently on a tour of Texas.
Saline Fiddlers cellists perform for a group of visitors in the Texas State Capital rotunda on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. The group of high school students from Saline, Mich. are currently on a tour of Texas.

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Ola Podrida

I had the opportunity today to photograph the band Ola Podrida, a local folk rock group, for the Statesman. The paper was looking for a few shots of the band before they embark on a U.S. tour in early July. I started with an informal portrait of the band as a group then photographed them as they rehearsed for their tour. The guys were nice enough to allow me to hang out for a couple hours during the rehearsal. I recommend checking out their music and a live show if they’re coming to your area.

Ola Podrida band members David Hobizal, left, Andrew Kenny, David Wingo and Colin Swietek pose for a portrait in Austin on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Pictured in middle is Wingo's dog, June Bug. The band will embark on a tour of the southern and eastern United States starting with a show at The Mohawk on July 8.
Ola Podrida band members David Hobizal, left, Andrew Kenny, David Wingo and Colin Swietek pose for a portrait in Austin on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Pictured in middle is Wingo's dog, June Bug. The band will embark on a tour of the southern and eastern United States starting with a show at The Mohawk on July 8.
David Wingo rehearses a song with his band, Ola Podrida, in Austin on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. The band is preparing for a U.S. tour in July.
David Wingo rehearses a song with his band, Ola Podrida, in Austin on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. The band is preparing for a U.S. tour in July.

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Carolyn Wonderland at Blues on the Green

I had one of my first true Austin experiences on Wednesday night. Austin is known as the live music capital of the world for not only South by Southwest, but also the regular concerts throughout the year. One of the most popular concerts in the summer is Blues on the Green every Wednesday night at Zilker Park near downtown. A few thousand people come out for the free show with blankets, dogs and beer. Here is a frame of the night’s featured performer, Carolyn Wonderland:

Carolyn Wonderland performs during Blues on the Green in Zilker Park on Wednesday, June 23, 2010.
Carolyn Wonderland performs during Blues on the Green in Zilker Park on Wednesday, June 23, 2010.