Boy Hits Car at Herman’s Hideaway, Denver, CO 081814

I think we have a new annual tradition…Boy Hits Car at Herman’s Hideaway! It was another fantastic show, and I think the new songs share plenty of that energy from when the band was just getting their start a few years ago. Keep it up, boys, and I can’t wait to work with you again in Denver! Don’t forget about my personal favorite: As I Watched The Sun Fuck The Ocean. What can I shoot

XFactor1 and Boy Hits Car at Herman’s Hideaway, Denver, Colorado 050913 by Jason Claypool

I think we have a new annual tradition…Boy Hits at has been so long since I discovered Boy Hits Car, and have waited and waited and waited for a tour and a Denver date. Well, my wish finally came true, and they came to town on the Taproot tour, and just tore up the Denver crowd at Herman’s Hideaway on 050913. I emailed the band, and they were gracious enough to hook me up with

Moreland and Arbuckle at the Toad Tavern, Denver, Colorado 042413 by Jason Claypool

It’s always great to see the guys when they pass through Denver. Last year, I wasn’t thrilled with the Toad Tavern’s lighting, but for some reason, the blue light really worked and Dustin had a decent spotlight on him this time. Too bad the show didn’t get hyped up more on 103.5 The Fox, but I did score the tickets from Kai Turner’s Strictly Blues radio show a few nights before, so that rocked! LeeAndra

Easter Sunrise Service 2013 at Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, Colorado 031313 by Jason Claypool

What a great event! Over 11,000 turned out to what is normally a 9,000+ capacity facility for this year’s Easter Sunrise Service, and the beauty and grace of Red Rocks Amphitheater gets a bit of the credit for that. The weather was perfect with no breeze, clear moonlit skies, and a steady 30F until the sun came up. We bundled up, but there was plenty of warmth and brotherhood to go around! It was literally

Winger at the Grizzly Rock, Lakewood, Colorado 120112

Well, I’ve seen Winger 4 times in my life, and this had to be the best, because I was taking pictures as a pro! Who would have thought that the band that got grief for being a bit cheesy so long ago is really the last band standing with the most musical talent, the least drama, is still putting out new music, has a huge influence in the classical and symphony community, and still puts

Skid Row at the Grizzly Rock, Lakewood, Colorado 081812

I love the Grizzly Rock more and more with every show! It is just the perfect fit for any rock show in Denver. The lighting and sound are just stellar, and complemented Skid Row so perfectly. Seeing Rachel Bolan, Dave “The Snake” Sabo, Scotti Hill, Rob Hammersmith after all these years, sounding as great as ever, was just incredible. And Johnny Solinger on vocals? Pulling off those metal screams from the songs off Slave To

Hairball at the Grizzly Rock, Lakewood, CO 081012 by Jason Claypool

Hairball at the Grizzly Rock, Lakewood Colorado 081012

Hairball at the Grizzly Rock, Lakewood CO 081012 Another great show at the Grizzly Rock! Cinderella bailed on Denver the night before, and I was supposed to grab a few promo shots of the club for a graphics company. Corey Guildner was bummed at the band’s shenanigans and the thought of having no headliner for about 800 people, but told me to come back on Friday for Hairball, a Minnesota-based cover band who I had

Paradise City and Warrant at the Grizzly Rock, Lakewood, Colorado 072812 by Jason Claypool

Paradise City and Warrant at the Grizzly Rock, Lakewood, Colorado 072812

This was my first time shooting at the Grizzly Rock! It was so great to see an awesome new venue in the same building as After The Gold Rush and Hollywood Legends, where I saw so many great rock shows back in the day. Great staff, great drinks, GREAT SOUND, and great lighting…thanks to Corey Guildner for making this happen. Here’s to a LOT of future shows together! Paradise City just rocked their set with

Some favorites from Red Rocks Ampitheater, Morrison Colorado

I have a few shots that I have been thinking about lately from the last few years that have not made it onto this site, until now. No matter whether it is attending a concert, an Easter Sunrise Service, watching Scramble Campbell paint, running the stairs with a hundred others on a weekend, or just watching the snow fall, you cannot help but be taken by the beauty, history and wonder of the place. I

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