I went to an open air concert last night at the Albuquerque Summerfest and photographed "Asleep At The Wheel". It was like old times. Very, very old times.
Years ago, you could find me leaning against the stage at various concerts with my camera, happily recording the visual moments while savoring the musical feast--for as long as I wanted.
These days, an army of security guards stand by your elbow ready to pounce if you override their strict rules of picture-taking. No flash photography. Only shoot from the tiny prescribed area. Only shoot during the first song. Oh, and first you must sign this document agreeing to turn over all rights to your work and your first born child.
I am exaggerating of course, but only a little. Last night, though, there seemed to be no such restrictions and I enjoyed every minute of it.
Ray Benson on lead guitar and vocals was as entertaining as ever...
And even played his guitar backwards...
Jason Roberts, center, played fiddle and vocals and Eddie Rivers, right, played sax and steel guitar...
