Live Music and Poster Design
For me it was Maya Bennett’s show at the Roxy, previously known as The Syntax Physic Opera. Maya had asked me to take photos for the show that night on March 7th of 2020. I remember the coronavirus was beginning to make headlines and the talk of a city-wide shutdown was in the back of everyone’s mind.
Despite my own paranoia to stay home, I rode my bike down to the Roxy and arrived late. Late enough for people to show up before me, so I’m not the only one there and can blend in more easily as an introvert. It was a Saturday night and the people were outside congregating and smoking American Spirits. I walked through the front door and said hello to Eve, a longtime friend and doorman of the establishment. They let me through and I found my way toward the stage. The opening group was wrapping up cables. As Maya and the band began taking their place, I remember being fully immersed in the moment and thankful I was there. The music started and soon Maya’s voice filled the room. I snapped a few photos and found a quiet corner of the bar to edit and send some over to her.
I have a passion for live show photography, it’s one of my favorite ways to be present and experience the music.
I’ve been thinking a lot about that experience lately. So even though we can’t go to concerts and shows right now I have been channeling that desire into poster design. The goal is to make a band poster every week that conveys the band’s style of music and genre. Here are a few posters I’ve made for a few musicians here in Denver. If you like these posters you can follow me on Instagram at @hallanadium
I’m excited to share this process with you all.
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Originally published at https://www.karsonhallaway.com on January 19, 2021.
