Cardinal Gibbons High School Graduation 2009

I had the opportunity to be part of the photography crew this past weekend at the Cardinal Gibbons High School graduation that was held in Meymandi Hall at the Progress Energy Center in Raleigh. CGHS has been educating high school students for the past 100 years. Thanks to fellow photographer, Greg Mintel, for adding me to the crew.

This year is the 40th anniversary of my own graduation from Cardinal Spellman High School in Massachusetts. I must say that high school seniors have certainly become more sophosticated over the past 40 years.

Click on the title of this entry to get to the gallery. (If you're a graduate or a parent, send me a note with the student's name and I'll share the password)

Carolina Bluegrass Festival at Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary

My friends at Hey-Bro Productions produced the The Second Carolina Bluegrass Festival last weekend in Cary at the Koka Booth Amphitheater. Despite a morning of torrential rain and chilling temperatures, hundreds of faithful music fans endured the elements to hear 9 hours of the best bluegrass around. Performers for the day were Al Batten and the Bluegrass Reunion, No Strings Attached, IIIrd Tyme Out, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, The Tony Rice Unit, and The Del Mcoury Band.

The festival raised money for Stop Hunger Now. If you get a chance, stop over at their website and make a donation.

Jamie Dawson of the Kickin' Grass Band and NoStrings Attached fame did a great job MC'ing the event.

Thanks to Scott Mclain and the Hey-Bro Crew for a great day!

Watch for their next big event Camp Barefoot 3

World Beer Festival - Stone Age Romeos

I had some fun shooting my friends from Stone Age Romeos at the recent World Beer Festival in Moore Square. I thought I'd sample a few brews before the show, but quickly found out that the beer tents were not only mobbed, but HOT! I did manage to try 3 beers and they were all good.

See all of the shots here: BEER

The musical talent was booked by Viavant Productions who will be putting on the GETDOWN! on Labor Day Weekend 2009. See you there - I'll take your picture!

THE GETDOWN