Music Photography by Joe Papeo

Archive for June, 2011

Review: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS

Review:  First my disclaimer.  I shoot Canon.  And while that doesn’t mean I don’t like Nikon, Canon, to me, just feels better in my hands.  Both companies make great gear that any photographer would love to shoot with.  But I can’t shoot with both systems so I chose Canon.  Each company has something in their […]


Teaser: Black Country Communion at Starland Ballroom (Jason Bonham, Joe Bonamassa)

Teaser: Black Country Communion at Starland Ballroom (Jason Bonham, Joe Bonamassa)

Just a couple for now of super group Black Country Communion, including Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham, and Glenn Hughes on June 18, 2011 at Starland Ballroom.  


Photos: Against Me! at Webster Hall 6.7.11

Photos: Against Me! at Webster Hall 6.7.11

Webster Hall, NYC, 6.7.11 – Can punk rock really have a smile on?  Heck, Tom Gabel says so.  The lead singer of Florida based Against Me! had a smile on his face for almost the entire set at Webster Hall.  Headlining to a packed house, it’s obvious Tom and his band mates do one thing […]


Photos: Umphrey’s McGee at The Stone Pony Summer Stage 6.3.11

Photos: Umphrey's McGee at The Stone Pony Summer Stage 6.3.11

Asbury Park, NJ, 6.3.11 – Umphrey’s McGee is a tour heavy band with a loyal following.  But it was easy to ask their loyal fans to come down to the legendary Stone Pony on a beautiful late spring night to watch them shred it on the outdoor summer stage. Umphrey’s McGee is one of those […]


Teaser: Against Me! at Webster Hall, NYC 6.7.2011

Teaser: Against Me! at Webster Hall, NYC 6.7.2011

Just one shot from last night for now. We were kicked out of the pit after one song due to our safety concerns from crowd surfers. I got this shot while being pinned to the stage by a crowd surfer. I can handle myself 🙂