Music Photography by Joe Papeo

Archive for May, 2012

Photos: Sleigh Bells played Prudential Center

Photos: Sleigh Bells played Prudential Center

Prudential Center, Newark, NJ, 5.04.2012 – Sleigh Bells, a band with roots in the Garden State, opened for Red Hot Chili Peppers at Prudential Center.  Here are my pics from the night.


Photos: Jack White played Roseland Ballroom

Photos: Jack White played Roseland Ballroom

Roseland Ballroom, NYC, 5.22.2012 – Jack White can do no wrong.  And it has nothing to do with people giving him a pass.  He’s done things his way from the start, and each decision has paid off.  In his latest incarnation, he released a solo album and is touring in support of that album.  But […]


Teaser: Alabama Shakes at Roseland Ballroom

Teaser: Alabama Shakes at Roseland Ballroom

Teaser images from Alabama Shakes opening for Jack White at Roseland Ballroom last week.  Click through for another pic.


Photos: Neon Indian at Terminal 5

Photos: Neon Indian at Terminal 5

Terminal 5, NYC, 5.12.2012 – Part electronica, part pop, Neon Indian, led by Alan Palomo,  sold out Terminal 5.  Touring in support of their 2011 sophomore release Era Extrana, here are my pics from the night.


Teaser: Thrice at Best Buy Theater

Teaser: Thrice at Best Buy Theater

A couple of teaser pics of Thrice last night at the Best Buy Theater.  Click through for another.


Photos: The Gaslight Anthem at Music Hall of Willimasburg

Photos: The Gaslight Anthem at Music Hall of Willimasburg

Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, 5.16.2012 – As a warm up to their upcoming tour in support of their new album, Handwritten, The Gaslight Anthem played Music Hall of Williamsburg, an intimate venue where tickets sold out in less than a minute.  Die hard fans of The Gaslight Anthem were treated to a couple […]


Teaser: Jack White at Roseland Ballroom

Teaser: Jack White at Roseland Ballroom

Jack White teaser from May 22, 2012 at Roseland Ballroom.  Click through for one more.


Photos: Florence & The Machine at Radio City Music Hall

Photos: Florence & The Machine at Radio City Music Hall

Radio City Music Hall, NYC, 5.8.2012 – Florence and the Machine has absolutely blown up in the past 7 months and they brought that momentum right through one of the most famous venues in the world at Radio City Music Hall.  In a preview to multiple area appearances coming up this summer, Florence & The […]


Photos: Daughtry at Hammerstein Ballroom

Photos: Daughtry at Hammerstein Ballroom

Hammerstein Ballroom, 5.1.2012 – Chris Daughtry has come a long way since his fourth place finish on American Idol.  Most fans still remember the look on his face when he was eliminated.  But I think even Chris Daughtry would admit that if someone told him on that day he was eliminated that he would be where he […]


Photos: Red Hot Chili Peppers at Prudential Center

Photos: Red Hot Chili Peppers at Prudential Center

Prudential Center, Newark, NJ, 5.4.2012 – Live music does something to the soul.  And at Friday night’s Red Hot Chili Peppers show at Prudential Center, it felt like everyone needed a little healing.  Earlier in the day, Beastie Boys founder Adam Yauch passed away after a battle with cancer.  But this wasn’t a random death […]


Photos: Zack Roth Promo Shoot

Photos: Zack Roth Promo Shoot

Zack Roth is a DJ and Producer who I have known for about 7 years now.  Tracks he has produced are being played by some of the biggest DJs in the business.  So Zack figured it was about time for some proper promo photos.  We spoke a couple of times about his intentions for the […]


Teaser: Florence & The Machine at Radio City Music Hall

Teaser: Florence & The Machine at Radio City Music Hall

Florence & The Machine played Radio City Music Hall last night.  Here are a few pics for now.  Click through for a couple more.


Teaser: Red Hot Chili Peppers at Prudential Center

Teaser: Red Hot Chili Peppers at Prudential Center

The Red Hot Chili Peppers played Prudential Center in Newark the night MCA from the Beastie Boys died of cancer and paid tribute.  Here are a couple of teasers until the whole set is posted.  Click through for one more.


Photos: The Shins at Terminal 5

Photos: The Shins at Terminal 5

Terminal 5, NYC, 5.30.2012 – The Shins, the band that defined the Indie Rock movement, are back after a 5 year hiatus with their album Port of Morrow, and a new line-up.  Here are my photos from James Mercer and The Shins’ 3 night residency at Terminal 5 in NYC.


Photos: Squeeze at Roseland Ballroom

Photos: Squeeze at Roseland Ballroom

Roseland Ballroom, NYC, 4.28.12 – Squeeze, one of my favorite bands from my teens, came to New York City’s Roseland Ballroom and sold the place out like it was 1982.  Sounding as good as ever, and touring in support of their new release Live from the Fillmore, and their 2010 release Argybargy, here are my […]


Photos: The Wombats at Webster Hall

Photos: The Wombats at Webster Hall

Webster Hall, NYC, 4.26.2012 – With all the buzz going on downstairs in the studio at Webster Hall for The Hives, you wouldn’t realize The Wombats were killing it upstairs in the main room in front of a sold out crowd.  Touring in support of …This Modern Glitch, here are my pics of The Wombats […]


Photos: Static Jacks at Webster Hall

Photos: Static Jacks at Webster Hall

Webster Hall, NYC, 4.26.2012 – The Static Jacks, traveling east from Westfield, NJ about 10 miles to Webster Hall, opened for The Wombats.  Touring in support of If Youre Young, here are my photos of Static Jack.


Teaser: Daughtry at Hammerstein Ballroom

Teaser: Daughtry at Hammerstein Ballroom

A few teaser shots of Daughtry at Hammerstein Ballroom.  Click through for a couple more pics.


Teaser: The Shins at Terminal 5

Teaser: The Shins at Terminal 5

Teasers from last nights The Shins show at Terminal 5.  Click through for one more pic.


Teaser: The Static Jacks at Webster Hall

Teaser: The Static Jacks at Webster Hall

A couple of teasers of the Static Jacks from Webster Hall.  Click through for one more pic.