Music Photography by Joe Papeo

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Best of 2015 Music Photography

Best of 2015 Music Photography

Nutley, NJ, MY Office, 12.31.2015 – I take a look back at my year and struggle with putting together a “Best of” post for my music photography. I hate “Best of” posts only because I don’t like judging myself. Best is a strong word. I would much rather call this post “My Personal Favorite Music […]


2014 My Year in Photos

2014 My Year in Photos

 Nutley, NJ, 1.20.2014 – I never know what to call these posts that wrap up my year.  And I think I talk about this every year.  I always hate calling it a “best of” since that is subjective.  So here is my year in review, in photos.  Some of my favorite images from concerts I […]


Johnny Marr at Gramercy Theater

Johnny Marr at Gramercy Theater

 Gramercy Theater, NYC, 11.12.2014 – Photos of former guitarist of The Smiths on his current solo tour at Gramercy Theater on November 12, 2014.


Bleachers at Firefly Music Festival

Bleachers at Firefly Music Festival

 The Woodlands, Dover, DE, 6.20.2014 – Photos of Jack Antonoff’s band Bleachers on Day 2 at Firefly Music Festival on June 20, 2014.


New Politics at Firefly Music Festival

New Politics at Firefly Music Festival

 The Woodlands, Dover, DE, 6.20.2014 – Photos of Alt Rock band New Politics on Day 2 of Firefly Music Festival in Dover, DE on June 20, 2014.


Twentyone Pilots at Firefly Music Festival

Twentyone Pilots at Firefly Music Festival

 Dover, DE, 6.21.2014 – Photos of Twentyone Pilots on Day 3 of Firefly Music Festival in Dover, DE on June 21, 2014.


Young the Giant at Firefly Festival

Young the Giant at Firefly Festival

 The Woodlands, Dover, DE, 6.20.2014 – Photos of Alt Rock band Young the Giant at Firefly Music Festival in Dover, DE on June 20, 2014.


Cage the Elephant at Terminal 5

Cage the Elephant at Terminal 5

 Terminal 5, NYC, 5.6.2014 – Photos of Alt Rock band Cage the Elephant co-headlining with Foals at Terminal 5 in New York City on May 6, 2014.


Twentyone Pilots at Starland Ballroom

Twentyone Pilots at Starland Ballroom

 Starland Ballroom, Sayerville, NJ, 4.30.14 – Photos of Twentyone Pilots sold-out concert at Starland Ballroom on April 30, 2014.


Grouplove at Terminal 5

Grouplove at Terminal 5

 Terminal 5, NYC, 3.26.2014 – Photos of night 1 of Grouplove’s 2 sold-out nights at Terminal 5 in New York City on March 26, 2014.


Imagine Dragons at Izod Center

Imagine Dragons at Izod Center

 Izod Center, East Rutherford, NJ 3.8.2014 – Imagine Dragons played a sold out Izod Center in continuation of their torrid touring schedule over the past 2 years on March 8, 2014.


Foster the People at Music Hall of Williamsburg

Foster the People at Music Hall of Williamsburg

 Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, 3.17.2014 – Photos of Foster the People hosting their record release party at Music Hall of Williamsburg that was live broadcast on Sirius XM on March 17, 2014.


Young the Giant at Hammerstein Ballroom

Young the Giant at Hammerstein Ballroom

 Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC, 2.28.2014 – Photos of Young the Giant at the Hammerstein Ballroom at Manhattan Center on February 28, 2014.


The Black Keys at Roseland Ballroom

The Black Keys at Roseland Ballroom

Roseland Ballroom, NYC, 1.31.2014 – The Black Keys played one of the final gigs at the historic Roseland Ballroom as part of the Citi Evening with Legends during Super Bowl week on January 31, 2014.


New Politics at Barclays Center

New Politics at Barclays Center

 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY, 2.1.2014 – Photos of New Politics opening for Red Hot Chili Peppers at the WFAN Welcome to Brooklyn concert at Barclays Center on February 1, 2014.


Red Hot Chili Peppers at Barclays Center

Red Hot Chili Peppers at Barclays Center

Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY, 2.1.2014 – Photos of Red Hot Chili Peppers headlining the WFAN ‘Welcome to Brooklyn’ concert at Barclays Center on February 1, 2014.


Band of Horses at The McKittrick Hotel

Band of Horses at The McKittrick Hotel

The McKittrick Hotel, NYC, 1.30.2014 – Photos of American rock band Band of Horses playing The McKittrick Hotel as part of the Citi Evening with Legends on January 30, 2014.


Third Eye Blind at The Wellmont Theater

Third Eye Blind at The Wellmont Theater

The Wellmont Theater, Montclair, NJ, 11.9.2013 – Live music photos of Third Eye Blind at The Wellmont Theater on November 9, 2013.


Depeche Mode at Barclays Center

Depeche Mode at Barclays Center

  Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY, 9.6.2013 – Photos of Depeche Mode’s Delta Machine tour at Barclays Center on September 6, 2013.


The Vaccines at Forest Hills Stadium

The Vaccines at Forest Hills Stadium

Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, NY, August 28, 2013 – Photos of The Vaccines opening for Mumford and Sons at Forest Hills Stadium on August 28, 2013.


Mumford and Sons at Forest Hills Stadium

Mumford and Sons at Forest Hills Stadium

Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, NY, 8.28, 2013 – Photos of Mumford and Sons at Forest Hills Stadium for the first show in more than 16 years, and on the anniversary of The Beatles and Bob Dylan playing the historic venue, in Queens, NY on August 28, 2013.


Silversun Pickups at The Capitol Theatre

Silversun Pickups at The Capitol Theatre

The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 8.5.2013 – Photos of The Silversun Pickups at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on August 5, 2013.


Fun. at Hudson River Park Pier 26

Fun. at Hudson River Park Pier 26

Hudson River Park, Pier 26, July 23, 2013 – Live music photos of  the band Fun.”Most Nights” tour at Hudson River Park Pier 26 on July 23, 2013.


Foster the People at Firefly Music Festival

Foster the People at Firefly Music Festival

Firefly Music Festival, Dover, DE, June 23, 2013 – Photos from Foster the People closing Firefly Music Festival on June 23, 2013.