Music Photography by Joe Papeo

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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 […]


Against Me! at Webster Hall

Against Me! at Webster Hall

 Webster Hall, NYC, 5.3.2014 – Photos of punk band Against Me! at Webster Hall on May 3, 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.


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.


Elton John at Madison Square Garden

Elton John at Madison Square Garden

 Madison Square Garden, NYC, December 3, 2013 – Photos of the legendary Sir Elton John playing his first of 2 nights at Madison Square Garden on December 3, 2013.


Volbeat at The Wellmont Theatre

Volbeat at The Wellmont Theatre

The Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ, May 2, 2013 – Live music photos of Volbeat, touring in support of their latest release ‘Outlaw Gentleman and Shady Ladies’ at The Wellmont Theatre in Montclair, NJ on May 2, 2013.  Click through for all the photos from the show.


Muse at Madison Square Garden

Muse at Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden, NYC, April 15, 2013 – Muse, touring in support of their newest release ‘The 2nd Law’, kicked off three New York City area shows, this one at Madison Square Garden on April 15, 2013.


Garbage at The Wellmont Theatre

Garbage at The Wellmont Theatre

The Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ, 3.20.2013 – Photos of Garbage at The Wellmont Theatre on March 20, 2013.


Marina and the Diamonds at Terminal 5 (photos)

Marina and the Diamonds at Terminal 5 (photos)

Terminal 5, NYC, 12.6.12 – Live music photos of Marina and the Diamonds at Terminal 5 on December 6, 2012


The Static Jacks at Terminal 5

The Static Jacks at Terminal 5

Terminal 5, NYC, 11.30.12 – Live music photos of The Static Jacks at Terminal 5 in NYC on November 30, 2012


Laura Stevenson and the Cans at Terminal 5

Laura Stevenson and the Cans at Terminal 5

Terminal 5, NYC, 11.28.12 – Live music photos of Laura Stevenson and the Cans opening for The Gaslight Anthem at Terminal 5 on November 28, 2012


Matt and Kim at The Wellmont Theatre (photos)

Matt and Kim at The Wellmont Theatre (photos)

The Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ 11.17.2012 – Photos of Matt and Kim’s tour closer at The Wellmont Theatre on November 17, 2012.  Confetti, balloons and 2 performers with more energy than the rest of The Wellmont combined.


Photos: Silversun Pickups at Terminal 5

Photos: Silversun Pickups at Terminal 5

Terminal 5, NYC, 10.15.2012 – Live music photos of Silversun Pickups from their 2 sold-out nights at NYC’s Terminal 5.


Love for Levon at Izod Center

Love for Levon at Izod Center

Izod Center, East Rutherford, NJ, 10.3.2012 – Love for Levon: A Benefit to Save the Barn was put together at Izod Center after the passing of The Band legend Levon Helm to save his barn where many people joined him for his rambles.  This was a show that saw musician after musician come by to show some love for […]


Photos: Blue Oyster Cult at Best Buy Theater

Photos: Blue Oyster Cult at Best Buy Theater

Best Buy Theater, NYC, 11.05.2012 – Rock legends Blue Oyster Cult put on a special 40th Anniversary show that featured the band’s current line-up as well as a special reunion of the original Blue Oyster Cult line-up in what was a historic show at Best Buy Theater.  Check out the pics from the show and […]


Photos: Grouplove at Terminal 5

Photos: Grouplove at Terminal 5

Terminal 5, NYC, 11.2.2012 – Photos of Grouplove from Terminal 5 on November 2, 2012.  So many shows in and around NYC were canceled in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, but Grouplove pushed forward and, what was originally a sold out show at Terminal 5, was still a pretty packed venue to see Grouplove perform. […]


Photos: New Order at Roseland Ballroom

Photos: New Order at Roseland Ballroom

  Roseland Ballroom, NYC, 10.18.2012 – New Order, minus the bass of Peter Hook, played the first night of 2 sold out nights at Roseland Ballroom in New York City.  Check out more of my photos of New Order by clicking through.


Photos: Life is good Festival – Day 1

Photos: Life is good Festival - Day 1

Prowse Farm, Canton, MA, 9.22.2012 – In what is the feel-good event of the year, Life is good company through the annual music festival to benefit children’s charities.  Day one saw the likes of Michael Franti and Spearhead, Allen Stone, Soulive, Katie Herzig, and Sarah Bareilles.  Check out my day 1 photos from Life is […]


Photos: The Gaslight Anthem at House of Blues

Photos: The Gaslight Anthem at House of Blues

  House of Blues, Atlantic City, NJ, 6.22.2012 – The night before The Gaslight Anthem and Cage the Elephant were scheduled to play Orion Music + More festival, they co-headlined a show at the House of Blues in the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City.  I optimistically covered this show the night before I had a […]


Photos: Jack White at Radio City Music Hall

Photos: Jack White at Radio City Music Hall

Radio City Music Hall, NYC, 9.30.2012 – Jack White, one night after he confused the heck out of his fans by storming off stage after 55 minutes, played an almost angry, aggressive set at Radio City Music Hall.  Check out the photos from Jack White with his female backing band, the Peacocks from the legendary […]


Photos: Anthrax at The Wellmont Theatre

Photos: Anthrax at The Wellmont Theatre

The Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ, 10.5.2012 – Anthrax brought their legendary heavy metal status to a legendary theater when they closed out their co-headlining tour with Testament at The Wellmont Theatre in Montclair.  Check out the photos from the Anthrax half of the headlining show by clicking through below.


Photos: The Hives at MIA Fest

Photos: The Hives at MIA Fest

Made in America Festival, Philadelphia, PA, 9.2.2012 – Nothing says Made in America like a bad-ass Swedish band killing it in front of a huge American flag.  And that is exactly what happened at the Museum of Art when The Hives took the stage on day 2 of Jay Z’s Made in America festival.  Check […]


Photos: Neon Trees played Terminal 5

Photos: Neon Trees played Terminal 5

Terminal 5, NYC, 9.19.2012 – Neon Trees seem to be touring non-stop, but this time they found themselves opening for 90s pop-punk band, The Offspring, at NYC’s Terminal 5.  


Photos: Slash with Myles Kennedy at The Wellmont Theatre

Photos: Slash with Myles Kennedy at The Wellmont Theatre

  The Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ, – Slash, continuing to establish himself as a hard rock guitar god even after Guns ‘n Roses, played with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators to a sold out house at The Wellmont Theatre.  Check out my photos of the ever top hat wearing Slash below.