Music has always been a huge part of my life, so when I was given the opportunity to start photographing festivals I jumped at it. The 2010 Voodoo Experience is only the second gig I’ve shot and it was certainly one of the most memorable things I’ve ever done. I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I stepped through the gates on Day 1. There I was; a 19 year old college student with press access. This was the big leagues and I didn’t even realize it.
I don’t like Muse. I mean, I don’t dislike them either. I just don’t particularly find that their music speaks to me. So when I saw them live at Voodoo Experience I sort of went into it with next to no expectations. Being the headliner there must be added pressure to end things on a high note, so to speak. And I have heard time and again that their live show is down right legendary. Well shut my mouth and paint me a unicorn…the tales were true.
Deadmau5 is the guy who wears the giant mouse head and produces a dynamic combo of new dance, techno, electro and house music. Deadmau5 is also known for collaborating with other popular artists in his genre like, for example, Kaskade and Rob Swire. Once you get passed the giant mouse head and into his music it’s not hard on the ears.
Drake doesn’t do it for me. To illustrate what I mean, if I saw Drake out chillin’, I wouldn’t be salivating at the mouth. There would be no hopes of him approaching me to discuss how one of his songs was written for me and how we were meant to be together. Nope. He and I do not need to ‘Find Our Love.’
The arousal and appeal of Drake sexually is something I will never quite understand. And that hand of his? Let’s not even get into his spastic hand…
Emily Haines is a rock star. The Canadian lead singer of Metric owned the stage at the Voodoo Experience in New Orleans this past weekend. Her dynamic vocals, delivered perfectly made me embarrassed for those auto-tuning wannabees. Its refreshing to see an age of strong woman rockers emerging after such a miserable lull.
Set against the lush backdrop of New Orleans City Park, just two miles from the famed French Quarter, Voodoo MUSIC EXPERIENCE (vmx) has announced its return to Halloween weekend with this year’s dates set for Saturday, October 29th and Sunday, October 30th. ChinaShop will be in attendance covering this diverse music festival set amidst 11 miles of bayous and lagoons.
