The F word

Posted in link, two wheelers, video with tags , , on February 9, 2010 by blackcloudphoto

… and let the “loud pipes save lives” vs. “loud pipes risk rights” debate continue.

I know I’m hardly the first to post about this South Park episode where they try to redefine fag as “an extremely annoying and inconsiderate person most commonly associated with Harley riders” but I think my motorcycle friends will appreciate this post. Man, Trey Parker and Matt Stone are the bests comedians of our generation. Click the picture to watch.

Real fags are sorta pissed

Ignorant Motherfucker @ The 15th House, 2.6.2010

Posted in Columbus, DIY, punk with tags , on February 8, 2010 by blackcloudphoto

Only snapped a few, didn’t think they would be playing first. Sounded tight, way better than our crappy amplification.

Delay, Good Luck and The Max Levine Ensemble @ The Legion of Doom, 1.30.2010

Posted in Columbus, DIY, punk with tags , , , on February 7, 2010 by blackcloudphoto

I wasn’t planning on posting these shots because they suck, but… they do make a nice springboard.

This was an off night. My mood always affects how my pictures turn out.

Haven’t been this annoyed by a pop punk in a long time. It wasn’t the music just the … entire vibe. By not showing up hours early (slight exaggeration) to get a spot near the stage, I was way out of place to take anything decent of The Max Levine Ensemble. I love all-ages DIY punk shows but if you’re going to have a million teenagers come to your show (this isn’t a bad thing) it needs to be a larger venue.

Other grievances:

Spoon Boy acting as a bouncer during Good Luck’s set. Come on, this isn’t Bernies!

The girl with the boney ass during Delay’s set. In 10 years she was the rudest person I’ve encountered during a Legion show. Congratulations!

1-3 Delay

4 & 5 – Good Luck

New Years @ Skylab

Posted in Columbus, party, portrait with tags , , on February 6, 2010 by blackcloudphoto

Waited to post these until after the CSBYS magazine came out. I’ll have a big post about that soon, but until then, what did everyone think?

Weirdos from another planet

Posted in Columbus, party, portrait with tags on February 5, 2010 by blackcloudphoto

Folks from the show at The 15th House on Jan. 15.

Absolute Magnitude @ The 15th House, 1.15.2010

Posted in Columbus, DIY, punk with tags , on February 4, 2010 by blackcloudphoto

Growing up I thought punk shows were all like The Ramones playing at CBGB’s. I later got to see Conflict and even my first college roommate’s scene-metal band at the famous club before it shut down. Still, for punk, basements are always best.

There’s plenty of amazing bands in town, but if I had to pick the best Columbus had to offer for a basement show it might just be Absolute Magnitude.

Man, 14-year-old Bret, would have been blown away. Wait, even though I’m twice the age, every time they play I am blown away.

Hello Shitty People @ The Monster House, 1.12.2010

Posted in Columbus, DIY, punk with tags , on February 3, 2010 by blackcloudphoto

Defective Males and John Douds @ The Monster House, 1.12.2010

Posted in Columbus, DIY, punk with tags , , on February 2, 2010 by blackcloudphoto

One and two are Defective Males. The third one is writer John Douds doing a zine reading.

Frozen Teens @ The Monster House, 1.12.2010

Posted in Columbus, DIY, punk with tags , on February 1, 2010 by blackcloudphoto

Been slacking on the band photos, but that’s about to change. Starting yesterday there will be seven bands for the next seven days. Now, if ya’ll would quit having shows I could get caught up.

Rag Rage @ The Monster House, 1.12.2010

Posted in Columbus, DIY, punk with tags , on January 31, 2010 by blackcloudphoto