PHOTOS: The Darkness @ The Palace

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Now here's one band I probably never anticipated getting the opportunity to photograph, heck, when The Darkness were last around, I don't think I even had ownership of an SLR.  


Heading to Australia with barely a few months notice, The Darkness announced their arrival back on the scene in the best way possible...with a 20 song something set of classics plus a bevy of new tracks.  What amazed me mostly was the sheer fact that after their hiatus, they sold out 2 shows at a pretty large venue @ The Palace.

Mostly, it was great lighting for the 3 songs we were allowed to shoot and as I had anticipated, it was action a'plenty.  I was so caught up in the moment of shooting them, that it wasn't until I had gotten home that I actually paid attention to the colours of Justin Hawkins green checked suit ensemble.  But as for that moustache and facial hair that he is now sporting...there was no missing that!  

As much as I love shooting with my prime lenses, it's moment like those, where I really wish I had a Canon 24-70mm f2.8 lens in my arsenal to properly capture those moments were a zoom would offer more flexibility.  I will one day, it's just a matter of when my lucky lotto numbers come up, or when my labours of love actually start generating an income :)

Actually, before I finish up, I have to say that the support act Strangers are a band to keep a watch out for.  Tonight wasn't the right night for them to properly show what they are capable of, but mark my words, they will be one of the next big things in Australian rock...