Fall Like You're Flying

Dateline House of Blues, Sunset Strip - part three in a series. Echo Echo has just released their long-awaited first album. Have you heard it? You really need to. And the band will make it really easy on you - they're so excited about their seven-years-in-the-making effort that they're sharing it with you for free.* Head on over to their free download page and take them up on the offer. Superior to any free download you'll find this week on iTunes, that much is certain.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I was fortunate enough to have my camera on hand for a night of amazing music and great performances. Far from the exception, Santa Ana Alt Rockers Echo Echo put on an uplifting and emotional show. Truly, I had to stop shooting many times for not wanting to miss the moments that were happening in front of me with both eyes wide open. Formed back in 2003 as the Steve Carson Band, the nucleus of Echo Echo has remained intact with Steve Carson at the helm (lead vox, guitar, piano), Jameson Burt (guitar, vox), Bruce Yolken (bass), and Darren Carr (drums). A more recent addition to the line-up, Andrew Carter (keyboard, vox, percussion) now adds to their bold, high-energy sound.

Echo Echo dazzled the packed HOB crowd with a memorable and dynamic performance, with songs ranging from the uplifting, like "Good Morning" and "Dove," to the emotional and contemplative, like "Logical" and "Sad to See." As always, I hope you enjoy my images, and I welcome your comments. These were shot with my 50mm f1.8, wide open, at incredibly high iso.

Want to see more Echo Echo? They will be rocking La Cave in Costa Mesa every Tuesday night throughout the month of January as part of a residency. Make plans to hear them frequently!


Steve Carson, putting his heart and soul into his music



drummer Darren Carr lays the smack down









Overcome with the spirit of the music, Steve had to drop to his knees many times throughout the night






Jameson, a masterful minimalist






Bruce Yolken, keeping the rythym moving along nicely









Andrew Carter belts it out







*Free download was available at the time of this post, but not sure how long this offer will last!