Dateline House of Blues, Sunset Strip. In a night that featured talented bands such as Me Vs. Me and Rock Sugar on the bill, I could have easily stepped outside half way through the night for a smoke. But then I would have missed seeing a great performance from pop rockers Paperback Hero as they filled out the middle of the lineup. Not to mention, I would have had to pick up a smoking habit. But I digress. So Cal's Paperback Hero, who is currently playing out in support of their album, "Cautionary Tale," puts on a show that is emotionally charged and visually powerful. The band, comprised of Bryan Hopkins (lead vox), Chris Latham (guitar), Dan Fine (bass), and Pete Burke (drums), are known to play all around the southland, from the Key Club and HOB on Sunset, to the Nokia Plaza in downtown LA. Bryan Hopkins also happens to be a close friend of Ben Carey, and the Lifehouse guitarist has played with Bryan and Paperback Hero on multiple occasions. The band supports and promotes Mark Palmer and Red Chapter Clothing - a line of clothing that features Palmer's stylish and artful ambigram designs. Paperback hero plays live at the new Hard Rock Cafe on Hollywood Blvd. on Thursday, January 13th. You can also catch an acoustic performance featuring Bryan Hopkins and Ben Carey on Friday, January 21st at the Hotel Cafe.
Here are some of my favorite images from the evening. Shot with the amazing Canon 70-200m F2.8L IS USM II.
Pete Burke - in living color
Dan Fine belts out some backup vocals
Lead singer Bryan Hopkins
Guitarist Chris Latham
You truly have captured the raw energy of the music and Men in your Pictures..AWESOME
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