Airhead 55: Shadow Shot Sunday - Tuesday Concert in Derby

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Shadow Shot Sunday - Tuesday Concert in Derby

Shadowy singer and saxophonist

Shadow Shot Sunday 2 is back - we eagerly looks for shadows to fall and drape themselves over as many appropriate shadows as possible - and we are able to find and harvest when found...The time was last week, and the place was nearby Derby on the city green by the gazebo for the free summer concerts. Today the really fun act 'Dr Ya Ya's Dirty Rice Revue', Connecticut musicians that play songs by New Orleans artists and songwriters (we know by tune if not title)

Well defined early evening lighting

This was not just a warm and humid evening of a highly energetic and fun music (an improvisational R&B) on a small town green, there were also late afternoon shadows all over the pavilion and band...what better than this for (1) free and (2) SSS2?

This old song was played by Dr YaYa in a similar raucous style: Sea Cruise, by NOLA songwriter Huey 'Piano' Smith and artist Frankie Ford

20 comments:

Sylvia K said...: I love outdoor concerts and what a great place for this one! Looks like a fun day! Love the video! Thanks for sharing, Ralph! Enjoy your weekend!; 8/4/12, 11:32 AM
Kathe W. said...: very cool posting and shadow shots! Cheers!; 8/4/12, 12:44 PM
Anonymous said...: That looks like a lot of fun - and shadows too!!; 8/4/12, 1:13 PM
Catherine said...: summer is wonderful for outdoor musical entertainment - this looks great fun; 8/4/12, 2:46 PM
Hootin Anni said...: ...for free?!! Wow, that's awesome.; 8/4/12, 3:55 PM
robin. said...: what a cool little venue for the performers. great shadow shots!! heading to several concerts in the this month. a new band...trying to hit the big time. brentjamesmusic.com
journey and night ranger. i so love music!!!
happy weekend ralph!!; 8/4/12, 4:29 PM
Margaret Gosden said...: Sounds like a lot of fun! Flash player is not letting me play your video - will get to it when sorted!; 8/4/12, 5:02 PM
Lesley said...: Great to see the gazebo being used for free concerts.; 8/4/12, 5:16 PM
Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela Adams said...: Beautiful soft shadows drifting round the stage! This looks like a great experience on a summer evening!; 8/4/12, 6:41 PM
colleen said...: Love the golden glow of the setting sun.; 8/4/12, 7:19 PM
Anonymous said...: Outdoor concerts, just like outdoor movies, are the best! I plan to see Wizard of Oz this month. There is something about sitting outside that makes it all the more special.; 8/4/12, 7:35 PM
Anonymous said...: What wonderful shots, Ralph. I love how music incorporates most things, from photography to art, to relaxation, to fun events, to life in general.; 8/4/12, 8:16 PM
Chubskulit Rose said...: Nice shadow captures from the concert. Was it crowded?; 8/4/12, 11:31 PM
BLOGitse said...: I don't make music for eyes. I make music for ears.
Adele
but we shoot shadows for eyes! :); 8/5/12, 7:08 AM
My name is Riet said...: What a great and fun post. Lovely shadows; 8/5/12, 9:56 AM
The Summer Kitchen Girls said...: Oh how we love a bit of creole music! Don't you love the free concerts? We are very fortunate to have free concerts in the park right across from our house....every Sunday (although tonights might be cancelled due to the rain & storms right now....but we won't complain...RAIN...glorious RAIN!!)
Great shadows....and music today Ralph!! Enjoy the week ahead!; 8/5/12, 9:58 AM
Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio said...: Connecticut band playing N.O. blues with the lead wearing a Hawaiian lei! Now, THAT is cross-cultural!; 8/5/12, 11:56 AM
Dianne said...: pretty gazebo, a lot like the one we have near the marina
they have concerts there too
I love saxophone music; 8/5/12, 5:16 PM
Magical Mystical Teacher said...: Would could be better than a concert, replete with shadows?

Day’s End Shadows; 8/6/12, 7:56 AM
Beverley Baird said...: Nothing like sitting and enjoying an outdoor concert! We did on Sat - at theMill Race Folk Festival and the 3 we heard were young fiddlers from 12 to 16. Amazing!; 8/6/12, 11:20 PM