Brita Brookes Photography

Got the latest CD signed by all of the band members. This was part of the UMS concert series. If you have not seen their 2016-2017 line season line up yet- you are missing out! Link to page.

Seriously, if you have never heard or seen Joshua Redman live at least once- you are not living. I saw Joshua at the Detroit Jazz Festival and was so taken with the performance I became and instant uber fan. I was elated to be able to cover the show at Michigan Theater this April and was able to capture 2 songs. Truly a memorable night and the shots are going to take a long time to edit. The ensemble just composes some of the most beautiful heartfelt pieces there are jazz tod

Both bands were able to sign some merch and meet a few of their dedicated fans after the show in an event in the bar area of the ARK. Thanks for the great photos.

This shiny clear as a bell ensemble is based in Nashville and performed at the Ann Arbor Folk Festival in January. So great to have them back in town for a show. Caroline Spence opened up with some slo-cooked Virginia songwriting . Nora Jane's band are no strangers to a open backed banjo and a multitude of other instruments and each song has it's own story to tell. I really enjoyed covering this special band. The site for their band is here.

More from the star ridden evening charity event at MOCAD gallery in Detroit. Here is co-band member from the new tour- Josh Homme. Reigning from Queens of the Stone Age, Josh is now on tour with Iggy. Josh has been raising awareness and funds for the non-profit The Sweet Stuff which assists musicians in need. Great work and what a large heart! He was nice enough to put up with all of us swarming him in the gallery to take some photos.

I got to cover the charity photography show with images shot by ex-advert man now photographer Andreas Neumann at the MOCAD Gallery in Detroit. This was a VIP charity fundraiser for The Sweet Stuff a non-profit that raises money for musicians in need who may have illness or medical costs. It was a joy to meet Andreas Neumann and his stunning and accomplished wife Khadija Donatelli Neumann who is a super model and spokesperson for a variety of brands and entities. It was a ta