Raphael Saadiq : Classic Performances (Past Show)






Band: Raphael Saadiq
Venue: World Cafe Live
City: Philadelphia, PA
Date: September 29, 2008
Photos: DerekBrad
Comments: Raphael is a classic artist of in our time. He began with the group Tony Toni Tone and is also known for producing and writing songs and collaborating with Joss Stone, D'Angelo, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dog, The Bee Gees, Stevie Wonder, John Legend and many more. His 2008 album The Way I See... was one of my Top 5 favorite albums of the year.

Why did I post these photos from almost a year ago?
Well they have much meaning to me because when at a click of a button I captured the first photo I posted here, I figured I had an excellent portrait at the time. This is when it hit me that I could do this professionally. This photograph of Raphael may not be my best technically or even the best of the set, thats a matter of opinion, but it holds a lot of meaning for me.
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Priscilla Ahn











Band: Priscilla Ahn
Venue: World Cafe Live
City: Philadelphia, PA
Date: August 22, 2009
photos: DerekBrad
Comments: Priscilla Ahn is a beautiful singer/songwriter from Pennsylvania that moved out to LA to pursue her dream of being a musician. That’s just a small part or will I say one of many cute stories that this cheerful young lady reveals in her earthy lyrics and personal songs.

On this night, she played one of my favorite songs that she wrote titled “Wallflower," which describes the lonely feeling of seclusion when a person is out of his or her comfort zone. The song paints the picture of an ostracized young lady at an unfamiliar party, hoping to find someone else just like herself that is also trying to fit in—the friend she never found.

Her soothing voice and melody makes her music one of those that you listen to and enjoy on a beautiful, lazy Sunday morning as lie in bed contemplating on your day/week ahead or your never-ending goals. Anyway, what I can say is that after listening to the sound of Ms. Ahn, you surely develop a somewhat personal connection with her view of the world.

Written by DerekBrad and Sheg Aranmolate

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Robert Francis







Band: Robert Francis
Venue: World Cafe Live
City: Philadelphia, PA
Date: August 22, 2009
photos: DerekBrad Photography
Comments: During an opening performer usually the audience is chatting over dinner while a musician is playing at World Cafe Live. This was not the case today when everyone was listening probably wondering " Who is this great guitarist singing and captivating my mind?"

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Blue Hippopotamus (promo)




Band: Blue Hippopotamus
Date: August 15-16, 2009
Location: North Star Bar
City: Philadelphia, PA
Photos: DerekBrad

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Blue Hippopotamus






























Band: Blue Hippopotamus
Venue: North Star Bar
City: Philadelphia, PA
Date: August 15, 2009
Photographer: DerekBrad
Comments: This is the third time that I have had the pleasure to shoot this wonderful band. Once before at North Star derekbradphoto.blogspot.com/2009/07/blue-hippopotomus.html and the other time at The Fire derekbradphoto.blogspot.com/2009/03/blue-hippopotamus.html.
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Sick Puppies































Band: Sick Puppies
Venue: The Note
City: West Chester, PA
Date: August 12, 2009
photographer: DerekBrad Photography
Comments: I stood in the dimly lit room in "The Note." Camera in hand and my eyes on the stage, I was ready to shoot the night's act: Sick Puppies.

There was an glimpse of excitment in my eyes as I got my camera ready for my night's assignment. Unlike many of the numerous acts that I shoot on regular basis, this band was different as there was a personal connection.

They first caught my attention a few years ago when they opened for Velvet Revolver, a band a friend and I had watched perform on several occasions. We were initially hesitant. However, after listening and watching them on stage, we were both impressed by their sound and performance that after the show we immediately looked them up online.

This time was surely exciting as I had the chance to shoot them personally (thanks to their manager: Paul Stepanek). Although, the room was dim and lacking many essential photographic elements, I was still able to capture the high energy of the band.

It was a fun night and I surely enjoyed myself. I recommend you check out there new album "Tri-Polar" as it is worth every cent. Now enough of my experiences, let's go watch and to listen to some really sick puppies.

written by: DerekBrad and Sheg Aranmolate
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