By Gus Samarco, Rock At Night Raleigh
Live Review: Flogging Molly with the Skints, the Interrupters, and Tiger Army-Red Hat Amphitheater-June 21, 2022
My biggest problem with finding new music is that I’m still stuck in the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s metal music. Writing for Rock at Night puts me in a position to get assignments to photograph bands that I wouldn’t otherwise go see. This also means returning to my favorite outdoor venue in town, Red Hat Amphitheater. I love seeing and photographing shows there because they have the best staff and not to mention, some of my favorite artists always show up there!
Of course, a reggae band from London wasn’t on my radar for tonight! I have to admit, I was quite smitten with the Skints–solid reggae music from across the pond!
As as I write, I have a huge grin, thinking about the performance of the Interrupters! What a fun band to listen to and photograph. The great stage lighting combined with natural sunlight were the perfect recipe for magical photographs. Not only was the lighting great but it set the mood for the band–the result is one very happy photographer. Aimee Allen’s voice and energetic music adds up to one outstanding performance. The band totally delivers and they are definitely a must-see, folks!
I’ve seen Flogging Molly a few times before, so I knew what to expect from the Celtic punk band–and they certainly didn’t disappoint. Celtic punk just hits you in the face, ‘ya know? It is rich, fast paced, intense happy music that just makes people go.
Even though my Slayer pit days are over since the band retired, I can now throw myself into a Flogging Molly pit and have a blast!
**EU and UK friends–look for the Flogging Tour in your area starting mid-July
PHOTO GALLERY
Gus was Born and raised in Brasilia, Brazil but have been living in Raleigh, NC since 2000.
Headshot Photographer under Peter Hurley, Gus started shooting concerts in mid 2014 and felt in love with it and hasn’t stopped since.
Gus is a very active fiction book reader and when he’s not working, taking pictures or sleeping, Gus loves riding his Mountain Bike and can also be found shooting (guns and cameras) USPS and 3Gun matches.
His favorite bands are Metallica, Pearl Jam, Whitesnake, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Pantera, RATM, Beastie Boys and it goes from there. Gus also enjoy listening to EDM, Jazz, Classic and pretty much anything that has good music quality, not to mention his favorite Local Band, Jack the Radio
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