Tag: Het Depot
Grandmaster Flash @ Depot
by Philippe on May.10, 2009, under Events
I had a duo-ticket for US3 and Grandmaster Flash. But sadly the concert of Grand Master Flash was disappointing too. A concert that is announced as “Hip hop legend Grandmaster Flash is back ! He’s gonna promote his first new album in 20 years. He worked with Q-Tip, KRS-One, Busta Rhymes and Snoop Dogg on this album”
So, when you would read this, what would you expect ? I guess some hip hop ? To my surprise it was a dj-set (imagine stuff like nirvana “team spirit” mixed with daftpunk “around the world”). Another difference between the USA and Belgium is that in Belgian clubs the dj doesn’t shout every 20 seconds “raise your hands, I can’t see the hands”.
After taking a few pictures of Grandmaster Flash behind his turntables I was feeling a bit bored an went to the bar.
US3 @ Depot
by Philippe on May.10, 2009, under Events
Another night at the depot, this time with US3 (remember the song Cantaloop ?) and Trixie Withley as a supporting act.
She had a great voice and she was quite funny too. Sadly I arrived so late that I only heard 2 songs. Afterwards US3 ! I had high hopes for US3 but I was a bit disappointed after the concert. All the songs sounded the same, the only highlight was the song cantaloop. I was almost glad the concert didn’t take so long.
I’ve learned another thing ..apparently this is the way how a dj should play ..
DADA Life @ Depot
by Philippe on May.08, 2009, under Events
Part two of another great evening at the depot DADA Life.
I was expecting songs like “fun fun fun”. While not bad, it’s not great either. To my surprise it was like a short version of “10 days off”. Pounding beats, lots of strobo, people jumping up and down, strong lights back-lighting the artists…in short a photographer’s nightmare but I loved the music !
Dropping Dishes @ Depot
by Philippe on May.08, 2009, under Events
Part one of another great evening at the depot : Dropping Dishes !
Being the supporting act for DADA Life, Master Lie & Johnny Ray were having a blast playing electro-rock tunes. Great guys from Leuven of course !
I’m really looking forward to their first full album. Hopefully more stuff like the great song Zuppalicious..
Novastar @ Depot
by Philippe on May.07, 2009, under Events
Okay, sometimes you mess up. The previous day I tested ISO6400 on my camera and I forgot to reset it. So the whole concert at the depot I was happily shooting at very high ISO’s and lots of noise in the pictures. You can’t have great pictures every time.
Stereo MC’s @ Depot
by Philippe on May.05, 2009, under Events
Another night at the depot. Ever tried to photograph a rabbit on acid ? That was the feeling I had when I tried to photograph the lead singer. Never mind composition or light measuring, keeping my lens pointed in the general direction of the lead singer was already a big challenge ! The guy was jumping the whole time (even between songs) and I guess he must drink lots of healthy smoothies to keep his energy up (or something else).
The concert was great though, I was more dancing than taking pictures.
Open Mic @ Depot
by Philippe on Apr.01, 2009, under Events
Every first wednesday of the month, new artist are invited to do a try out in front of an audience at the depot.
Only one singer, a whole group, a piano or pounding guitars ? Everybody gets a chance to impress the audience.
I’ve already visited a few of these evenings and on more than one occasions I was amazed of the quality of the performance. Why not try (part of the audience or as a performer) an OpenMic evening yourself ? It’s free and the drinks are cheap.
Kraak & Smaak @ Depot
by Philippe on Dec.13, 2008, under Events
Part two of one of my favorite evenings at the depot : Kraak & Smaak
I only knew one song of them “squeeze me” but from the first moment until the end …it was GREAT.
Everybody (even me !) was dancing, the music was great, the same pretty girls where there and I had a camera in one hand and a mojito in the other. What more could you want ?
Buscemi @ Depot
by Philippe on Dec.12, 2008, under Events
Part one of one of my favorite evenings at the depot : Buscemi.
To promote his new album “Jazz Works”, Buscemi performed with The Michel Bisceglia Ensemble and played late nite jazzy interpretations of songs like Ramiro’s Theme, Seaside and Bollywood Swing King. More Jazz and less electronic.(and lots of mojitos)
Buscemi & The Michel Bisceglia Ensemble were the supporting act for Kraak & Smaak. But there was also an afterparty with Squadra Boss
Imagine pretty girls, mojitos, latin house and drumm&bass mixed by Buscemi. That night I went home with a big smile on my face.
Ben Folds @ Depot
by Philippe on Nov.29, 2008, under Events
Part 2 of my first night of concertphotografy at the depot : Ben Folds.
Not really what I would listen to, but the concert was great. Really strange guy, strong language, lots of funny remarks.
