"Concert Lighting" — Archive | Tim Trautmann

Russell Marsden of Band of Skulls emerges from crimson stage light during the band's 10 Year Anniversary Tour at Manhattan's historic Webster Hall. The guitarist-vocalist leans into his microphone with shoulder-length blonde hair catching the warm red illumination, while an array of effects pedals spreads across the venue's wooden stage floor. The intimate crowd sits in shadows beyond the performance area, creating a striking contrast between the illuminated performer and the darkened audience.

Russell Marsden performs during Band of Skulls' 10 Year Anniversary Tour at Webster Hall in Manhattan.

Russell Marsden Commands Webster Hall Stage

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Experimental band Sun Blood Stories commands the intimate stage at Dante's in downtown Portland, bathed in crimson and violet stage lights that pierce through the smoky atmosphere. The three-piece band from Boise, Idaho—featuring a keyboardist, drummer, and guitarist—creates their mesmerizing modern-day opera sound amid the venue's signature industrial backdrop of exposed metal rigging and curtained walls. The moody lighting casts dramatic shadows while highlighting the concentrated energy of the musicians mid-performance.

Sun Blood Stories performs at Rx Fest at Dante's in downtown Portland, Oregon.

Sun Blood Stories Live at Dante's Portland

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Seven musicians command the intimate stage at Dante's in Portland, bathed in electric blue stage lighting that cuts through veils of atmospheric haze. The band Roselit Bone performs beneath dramatic crimson curtains that frame the venue's signature cabaret atmosphere, their silhouettes emerging from the smoky darkness as spotlights pierce the ethereal performance space. Guitars, violin, and keyboards blend in this underground music sanctuary where Portland's alternative scene converges.

Roselit Bone delivers an atmospheric performance under moody stage lighting at Dante's during RX Fest 2019 in Portland, Oregon.

Electric Blues Under Crimson Curtains at Dante's

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Tobias Berblinger of Roselit Bone lost in contemplative performance, his long blonde hair cascading as he cradles his bass guitar in the saturated magenta and blue stage lighting of Dante's. The intimate Portland venue's atmospheric haze creates a dreamlike backdrop, while ornate floral patterns on his dark shirt catch the vivid concert lighting. His downward gaze and gentle expression capture a moment of musical introspection during RX Fest 2019.

Tobias Berblinger of Roselit Bone performs at RX Fest 2019 in the ethereal glow of Dante's stage lighting in Portland, Oregon.

Electric Reverie at Dante's Portland

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Julian Dorio drives the rhythm for Band of Skulls during their 10 Year Anniversary Tour performance at Webster Hall in Manhattan.

Julian Dorio Commands the Beat at Webster Hall

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Six musicians command the intimate stage at Dante's in Portland, bathed in electric blue and magenta stage lighting that transforms the venue into a nocturnal dreamscape. The lead vocalist grips a hollow-body guitar while a violinist adds ethereal textures, flanked by keyboards, bass, and drums in this captivating indie ensemble. Crimson curtains frame the performance space as dramatic spotlights slice through the atmospheric haze, creating an otherworldly concert experience.

Roselit Bone delivers an atmospheric performance under vivid stage lighting at RX Fest 2019 in Portland's iconic Dante's venue.

Roselit Bone Electrifies Dante's Stage

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A bearded musician with flowing hair grins widely while performing behind an electronic mixing console, bathed in vibrant blue and purple stage lighting. The intimate venue atmosphere pulses with energy as the artist, part of electronic duo Roselit Bone, manipulates controls during their RX Fest 2019 performance. Tattoos visible on his arms catch the atmospheric lighting while the background dissolves into a dreamy wash of concert illumination.

Barry Walker of Roselit Bone performs at RX Fest 2019 at Dante's in Portland, Oregon.

Electronic Euphoria at Portland's Dante's

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Emma Richardson of Band of Skulls delivers an intense vocal performance during the band's 10 Year Anniversary Tour at Webster Hall in Manhattan. Bathed in ethereal blue stage lighting, she leans into the microphone with raw emotion, her dark hair cascading as she grips her bass guitar. The dramatic lighting cuts through the venue's shadows, creating an intimate yet powerful moment that captures the essence of live rock performance.

Emma Richardson of Band of Skulls performs at Webster Hall during the band's 10 Year Anniversary Tour.

Emma Richardson Commands Webster Hall Stage

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Tobias Berblinger of Roselit Bone commands the stage at Portland's legendary Dante's venue, his flowing blonde hair catching the saturated magenta and cyan stage lights. The bassist stands in contemplative focus, adorned in a black band tee and pendant necklace, while the atmospheric concert lighting transforms the intimate club into an otherworldly sonic cathedral. The image captures a moment of musical transcendence during RX Fest 2019, where underground music culture thrives in Portland's creative heart.

Tobias Berblinger of Roselit Bone performs under ethereal stage lighting at RX Fest 2019 in Portland's Dante's venue.

Electric Devotion at Dante's Stage

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Emma Richardson, Julian Dorio, and Russell Marsden of Band of Skulls perform during their 10 Year Anniversary Tour at Manhattan's historic Webster Hall. Dramatic stage lighting cuts through the venue's darkness, casting golden pools across the performance space while silhouetting the trio against towering light beams. The intimate concert setting captures the raw energy of live rock performance, with the audience gathered in shadow around the illuminated stage.

Band of Skulls performs during their 10 Year Anniversary Tour at Webster Hall in Manhattan, with Emma Richardson, Julian Dorio, and Russell Marsden delivering an electrifying set.

Band of Skulls Celebrates Decade at Webster Hall

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Drummer Julian Dorio performs with Band of Skulls during their anniversary tour at Webster Hall in New York City.

Drummer Julian Dorio in Concert Spotlight

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The indie duo Sun Blood Stories commands the intimate stage at Dante's in downtown Portland, bathed in ethereal blue and purple lighting that transforms the underground venue into a sonic sanctuary. A keyboardist in black manipulates synthesizers and electronic equipment on the left while a drummer anchors the rhythm from behind a kit adorned with geometric patterns, both silhouetted against flowing curtains that ripple with colored light. The atmospheric lighting creates dramatic shadows and highlights that emphasize the contemplative intensity of their performance at Rx Fest.

Sun Blood Stories performs under moody blue stage lighting at Dante's during Rx Fest in downtown Portland.

Sun Blood Stories Shrouded in Blue Stage Light

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A drummer from experimental band Sun Blood Stories performs behind a drum kit awash in deep red stage lighting at Dante's venue in downtown Portland. The intense crimson wash creates an ethereal, almost otherworldly atmosphere, transforming the geometric patterns on the drum kit into shadowy mandala-like designs. Steam or haze drifts through the saturated light, while the musician remains a silhouetted figure within this scarlet-soaked sonic landscape.

Sun Blood Stories' drummer performs under intense red stage lighting during Rx Fest at Dante's in downtown Portland.

Sun Blood Stories Drummer Bathed in Crimson Stage Light

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Six musicians of Roselit Bone prepare for their performance during a pre-show soundcheck at the intimate Dante's venue in Portland, Oregon. The band assembles on stage beneath dramatic blue and red theatrical lighting, with instruments including electric guitars, violin, and keyboards creating an atmospheric tableau. Crimson curtains frame the scene while professional stage lights pierce through the venue's characteristic darkness, capturing the focused energy of rehearsal at this legendary Portland music club.

Roselit Bone conducts their pre-show soundcheck beneath theatrical lighting at Dante's in Portland, Oregon during Rx Fest 2019.

Roselit Bone Soundcheck at Dante's Portland

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Drummer Julian Dorio of Band of Skulls sits poised behind his kit at Webster Hall during the band's 10 Year Anniversary Tour, bathed in ethereal blue stage lighting that cuts through the intimate venue's signature darkness. His focused expression and relaxed posture capture a moment of quiet intensity between songs, while overhead lighting rigs and microphone stands frame the scene. The atmospheric haze and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting transform the historic Manhattan music hall into a cathedral of sound.

Julian Dorio performs on drums for Band of Skulls at Webster Hall during their 10 Year Anniversary Tour.

Julian Dorio Commands Webster Hall Stage

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Russell Marsden of Band of Skulls delivers an intense vocal performance while gripping his electric guitar during the band's 10 Year Anniversary Tour at Webster Hall in Manhattan. Dramatic stage lighting bathes the long-haired musician in ethereal blue and cyan hues, creating a dreamlike atmosphere as he leans into the microphone with passionate intensity. The iconic venue's professional lighting rig creates brilliant bokeh effects in the background, while Marsden's focused expression and dynamic pose capture the raw energy of live rock performance.

Russell Marsden of Band of Skulls performs during the band's 10 Year Anniversary Tour at Webster Hall in Manhattan.

Russell Marsden Electric Performance Webster Hall

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Emma Richardson and Russell Marsden of Band of Skulls perform during their 10 Year Anniversary Tour at Webster Hall in Manhattan's East Village. The duo stands center stage bathed in dramatic stage lighting, with Richardson holding her guitar while Marsden faces away from the camera. The intimate venue setting captures the engaged audience seated at tables in the foreground, creating a sense of connection between performers and fans in this historic New York music venue.

Band of Skulls members Emma Richardson and Russell Marsden perform at Webster Hall during their 10 Year Anniversary Tour.

Band of Skulls Anniversary Performance Webster Hall

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Six musicians from Roselit Bone command the intimate stage at Dante's in Portland, bathed in saturated crimson and azure theatrical lighting. The ensemble features electric guitars, violin, brass instruments, and keyboards, creating a dynamic country-fusion performance. Dramatic spotlights pierce through the smoky venue atmosphere, casting the performers in theatrical silhouettes against draped curtains and exposed stage rigging.

Roselit Bone delivers an electrifying performance under crimson stage lights at RX Fest 2019 in Portland's legendary Dante's venue.

Roselit Bone Ignites Dante's Stage

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Victor Franco, Charlotte McCaslin, and Faith Grossnicklaus of Roselit Bone perform under saturated red and blue stage lighting at Dante's in Portland, Oregon during RX Fest 2019. The intimate venue's moody atmosphere envelops the trio as Franco commands the microphone on the left, McCaslin centers with her hollow-body guitar, and Grossnicklaus anchors the right side. Theatrical lighting cuts through the smoky darkness, casting the musicians in electric hues while cables snake across the cluttered stage floor.

Roselit Bone delivers an electrifying performance bathed in crimson stage lights at Dante's during RX Fest 2019 in Portland, Oregon.

Roselit Bone Commands Dante's Stage in Crimson Light

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Julian Dorio, drummer for Band of Skulls, delivers an electrifying performance behind his kit at Manhattan's iconic Webster Hall during the band's 10 Year Anniversary Tour. Bathed in crimson stage lighting that transforms the intimate venue into a pulsing concert cathedral, Dorio's wild curls frame his concentrated expression as he grips his drumsticks mid-performance. The atmospheric lighting creates dramatic shadows across his simple black t-shirt while chrome cymbal surfaces catch and scatter the theatrical illumination throughout the storied East Village venue.

Band of Skulls drummer Julian Dorio performs at Webster Hall in Manhattan during the band's 10 Year Anniversary Tour.

Julian Dorio Commands Webster Hall Stage

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A guitarist from Sun Blood Stories commands the stage at Dante's in downtown Portland, bathed in deep magenta and red stage lighting that creates an otherworldly atmosphere. The musician, dressed in casual dark clothing, grips an electric guitar while positioned near the microphone stand, with a drum kit visible in the atmospheric haze behind him. The intimate venue setting captures the raw energy of live music performance, where dramatic lighting transforms the mundane into the cinematic.

Sun Blood Stories performs under saturated stage lights at Rx Fest in Portland's legendary Dante's venue.

Crimson Stage Lights Envelop Portland Guitarist

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Barry Walker, Tobias Berblinger, and Victor Franco of Roselit Bone command the intimate stage at Dante's in Portland, their silhouettes carved against a wash of crimson and azure stage lights. Walker's cowboy hat catches the glow as he works the synthesizer, while Franco's leather jacket gleams under the dramatic lighting as he grips his white electric guitar. The atmospheric haze and moody lighting create an electric tension that defines Portland's underground music scene.

Roselit Bone performs at RX Fest 2019 in the atmospheric confines of Dante's, Portland's legendary underground venue.

Electric Atmosphere at Dante's Underground Stage

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Victor Franco of Roselit Bone grips his white Telecaster guitar under dramatic blue stage lighting at Dante's in Portland, Oregon during RX Fest 2019. The leather-jacketed performer stands focused at the microphone, his intense gaze cutting through the moody concert atmosphere while bandmates remain partially visible in the shadowed background. The intimate venue's low ceiling and close quarters create an electric tension between artist and audience.

Victor Franco of Roselit Bone performs at RX Fest 2019 at Dante's in Portland, Oregon.

Frontman Commands Stage at Portland's Dante's

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Barry Walker and Tobias Berblinger of Roselit Bone command the intimate stage at Dante's in Portland, bathed in ethereal blue and purple stage lighting. Walker, sporting a wide-brimmed hat and patterned shirt, works his synthesizer while Berblinger leans into his bass, both musicians caught in the transcendent moment of live performance. The moody lighting creates dramatic silhouettes against the smoky atmosphere of the legendary Portland venue.

Roselit Bone performs under dramatic stage lighting at RX Fest 2019 in Portland's iconic Dante's venue.

Electric Duo Illuminated in Purple Haze

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Emma Richardson of Band of Skulls commands the stage at Webster Hall during the band's 10 Year Anniversary Tour, her silhouette illuminated against a deep cobalt backdrop. The intimate venue's atmospheric lighting casts dramatic shadows as she performs alongside bandmate Russell Marsden, who remains partially visible in the misty background. Richardson's focused expression and dynamic posture capture the raw energy of live indie rock performance in Manhattan's historic East Village music venue.

Emma Richardson of Band of Skulls performs during the band's 10 Year Anniversary Tour at Webster Hall in Manhattan's East Village.

Band of Skulls Anniversary Performance Webster Hall

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Drummer Julian Dorio of Band of Skulls unleashes rhythmic power behind his leopard-print kit during the band's 10 Year Anniversary Tour at Manhattan's historic Webster Hall. Stage lights carve dramatic shadows across his concentrated expression as he strikes cymbals suspended like bronze moons above the intricate hardware. The intimate venue's atmospheric lighting transforms the performance into a study of controlled intensity, capturing the percussive heartbeat that drives the English rock trio's decade-spanning catalog.

Julian Dorio powers through Band of Skulls' set during their 10 Year Anniversary Tour at Webster Hall in Manhattan.

Julian Dorio Commands the Kit at Webster Hall

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Sun Blood Stories delivers an atmospheric performance bathed in ethereal blue and purple stage lighting at Dante's in downtown Portland. The trio creates an intimate soundscape with synthesizers, drums, and guitar, their silhouettes emerging from the moody wash of color against draped curtains. The geometric mandala design on the drum kit serves as a focal point amid the sea of electronic equipment and cables sprawling across the venue floor.

Sun Blood Stories performs under blue stage lights during Rx Fest at Dante's in downtown Portland, Oregon.

Sun Blood Stories Live at Dante's Portland

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A curly-haired drummer from Sun Blood Stories commands the kit at Portland's legendary Dante's venue, his form bathed in intense red and purple stage lighting. The atmospheric illumination transforms the intimate club setting into a moody sonic sanctuary, with vertical light beams cutting through the haze behind him. His bandmate's silhouette lurks in the background shadows, creating depth in this electrifying live performance moment.

Sun Blood Stories' drummer performs under dramatic stage lighting at Rx Fest in downtown Portland's Dante's.

Drummer Illuminated in Crimson Stage Light

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Boise experimental duo Sun Blood Stories performs in the intimate confines of Dante's nightclub in downtown Portland during Rx Fest. Bathed in ethereal blue and purple stage lighting, a keyboardist and drummer create an atmospheric soundscape against flowing curtain backdrops. The moody illumination transforms the underground venue into a dreamlike performance space, with the duo's silhouettes emerging from the saturated concert lighting as they craft their modern-day operatic compositions.

Experimental duo Sun Blood Stories performs at Rx Fest in the intimate atmosphere of Dante's nightclub in downtown Portland, Oregon.

Sun Blood Stories Electrifies Portland's Dante's

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Barry Walker of Roselit Bone commands the intimate stage at Dante's in Portland, his weathered cowboy hat casting shadows over concentrated features as electric blue and magenta stage lights transform the venue into a cyberpunk honky-tonk. His fish-patterned shirt catches the saturated lighting while he leans into his steel guitar, fingers dancing across the strings in a moment of pure musical absorption. The atmospheric lighting creates an otherworldly glow that bridges traditional Americana with futuristic aesthetics, capturing the essence of Portland's eclectic music scene.

Barry Walker of Roselit Bone performs at RX Fest 2019 in the neon-drenched atmosphere of Dante's venue in Portland, Oregon.

Neon-Soaked Performer Lost in Musical Reverie

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