"Music Production" — Archive | Tim Trautmann

Victor Franco grips his Telecaster while Charlotte McCaslin commands center stage with her hollow-body guitar, Faith Grossnicklaus anchoring the rhythm section as Roselit Bone delivers an electrifying performance. The intimate venue pulses with crimson and azure stage lights, creating dramatic silhouettes against the smoky atmosphere of Portland's legendary Dante's. Microphone stands lean into the musical conversation while cables snake across the darkened stage, capturing the raw energy of RX Fest 2019.

Roselit Bone Live at Dante's Portland

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

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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 Soundcheck at Dante's Portland

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

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Electronic musician Eli Savage of Ellipsism performs under intense emerald stage lighting at Dante's in Portland's downtown district. The atmospheric green wash creates a cyberpunk aesthetic, casting the bearded artist in an otherworldly glow as he concentrates over his equipment. Warm bokeh lights pierce through the darkness behind him, while his leather jacket and glasses catch the saturated color, creating a moody portrait of underground electronic music culture.

Green Light Bathes Electronic Artist in Performance

Ellipsism's Eli Savage performs under emerald stage lights during RXFest 2019 at Dante's in Portland, Oregon.

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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.

Crimson Stage Lights Envelop Portland Guitarist

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

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Electronic musician Eli Savage, performing as Ellipsism, hunches intensely over his equipment during a live set at RXFest 2019 in Portland's legendary Dante's venue. Bathed in ethereal green stage lighting that cuts through billowing fog, the artist's concentrated posture and wild curls create a dramatic silhouette against the luminous backdrop. The atmospheric haze and piercing spotlights transform the intimate club space into an otherworldly sonic landscape, with drum kit and electronic gear barely visible in the moody chiaroscuro.

Ellipsism Performs in Emerald Light at Dante's

Ellipsism creates an immersive electronic soundscape under dramatic green lighting at RXFest 2019 in Portland's Dante's venue.

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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 Bathed in Crimson Stage Light

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

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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.

Sun Blood Stories Electrifies Portland's Dante's

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

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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 Shrouded in Blue Stage Light

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

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The four-piece band Roselit Bone commands the intimate stage at Dante's in Portland's music scene, bathed in dramatic red and blue theatrical lighting. Barry Walker mans the keyboards while wearing a distinctive cowboy hat and patterned shirt, as Tobias Berblinger anchors the rhythm section on bass. Victor Franco delivers vocals while wielding his electric guitar center stage in a black leather jacket, with Charlotte McCaslin adding layers on guitar from stage right. The moody lighting transforms the cramped venue into an atmospheric sonic cathedral, cables snaking across the floor between amplifiers and effects pedals.

Roselit Bone Electrifies Dante's Stage in Portland

Roselit Bone performs during RX Fest 2019 at the legendary Dante's venue in Portland, Oregon.

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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.

Electric Atmosphere at Dante's Underground Stage

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

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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.

Electric Duo Illuminated in Purple Haze

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

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Tobias Berblinger of Roselit Bone commands the stage in a wash of electric blue and magenta lighting at RX Fest 2019. His long hair cascades over a floral-patterned shirt as he leans into his bass guitar, eyes closed in musical concentration. The intimate venue atmosphere is thick with colored stage lights cutting through atmospheric haze, creating a dreamlike quality that captures the raw energy of Portland's underground music scene.

Electric Nights at Downtown Portland

Tobias Berblinger of Roselit Bone performs at RX Fest 2019 at Dante's in downtown Portland, Oregon.

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Roselit Bone commands the intimate stage at Dante's in Portland, bathed in electric blue and purple stage lighting that transforms the venue into a sonic cathedral. The lead performer, wearing a distinctive floral-patterned jacket and black hat, leans into their microphone while bandmates create a wall of sound behind them - a drummer in white and additional musicians shrouded in the moody atmospheric lighting. The cramped stage setup and tangled cables speak to the raw, underground energy of Portland's live music scene.

Roselit Bone Electrifies Dante's Stage

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

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Electronic musician Eli Savage, performing as Ellipsism, leans intently over his synthesizer setup during a live performance at RXFest 2019. Bathed in vivid emerald stage lighting that transforms the intimate venue into an otherworldly sonic laboratory, the bearded artist manipulates a dense array of electronic equipment while gripping a microphone. The atmospheric lighting casts deep shadows across Dante's club in Portland's downtown district, creating a moody tableau where technology and artistry converge in the underground music scene.

Electronic Artist in Emerald Stage Light

Electronic musician Ellipsism performs amid emerald stage lights at RXFest 2019 in Portland's Dante's club.

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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 Ignites Dante's Stage

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

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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.

Electric Blues Under Crimson Curtains at Dante's

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

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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 Live at Dante's Portland

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

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Electronic musician Eli Savage, performing as Ellipsism, leans into his microphone during an intense moment at RXFest 2019. Bathed in emerald stage lighting at Portland's iconic Dante's venue, the bearded performer clutches the mic while surrounded by synthesizers and electronic equipment. The atmospheric green glow creates a moody, underground ambiance that perfectly captures the raw energy of the electronic music scene.

Ellipsism Performs at Portland's Dante's Venue

Ellipsism (Eli Savage) performs live at RXFest 2019 at Dante's in Portland, Oregon.

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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.

Electronic Euphoria at Portland's Dante's

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

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Roselit Bone commands the cramped stage at Portland's legendary Dante's venue, their silhouettes carved by piercing purple and cyan stage lights that slice through the smoky darkness. The band's keyboardist leans into his vintage synthesizer while the guitarist and drummer create a wall of sound behind him, all bathed in the venue's signature neon glow. The intimate basement setting amplifies the electric energy, with cables snaking across the worn floor and amplifiers crowding the small performance space.

Electric Intimacy at Dante's Underground Stage

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

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Bathed in crimson and azure stage lighting, six-piece band Roselit Bone delivers an intimate performance at the legendary Dante's venue in Portland, Oregon. The atmospheric lighting cuts through wisps of stage fog, illuminating the diverse ensemble of musicians wielding guitars, keyboards, and brass instruments. From left to right, a bearded keyboardist in a cowboy hat anchors the sound while electric guitars and horns create layers of melody across the small stage, their silhouettes dramatically carved by the moody concert illumination.

Roselit Bone Live at Dante's Portland

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

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Electronic musician Eli Savage, performing as Ellipsism, becomes lost in concentration during his live set at RXFest 2019. Bathed in atmospheric green lighting at Dante's venue in Portland, Oregon, his silver hair catches the theatrical glow as he manipulates his equipment. The intimate portrait captures the artist's complete immersion in his craft, black-rimmed glasses reflecting the stage lights while patches on his dark jacket hint at his underground aesthetic.

Ellipsism in Emerald Light at RXFest

Ellipsism (Eli Savage) performs under emerald stage lighting at RXFest 2019 in Portland's Dante's venue.

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Electronic musician Eli Savage, performing as ellipsism, hunches intensely over a mixing console amid a sea of synthesizers and equipment at Portland's legendary Dante's venue. Ethereal green stage lighting bathes the intimate performance space, creating an otherworldly atmosphere as the artist manipulates sound through an array of electronic instruments. Behind him, a drum kit and additional gear fade into the moody shadows, while tangled cables snake across the stage floor, evidence of the complex sonic architecture being constructed in real time.

Electronic Artist Lost in Creation

Electronic artist ellipsism performs at RXFest 2019 in the atmospheric confines of Dante's in downtown Portland.

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Experimental band Sun Blood Stories performs in the intimate confines of Dante's in downtown Portland during Rx Fest, bathed in deep cobalt stage lighting. The Boise-founded duo commands the small venue with synthesizers and drums, their silhouettes emerging from the moody blue atmosphere as theatrical curtains frame the performance. Electronic equipment and cables sprawl across the darkened stage, creating an authentic indie music scene captured in the heart of Portland's underground music culture.

Sun Blood Stories Live at Dante's Portland

Experimental band Sun Blood Stories performs at Rx Fest in the atmospheric blue lighting of Dante's venue in downtown Portland.

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A keyboardist from Sun Blood Stories becomes silhouetted against a dramatic wash of crimson and magenta stage lighting at Dante's in downtown Portland. The performer's blonde hair catches the ethereal glow while they lean into their instrument, surrounded by synthesizer equipment and microphone stands. The atmospheric lighting transforms the intimate venue into a dreamlike sonic landscape, with deep reds bleeding into purple shadows.

Sun Blood Stories in Crimson Haze

Sun Blood Stories performs bathed in crimson stage lights during Rx Fest at Dante's in downtown Portland.

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Bathed in supernatural emerald light, electronic musician Eli Savage hunches over his intricate array of synthesizers, drum machines, and glowing grid controllers during his ellipsism performance at RXFest 2019. The atmospheric green wash transforms Dante's intimate venue into a cybernetic cathedral, where analog knobs and digital displays pulse with multicolored frequencies. Savage's concentrated posture suggests deep communion with his electronic arsenal, while the moody lighting creates dramatic shadows that blur the line between performer and machine.

Ellipsism Conjures Electronic Atmosphere at Portland's Dante's

Electronic artist ellipsism (Eli Savage) manipulates his synthesizer setup amid dramatic green stage lighting at RXFest 2019 in Portland's Dante's venue.

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Six-piece band Roselit Bone performs under dramatic blue and purple stage lighting at the intimate Dante's venue in Portland, Oregon during RX Fest 2019. The atmospheric concert photography captures the musicians mid-performance, with the lead vocalist at center microphone flanked by guitarists, a violinist, and a keyboardist in cowboy hat. Theatrical lighting cuts through hazy air, creating a moody underground club aesthetic framed by burgundy curtains.

Roselit Bone Live at Dante's Portland

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

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Electronic musician Eli Savage, performing as ellipsism, hunches intensely over his synthesizer setup in the emerald glow of stage lighting at Dante's in Portland. The atmospheric green wash transforms the intimate venue into an otherworldly sonic laboratory, while warm amber lights punctuate the darkness behind him. His focused posture and tousled hair capture the raw concentration of live electronic performance, as cables and equipment sprawl across the stage like digital arteries feeding his sonic creation.

Ellipsism Lost in Electric Green Performance

Electronic artist ellipsism (Eli Savage) performs at RXFest 2019 in the atmospheric lighting of Dante's venue in downtown Portland.

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A female musician from experimental band Sun Blood Stories performs on keyboard at Dante's venue in downtown Portland, her silhouette dramatically lit by warm amber stage lighting that creates a halo effect around her tousled hair. She stands focused behind a multi-tiered keyboard setup, surrounded by the intimate atmosphere of the underground music scene. The moody lighting and shadowy backdrop capture the raw energy of this Boise-founded band's mesmerizing live performance.

Sun Blood Stories Keyboardist Bathed in Amber Stage Light

Sun Blood Stories performs at Rx Fest in the atmospheric lighting of Dante's venue in downtown Portland.

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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 Live at Dante's Portland

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

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