July Talk @ The Coca Cola Covert Concert

Every year Coca Cola has a show prior to the Calgary Stampede to announce the lineup for the Coca Cola Concert Series. This year was now different. Openers for this years covert concert were none other than Toronto's July Talk. July Talk is a rock and fronted by Peter Dreimanis and Leah Fay. The pair if you have not seen them, are a fantastic combination. They play off each other on stage, in almost a seductive tug of war. 

Leah Fay was on fire this particular night. She stole the show, hearts, and even a fan's cowboy hat, in good old Stampede style. 

You will have a change to see these guys soon, when the band returns to take the Coca Cola Stage, on July 10th. 

Make sure you get out there if you have the chance, as July Talk not only sound fantastic, but are just as fun act to watch.

Ensiferum - One Man Army

Ensiferum. Kilt clad Finnish Folk Metal band from Helsinki. I was lucky enough to catch up with them on the North American leg o f the One Man Army Tour. The intensity of the band was mirrored by the intensity of the fans.

This was case in which there was no barrier between the band and the crowd, which left me as photographer in the mix of things. Simply put a challenge. Little to no mobility, and for any of you that have ever been to a metal show, knows that the mosh pit emerges right by the stage. 

May favourite shot has to be the black and white of Sami Hinkka, as he plays directly up agains the crowd. Photo was taken with a Canon 24-70 f/2.8L out at the 24mm range.