When you’re a mom of 2 young kids, you don’t get out often. Luckily, a neighbor stepped up to the plate to babysit (thanks Donna!) and I got to enjoy a rockin’ night of music. I’ve been going to see Ward and the boys (Cody Nilsen, Paul Dilley, and Josh Kiggans) for several years now […]
Photos that ROCK! Newport Folk Festival 2019
My 4th year photographing the Newport Folk Festival did not disappoint. I was once again blown away but the sheer amount of talent and incredible music that was packed into 3 days at good old Fort Adams State Park. Here are some of my favorites from the best weekend of the year (photos of country […]
Photos that ROCK! The Highwomen at Newport Folk Festival
Unless you slept through the 2019 Newport Folk Festival, you could feel the buzz leading up to The Highwomen’s set at the quad stage on Friday afternoon. Made up of Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Maren Morris, and Natalie Hemby (with special guest Yola), this group of badass ladies have started a band AND a movement. […]
Photos that ROCK! Dawes at Newport Folk Festival 2019
Newport Folk Fest is my favorite weekend of the year. Dawes played an incredible set to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their “North Hills” record, complete with many special guests (Jason Isbell, John McCauley of Deer Tick, MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger, Benmont Tench of the Heartbreakers, and more!). After catching that, I […]
Guster on the Ocean- Saturday night at Thompson’s Point
Written by Jeff McMahon, Photos by Suzanne Davis McMahon Guster’s “On the Ocean” weekend didn’t involve seeing a body of water until the the band took the stage at Thompson’s Point in Portland on Saturday night. It’s a little park that juts out into the water in a very secluded area (no houses were visible […]
Guster on the Ocean- Friday night at the State Theatre
Written by Jeff McMahon, Photos by Suzanne Davis McMahon On the Ocean, Guster’s very own summer festival, entered it’s second year. The band pulled together a festival for the very specific fan that loves Guster. In Portland, Maine, Guster fans were treated to a fun time among friends. As fans of Guster, we seem to share a […]
Photos that ROCK! Newport Folk 2018: Tattoo You
Standing in the Newport Folk photo pit with my telephoto zoom lens, I couldn’t help but notice that many of the musicians had seriously interesting and awesome tattoos. This struck me and I tried to capture them as best I could. Jason Isbell has a quote from Bob Dylan’s “Boots of Spanish Leather” as well […]
Photos that ROCK! Newport Folk Fest 2018
Third time’s a charm! I was lucky enough to photograph the Newport Folk Festival in 2014, 2016 and again this year. It was full of crowds, sweat, dust, and INCREDIBLE music. Here are some of my favorite shots! All photos by Suzanne Davis McMahon
Photos that ROCK! Ryan Adams & Jenny Lewis
Ryan Adams & Jenny Lewis Blue Hills Bank Pavilion, Boston MA May 10, 2017 At 34 weeks pregnant, there aren’t many acts that I would have dragged myself off the couch to trek into Boston and photograph these days. Anyone who knows me knows that Ryan Adams is different. This was my 3rd experience photographing […]
Photos that ROCK! Best of 2016
It continues to be an honor to be able to take photos for Twangville every year. Although the number of shows that I’m able to attend has decreased (thanks to a 2 year old!), I still LOVE standing in front of the stage to shoot these artists that I listen to and admire so much. […]