Ten Miles Square's newest exhibit, "I'm with the Band,"

features the works of Kyle Gustafson (who is also responsible for the above photo of Michael Stipe), Martin Locraft, and Nestor Diaz.

Where:  Dahlak
1771 U Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
(On the corner between Florida Ave and 17th Street)

Opening Reception:
Thursday, April 9th from 6 - 8p.m.
Rock out with local DJ Chris Nitti
Drink specials
Suggested $5 donation

A few years ago, I went on a concert photography binge--contacting indie bands and asking if I could photograph their shows at various venues like The Black Cat, 9:30 Club, Velvet Lounge, etc.  A colleague of mine once remarked that there were only so many ways one could capture a concert until the photographyit looses it's appeal.  Not true.  The thrill of concert photography is actually the challenge posed in that statement:  finding different ways to encompass the meaning of "live" for each unique act.

"I'm with the Band," boasts the work of three talented, DC photographers who have successfully met this challenge and captured the spirit and energy of the live act: Kyle Gustafson has been used in several major publications including the Washington Post; Martin Locraft has been featured in DC Magazine; and
Nestor Diaz has had images on Pitchfork.com and DCist.com.

Image of R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe by Kyle Gustafson, courtesy Ten Miles Square.

Sponsoring this exhibit is Ten Miles Square, a venture to promote local photographers through independent, art supporting businesses, while also nurturing new collectors by offering real art at affordable prices.