The Songs of Pat Macdonald.

Last night there was a fantastic event put on here in Door County.  46 or so musicians got together and put on a show in tribute to Pat Macdonald and his music. They played his songs for a awesome crowd at the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek.  It was filled with friends playing another friends songs. it was just great and so well done and put on by Joe Kaftan and Cathy Grier.  I can go on and on and say so many awesome and amazing things about all the great people who put this together but I am bound to leave someone out so I will just say it was perfect in every way.  There is also a big ole box of music available called Begging His Graces with I don't know how many songs on it...lets just say A LOT! Here are some photos from last night. All the photos are available on my Ty Helbach Photography Facebook page.  I am super lucky I got to be involved with this event.  More so I am lucky to have Pat and all the other wonderful musicians as my friends.  Can not beat that!

 Curtain Call

 Best Crew ever.  Without these people last night would not have happened.

Horseshoes & Hand Grenades at Granite Peak

This last weekend got to meet back up with the boys from Horseshoes and Hand Grenades. It was a Central Wisconsin hometown throw down.  The band formed in Stevens point so when they come back to Central Wisconsin its always one hell of a show.  The pre show rainbow should have been a indicator of what kinda night it would be.  This one did not disappoint. Two sets wrapping up a little after midnight. Some of the gang from Dig Deep came and played the encore which ended with a group sing a long. Its moments like that that make live shows so great.  Frogleg kicked off the show and tore it up big time.

 The great part about doing Horseshoes shows is not only are they are great group of guys to hang with but i get a lot of access. So you get some great images on and off stage sometimes.  I have always said I'm a candid guy. Like to slip those shots when no one is looking.   Be a fly on the wall and stay out of the way.  Don't interrupt the show in anyway or the flow of the artists.  I will always be thankful for the trust these guys put in me.

Here are some of the photos from the night.

Pre show rainbow. 

I love the look on Adams face in this one while Maxaphone rips a solo. 

"I brought flowers for the stage instead of whiskey..."