After taking a long look at the La Jolla Children's Pool, I came home to find that I had sunburned the back of my neck, right where I hang my camera strap. I knew it was only a matter of time before it would start to hurt, but it still felt fine by the time I got to the Casbah, so I figured I was OK for shooting. It was a full nigth with four bands, but two of them just didn't do it for me, so I didn't take photos.

Two Sheds was playing filler sets in the Atari Lounge, and they were a pleasant surprise.



They rocked a bit harder than the average countrified rock band, which I liked.



Although she might look demure at first glance, she had some spirit in her singing and some chatty stage banter.



Another pleasant surprise is the lighting in here. It's fairly bright along the "stage" area, so it makes it a breeze to shoot a number of ways. Desaturated colors and B&W seem to work best in here. The colors are a bit garish, except for the stained glass curtain in the very corner.



I usually never even walk into this part of the Casbah and never gave any thought to shooting a band in here, but wow, I should explore this area more.



Two Sheds, meet two drinks.





Desaturated colors and B&W seem to work best in here. The colors are a bit garish, except for the stained glass thing in the very corner.

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This was Swim Party's first headlining gig at the Casbah, and it occurred to me during their set that I've never seen them play here.



They're also a joy to shoot since they bring their own lights. The music's not bad either. One of only several local bands that Heather and I both really like.



And they've got some very smiley members.







They had a really good turnout, and they were obviously happy to be playing for so many friends.





By the end of the night, my neck was starting to burn, and I knew that the next day would be rough after such a fun and late night. But I had a lot more shooting to do.