Tuesday, May 28, 2019



All images  from the Mission Viejo Elks - Starwars event on May 4th, 2018 can be viewed, downloaded or prints ordered online by way of the link below:

http://www.ModernPics.org

Thanks!

Dave

Dave Safley
Dave@ModernPics.com
https://www.modernpics.photography

Monday, October 22, 2018

CANADIAN ROCKERS, ONE, RELEASE NEW ALBUM, ‘ALL OR NOTHING’







FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CANADIAN ROCKERS, ONE, RELEASE NEW ALBUM, ‘ALL OR NOTHING’ 

Fast-rising heavy rockers, One, had just unveiled their fourth studio album overall, ‘All or Nothing.’ The Montreal-based band - which is comprised of Danny Rossi (vocals), Chris Staniforth (guitars), Phil Hardy (bass), and Sean Pothier (drums) - returned to work with producer Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope, Darryl ‘DMC’ Mc Daniels), who has produced the bands last three albums. 

“The band came in with some great songs, and we worked tirelessly to get them to the point that they sounded like you hear on the record,” says Jardine. “The band was open to expanding their songwriting and tones, to shape something that is very unique. There are not many times you get the chance to make a career record for a band, but this is definitely theirs.”

The single, “Am I Beautiful,” preceded the album’s release, for which a music video was filmed. “We just do what we feel is right in the moment” adds Staniforth. “We shot a video and put the song out there. The reaction was great, so we got everything ready and put out the album.” The “Am I Beautiful music video can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWJ1FmjvZuk

To stream or purchase the new release, please visit: https://goo.gl/KdKsFt

And the music press is embracing the band, including The Portal Magazine (“’All or Nothing’ grabs its listeners by the neck and throws them around like a rag-doll from the top to the bottom of its track list”) and The Bucketlist Music Review (“It is blatantly obvious that One have their hearts set on playing big arena shows, and truthfully I feel they have the tools to make that a reality”). 

‘All Or Nothing’ follows a lengthy tour behind the bands 3rd album, ‘Worlds Collide,’ which carried the band across the continental United States several times. “We love life on the road,” explains Staniforth. “But there reaches a point that you need some new music. It took way longer than we ever expected, however we are very pleased with the final product.”

And now, music fans will be able to confirm that the long wait was well-worth it, with the release of ‘All or Nothing.’ 

‘ALL OR NOTHING’ TRACKLIST:

1. Clawing At My Insides
2. Am I Beautiful
3. Down To The Wire
4. On My Way To Nowhere
5. What Are We Fighting For
6. All I'm After
7. Seventh Son
8. Annie
9. Undeniable
10. The Unknown
11. Last Goodbye
12. Suffocating Me

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Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Hello Folks - September 5th, 2018

I know my last post mentioned that I am going to try to be more active here, going to try to act on that!

Had a great time, covering Scorpions and QueensRyche photo coverage last Sunday on Labor Day Weekend, I shot for Wire but once released and syndicated to Alamy.com will post out the coverage link.

The Venue - Fivepoint Amp is an amazing place and so welcome to the South Orange County outdoor concert facilities.

We have been using Format.com and working in some of our images, quite happy with the platform.

Also we setup an account on Shootproof.com primarly for proofing, loving the platform.

We do have a blog on Medium.com which is another very cool writing platform, ModernPics.net

Part of our plans is to revamp this blog as well, updating the links on the right side Navigation, many of them were created some 10 years ago ;)

On top of what I do for a living (besides the Photography passion) for which I am a Technology Engineer, we also provide Web Hosting Services by way of LiquidLayer.net , much to come and hope to update you all by way of this blog!

We also have a couple of Tech Blogs we host here: HostCheetah.com and Community.HostCheetah.com

Make it a great day!

Dave

Sunday, March 18, 2018

As of March 18th, 2018

Greetings all!

So we know we have not been updating this blog as much as we like.

We know that we need to!

Stay tuned.

We do have a new portfolio site, under construction at http://ModernPics.Photography

No www or No ".net" / .net just and easy site URL of ModernPics.Photography

Most recent coverage last night / Saturday 03/17/18 of Musink for ZUMA Press / Music Existence

Also, we need to update this blog navigation, we have a lot of links that are from 10 years ago!

More to come,

Stay tuned to our Social Channels.

Running for now!

Dave

Friday, October 27, 2017

Nikon LIVE from PPE 2017 - Day 2 - Nikon D850 Presentation

Nikon LIVE from PPE 2017 - Day 2

Fri, Oct 27 from 7:15am - 1:45pm PDT  Arts & Entertainment
Nikon LIVE from PhotoPlus Expo 2017 - Day 2
Watch Nikon Ambassadors and professional photographers share advice, tricks and tips live from Nikon’s booth at North America’s largest photography and imaging show, PhotoPlus Expo. Day 2 presenters include Doug Gordon, Josh Cripps, Andrew Hancock, Dixie Dixon, Jerry Ghionis, Joe McNally, Mandy Lea, Adam Woodworth and Deanne Fitzmaurice.
Doug Gordon
The Posing Project

Josh Cripps
Lenses Of Landscape: Breaking The Rules

Andrew Hancock
Editorial To Commercial – Versatile Storytelling In The World Of Sports

Dixie Dixon
The Best Kept Secrets Of A Fashion Photographer

Jerry Ghionis
Wedding And Fashion Photography: Extreme Versatility

Joe McNally
The Power Of Portable Lighting

Mandy Lea
Shedding Light On Landscapes: Doing What It Takes To Get The Shot

Adam Woodworth
Alone In The Dark: Tales Of A Night Photographer

Deanne Fitzmaurice
The Heart Of The Story

Dave Safley | ModernPics.com - Curated from Nikon Presentations


Friday, October 13, 2017

Carpool Karaoke ft. Ken Jeong and Chester Bennington of Lincoln Park


I just published Linkin Park | Chester Bennington

Carpool Karaoke ft. Ken Jeong and Chester Bennington of Lincoln Park

https://modernpics.net/linkin-park-chester-bennington-carpool-karaoke-ft-ken-jeong-441b739dc541

Posted to ModernPics.net Blog 10/13/17


Sunday, October 8, 2017

Scorpions cancel all remaining dates on U.S. tour




October, 8th, 2017

The Scorpions have regretfully announced that due to severe laryngitis, the remainder of the Crazy World U.S. Tour will be cancelled, including a performance scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 8, in Phoenix.
According to a press release, Klaus Meine has been advised by a top throat specialist in Los Angeles to rest his voice.

If he continues the tour, he could risk permanent vocal damage

See more information on my Blog ModernPics.net

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Accept at The Rose in Pasadena CA. 09/30/2017 - Photo Coverage Stay Tuned


Mark Tornillo of ACCEPT - Last night The Rose caught my camera on a dark part of the stage. Such an amazing performance and such nice guys to the photogs and their fans. The talent of this line-up is on point, tight arrangements, bombastic stage presence - makes for a great night of in your face heavy rock. Stay tuned for more photo coverage | Music Existence - Dave Safley Photography | ModernPics



The photos within the following video are not my shots,  However - Cool track to some amazing captures by random photographers.  Crank it up! 



Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Carlos Santana Photo Coverage 09/11/2017 at HOB Anaheim

Photo Coverage of Carlos Santana playing to a sold-out crowd at the House of Blues in Anaheim CA. on Septmenber 11th, 2017


See all photos at MusicExistence.com

Photo: Dave Safley

Set List


Sunday, February 26, 2017

NAMM Show 2017 Anaheim CA. January 19-22nd Photo Coverage

NAMM Show Winter 2017 - ModernPics.com
NAMM Show Winter - Anaheim CA. January 19-22, 2017 

NAMM Show 2017 Anaheim CA. January 19-22nd  Photo Coverage 

Photo: Dave Safley | ModernPics



Join us in the aisles of the NAMM Convention Center in Anaheim, California to discover all the new 2017 worlds of audio: musical instruments, studio equipment and home studio, DJing, this new edition of the largest international show dedicated to Those who make the sound even inaugurates a section entirely dedicated to software. News, photos, videos, you will not miss anything of the hottest moments of NAMM 2017.
NAMM Defined

NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), commonly called NAMM in reference to the organization's popular NAMM trade shows, is the not-for-profit association that promotes the pleasures and benefits of making music and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry. Our association — and our trade shows — serve as a hub for people wanting to seek out the newest innovations in musical products, recording technology, sound and lighting. NAMM's activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages.
The Model for Industry Growth —

The History

Before there was an industry or an association, there was a belief...in music. That belief led to a vision: We envision a world in which the joy of making music is a precious element of daily living for everyone; a world in which every child has a deep desire to learn music and a recognized right to be taught; and in which every adult is a passionate champion and defender of the right. That vision led to a mission: To strengthen the music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music.


More than a century later, that vision and mission have attracted a growing, thriving worldwide community of thousands of deeply passionate, talented companies that make, buy and sell the instruments that allow millions of people to make music. That community is called NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry.

Friday, November 25, 2016

Greetings all !

We have been lacking updating this page which we want to change and will be updating more often.

Also stay tuned to our other Social Media Channels:

http://www.fb.me/davesafley

http://www.fb.me/modernpicsphoto

http://www.twitter.com/modernpics

http://www.instagram.com/modernpics

Thanks!

Dave Safley | ModernPics

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Photos and Review On Stage Review​ -  be sure to visit OSR and bookmark for photos and reviews of National Acts and More! www.OnStageReview.com Photo: Dave Safley​ | ModernPics​

Journey​- Irvine Medows Irvine CA. May 12th, 2016 — with Neil Schon​ at Irvine Meadows Amphitheater. Click here to view more photos of Journey and the Show Review!

Journey - Irvine Medows Irvine CA. May 12th, 2016



Journey Setlist Irvine Meadows, Irvine, CA, USA, San Francisco Fest 2016

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Our Review and Photos of Carly Rae Jepsen at National Grove of Anaheim Febrauary 27, 2016

Carly Rae Jepsen Photo and Review: Dave Safley​ / ModernPics​ for On Stage Review​ #onstagereview #davesafley #modernpics - Check out my review and photos on OSR, Thanks!

Visit http://www.OnStageReview.com for more Reviews and Photos of National Artists and More!

CARLY RAE JEPSEN Grove of Anaheim​, CA February 27, 2016 Review by Dave Safley   Carly Rae Jepsen is a Pop, Pop Rock

Photo: Dave Safley | ModernPics

http://onstagereview.com/carly-rae-jepsen-review-city-national-grove-of-anaheim-ca/



Carly Rae Jepsen Setlist City National Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA, USA 2016, Gimmie Love Tour

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Dave Safley | ModernPics Blog Update February 21st, 2106





Hello all whom follow ModernPics / Dave Safley on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and those whom follow my blog ....

We know we have a lot of old news here / old pics and we are in need of 2016 clean up and org / so we wanted to let you know that we are working on all of that and will be working on this blog / updating with current projects / shoots and updating the outdated links on this page.

We also have started a profile on 500px.com / it's free to join and allows you to browse some of the worlds coolest photographers and is a really nice interface and some cool features.

So stay tuned!

Thanks very much ....

Please friend us at http://www.fb.me/davesafley 

Like our page http://www.fb.me/modernpicsphoto

Bookmark our 500px profile http://www.500px.com/modernpics

Dave Safley / ModernPics

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

NAMM Winter 2015 Anaheim Ca. Photo Coverage

Photo Coverage by ModernPics

ModernPics for AudioFanZine both USA and France

USA AudioFanZine
http://en.audiofanzine.com/shows/NAMM-Show/2015/photos/

France AudioFanZine
http://fr.audiofanzine.com/salons/NAMM-Show/2015/photos/

If you want to download any of the images we shot or view them in High Resolution.

Vist our Zenfolio Gallery, just click on any image / then hover over the top left / menu / then download (will get you the High Resolution Download)

ModernPics on Zenfolio
http://modernpics.zenfolio.com/p938759563

ModernPics on Flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/modernpics/sets/72157650614310522

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Press and Media Images 
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For the best music gear reviews on the planet - please visit AudioFanZine !


Here is a teaser of a very talented young artist that we shot on the Go Pro Stage Friday Night - Guest of the George Clinton Concert -

11 year old Brandon Niederauer / Go Pro Stage Sat NAMM Winter 2015 Guest Artist with George Clinton, Ripping up on Stage / Amazing Blues Player and only 11 years old ! ‪#‎modernpics‬ ‪#‎namm‬ ‪#‎namm2015‬‪#‎nammshow2015‬
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