Masons Live

I was finally able to go out and really test my new lens.  I went to this place called Masons Live. It's on the south side of town right past the small strip mall where Outback is located. I have never been before, heard about it, but never been.  My friend and I got there around 7:30. She showed me to the back patio area.  We chatted while a band called Smokepoint was setting up. 

After some loud squealing feed back issues were taken care of...the music poured out. They played covers from Bon Jovi to Journey, to Maroon 5.  The singer was animated. He was all over the place. 

Usually when I shoot music I have seen at least one of the bands before, I know the promoters, or the venue owners or someone. Not last night. Ooooh no, my friend and I didn't know a soul. So I walked through the empty dance/corn hole area to the stage and started snapping away playing with the light.  After the first song I walked back to my friend at the bar and my hands were shaking. I was nervous! I realize it was because no one had expected me to be there like the other places/bands I shoot. I was an outsider barging my way in. However, this feeling only lasted about half way through the next song.  Then it was time to go inside for a restroom break.

I kid you not we pushed the doors open to a room that was nearly empty an hour before and walked right in to the 70s or was it the 60's? Not sure, but that was the vibe I got. For all I know it could have been today's music, but I felt I was in a disco.  So....guess what I just had to do...

I had to, and as soon as I got up to the stage, the dance floor started filling in behind me with ladies dancing to a single lady anthem they were playing. It was pretty awesome. I found out this band was called Unique. I believe they are from the Tampa area.

There you have it, my little Saturday night adventure at Masons Live Lakeland FL.  I got an unexpected two for one performance, a night out with my friend, and some pretty cool shots.