Mary Ouellette is a New England based music writer and concert photographer. She has spent the last five years as the owner and editor of TheyWillRockYou.com and is most accurately defined as “the girl at the rock show.” Capturing the best of musicians through photos and words is what drives her, whether it’s in the pit cameras in hand or sitting down backstage to interview the artists. ‘Almost Famous’ – it’s not just a movie. Check out her concert photography at SheWillShootYou.com.
Passionate about: New England Sports, Butch Walker and Willy Wonka (That’s Wilder not Depp).
The year couldn’t be off to a better start for folk rockers Mumford and Sons. Yesterday, the band announced plans for their summer Gentlemen of the Road Stopover shows, and on Sunday (Feb. 10), they'll perform at the Grammys, where they're nominated for six awards. As if all that weren't enough, the band stopped in Boston last night (Feb. 6) for the first of a handful of sold-out arena dates they'll play in North America before taking their show overseas.
More than a decade ago, singer-songwriter Chris Carrabba left the band Further Seems Forever, and before long, his career exploded with Dashboard Confessional. In his absence, Further Seems Forever continued on, enlisting two subsequent singers before finally calling it a day back in 2006.
Live music photography can be a challenge. Concert photographers are tasked with capturing compelling images under mentally strenuous situations, difficult technical setups that can easily change from song to song and the standard rules of first three songs, no flash. The general basics of photography are thrown out the window, and survival of the fittest kicks in while concert photographers learn to quickly adapt to the movement of the artists and the ever-changing lighting, all while respecting the paying ticket holders.
Florence Welch mixes her raw vocal power and overwhelming presence to bring a Florence + the Machine show to life. It doesn’t hurt that her stage clothes often include exquisite capes and gowns --- or in this case a dress that just happens to open up like angel wings that could leave a person completely breathless. Welch is a true ethereal beauty both in sight and sound.
If you’re gearing up for a Foster the People show, you should strap on your ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ because you’re in for a workout. Their dance driven pop rock keeps fans on their feet from start to finish, with the members of the band elevating the energy to a new level. In this photo, fearless leader Mark Foster takes a brea
Punk-spirited rockers Green Day have been bringing their bombastic live show around the globe since the band blew up in the early '90s. Although they continue to evolve and grow, their spirit on stage remains young, fun and energy-fueled. In this photo, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong ha
This photo is a favorite simply because it shows Dave Matthews in his true element -- onstage with acoustic guitar in hand. Almost every year, fans get the opportunity to see Dave and the Dave Matthews Band as th
If ever there were an alt-rock circus, Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips would be the undisputed ringleader. The Flaming Lips' live shows have become nothing short of legendary. The crowd becomes an integral part of the entertainmen
As any great concert photographer will tell you, don’t forget the drummer! Although they are often nestled toward the back of the stage with a sometimes obstructed view due to their drum kits and stage set up, the drummer is as important to a live show as any other member of the band
As Gwen Stefani and No Doubt gear up for their new disc ‘Push and Shove,’ their first since 2001’s ‘Rock Steady,’ this photo celebrates their history showcasing the band’s last tour in 2009. Although, one could be easily fooled, consider
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