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).
Mary Ouellette
Keane, June 2012
Piano driven rockers Keane kicked off their U.S. tour in support of their latest disc in Boston, Mass., and this photo is from that first show. The photo captures lead vocalist Tom Chaplin caught in a moment, one that permeated throughout the entire venue on this special night...
Mutemath, April 2010
Anyone who’s ever been to a Mutemath show and has had the pleasure of watching drummer Darren King affixing his headphones to his head with gaffer's tape knows they’re in for one heck of a show. Although King does have a technical reason for doing it, it still looks pretty badass...
Arcade Fire, August 2010
Canadian indie rockers Arcade Fire may be the only band on our list rocking a glockenspiel during their live set – not to mention French horns, xylophones and accordions. The band, led by the husband and wife team of Win Butler and Regine Chassagne, tends to share instrument duties while out on the road, and this photo shows the elegant Chassagne with an accordion slung over her shoulder as she lo
Tegan and Sara, February 2010
When it came to selecting a favorite concert photo of Tegan and Sara, we couldn’t pick just one image, so here’s a split of the twin sisters in action. Fans of Tegan and Sara know that the onstage banter between the two is part of their charm, but it’s their music that wins fans over and keeps them coming back for more...
Pearl Jam, May 2010
Sometimes it’s simply the subject of a photo that makes it special, as is the case with this shot of Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder. Vedder and Pearl Jam have been turning out thought-provoking, relevant music since 1990 and only seem to get better with age...
La Roux, November, 2010
While her signature hair might be the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of La Roux, it’s her brilliantly executed electro-pop that will keep music enthusiasts coming back time and time again. With her powerhouse of a voice and her arsenal of ‘80s infused songs, La Roux knows how to captivate a crowd...
Young the Giant, September 2011
Since releasing their self-titled debut disc in 2010, the sky has been the limit for Young the Giant. with one of their tunes even making its way onto the TV show ‘Glee.’ This photo, an extreme close-up of singer Sameer Gadhia, shows off just a hint of the passion and fervor with which the band delivers their music in a live environment...
Sleigh Bells, May 2012
Alexis Krauss and Derek E. Miller make up the duo known as Sleigh Bells. Out on tour opening the show for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sleigh Bells had the opportunity to introduce a whole new group of people to their music each and every night -- and judging by their masterful performance, they took it as a challenge...
My Morning Jacket, August 2010
You have to admire a band whose fearless leader has the fortitude to rock both a cape and furry boots. My Morning Jacket’s Jim James has worn both, often at the same time, on stage throughout his career. This shot of My Morning Jacket is one of our favorites because it shows four members of the band coming together during their live set to jam out together and truly enjoy each other’s company...
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Cat Power, July 2010
This photo of Chan Marshall, otherwise known as Cat Power, is one of our favorites for a few different reasons. Cat Power has been very open about the stage fright that she’s encountered throughout her career, often leaving her facing away from the crowd...