For your listening pleasure...

It's official, I have a new favorite band...Point Five!  In an effort to head off the nasty text message my brother Jed is going to send me, let me rephrase this statement. There is another band I love as much as Crimson Head.  

A few months ago, I spent some time listening to Point Five in a little open air session and was hooked. They are the nicest people, they sound great and, unlike Crimson Head, I know my ear drums are not going to explode if I stand too close to the speaker...although I know I'd receive top notch treatment in such an event. Two of the band members are doctors at an area clinic. 

Over the weekend Point Five had their CD release party.  The Midway Bar was packed Saturday night with fans ready to hear the set and grab the CD. I got mine!  It looks and sounds great. 

Take a look for yourself...

I think everyone should grab this CD. It's so easy to listen to. Sometimes when I listen to one band or singers all at once, by the third or fourth track, I'm tired of listening.  I feel like I need a break.  Probably my Pandora ADD rearing it's ugly head, but I have to say, I don't have the same reaction to Point Five's sound. The disc has been in my computer since Sunday and I've played it a bunch of times.  

I love Track 6 - Carpenter.  It reminds me of Trevor's late grandfather who built our home.  Track 11 is a cool version of Cyndi Lauper's - Time After Time, which really features Point Five's unique sound. My personal favorite, Track 8 - Witchia. Not sure what it is about it, but I love it.

I have to say my kids LOVED reading my name when I popped the disc out! Thanks to Point Five, my kids think I'm a "super cool, rock star mom."  I wonder how long that'll last?  I'd bet I'm "annoying, makes me brush my teeth & do my homework mom" by Friday!

Ainsley | Wisconsin Commercial Photographer

Meet Ainsley...she is a local actress who would like to branch out into modeling and commercial work. 

We had a great evening at the lovely Cothern House for our outdoor shoot.  Thanks to the Hay family for letting us use the beautiful grounds.  

The resident cat could not get enough of Ainsley...if you have catnip to sell...I think this is your girl.  

{Photographer's Favorites}

I'm not sure what it is about these 3 little photos, but I love them. The light looks perfect. 

 I love the texture in the background...

...but this is my absolute favorite! The purpley-blue top she's wearing really makes her eye pop.

Good Luck Ainsley!

Point Five | WI Photographer to the Stars

I recently spent a beautiful night with the local band Point Five.  They were planning a little jam and wanted some shots for their upcoming CD. 

Let's meet the band: Carole, Andy, Monica, Paul and Aaron

{Photographer's Favorite}

I adore how the light from the setting sun shines off of Carole & Paul's beautiful instruments.  The band members look happy & relaxed, and I love the funky Chore-Time bin in the background.

Love the details.

 

They have the whole open-air jam thing down to a tee.  Do you want to hear Point Five for yourself? 

Their next gig is at Dino's in Dodgeville on August 13.  Show starts at 8.

Mark your calendars and save your pennies for their CD.

Thanks to Monica and the rest of Point Five for the amazing night!  Thanks for the good time & for letting me be part of your cool band. 

Anyone who knows me, knows I been dying to be part of a band for some time now.  I think it links back to my first concert at Alpine Valley in the early 90's where I saw the legendary NKOTB, but felt rejected because Donnie Wahlberg didn't bother meeting me by the Port-a-Potty like I told him to do in the Sweet Honesty scented letters I sent him. ;)