Austin Live Music

A man playing drums in a dark room.

Ernie Welter – He took a walk down 6th Street

By Seven Pillars Photography / October 24, 2023 /

I first captured him playing with a group called The Scoundrels, on September 18, 2020, at Emerald Point Bar and grill. We didn’t get a chance to talk. November 6,…

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A man playing an acoustic guitar in front of a microphone.

Josh Smith – He got his wish.

By Seven Pillars Photography / October 23, 2023 /

September 18, 2020, was my first encounter with Josh Smith. He was and continues to play acoustic with Van Wilks. I next saw him with Van at Iron Wolf Ranch…

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A woman playing a red guitar in front of a microphone.

The Workout known as Ruby Dice

By Seven Pillars Photography / October 22, 2023 /

September 21, 2020 at the Sagebrush Austin was my first encounter with Ruby Dice. She has been a photographic challenge since then. The simple fact is this woman moves and…

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A group of people singing and playing guitars.

Chris Berardo Trio – A New Display in the Music Museum of my Mind

By Seven Pillars Photography / October 22, 2023 /

The music museum of my mind grows each week as I discover “New to me” musicians. Saturday, September 21, 2023, another painting of excellence is being prominently displayed. The harmony…

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A man playing a guitar in front of a microphone.

The Original Mark Chandler is Back.

By Seven Pillars Photography / October 21, 2023 /

I first encountered Mark Chandler January 15, 2021 at Parmer Lane Tavern. It was a quick pop in, one of several that night, on my multi-venue night. I heard and…

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A group of people playing music in a bar.

TGBAD – A Solid Foundation of Entertainment

By Seven Pillars Photography / October 18, 2023 /

Throw a dart at any Friday and I will predict with 100% accuracy that between the hours of 6pm – 7:30pm, The Saxon Pub will be packed with people dancing.…

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Dave Scher – A Human Generator

By Seven Pillars Photography / October 18, 2023 /

During the freeze and power outage of 2021, why didn’t TXU use Dave Scher? I study musicians. I see characteristics of that person, patterns of movement that make great photography.…

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Ray Prim – Voted Playboys sexiest Musician?

By Seven Pillars Photography / October 17, 2023 /

He is a musician that I have only had a recent introduction musically. All I know of him is that he is a phenomenal musician, singer, and songwriter who keeps…

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Rob Schumacher – Confirmation about Drummers!

By Seven Pillars Photography / October 17, 2023 /

He confirmed what I always suspected about the early beginning of drummers, pots and pans. Okay, nothing shocking or new but I can check that off my list of things…

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Capturing the Experience – What does it mean?

By Seven Pillars Photography / October 16, 2023 /

“Capturing the Experience” is the mantra of Seven Pillars Photography, LLC., that defines the goal of every photograph taken, to preserve a memorable moment of the live music world. Events…

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