The Russian Ballet presents The Nutcracker – The Paramount Theater, Charlottesville
one moment – The Golden Dragon Acrobats
The Paramount Theater in Charlottesville, Virginia hosted The Golden Dragon Acrobats and this group didn’t disappoint. I chose a photograph taken near the end of the performance with a few of these ultra-talented performers.
Rob Garland’s full Paramount Theater feature in Albemarle Magazine
The new issue is now on the shelves, so we can now showcase the entire ten page spread in the winter issue of Albemarle Magazine. I have had the honor of volunteering as house photographer for The Paramount Theater and have enjoyed every second.
Albemarle Magazine – December/January 2011-2012
Alison Dickie, publisher of Albemarle Magazine, was kind enough showcase my work in the December-January edition to promote the Paramount Theater and the many performers that have graced the stage in the last five years. I have had the distinct pleasure of documenting events as the house photographer since 2006, donating many framed prints to the theater for their upstairs offices and backstage dressing rooms. It was a treat to publish a ten page spread with an image of one of my favorite artists, B.B. King, used for the cover and introductory pages. A quick preview is shown below and you may view a link to the current issue by clicking the following link: Inside the current issue
Rob Garland photographs cover for new Doc Watson Biography
Doc Watson is one of the true pioneers and legends of bluegrass music. As a lover of many types of music, it was an honor for Dr. Gustavson to use my image taken at The Paramount Theater in Charlottesville, Virginia as the cover photograph for this book.
Quoted from the author:
Blind But Now I See: The Biography of Music Legend Doc Watson is the winner of the Best Biography of 2010 from the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, and a Finalist for 2010 Foreword Book of the Year in the Biography category.
From the day he stepped off the bus in New York City, Doc Watson changed the music world forever. His influence has been recognized by presidents and by the heroes of modern music. This is the first comprehensive biography of bluegrass great hero, flat-picking legend, and the man who brought Amazing Grace into the public consciousness.
Inspiration to Robert Plant, Bob Dylan and countless other rock, country, pop and bluegrass musicians, Doc Watson started his career in his late 30s, on a small stage in Greenwich Village, New York City. Blind But Now I See delves into the dark corners of Doc Watson’s life, and of course, the development of his baritone voice and steady guitar licks. This is a full and honest portrayal of a true American hero, and a genius of our times, from the small town of Deep Gap, North Carolina.Blind But Now I See: The Biography of Music Legend Doc Watson includes never before released details about Doc Watsons life and music career. Chock-full of new and compelling interviews. Among others interviewed are: Abigail Washburn, Alan O Bryant, Alice Gerrard, Annie Bird, B. Townes, Bela Fleck, Ben Harper, Beppe Gambetta, Clint Howard, Darol Anger, David Grisman, David Moultrup, Don Rigsby, Donna Hill, Ed Pearl, Edgar Meyer, Ellen Harper-Verdries, George McCeney, Greg Brown, Guy Clark, Guy Davis, Jack Lawrence, James Reams, Jean Ritchie, Jerry Douglas, Joe Crookston, John Cohen, John Pushkin, Jonathan Byrd, Ketch Secor, Larry Long, Maria Muldaur, Mark Moss, Marty Stuart, Michelle Shocked, Mike Marshall, Mike Seeger, Norman Blake, Paddy Moloney, Pat Donohue, Paul Asbell, Paul Chasman, Peggy Seeger, Peter Rowan, Peter Siegel, Rebecca Lovell, Ricky Skaggs, Roland White, Sam Bush, Sarah Bryan, Si Kahn, Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, Tom Chapin, Tom Moore, Tom Paxton, Tommy Emmanuel, Tommy Sands, Tony Cartledge, Tony Rice, Tony Trischka, Warren Haynes and Wayne Henderson.
To order a copy of the book, please visit: Blind But Now I See – Amazon.com
About the author: Dr. Kent Gustavson earned his PhD from Stony Brook University in New York, where he now teaches music, leadership, and language. He speaks around the world on both music and publishing, and has interviewed hundreds of award-winning musicians and authors for his radio show Sound Authors. Dr. Gustavson has released more than a dozen audio recordings on his small independent record label Ninety and Nine Records. He lives and works in Sound Beach, New York. Find out more at www.kentgustavson.com
Reviews
“If you’re a dedicated Doc Watson fan, I think you would find this book an interesting read. It does get into some darker areas of Doc’s life, such as Merle’s death, but it also is a celebration of the man through the eyes and ears of those who know him.” – Steve Carr, docsguitar.com
“Hard to believe it’s been 50 years since Ralph Rinzler first introduced guitarist Doc Watson to the larger world. It’s a fitting anniversary for the first book-length biography on Doc to appear. It was long overdue. This is a valuable, anecdotal work anyone interested in Doc’s music and life will enjoy reading.” – Bluegrass Unlimited
“This is a highly informative, fascinating biography of the great Doc Watson. What a life. It’s a page-turner that will keep you up past your bedtime. Don’t miss it.” - The Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association
“A very well researched biography… The story of Doc Watson’s life is one of tragedy and success. The author provides a vivid image of Doc’s early childhood [and his] years with Merle, and gravely describes the impact of Merle’s untimely death. The book is hard to put down…” - Tom Duplissey, Bay Area Bluegrass Association
“Musicologists will appreciate the chapters on Doc’s singing style and guitar work… Music fans will delight in the book as a whole, a splendid recounting of Doc Watson as man whose ‘…approach to folk music on a guitar was like Horowitz’s approach to the piano…’” – Gary Presley, The Internet Review of Books
Rob Garland’s Doc Watson book cover featured in Albemarle Magazine
Snap: Diana Krall at the Paramount
A big thank you to The Hook for choosing my photograph of Diana Krall as it’s “Snap” feature from the Paramount show last year. Diana Krall is the world’s biggest selling female jazz musician of the past two decades.
Rob Garland featured on website of master printer
Legendary darkroom printer Robert Cavalli and I were speaking on the phone one day and he kindly asked to use one of my many B.B. King images on his website. Of course I was thrilled. Robert Cavalli has achieved great success as a printer and is one of the top fine art master printers in the industry. His Beverly Hills and Los Angeles photographer clientele bring him film to process that have included the weddings and/or personal events of Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Applegate, Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey, Hilary Swank, etc. I was very honored that he asked to use my work on his site as I am one of the few east coast photographers that have silver halide prints included in his client portfolio. You may view his complete site with my image (3rd thumbnail on the right) by clicking on the following link: Robert Cavalli – client work – Gallery 2
Bo Diddley – The Paramount Theater
I had the chance to not only photograph, but spend some time with Bo Diddley. I will never forget the experience as well as our conversation backstage about guitars and his great career. Many of you may know his music as well as his commercials with Bo Jackson in the 1980s, “Bo knows.” Bo Diddley played the Paramount Theater Continue reading
James Brown – nTelos Wireless Pavilion (Formerly Charlottesville Pavilion)
The Godfather of Soul, James Brown….need I say any more? I have photographed James Brown a few times, but this was my favorite performance, being in my hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia at the Pavilion. This was also seven months before we lost this icon to pneumonia on Christmas Day of 2006. I always loved Continue reading