Author Archives: Doug Seymour

TVD Live Shots: Lalah Hathaway at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 9/23

By Doug Seymour | Published: October 2, 2015

TVD’s Doug Seymour was dispatched to Lalah Hathaway’s performance at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City on September 23rd to photograph the show and behind the scenes.

The two time Grammy Award winner is preparing to release Lalah Hathaway Live on October 30th—available on vinyl, CD, and DVD from Hathaway Entertainment with distribution by eOne Music. This album was recorded at the Troubadour in Los Angeles this past April. It’s the same stage upon which her father, Donny Hathaway, recorded his Live album in 1972.

Several surprise guests joined LaLah Hathaway in NYC—jazz legend Chick Corea, Valerie Simpson (Ashford & Simpson), Freddie Jackson, Jonathan McReynolds, and songwriter James Day.

Check out Hathaway’s new video “Little Ghetto Boy” from her forthcoming Lalah Hathaway Live.

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TVD Live Shots: Langhorne Slim & The Law at Union Transfer, 9/16

By Doug Seymour | Published: September 22, 2015

We sent TVD’s Doug Seymour to the Langhorne Slim & The Law’s show at Union Transfer in Philadelphia on September 16th to shoot the band who are currently on the road promoting their brand new release, The Spirit Moves—available on CD and vinyl from Dualtone Records.

Frankly, these guys put on one of the best live shows out there—miss them at your peril. Check out Seymour’s photos taken during sound check and the show. —Ed.

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TVD Live Shots: Delta Spirit & Friends at World Café Live, 8/5

By Doug Seymour | Published: August 11, 2015

Fresh off their Lollapalooza performance in Chicago, the Delta Spirit & Friends tour performed on the World Café Live / WXPN stage in Philadelphia on August 5th, 2015. Our own Doug Seymour was there to cover the evening and capture moments during sound check, backstage, and the performance itself.

Delta Spirit was joined on stage by Jon Foreman of Switchfoot, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Eric Slick of Dr. Dog, and Mike Weiss of Mewithoutyou. Former drummer for Rosu Lup, Jonny Miller made an appearance as well.

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TVD Live Shots: The Pennsylvania Blues Festival at Split Rock Resort, 7/25

By Doug Seymour | Published: July 29, 2015

Our own Doug Seymour attended the Pennsylvania Blues Festival on July 25th at the Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony, PA to capture the day’s events.

Blues singer Shemekia Copeland, daughter of the late great Johnny Copeland, headlined the festival.

There was also a late night showcase featuring the original members of Johnny Copeland’s band. This was the first time the group had performed together since Johnny’s passing in 1997. Shemekia Copeland joined the band for this historic moment.

The full day’s events are captured on the flip.

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TVD Live Shots: The Detroit Cobras at the Brooklyn Bowl, 7/18

By Doug Seymour | Published: July 27, 2015

TVD photographer Doug Seymour traveled to the Brooklyn Bowl on July 18th to chronicle an evening with The Detroit Cobras. The Cobras blend obscure rock and soul classics with a gritty charm that make the songs all their own.

Lead singer Rachel Nagy owned the stage with a rock and roll swagger that was electric. Check out the balance of Seymour’s photos below—and the Cobras live.

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TVD In-store: Breaking Benjamin, Meet & Greet at Gallery of Sound, 6/27

By Doug Seymour | Published: July 1, 2015

You could call it a homecoming of sorts. Wilkes-Barre, PA’s favorite sons, Breaking Benjamin, armed with a brand new record in stores, Dark Before Dawn—their first in 6 years—celebrated its arrival by paying a visit to Wilkes-Barre’s Gallery of Sound record store for an informal fan meet and greet last weekend.

Over 400 strong lined the building on a sunny summer Saturday and had almost anything and everything signed by the band.

We sent TVD’s Doug Seymour into the throng to capture an informal “record store day” with the band, and yep—to get his record signed. —Ed.

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TVD Live Shots: All Time Low in-store at Gallery of Sound, 4/4

By Doug Seymour | Published: April 17, 2015

All Time Low released their sixth full-length album, Future Hearts on April 7th, debuting at number two in the USA and number one in the UK.

This is the first time the pop-punk band have achieved this kind of chart success. “This is a huge surprise! We didn’t expect this kind of reaction to the album and we couldn’t be happier. After so many years together, we never want to let our fans down, and this feels like a massive achievement on their part as much as ours.”

In preparation for the upcoming release, the band embarked on a mini record store tour, performing new songs and autographing items for fans. This six-city stop at local indie records stores was sold out, giving true hardcore fans an intimate experience with the band.

On April 4th, the band made a stop at record store Gallery of Sound in Wilkes Barre, PA, performing a short, sold out set in front of 300 lucky fans. Photographer Doug Seymour was there to capture moments both on and off stage.

All Time Low will embark on their Future Hearts Tour starting April 15th in Lowell, MA.