Cindy Raschke
Cindy “Crash” Raschke
Thomas over at Sig’s Lagoon had asked me about shooting some pictures at an event he was hosting at the shop. It was a Tiki themed art show featuring the works of Cindy Raschke from Austin, TX.
I’m always up for this type of thing so I agreed to come out early and be the designated photographer. Besides, The Flying Fish Sailors were already signed up to perform a short set opening for Clouseaux over at the CC later the same evening so it was no big deal to get down there early.
It also didn’t hurt that there’s a chance my pics could be used in a story about Cindy in Tiki Magazine. Nothing wrong with getting my pictures in print, even if it is an obscure periodical that caters to an eclectic sub-culture.
Cindy’s artwork was really quite good. Her tiki themed pieces were unique and vibrant.
Cindy herself was outgoaing and personable and even came to catch a few songs while my band played over at the Continental.
She did have on rather unusual piece on exhibit. A child-sized mannequin that she had “transformed” into what can only be called a tattooed demon boy.
I was actually rather fascinated by the demon boy and briefly entertained the idea of purchasing it. I then fast forwarded the scenario in my brain and, knowing Cynthia, knew that this piece would not be allowed in our house.
As it turns out, the piece was already sold to a tattoo artist in Florida so that put an end to my dilemma.
The turn out was fantastic and many of her pieces were sold. There’s going to be another show in Austin on Thursday, Aug. 2nd at The Gallery (next door to the Austin Continental Club) and I may be the designated photographer for that event as well.
More pictures (including Demon Boy) in my gallery.
Adam Burchfield – The Octanes
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Disco Expressions (again)
Disco Expressions had their second “official” gig last Friday at the Continental Club this past Friday.
By all accounts, it was a huge success.
My best picture of Jim performing to date:
Paul Beebe was a little bit frightening:
Random shots
Big Sandy and Los Straitjackets
Big Sandy joined forces with Los Straitjackets last week at the Continental Club.
Los Straitjackets did their usual thing with Big Sandy joining them a few times during the night to sing some songs.
There’s just something compelling about an instrumental band that plays surf music while wearing Mexican wrestling masks.
Random
Last night, in the back room of the Continental Club, I was asked by Trisha to take a picture or her, her sister Becky and David Beebe. I pulled out the camera and popped the flash and shot one shot. I forgot I had it in program mode and set to black and white.
Here is the result:
I like it.
The serious look on the face of The Colonel (David Beebe) is contrasted by the playful smiles of The Dancing Sisters and the whole picture is sent into a bit of a tailspin by the perpendicular “Where’s Waldo” cameo appearance of Conn in the lower right corner.
More pictures of the evening’s festivities coming soon.
Disco Expressions
The Disco Expressions show at the Continental Club on Friday was a VERY good time…
Paul Beebe was getting his cheesy disco croon on
Jim Henkel was really letting his hair down
There was a huge crowd and everyone seemed to be really diggin’ it.
