For Effect

Evoking an emotion with a photograph is how we work. Evoking an emotion wrought by a song via an image is a bit tougher. I have over 1000 images of Toby and JK in my work. Finally one that inspires (I hope) the feeling of the very first seconds of a JK performance.

Juke Kartel Key Club

After bands Ambrose and the Chicago band Lovehammers, JK showed the house what the late set is all about. The street team was there, Brian Hopkins of Paperback Hero brought his lovely lady Natalie, and a lot of hard core fans hung in there late. I was in a more creative than documentary mood so I was using the always difficult lighting for effect with Toby here. The upper shot uses an old technique for a psychedelic mood.

Audience Participation

At the Whiskey
This is why I think Juke Kartel will do well here in tough Los Angeles. Toby Rand has incredible spirit and it just blasts out from him. Charisma is a weak word, not up to this mans performance. What does this get a band? Fan support, in this case literally. If anyone knows who this guy is please comment. This was late in the show, likely about 12:30