I wasn’t here for the night it reopened. Bob Dylan wasn’t allowing photographers and I stayed home. A mistake for sure. But in my role as House photographer for the Capitol Theatre, I have covered a lot of amazing nights in the seven years since.
There have been some interesting nights. Bo Burnham filmed a Netflix special. There was Jam The Vote to help raise money for Headcount before the last presidential election. Debra of America hosted a benefit to raise money for their charitable organization that featured an amazing band: Warren Haynes, George Porter Jr., Joe Russo, John Medeski & Skerik. Central Park Dance has put on its annual performance of The Nutcracker.
Bo Burnham Capitol Theatre (Fri 12 11 15)
Nicole Atkins- Jam The Vote Capitol Theatre (Sun 11 6 16)
Jam The Vote Capitol Theatre (Sun 11 6 16)
IRma Thomas backstage- Jam The Vote Capitol Theatre (Sun 11 6 16)
Preservation Hall Jazz Band w/George Porter & Eric Krasno-Jam The Vote Capitol Theatre (Sun 11 6 16)
Eric Krasno & George POrter-Jam The Vote Capitol Theatre (Sun 11 6 16)
Amayo of Antibalas-Jam The Vote Capitol Theatre (Sun 11 6 16)
Robert Randolph-Jam The Vote Capitol Theatre (Sun 11 6 16)
Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello-Jam The Vote Capitol Theatre (Sun 11 6 16)
Debra of America benefit: Haynes Medeski Porter Russo Capitol Theatre (Fri 10 15 18)
Debra of America benefit: Warren Haynes Capitol Theatre (Fri 10 15 18)
The Nutcracker Capitol Theatre (Sun 12 17 17)
The Nutcracker Capitol Theatre (Sun 12 17 17)
The Grateful Dead‘s legendary bass player, Phil Lesh started a year-long run of shows at the venue which turned into a permanent “residency” of sorts. I was lucky enough to suggest to the venue’s owner, Peter Shapiro that I should document at least one night each time he came through and if the lineup changed, more than one night. This has led to an endless number of incredible musicians passing through the stage doors to play the music of the ultimate jam band. And of course, the annual March birthday shows and Halloween runs are always something extra special.
Phil Lesh & Friends Capitol Theatre (Mon 3 16 15)
Warren Haynes- Phil Lesh’s 76th birthday Capitol Theatre (Tue 3 15 16)_
Elliot Peck & Grahame Lesh- Phil Lesh & Terrapin Family Band Capitol Theatre (Fri 11 2 18)
Nicki Bluhm- Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band Capitol Theatre (Halloween- Tue 10 31 17)_
Ross James & Grahame Lesh- Phil Lesh & Terrapin Family Band Capitol Theatre (Phil-O-Ween- Wed 10 31 18)
Jason Crosby, Scott Metzger & Luther Dickinson- Phil Lesh & Friends Capitol Theatre (Sat 10 29 16)
Luther Dickinson & Larry Campbell- Phil Lesh & Friends Capitol Theatre (Fri 10 28 16)
Robert Randolph- Phil Lesh & Friends Capitol Theatre (Fri 5 26 17)
Phil Lesh & Friends Capitol Theatre (Sat 3 16 19)
John Scofield- Phil Lesh’s 79th Birthday Capitol Theatre (Fri 3 15 19)
Warren Haynes, John Molo, Phil & Jimmy Herring- Phil Lesh & Friends Capitol Theatre (St. Patrick’s Day- Thur 3 17 16)
Phil Lesh & Terrapin Family Band Capitol Theatre (Thur 9 6 18)
Phil Lesh & Friends Capitol Theatre (Fri 10 28 16)
Jimmy Herring- Phil Lesh & Friends Capitol Theatre (St. Patrick’s Day- Thur 3 17 16)
Jackie Greene- Phil Lesh’s 79th Birthday Capitol Theatre (Fri 3 15 19)
Jackie Greene, Phil & John Scofield- Phil Lesh’s 79th Birthday Capitol Theatre (Fri 3 15 19)
Jackie Greene, Phil & Luther Dickinson- Phil Lesh & Friends Capitol Theatre (Sat 3 16 19)
Jackie Greene- Phil Lesh Friends Capitol Theatre (Fri 11 16 12)
Phil Lesh & Terrapin Family Band Capitol Theatre (Thur 9 6 18)
Phil Lesh & Friends Capitol Theatre (Halloween- Thur 10 31 13)
Joan Osborne- Phil Lesh’s 77th birthday Capitol Theatre (Wed 3 15 17)
John Molo- Phil Lesh’s 76th birthday Capitol Theatre (Tue 3 15 16)
Stanley Jordan- Phil Lesh’s 77th birthday Capitol Theatre (Wed 3 15 17)
Stanley Jordan & Phil- Phil Lesh’s 77th birthday Capitol Theatre (Wed 3 15 17)
Jackie Greene- Phil Lesh & Friends Capitol Theatre (Sat 3 16 19)
Rob Barraco- Phil Lesh & Friends Capitol Theatre (Mon 3 16 15)
I’ve been blessed to shoot some of my favorite musical acts like Robert Plant, Neil Young, Jeff Beck, Counting Crows, Jane’s Addiction, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Al Green, Black Crowes and the late Chris Cornell. But the list of incredible musicians and comedians goes on and on.
Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters Capitol Theatre (Thur 9 25 14)
Neil Young + Promise of the Real Capitol Theatre (Wed 9 26 18)
Neil Young + Promise of the Real Capitol Theatre (Wed 9 26 18)
Neil Young + Promise of the Real Capitol Theatre (Wed 9 26 18)
Jeff Beck Capitol Theatre (Tue 7 19 16)
Counting Crows Capitol Theatre (Tue 10 23 12)
Counting Crows Capitol Theatre (Tue 10 23 12)
Jane’s Addiction Capitol Theatre (Tue 5 19 15)
Jane’s Addiction Capitol Theatre (Tue 5 19 15)
Jane’s Addiction Capitol Theatre (Tue 5 19 15)
Tedeschi Trucks Band Capitol Theatre (Tue 2 20 18)
Tedeschi Trucks Band Capitol Theatre (Tue 2 20 18)
Tedeschi Trucks Band Capitol Theatre (Thur 12 3 15)
Tedeschi Trucks Band Capitol Theatre (Thur 12 3 15)
Tedeschi Trucks Band Capitol Theatre (Tue 2 20 18)
Tedeschi Trucks Band Capitol Theatre (Thur 12 3 15)
Al Green Capitol Theatre (Thur 10 25 12)
Black Crowes acoustic Capitol Theatre (Sat 10 19 13)
Black Crowes acoustic Capitol Theatre (Sat 10 19 13)
Chris Cornell Capitol Theatre (Sat 6 25 16)
Chris Cornell Capitol Theatre (Sat 6 25 16)
To honor the past seven years, This is a gallery of just some of what I consider my best images from the venue. Many artists aren’t represented. And some artists are represented numerous times. All that mattered to me was that the images, including several of the fans, showed off how special that room and stage are. I hope you enjoy looking through these 130 images as much as I did when I culled them from my archives.
Coheed And Cambria Capitol Theatre (Fri 10 14 16)
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals Capitol Theatre (Sun 2 24 13)
Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals Capitol Theatre (Sat 4 2 16)
Bush Capitol Theatre (Wed 2 25 15)
Flaming Lips Capitol Theatre (Tue 7 30 19)
The Last Internationale Capitol Theatre (Thur 9 25 14)
Queens Of The Stone Age Capitol Theatre (Wed 7 16 14)
The Revivalists Capitol Theatre (Sat 3 25 17)
Flaming Lips Capitol Theatre (Tue 7 30 19)
Anders Osborne Capitol Theatre (Fri 2 26 16)
Sisters of the Strawberry Moon Capitol Theatre (Sat 3 16 19)
Big Head Todd & The Monsters Capitol Theatre (Fri 3 1 19)
The Strokes Capitol Theatre (Tue 5 31 16)
Crobot Capitol Theatre (Sat 1 11 14)
Trey Anastasio Band Capitol Theatre (Wed 1 23 13)
Spin Doctors Capitol Theatre (Port Chester, NY- Sat 10 13 12)
Queens of the Stone Age Capitol Theatre (Wed 9 6 17)
Ian Anderson- Jethro Tull – The Rock Opera Capitol Theatre (Tue 11 10 15)
SOJA Capitol Theatre (Thur 3 1 18)
Wetlands 25th Anniversary Capitol Theatre (Sat 2 8 14)
As The Crow Flies Capitol Theatre (Tue 4 17 18)
As The Crow Flies Capitol Theatre (Sun 12 30 18)
John McLaughlin Capitol Theatre (Sat 11 4 17)
Fuzz Sangiovanni & Jen Durkin- Wetlands 25th Anniversary Capitol Theatre (Sat 2 8 14)
Blues Traveler & Spin Doctors Capitol Theatre (Port Chester, NY- Sat 10 13 12)
Funky Meters Capitol Theatre (New Year’s Eve- Mon 12 31 12)
Foundation of Funk Capitol Theatre (Thur 8 23 18)
Trigger Hippy Capitol Theatre (Sat 3 28 15)
Antibalas Capitol Theatre (Fri 12 28 12)
Trigger Hippy Capitol Theatre (Sat 3 28 15)
Wilco Capitol Theatre (Wed 2 3 16)
Foundation of Funk Capitol Theatre (Thur 8 23 18)
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Capitol Theatre (Sun 12 10 17)
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals Capitol Theatre (Sun 2 24 13)
Anders Osborne Capitol Theatre (Sun 12 10 17)
Aledcia Chakour & Warren Haynes- Warren Haynes Band Capitol Theatre (Fri 10 12 12)
Bob Weir’s 69th birthday @ Capitol Theatre (Sun 10 16 16)
Steve Vai-Generation Axe Capitol Theatre (Wed 11 28 18)
Bob Weir and Wolf Bros Capitol Theatre (Sat 11 10 18)
KDTU feat. Angelo Moore perform Dirty Mind Capitol Theatre (Sat 9 24 16)
As The Crow Flies Capitol Theatre (Sun 12 30 18)
As The Crow Flies Capitol Theatre (Sun 12 30 18)
Foundation of Funk Capitol Theatre (Thur 8 23 18)
Clutch Capitol Theatre (Sat 1 11 14)
Gavin DeGraw Capitol Theatre (Mon 4 7 14)
Flaming Lips Capitol Theatre (Tue 7 30 19)
Trombone Shorty Capitol Theatre (Sat 3 22 14)
Sisters of the Strawberry Moon Capitol Theatre (Sat 3 16 19)
Joe Satriani Capitol Theatre (Wed 3 30 16)
Gavin DeGraw Capitol Theatre (Mon 4 7 14)
Big Head Todd & The Monsters Capitol Theatre (Fri 3 1 19)
Morrissey Capitol Theatre (Sat 1 19 13)Michael Franti & Spearhead Capitol Theatre (Fri 11 15 13)
Foundation of Funk Capitol Theatre (Thur 8 23 18)
Elvis Costello solo Capitol Theatre (Tue 11 12 13)
Hannibal Buress Capitol Theatre (Thur 5 17 18)
As The Crow Flies Capitol Theatre (Tue 4 17 18)
The Revivalists Capitol Theatre (Sat 3 25 17)
Zakk Wylde- Generation Axe Capitol Theatre (Wed 11 28 18)
The Revivalists Capitol Theatre (Sat 3 25 17)
John McLaughlin & Jimmy Herring Capitol Theatre (Sat 11 4 17)
Joe Satriani Capitol Theatre (Wed 3 30 16)
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Capitol Theatre (Sun 12 10 17)
Eric McFadden & Anders Osborne Capitol Theatre (Fri 2 26 16)
Royal Blood Capitol Theatre (Wed 9 6 17)
John McLaughlin & Jimmy Herring Capitol Theatre (Sat 11 4 17)
Michael Franti & Spearhead Capitol Theatre (Fri 11 15 13)
Yngwie Malmsteen- Generation Axe Capitol Theatre (Wed 11 28 18)
So here’s to the first seven years of the “rebirth.” And here’s to Peter and his team bringing us another seven, and then another seven…..
Phil Lesh & Peter Shapiro- Phil Lesh’s 77th birthday Capitol Theatre (Wed 3 15 17)
Capitol Theatre stage crew- Wilco Capitol Theatre (Wed 2 3 16)
