Josh Ramsay At Le Studio TD

The last time I was at Le Studio TD, it was before the most recent COVID wave and it was still called L'Astral.  It's always nice to be back in familiar concert halls, and even nicer to be taking photographs inside of them too.  On Sunday night, I was there to photograph the concert put on by Josh Ramsay.  Perhaps better known as the lead singer for hit Canadian band Marianas Trench, Ramsay like lots of artists, was very busy during lock-down.  He ended up writing a solo album, which he also produced and played all of the instruments on.  That's certainly more productive than I was during those long months.  He describes the album as a love letter to all of the musical styles he enjoys listening to.  The result was a very diverse album of songs, each of which has a style of its own.  He had stated that in making the album, he wanted to produce something upbeat and fun.  Based on the reactions of those in attendance at Le Studio TD, he more than succeeded. Speaking of those in attendance, a special thanks to some of the front row fans who helped me pass the time with some chit chat.  I try and get to the shows early when there is no photo pit in order to get a good spot, but that means some long waits until the lights go down and the fun starts.  The conversation was great.  May our front row paths cross again some day.  The first photograph was taken at f/3.2, 1/400sec, ISO 3200 at 24mm and the second photograph was taken at f/3.2, 1/1000sec, ISO 3200 at 24mm.    Here are several more photographs that I took during his performance.

f/3.2, 1/80sec, ISO 3200 at 24mm

f/3.2, 1/50sec, ISO 3200 at 24mm

f/3.2, 1/80sec, ISO 3200 at 70mm

f/3.2, 1/60sec, ISO 3200 at 38mm

f/3.2, 1/400sec, ISO 3200 at 70mm

f/3.2, 1/125sec, ISO 3200 at 24mm

f/3.2, 1/250sec, ISO 6400 at 24mm

f/3.2, 1/400sec, ISO 6400 at 24mm

f/3.2, 1/400sec, ISO 6400 at 44mm

f/2.8, 1/100sec, ISO 4000 at 70mm

f/3.2, 1/160sec, ISO 4000 at 200mm

f/3.2, 1/80sec, ISO 6400 at 24mm

f/3.2, 1/250sec, ISO 6400 at 24mm

If you'd like to find out more about Josh Ramsay and his music, you can do so by following the link to his website.  A very big thank you goes out to Julie Baldwin of 604 Records for getting me pass to shoot the concert.  Being surrounded by all of that happiness and positive energy, both from artist and fans, is always a good boost for morale.