Photos & Words by Richard Roesler

October 20, 2022 - So I finally got to catch a young lady I’ve been wanting to cover for a while now, Nikki Lane! I became aware of her through social media of course, the variety of images of Ms Nikki intrigued me, yet I chose to not listen to any of her music prior to finally getting the opportunity to see her.  Or as it is with me point glass at them, I’ve never asked, but I assume they reflect back as artist can always find them.  Eye contact yes, although a couple times, as if she wasn’t sure about it?  Any music photographer, if allowed will shoot the entire show given the opportunity you can get some interesting images.  Some you dig out of the lights of wrong color and they become B&Ws, which I like anyway.  And sometimes you get a stellar lighting opportunity and get a shot, even if by pure chance that you keep looking at.

I like to wait and hear the artist without the refinement of a studio sound, how are they live?  Nikki Lane was a party, I did think I was in line once?  My understanding is there was actual crowd surfing the following night, unfortunately only talk of it this night.  Do yourselves a favor, go purchase Denim & Diamonds her current tour, then work your way backwards!  So y’all know I’m not an actual music reviewer, I don’t even play one on TV, I believe I’d like to make Nikki Lane a habit!  

I think Im a groupie, but is it photographically, musically or both?  **October 23 - Okay where in the world have I been in regards to this young lady!  I'ts both without a doubt!**

The folks holding down the Last Concert Cafe were cool and busy!  The crowd was friendly, allowing me to move around and catch some interesting images.  Sorry again to the one gentleman I hit on the shoulder with my lens, that was a first!  But he was willing to move thinking I wanted to move up and smiling.  I don’t usually use that  lens when I’m in the crowd, also learned that it moves my shutter speed when hanging and not in use.  Which y’all probably don’t care about?

Till next time 

Richard