There’s alot of people that think photography is a glamorous job and we do nothing but mingle with celebrities and drink champagne. Well, usually there’s nothing farther from the truth but tonight was a little different. I was asked to cover Duran Duran’s concert for a local publication and I jumped at the chance. I grew up listening to their music and watching their videos so it was a real treat to get to see them in concert (Before you ask, no, I didn’t meet them, get backstage, raid the craft table or any other things like that). They performed at Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary with Your Vegas opening for them. A quick sidenote, Your Vegas is just starting to tour in the US and have a great sound. I know their album just released and I recommend you take a listen – I think these guys will do quite well here.
Overall I really enjoyed the show and while I wasn’t familiar with their newer sound – which is heavily influenced by a techno-house vibe – it was great to hear a mix of older and newer stuff. Kudos to Cary for bringing in such a well-known band.. they definitely put on a great show and their fans are just as rabid today as they were back in the 80′s (with screams of “I love you Simon!!!” just behind me).
So without further ado, here’s a few photos. Special thanks to Kat, Allison & Theresa for coordinating my presence.
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by Brian Mullins
12 comments
jtimages - wow, amazing pics…I love it…it`s absolutly fantastic!!!
Olga - they are durantástikos!!!!
Lisa - Great shots! I was at the concert and had a brillant time!!!
Lena - Gorgeous pix!! So crisp and clear!! I saw my head in their too!
Alison - Wow….these are fantastic pictures!! Thank you for sharing them! I hope you don’t mind, but I linked your site to the Duran Duran fan site so others could see the pictures. I too would love to know what publication they will be in so I can purchase it. Did you get any photos of fans along the front? I see the back of my friends’ heads.
WOW! - Hallo! Fantastic pics! I found myself in one of the pics also. I live about an hour and a half away from Cary but drove in for the show. It was great!! I also would like to know what publication the pictures will be in. I do live far away but would make a special effort to get a copy of the magazine if the rest of the pictures look as great as these (and I’m sure they do)!
Brian Mullins - Thank you to everyone for the great comments! To answer a recurring question, unfortunately I cannot sell these photos due to contractual obligations. I sincerely appreciate all of the interest!
Leigh - Awesome… takes me back… Love the venue!
Kristy - Awesome pictures, Brian! My husband and I found ourselves in a few of them.
Can you tell me what publication your coverage will appear in?
Thanks again for posting!
Wendy Trankle - Amazing pictures! Thank you for sharing
Julie - Wow, beautiful pictures. Thank you.
ORIETTA - te felicito, las fotos están hermosisimas…muchas gracias