October 12th at The Belasco was an enchanting evening filled with the kind of music that makes you feel as if you’re in a fairytale. The Belasco itself is the kind of venue that feels like mixing a circus with Alice in Wonderland. The night started off with Angelica Garcia coming onto the stage and fans cheering her on. Her movements on stage had a dream-like feeling to them that would captivate anyone watching and music with hyper energy. I really liked the giant psychedelic images she had of her moving on stage while she was performing. For me, her music isn’t personally my taste but I can see why people like it and how passionate she was about it. She’s a fantastic dancer and performer. When she got off stage, they started decorating it for the headliner of the night Blonde Redhead, and the place got even more fantasy-like. The decorations already had me excited for the next artist. So when Blonde Redhead hit the stage, it was a moment everyone was waiting for. 

As a photographer, the lighting for Blonde Redhead was a challenge to work with but as a viewer, it felt like being transported into a surreal dream. Although I liked the challenge because it allowed me to think up more creative ways of editing my photos of the night and I wanted to make them dream-like to match the feeling I felt that night. I started listening to Blonde Redhead because of their song "For the Damaged Coda", which was featured in Rick and Morty, which is one of my favorite shows. This just goes to show you that Blonde Redhead appeals to people of all ages. They have a unique sound that can be heard even in their new album Sit Down for Dinner. In a way, their music is a bit spooky and melodically haunting in a way that gets stuck in your head. 

I also really loved their wardrobe choices, especially the shoes and their movements on stage, it helped me get more interesting shots. The sparkly dress was definitely a sight to see in the dark and showed just how much star power was in every movement. I’m glad Blonde Redhead is returning to performing and I’m sure they have lots more going forward to show all of their fans.