Victoria Wright

Clinton Kane played at House of Blues on February 18th, and the room felt full before he even came out. I got there about thirty minutes before his set, and even though I missed the opener, you could feel that the energy had already been built up. People were talking, holding their spots, and watching the stage like they were waiting for something important. As a photographer, that kind of anticipation always stands out. It makes you pay attention because you know the moment he walks out,...

Blood Orange played at the Bomb Factory in Deep Ellum on March 5th, and the place was packed. From the moment I walked in, it felt full. People were shoulder to shoulder, all facing the stage, waiting. As a photographer, you can tell when a crowd is really there for the artist, and this one was. When the show started, the lighting was bright and clear. It made everything easy to see and easy to shoot. You could see him clearly, the band clearly, and the crowd too. It felt open. For the first...

The artist Novulent held his album release party at Three Links in Deep Ellum on Thursday, February 12th. The venue was small, but it was sold out and packed with people. From the moment I walked in, I could tell this night was important. Something I first noticed was everyone’s style. Almost everyone wore black. People had unique hairstyles, dark makeup, and outfits that felt very intentional. It felt like everyone there understood the artist and the music, and they expressed that through...