Birzer Photo Blog

Photos from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Showcase at SXSW

Brian — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:33:13 +0000

I had unique honor of photographing Bruce Springsteen's SXSW showcase on March 15. Bruce had an amazing guest list including Jimmy Cliff (3 songs!),Eric Burden, Alejandro Escovedo, Joe Ely, along with members of Arcade Fire and the Low Anthem, Garland Jeffreys and Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine.
Here's the The NY Times review of the show.

Bruce Springsteen SXSW 2012

Bruce Springsteen and Little Steven sxsw

Bruce Springsteen and Jimmy Cliff sxsw 2012

Bruce Springsteen and Eric Burden of the Animals sxsw 2012

Bruce Springsteen sxsw 2012

Bruce Springsteen with Joe Ely 15 March 2012 SXSW

Bruce Springsteen with Arcade Fire and friends sxsw 2012

Austin TV in Inkult Magazine

Brian — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:25:01 +0000

If you are in Mexico City this month grab the new copy of Inkult Magazine; the Art, Design and Lifestyle publication.
Issue 14 includes a feature on the band Austin TV (who I love) and includes a spread with an image I photographed in 1995.
If you're not near a Newsstand that carries Inkult, you can download and read the entire issue on your ipad, kindle, etc here.

Austin TV in Inkult magazine Feb 2012

Fun Fun Fun Fest 2011

Brian — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:02:23 +0000

I shot Austin's Fun Fun Fun Fest last weekend with famous writer Steve Birmingham for Chunklet Magazine.
It was a dusty weekend, but a lot of fun. Highlights included shooting Black Lips and one of my favorite bands Boris.
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Dia de Los Muertos Day of the Dead – Viva la Vida Fest Austin 2011

Brian — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:37:36 +0000

This year’s Viva la Vida Fest aka the 28th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration in Austin was a colorful and creative display of cultural themes revolving around respect for the people who have passed and are no longer with us. A big bonus this year was the addition of the Minor Mishaps Marching Band.
Here are some photos I took before and during the Day of the Dead parade.

Man with shrine to deceased family members

Woman with shrine to deceased family members

Minor Mishaps Marching Band - Viva la Vida Fest

Dia de Los Muertos Austin Parade

Dia de Los Muertos Austin 2011 Day of the Dead - Viva la Vida Fest

Minor Mishaps Marching Band - Viva la Vida Fest

Dia de Los Muertos Austin 2011 Day of the Dead - Viva la Vida Fest

Minor Mishaps Marching Band - Viva la Vida Fest