The Wong Way
Back in July 2006, I bought my first digital SLR camera. The very next day, I brought it with me to Siren Festival in Coney Island. Although the shots from that concert didn't turn out too hot - too far away, too much of a novice with the camera - I wasn't deterred from future attempts at concert shooting. Ultimately, I decided to start a musicblog, titled The Wong Way, featuring photos I took from the concerts I went to. It ran regularly from July 2006 to December 2006 and while I'd like to start it back up some day, I prefer to just enjoy concerts from the sidelines. But who knows what the future will bring, right?
The Cardigans @ CMJ Music Marathon, Knitting Factory, NYC 31.10.2006
Setlist:
Feathers And Down / Don’t Blame Your Daughter (Diamonds) / Live And Learn / And Then You Kissed Me / Couldn’t Care Less / I Need Some Fine Wine And You, You Need To Be Nicer / Communication /// Overload
The Cardigans finally made their way to the United States this year to play a CMJ set at Knitting Factory. Actually, only lead singer Nina Persson and guitarist Peter Svensson made the trip but I’ll take what I can get. I was disappointed when their September date at Irving Plaza was cancelled but a stripped-down acoustic set more than made up for it.
Oh, and Nina Persson is ridiculously hot in person.
Awesome photos! You’re lucky to have gotten such a great spot… I’m sure the place was packed. I’m totally bummed that I missed it.