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Caught Live: Korey Kingston of Suedehead

Suedehead is a great indie band. The term refers to a skinhead subculture in early ‘70s England, and a song of the same name by Morrisey in 1988.

When not designing web pages, plonking her rare guitars or banging on her eBay drums, Leslie Hampton haunts northern California clubs and house concerts photographing musicians.

[Ed. Note: Each episode of Caught In The Act features a photo of a drummer in action, from the famous like Danny Carey to the not-so-famous local indies. If you're a photographer who'd like to feature your work in Caught In The Act, drop us a note.]

Images © Leslie Hampton 2011.

Caught Live: Neil Hennessy of Lawrence Arms

Neil Hennesy of the Lawrence Arms was photographed at a 15th anniversary show for Asian Man Records in June. He recently joined the Smoking Popes.

When not designing web pages, plonking her rare guitars or banging on her eBay drums, Leslie Hampton haunts northern California clubs and house concerts photographing musicians.

[Ed. Note: Each episode of Caught In The Act features a photo of a drummer in action, from the famous like Danny Carey to the not-so-famous local indies. If you're a photographer who'd like to feature your work in Caught In The Act, drop us a note.]

Images © Leslie Hampton 2011.

Caught Live: Theodor Moll of Slapstick

Slapstick was shot at the 15th Anniversary Show for Asian Man Records during two days in June. The group was active in the 1990s and its members later helped develop groups such as Alkaline Trio, The Lawrence Arms, and Falcon.

Theodore Moll (top) at Slim’s and (below) at Thee Parkside.

When not designing web pages, plonking her rare guitars or banging on her eBay drums, Leslie Hampton haunts northern California clubs and house concerts photographing musicians.

[Ed. Note: Each episode of Caught In The Act features a photo of a drummer in action, from the famous like Danny Carey to the not-so-famous local indies. If you're a photographer who'd like to feature your work in Caught In The Act, drop us a note.]

Images © Leslie Hampton 2011.

Jon Radford of Kenny Vaughan Band

  • Drummer: Jon Radford
  • Band: Kenny Vaughan
  • Venue: D’Addario Artist Relations Center, Nashville, TN

Kenny Vaughan is an A-list Nashville guitar picker and last year’s Americana Music Association instrumentalist of the year. His band, with drummer Jon Radford, performed at the opening of the D’Addario Company (Evans drumheads, HQ Percussion) artist relations center in Nashville, Tennessee, July 20, 2011.

Web Site: http://www.myspace.com/kennyvaughan

When not designing web pages, plonking her rare guitars or banging on her eBay drums, Leslie Hampton haunts northern California clubs and house concerts photographing musicians.

[Ed. Note: Each episode of Caught In The Act features a photo of a drummer in action, from the famous like Danny Carey to the not-so-famous local indies. If you’re a photographer who’d like to feature your work in Caught In The Act, drop us a note.

Images © Leslie Hampton 2011.

Caught Live: Sammy Siegler Of Rival Schools

Rival Schools are a post-hardcore band from New York. They were shot May 25, 2011 at the Blank Club.

When not designing web pages, plonking her rare guitars or banging on her eBay drums, Leslie Hampton haunts northern California clubs and house concerts photographing musicians.

[Ed. Note: Each episode of Caught In The Act features a photo of a drummer in action, from the famous like Danny Carey to the not-so-famous local indies. If you're a photographer who'd like to feature your work in Caught In The Act, drop us a note.]

Images © Leslie Hampton 2011.