90 Day Men

Witnessing the artistic growth of a band over time can be very rewarding. Chicago-based 90 Day Men made a habit of playing in Knoxville while on tour. I was able to see them change in interesting ways over the years, not with the same familiarity of a local band full of your friends, but often enough to see their ideas grow and change. I photographed them a couple of times and this particular show was later in their career, between 2002 and 2004 (I think). This is also one of the only times I shot color during this period. I think I captured the feel of the show pretty well. It was a great combination of mellow and energetic. 90 Day Men were a dynamic band and are missed.

90 Day Men at The Pilot Light, Knoxville, TN

90 Day Men at The Pilot Light, Knoxville, TN

90 Day Men at The Pilot Light, Knoxville, TN

Here are a couple of songs, both from their later records. I recommend tracking down a copy of their first EP, Taking Apart The Vessel, for comparison purposes.