Sugar put on one of the capstone performances of the Summer SoundWaves Concert Series, and they really packed the beach with fans again this year. (You can visit the band Facebook page here.)
I saw Sugar perform last year and was really looking forward to seeing them again. Apparently I was not alone. The line to board the shuttle bus stretched down the sidewalk and around the corner of Fitch High School. I debated walking the two miles but wisely decided to wait it out. Once on board the standing-room-only short-bus the higher volume of traffic resulted in a much longer bus ride down to the beach than usual. It was well worth the wait, however, as Sugar put on another great show!
The crowd was treated to energetic dance hits, beautiful beach weather, a bit of Zumba, and an engaging and crowd-pleasing performance all around. The kids packing the stage with the band for the closing number 'Don't Stop Believing' seemed to be having the time of their lives. (Unfortunately, not everyone who wanted to dance with the band was able to make it up on stage...)
I can't wait until next year's show!
I saw Sugar perform last year and was really looking forward to seeing them again. Apparently I was not alone. The line to board the shuttle bus stretched down the sidewalk and around the corner of Fitch High School. I debated walking the two miles but wisely decided to wait it out. Once on board the standing-room-only short-bus the higher volume of traffic resulted in a much longer bus ride down to the beach than usual. It was well worth the wait, however, as Sugar put on another great show!
The crowd was treated to energetic dance hits, beautiful beach weather, a bit of Zumba, and an engaging and crowd-pleasing performance all around. The kids packing the stage with the band for the closing number 'Don't Stop Believing' seemed to be having the time of their lives. (Unfortunately, not everyone who wanted to dance with the band was able to make it up on stage...)
I can't wait until next year's show!
Breathtaking Evening on the Beach
My favorite crowd shot.
(This one won a ribbon at the Guilford Fair photography competition!)
Ian Kelly - Drums, Andy Chaney - Bass, and Klyph Johnson - Sax
Natalia Mortrude - Vocals
Scott Boland - Guitar, Marcy Kelly - Vocals, Israel Malek - Keyboards
Ian and Klyph - Cool in Shades
Klyph on Sax
Percussion!
If the sand pit was crowded for the first half of the concert, it was PACKED for the second half which started with a couple of intense Zumba numbers.
Slide! I took my life in my hands to get this shot from amidst a Zumba-crazed frenzy...
Zumba for the People!
Crowds of Adoring Fans
Israel - A Concert Done Well
Sign Me!
2 comments:
Hi Jake,
While doing some web surfing I stumbled upon some of your incredible photos of our band Sugar performing at Esker Point. Would it be possible for me to include some of these on our new event site along with a link to your blog? They are really great!
Best,
Israel
karma.productions@hotmail.com
860.961.5042
Israel! Glad you liked the post and the photos and thanks for the compliment.
The short answer is, yes, I'd love for you to include my photos on your event site! I sent the only-slightly-longer answer in a separate email.
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