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Category Archives: Featured

Song by Song Review: Jason Bieler and the Baron Von Bielski Orchestra

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December 16, 2020

/ Jason Miller

Jason Bieler is prepared to release his long-awaited new solo album, “Songs For The Apocalypse” on January 22nd under the moniker JASON BIELER AND THE BARON VON BIELSKI ORCHESTRA. The guest list for the album …

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Why search could be the most important creative opportunity in marketing

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May 19, 2020

/ Jason Miller

I’m going to go out on a limb here. When most B2B marketers imagine a role that would give them the opportunity to think and talk about creativity, a role engaging audiences with paid search …

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How to be creative in ways that no AI can

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May 10, 2020

/ Jason Miller

To thrive in the era of Artificial Intelligence, marketers need to commit to creative thinking like never before What’s the one human, cognitive skill that is guaranteed to increase in value as Artificial Intelligence (AI) …

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Morrissey is Majestic Live at Wembley Arena (Last gig before Covid Lockdown)

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April 19, 2020

/ Jason Miller

“Hello London, thank you for coming… cough, cough,” Morrissey joked as he played what is the last show for a while at the legendary Wembley Arena and likely one of the final live music performances in all of …

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Exclusive Live Photos of Foals Live at the Bataclan in Paris

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June 17, 2019

/ Jason Miller

PARIS, FRANCE | There’s something incredibly unique about Foals. If you ask one hundred different people how to describe their music, you’ll get 100 different answers. How many bands can say that—in a good way that is? I’ve …

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Pop Will Eat Itself and Ned’s Atomic Dustbin Prove They Still Have Plenty to Say

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May 6, 2019

/ Jason Miller

When Nine Inch Nails were at their peak in the US, their label Interscope records gave frontman Trent Reznor his own label imprint called Nothing Records. One of its early signings was picking up UK …

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IDLES are the Greatest Punk Band on the Planet Right Now, Even if They Don’t Want to Admit It

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May 1, 2019

/ Jason Miller

What happens when you take the best of The Strokes, Clutch, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, Black Flag, and a touch of Fugazi, mix it all—and then set it on fire? You get the makings …

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In the Studio with Starsailor’s James Walsh as he Records his new Solo Record: Tiger on the Bridge

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March 2, 2019

/ Jason Miller

  Part of James Walsh’s Pledge Music campaign was a unique opportunity to watch the Starsailor frontman record his new record live in the studio. Being the huge fan that I am, I jumped at the …

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Nikon Z6 Mirrorless for Concert Photography – A Field Test

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February 3, 2019

/ Jason Miller

  As a concert photographer, I am a minimalist. I like to bring the least amount of equipment to get the job done because I am actually there for the music more than I am …

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Rock N Roll Cocktail’s Great Big 2018 Recap of Awesomeness (The top photos, shows, film shots and more)

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January 16, 2019

/ Jason Miller

  100,000 plus photos, 76 shows, hundreds of bands around the world: highlights from one year in the life of a concert photographer on a mission.  2018, what a year it’s been for gigs and …

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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Brave the Heat with Blistering London Show

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September 15, 2018

/ Jason Miller

Is there a cooler fucking band on the planet than Black Rebel Motorcycle Club? I think not. These guys are the essence of rock n roll and eight albums into a steady and impressive near …

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Myles Kennedy Talks The Mayfield Four, Year of The Tiger, and the State of Rock n Roll

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May 6, 2018

/ Jason Miller

  The first time I met Myles Kennedy was when he was on tour with his band The Mayfield Four back in 1998. The band was touring in support of their Epic Records debut Fallout, and they were starting …

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Hooverphonic Mesmerize at the Islington Assembly Hall

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May 3, 2018

/ Jason Miller

Hooverphonic continues to be one of the most eclectic and versatile groups on the planet. Hailing from Belgium, the core duo of the group, Alex Callier and Raymond Geerts, are the essence of cool as they …

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Trivium Return with Brilliant new Album and Absolutely Destroy the O2 Brixton

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May 3, 2018

/ Jason Miller

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a great metal show and the Trivium bill looked too good to pass up. How many other metal bands can maintain a twenty year plus career while keeping with …

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How I Discovered The Musical Genius of Ginger Wildheart

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January 24, 2018

/ Jason Miller

    The second to last show of the year for me in 2017 ended with a bang. I’ve seen Ginger Wildheart in multiple incarnations (The Wildhearts, Hey Hello, solo, etc.) but this was the …

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Top 17 of 2017 – Rock N Roll Cocktail’s Best Shows of the Year

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January 4, 2018

/ Jason Miller

  What a year it’s been for me here in the UK. 52 gigs, 102 bands, countless venues, hours and hours of editing, numerous beers and shots of whiskey across several European countries, and the …

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Punk Rock Royalty The Professionals Return with Brilliant New Record

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November 10, 2017

/ Jason Miller

The Sex Pistols are the most important punk rock band of all time; I even put them above The Clash which tends to get me into quite a few arguments that could otherwise easily be …

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Exclusive Photos of WASP Live from the 25th Anniversary Crimson Idol UK Tour

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November 7, 2017

/ Jason Miller

In 1992 W.A.S.P. released “The Crimson Idol”. It’s the story of Jonathan Aaron Steele, an abused child looking for love. Discovering music years later, he rises to international superstardom. Later followed by a catastrophic fall. 2017 marks …

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How I’m building a life as a photographer on LinkedIn

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October 14, 2017

/ Jason Miller

Life as a photographer fuses creative expression with entrepreneurial hustle – and LinkedIn is a great place to make it happen In my non-B2B marketing life, I’m a concert photographer. It’s something I’m very passionate …

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The Struts Deliver a Homecoming Show for the Ages at the Electric Ballroom

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October 10, 2017

/ Jason Miller

Here’s something you don’t see every day—a UK band that’s much more well-known in the States than their home country. I’m talking about English glam rock band The Struts. Being a fan of all things glam …

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Blink 182 Remind London why we Love Pop Punk

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August 22, 2017

/ Jason Miller

I’m not sure I’ve ever taken Blink 182 seriously, and that’s probably what the band wants. The southern California trio has built an impressive career bringing their unique brand of pop punk to the masses, and it’s …

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KISS and the Dives: Kings of the Nighttime World Exclusive Live shots from the O2

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June 15, 2017

/ Jason Miller

This is the sixth time I’ve seen the self-proclaimed “hottest band in the land,” and for me it really does get better with each show. I would go see these guys every night of the …

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15 Epic Moments from the Monsters of Rock Cruise 2017

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February 14, 2017

/ Jason Miller

  Another year, another EPIC Monsters of Rock Cruise. This year was a bit different for me because instead of running around like a crazy person trying to shoot each and every band, I was …

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17 Epic Photos of Faster Pussycat on the Monsters of Rock Cruise

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January 28, 2017

/ Jason Miller

As I prepare to embark on my 5th Monsters of Rock Cruise, I’ve been archiving thousands of photos from the previous years. The first time I went was back in 2012 and to be honest, …

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Rock N Roll Cocktail’s Top 16 Shows of 2016

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January 2, 2017

/ Jason Miller

  I’ve seen close to 100 bands play across the world in 2016. Some of them mindblowing and there were a few duds along the way, but all of them were certainly worth a shot. …

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Rock n Roll Cocktail’s 50 Best Concert Photos of 2016

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December 26, 2016

/ Jason Miller

It’s been one hell of a year for me in regards to concert photography. Five years in and I’m still completely obsessed with getting the perfect shot. I’ve come a long way in regards to my …

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Biffy Clyro Close out UK Tour with a Show for the Ages

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December 11, 2016

/ Jason Miller

Having moved to the UK only a few months ago Biffy Clyro has always been on my radar, but after an awakening of sorts last night, I have now seen the light. It absolutely blows …

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The Damned Celebrate 40 Years of Proper Punk Rock at the Brixton Academy

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December 2, 2016

/ Jason Miller

What better way for me to see my first live Damned show than to see the band in their hometown at the legendary Brixton Academy. They’re touring with a two hour set that opens with …

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AC/DC with Axl Rose Are the Real F’n Deal

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September 22, 2016

/ Jason Miller

When Axl Rose was rumored to be auditioning for AC/DC earlier this year, I thought it was the most insane thing I had ever heard before. Then it became a reality and I ate my …

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Ginger Wildheart, Ryan Hamilton & Hey! Hello! Light up the Brooklyn Bowl – Exclusive Photos

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July 24, 2016

/ Jason Miller

One of the best lineups of 2016 took to the glorious stage at the Brooklyn Bowl London this weekend to deliver a rock n roll spectacle. All three band’s featured iconic singer-songwriter Ginger Wildheart in …

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Glen Matlock Celebrates 40 Years of Punk Rock at the Brooklyn Bowl London

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July 18, 2016

/ Jason Miller

It’s a fantastic time to be living in London as the birthplace of punk is currently in the midst of celebrating 40 years of the industries most outlandish musical heritage. As an expat who’s been …

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The 2016 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Recap: A Visual Journey

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June 15, 2016

/ Jason Miller

The 2016 Metal Hammer Golden God Awards took place on Monday night at the legendary Eventim Appolo (formerly the Hammersmith Appolo). Rock n Roll Cocktail was on hand to capture it all; from the arrivals …

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Space Dazzle on 20th Anniversary of the Classic 90s Masterpiece “Spiders”

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June 1, 2016

/ Jason Miller

My first day arriving as an official expat in London and much to my surprise I find out that one of my favorite band’s from the late 90s, Space, is playing across the street at …

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Twin Cities Lo-Fi Troubadoors Night Moves Mesmerize with Stellar New Album

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May 24, 2016

/ Jason Miller

The band that delivered my favorite album of 2013 returns and gives a huge middle finger to the concept of the sophomore slump. Night Moves first album was a brilliant breath of fresh air during …

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Behemoth Perform The Satanist In its Entirety, and it’s Spectacularly Evil

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May 12, 2016

/ Jason Miller

  When I was a teenager growing up in the midwest I would to go to the record store and see out the most evil, sinister looking metal album covers that would surely piss off …

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Foals Destroy the Observatory with Dazzling Post Coachella Show

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May 2, 2016

/ Jason Miller

So, I used to have a bit of a problem with Foals. They have a very unique rule for photographers—instead of the customary first three no flash, they opt for the last three no flash. …

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Megadeth Return with a Juggernaut of a Live Show (Live Review & Exclusive Photos)

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March 8, 2016

/ Jason Miller

Megadeth just put every metal band on notice as they reclaim their rightful place as the world’s state of the art speed metal band with the release of their brilliant new album Dystopia. But this …

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16 Epic Moments on the 2016 Monsters of Rock Cruise

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March 4, 2016

/ Jason Miller

This was my fourth time on the Monsters of Rock Cruise and I have to say this was the absolutely best so far. THE one to be on in my opinion. The boat itself was …

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Rock n Roll Cocktail’s 45 Best Concert Photos of 2015

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December 27, 2015

/ Jason Miller

It’s been one hell of a year for me in regards to concert photography. Four years in and I’m still completely obsessed with getting the perfect shot. I’ve come a long way in regards to my …

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Mikky Ekko – The Best Pop Singer-Songwriter on the Planet (At the Moment)

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December 19, 2015

/ Jason Miller

As we wrap up 2015 I can’t help but notice how pop music is in such a boring mundane place. Especially after watching the American Music Awards a few weeks ago and the recent predictable …

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