Comments on: Janelle Monae Crushes Summerstage

By: sharon

sharon — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:40:04 +0000

Great photos, Rob. I was at a BBQ in NJ, having a wonderful time, but also secretly longing to be at the show. Thanks placing me in the moment and giving
me a glimpse of the JMonae experience. And, you got my vote.

By: Rob Fields

Rob Fields — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:36:46 +0000

That’s a great ancedote, Eric. Thanks! Artists can’t be afraid to bring it. It’s not about being cool. It’s about giving people experiences and, more importantly, ones that they’ll talk about afterwards. Just like we’re doing now.

By: ep

ep — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:56:03 +0000

as i watched Janelle climb back on stage, say her goodbyes, slam the mic stand, and run off, i was reminded of the old story about Hendrix and Pete Townshend at Monterey Pop. you know the one — where they argue about which band will go on first, and Jimi says if he has to gone on after the Who, he’s “pulling out all the stops.”

the lesson: if somebody smashes-up the stage, you gotta go and set it on fire.

Janelle just cut to the chase: fired it up, burnt it down, and made the crowd, and the day, hers. i came to show interested to see her after hearing her music and seeing some video, and left completely sold on her as an artist and performer. she’s no joke.

love the photos and glad to get your thoughts on the set. i also appreciate the opportunity to learn the guitarist’s name (now i can properly tag my pics)

much respect,
e.