Winds of Plague, California MetalFest, March 19, 2011

Winds of Plague, on the California MetalFest, at the Grove of Anaheim, on March 19, 2011.

Enjoy!

 

 

To view the rest of the photos from that day, click here: Winds of Plague Photos

Until next time kiddies, hugs&kisses, Hanna.

LOCAL SCENE PRESENTS: New Years Day!

Everyone, Local Scene is PROUD to present to you:

NEW YEARS DAY!

I first met New Years Day on the set of their music video "Two In The Head, One In The Chest." I became fascinated with the entire band, such amazing personalities and winning attitudes. I spent the entire weekend at their shoot, while the weather wasn't the best... good times were still being had. The weekend was filled with laughs, jokes, words with friends, rick rolling, and milk. My main fascination was with front woman, Ashley Costello. Such a strong and independent woman fronting a rocking group, with catchy melodies and lyrics almost anyone can relate too. Her opening words to us for the first part of the music video were explaining how this e.p. was about being hurt so many times and trading in your heart for a mechanical one, so you can no longer feel pain. As I read through the lyric sheet they gave me, I found myself relating to the music more and more. It's not every day we find an amazing rock group, fronted by a woman. In a world where men mostly dominate, it's a breath of fresh air when I see a female fronting a band, I find myself relating to their music a lot easier. The music kicks in on the set, I was immediately addicted to the music... I couldn't get enough. I found myself trying to find more of their music to listen to. If it was as good as "Two In The Head, One In The Chest," I was DEFINITELY sold. Because not only were they amazing people, that I am truly blessed to have in my life, but their music is amazing and I can thoroughly relate to most of the lyrics.

After the weekend was over, I was determined to attend one of their shows. They were so energetic at the shoot, I just had to see them on stage, performing on a real stage, with tons of room to run around. Their first show I attended was at The Viper Room, on April 21, 2011. It was like the music video, but a thousand times better. I was in shock and awe. It was one of the best shows I ever attended. From that moment on, they became one of my favorite acts to shoot, and to hang out with of course. The second show I attended was their show at The Wire, on April 30, 2011. Each time I saw them, their performance got better. They had so much energy, running around on stage, interacting with each other, as well as the audience. To me, I can't shoot a band unless they have tons of energy on stage, I feel it ruins their image to me if they stand in place, as if their music could make up for their lack of commitment to move around on stage. The last show I attended was their show at The Roxy, on May 9, 2011. There were a few technical difficulties, but the show still went on, and it was better than the last time I saw them.

From the minute I met them, they have continued to rise above the rest. From being named next "Ragged Artist" and landing an entire article in Ragged Magazine, to being signed to Hollywood Waste Records. Today, June 21, 2011, their E.P., "The Mechanical Heart" comes out on iTunes. You can also pick up their E.P., as well as other amazing merch, at their online store here, or catch them on this years Warped Tour, from June 24- July 17. Also, they will be headlining their own tour after their run of Warped Tour, which runs from July 19- July 24.
For more information on their tour dates, as well as the band themselves, please check out the following:

• NYD Twitter
• NYD Facebook
• NYD Myspace
• NYD Merch Store

"Two In The Chest, One In The Head- Extended version"

I can honestly say, I am truly blessed, and it's an honor to know New Years Day. I am so proud of them, from just the few months that I have known them, they have come a long way. This is a New Years Day world, and we all just live in it!

To view the rest of the photos, click here: New Years Day Photos

Until next time kiddies, hugs&kisses, Hanna.

We are pleased to announce...

We are pleased to announce, from the owner of L.A.S.S. Photo, a sub section, has been born!!

Please welcome, ARSONIST MANAGEMENT!!

Bio: Arsonist Management was created by Hanna Hopper and Mario Rubio after years of joking that Hanna was Mario's band manager. Hanna decided to attend Musicians Institute for tour/band management to make her role (and joke!) more of a reality. Upon graduating M.I., she rested on the idea for a while, to focus more on her photography. Dying to get a feel for the open road, Hanna had a few offers to shadow tour managers on upcoming tours. None of which ever panned out. Putting the idea of management to rest for a little bit, when an opportunity arose, she couldn't say no to. The chance to manage a band, who seemed unruly and more than a handful, it was the perfect chance to test her schooling, to see if she had what it takes... Knowing she couldn't do it on her own, she turned to her friend who started the whole idea, Mario. Deciding their forces would be astronomical together, they decided to create a management company. Thus, Arsonist Management was born!!!

     Our statement? "We're a new and young group... we want to get the attention of the big boys. How do we plan on doing that? By setting shit on fire!"

The current roster only houses 1 solo artist (This is Monument) and 1 band (Fall into Mourning), for now. While it is still a new company, bands/artists are encouraged to submit to us for review. Please bare in mind, we are still new and still setting things up... we appreciate your patience and your interest in us!

Any inquiries can be submitted to: hanna@lassphoto.com 

Hugs&kisses kiddies, Hanna xo

A Skylit Drive, Full Collapse Tour, January 29, 2011.

A Skylit Drive, on the Full Collapse Tour, at the Soma in San Deigo, CA, on January 29, 2011.

Enjoy!!

To view the rest of the photos from that day, click here: A Skylit Drive Photos

Until next time kiddies, hugs&kisses, Hanna.

The Chariot, Winterizer Tour, January 21, 2011

The Chariot, on the Winterizer Tour, on January 21, 2011.

Enjoy!

 

  To view the rest of the photos from that day, click here: The Chariot Photos

Until next time kiddies, hugs&kisses, Hanna.

American Hi-Fi, Free Show, Feburary 11, 2011

Our first post in over 2 months after not having a computer to update at all, we are proud to present, our first photo set...

AMERICAN HI-FI!!!

American Hi-Fi, playing a free show at the Slidebar in Fullerton, CA, on February 11, 2011.

We hope you enjoy!!

 To view the rest of the photos from that day, click here: American Hi-Fi Photos

Until next time kiddies, hugs&kisses, Hanna.