He’s a folk singer with a novel out, and his book signings have become impromptu folk concerts. He has more guitars, banjos, organs, mandolins, and other assorted instruments in his studio where these came from!

His booksigning will be combined concerts from now on, and here’s a promo window poster that I whipped up tonight for him (with another picture from the day):

You can visit his website here, with update on his blog about where he’ll be next!:

http://captkevinm.com

 Until Next Time,

MG

He’s a ridiculously nice guy. Humored all of his fans and their cameras for over an hour after his set- we had to take advantage of the CD signing and photo op! We were at Riverfest in Newburyport, and though Blind Melon’s comeback was scintillating, Matt clearly stole the show, along with the newcomer band that opened, Needtobreathe. I didn’t bring any of my long lenses for fear of any type of concert-going mishap, so I took this photo with my camera about 3 feet above my head, held there, hoping I would focus on the band. :)

It was an absolutely beautiful day, and Newburyport was packed- we’re lucky we got a seat that close!

Matt Nathanson does, indeed, heart me. ;)

In other news, I will be away from email and phone for the majority of today, Monday. I’ll be photographing the birth of my dear friend Tess’s son. I’m so honored to be documenting his welcome to this world. Pictures to come, along with his newborns, very soon! Oh, and I have the cutest little models to post, too. Stay tuned :)

Until Next Time,

Mariah

This handsome guy is Kevin McCormick, author of “The Freedom Plant“, and leader of the nautical folk band “Leeward Rail”. He also happens to be my father, and I had the honor of photographing his combined coffeehouse and booksigning this past Saturday night.

The Freedom Plant, though of arboreal name, is a novel about fishermen and the ocean life- a mystery that takes place in modern times and the Cold War off the coast of New England. Kevin’s novel also features music by the late Stan Rogers, a very well-versed and talented nautical songwriter, and Leeward Rail performed the music from the book while reading excerpts- to a packed house!

Before I show more images, you should check out his website here:

http://captkevinm.com

…and buy the book! Speaking from an avid bookreader, this thing is GOOD. You can also find it on Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com.

From left to right: Keith Allen on guitar and vocals, Kevin McCormick on keyboards, and Jim Somers (sitting in with the duo Kevin and Keith) on guitar.

Kevin sings and plays “The Bluenose”.

The audience in awed attention.

Kevin on keyboards.

Keith on guitar.

The tapping feet of a performer. 

Check out the website, and give Kevin a hello from his contact page! Ask him about Leeward Rail and their next performance, and how you can get a signed copy of his book.

http://captkevinm.com

Until next time,