I saw El Ten Eleven at Home Restaurant in Silverlake last Friday, but it was so packed I couldn’t take decent photos. Afterward, I emailed the band to ask for a photo pass on Sunday night.
Surprisingly, Kristian Dunn replied the following morning and I had my name on the list.
I got there during Xanimo‘s set, so I took several photos of them[1. Not uploaded yet, but check back later today.]. They’re pretty funky, but I like ’em.
There was a bigger crowd for El Ten Eleven. I took about 250 photos[2. Most were similar frames from continuous burst mode.], but I think these 17 are my best photos of them.
I chatted with Kristian at their merchandise booth for a few minutes. He’s super mellow and considerate. Thirsty, he left to get a drink, but not before offering me a bottle of water. “We have a bunch of them.” Rad.
If El Ten Eleven is playing anywhere near you, see them live. They’re incredible — and touring for a month.
Thanks to Kristian Dunn for a quick reply and talking to me after the show, Tim Fogarty for being a wicked drummer, and David Vine for recommending El Ten Eleven.
Official website of El Ten Eleven
http://www.zenfolio.com/zf/code/slideshow.swf
Photos of El Ten Eleven on Bryan Villarin Photography / Photos on Flickr
Update: Xanimo photos are on Flickr.
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