The Catfish Project (part 1)

I got a phone call one day in January from a friend named Will, who I have worked with in the past. It went like this:

W: “Hey D-money, got a new gig to play in”

D: “Cool”

W: “S’called ‘The Catfish Project’, ya dig?”

D: “Cool”

W: “Need some shots to make us look good…you down?”

D: “Cool.”

*click*

Ok, so maybe it didn’t go EXACTLY as hip as that, but you get the gist. (I am much more verbose in person..) But the basic behind it was that I was going to get to take 3 ordinary guys in a blues-rock band, go out in -7 degree, knee-deep-snow weather early on a Sunday morning and try to make them look good. I had my work cut out for me… (Kidding, these guys are great to work with.)

We began by starting out on the railroad tracks nearby, but after nearly being run over by a train (who knew?!), we quickly packed up and brought our numb bodies into downtown Royal Oak to try a more “urban” look to some of the pictures.

Between huddling inside the truck to warm between locations and takes, we had our shots and were done with the outdoors for the time being. Heading back to Will’s house, we conceived a plan for something close up, something personal. So I introduce you to: the guys.  From left to right: Will – Guitar and Vocals, John – Bass Guitar, and Dave – Drums.

Now I’m not trying to shamelessly plug a friend’s band, but having had the honour of also shooting for them at their gig at Memphis Smoke, I can honestly say that they’re damn good too! If you’re ever looking for some gritty, rockin’, and booty-shakin’ blues, I encourage you to check them out at their website www.thecatfishproject.com for where they’re playing next!

Stay tuned for ‘Part 2’ with the pictures from their live concert at Memphis Smoke – it was a great time and some great blues!