The last time I saw In The End was about a year ago in Fort Myers, and before that, it had been nearly two years since they last played my hometown venue. Missing them at Revolution Live for that long made this night hit differently — partly anticipation, partly nostalgia, and partly knowing exactly how good they’ve become over time.

Because that’s the thing about this band: every time I see them, they’re better.

Hearing these songs live — songs that shaped an entire generation — paired with the passion these musicians bring to the stage makes it feel almost indistinguishable from seeing the band itself. Chester’s presence is honored in a way that feels intentional, reverent, and alive. The phrase “make Chester proud” gets thrown around a lot, but In The End takes it to another level. You don’t just hear it — you feel it.

The room was electric. Revolution Live was fully awake. Every lyric landed, every note carried weight, and the crowd was locked in from the first song to the last. Photographing this show was a challenge in the best way — not because of lighting or movement, but because I kept catching myself singing along, vibing, and forgetting for a moment that I was there to shoot.

One of my favorite moments — and one that always stands out — is when Chris Hodges steps off the stage and into the crowd. Locking eyes. Holding hands. Creating that one-on-one connection that turns a concert into a shared experience. This time, it hit even harder when Danny Lopez joined him, climbing onto the bar tops and pulling the entire room into the moment. It wasn’t staged. It wasn’t forced. It was genuine connection.

And while those moments are unforgettable, this band is far more than any two members. It’s the collective energy, the chemistry, and the respect they have for the music and the people listening. That’s why I love photographing them — and why this show, in particular, stood out.

The night was made even more special with Elias Soriano of Nonpoint joining them, adding another layer of intensity and meaning to an already powerful set. It was one of those moments that reminds you why live music still matters — why it continues to bring people together in ways nothing else can.

Some music never leaves you.

Some performances don’t fade.

And in the end — it still matters.

Moments like these are why I keep coming back — camera in hand, voice half gone, fully present.

Below are my top ten images from the night, frames that captured the energy, connection, and legacy that In The End continues to carry forward. You can also view my full album on my Facebook page at Through The Eyes Of a Queen. 

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Today though I am making time to catch up on your backlog and prepare for the gig with Hardwired at Revolution next weekend. They were taken with my trustworthy sidepiece, The Beast with my go-to lens the 24-70mm. That being said am catching up and sharing some of my favorite images taken the last time I covered them at Revolution Live. It’s all about moments and capturing them so here are my top 5 favorites. Yes, it’s a quick entry but you’re not here for the writing, you are here for the photos. You will find some more on my Facebook page and of course, you are welcome to have a look at them. 

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Let’s do this, shall we? The second part of Tribute Night at Revolution Live and its due time I share with you this set. This is all about Hardwired, THE Metallica tribute. They reached out to me to cover them on this amazing night and let’s just say what a great time I had. While I’m not a hardcore Metallica fan, I am a fan nonetheless and I will say this; these guys are the prino choice when it comes to representing these icons. They look the part, play the part, and in such an authentic way. There’s a reason why Blackend has been booking them for their events. They even went the distance and gave us a two-hour set this night. 

I highly recommend going to check them out if they are ever in your neighborhood, especially if you are a Metallica fan that just can’t make it to one of their concerts. As for me, listening to live music and capturing the night is what I love. It really is a no-brainer for me, especially when the music is good. So yes, I was excited and went ham. Here I was with the Beast poking around the crowd, working the pit and even the stage capturing the vibe as I felt it. You know what they say, “shoot what it feels like”. I was having such a great time. Following up after Products of Rage, their set list fit right and the fans were all for it.

While I shared with the band the entire set, it was difficult for me to narrow down the selection for my purposes. I do like to write a blog post to correspond to my album set on Facebook so here we are. Now, as difficult as it was to trim down my album on Facebook, it was even more difficult for me to get my top 5 together. I made it happen though and here they are I would love for you to visit my Facebook page and give those a peek as well. As always, feedback is appreciated. 

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If you have been keeping up with my entries, you already know that I usually post my sets in the order they were taken. You could it a slight OCD of mine. So with that let me tell you a little bit about this night and my coverage. For starters, I was insanely excited. Not only was I going to get a chance to check out Products of Rage, a tribute to Rage Against the Machine; they were opening in support of Hardwired, a Metallica tribute. Can you say this night was going to be a night to remember? 

Now, I have seen Products of Rage before on another night and they were fantastic, so I knew they were going to be good. What I was not expecting was all that energy, not just on stage but in the crowd as well. I mean everyone was amped up, myself included. Here I was with the Beast and my go-to 24-70mm lens attached thankful that I typically pack light which made navigating through the mosh pits much more navigable. It also makes it easier to work my way around the venue.

So from the side stage, the pit, and the back of the crowd, I buzzed about clicking my shutter and getting lost behind the lens. It’s such an amazing feeling, especially when you are rocking to some great music. All in all, I snapped about 1500 images, 600 or so of Products of Rage, and while I loved working on the post, I know that sharing all the images edited would be overkill. So I put together a small little collection that I posted up on my Facebook page and of course, I picked a top 5 to share with you here.

Let me know what you think. Oh and also important, if Products of Rage is ever in your town, stop in and check them out, especially if you are a Rage Against the Machine fan. These guys really do them justice.

[See image gallery at throughtheeyesofaqueen.com] Yes, I know my enemies. They’re the teachers who taught me to fight me, compromise, conformity, assimilation, submission, ignorance, hypocrisy, brutality, the elite, all of which are American dreams.

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I’m back. We left off with Products of Rage in direct support and after a brief intermission and a quick and amazing sing-along of “I want it that way” (No, I’m not kidding. You had to be there), I channeled my inner Baby Yoda and it was time to rock. Yes, In The End took the stage. No, they did not come to play around. 

Let me start off by saying two very important things I’ve learned. One, energy is so incredibly important. Two, a connection is the glue. So where Products of Rage had started the night by reminding us that its okay to Rage Against The Machine, In The End connects to your inner child. That one that was hurt, let down, kicked around by life, and overall filled with that angst that we have all known at one time or another. The difference is that they are paying tribute to artists that put those feelings into song, at least for me anyway. 

For those of you that are/were Linkin Park fans, you know what I speak of. Chester and the rest of the boys of Linkin Park put into words emotions when we couldn’t, at least they did for me. While I would have to say that my absolute favorite track from them is “My December”. There are so many titles throughout the band’s time together that resonated with me, especially off of the Hybrid Theory album. Sadly, Chester, the lead vocalist, took his life five years ago and has since become one of the many victims of mental health. For that reason, a tribute band like In The End continues on where Linkin Park cannot, keeping alive one light, at a time where they seem to be going out far too soon. 

Let me tell you how amazing it has been to cover this band. Yes, I have had the pleasure of having them in front of my lens on two occasions, and each time I’ve come away more impressed than the last. To see the level of connection they have with the audience. Seeing fans and how they get lost in the energy, the songs, the music. It’s such a beautiful thing that makes such an impact on me. Yes, the sound is there but for me, what hits me the most is that connection. Seeing them reach out to hold the fan’s hands and the tears that have fallen. It’s something that I have not really witnessed in live performances. 

That being said, I myself get lost behind the lens, feeling emotions not only from my younger years but picking up off the energy from the crow. There were so many images, especially with them having invited me on stage with them. I was in my own moment of Zen taking it all in. Needless to say, there were a lot of images I turned over to them, and even curating them for my album share on Facebook was a bit of an undertaking. Still, I got through it and there is quite the collection for you all to view on my Facebook page. 

I also did round up my favorites for you all here to summarize the experience in hopes that you will see what I saw. Now, I do typically try and do top 5’s as you may already know but for these guys and this night, that was not happening. So here they are, my top 15 of the evening. Of course there is more to see on my page. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do and let it be known that I certainly recommend checking In The End playing live if you can. 

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I know it’s been a quick minute since I’ve posted some live music images and it’s for reasons of playing catch up. Yes, I have been busy behind the lens and unfortunately, that has meant a little absence here on my blog but let’s just say it is worth the wait. I have been covering lots of great bands and so that I can have some sort of order to this catch-up session, let’s start with the first. Products of Rage at Revolution Live. 

These guys were in direct support of the Linkin Park tribute, In The End and let’s just say they set it off right. I mean, how does one go wrong starting off the night with some amazing tracks from Rage Against The Machine? Especially with Rage themselves not stopping in South Florida this tour. I was not complaining. Not even when my little self got mixed into a mosh pit. Oops. Thankfully I packed light and was able to get out of the way quickly enough. 

The beast and I came out unscathed and I continued to shoot. It was such an energetic crowd fueled by the music and I was all about it. These guys were fantastic and one tribute I’ll be attending to again. But I digress, it’s on to the photos. First off, let me say that while I did share an insane amount of images with the band, I was able to cut it down significantly for the socials share. You have my top ten here though please feel free to view the full set on my Facebook page. So let me know what you think. 

There’s much more to see and do make sure you subscribe to my blog to keep up. As always, I appreciate your time.

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Now, while this post isn’t about that artist, in particular, I’ll get to him in my next entry, it is about Juke. Yes, as it turns out this particular night was a win-win for me. While I really dig them, I  haven’t been to a Juke show in years. You know how it goes, life gets in the way sometimes. So as it stood, I definitely made it a point to attend this doubleheader for me.

For those of you that have never heard of Juke, I’ll tell you a bit about them before I share with you my top 5. Juke is a blues band, but not your everyday blues, no. Juke’s blues are angsty, powerful, impactful, and relevant. You are guaranteed to have a good time and if you want to see for yourself and you’re local to South Florida, go to their socials and check them out. 

I have to say, there is something about when I go shooting live for my own personal enjoyment. Why? Because I can put the camera down when I choose to stop and enjoy the music. I packed light as it was an outdoor and casual venue so it was just me, the Beast, and my favorite all-around lens, the 24-70mm. The reality is that is all I really need usually when I shoot live music. 

Now, on to the goods, because you know, it’s what I do. As always, there is a full set to be found on my Facebook page and you’ll see them periodically posted on my Instagram though I did get together my top 5 favorites so that you could see a little of what I see. I appreciate the feedback so let me know what you all think. As always thank you for your time. See you all again soon. 

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With live music only recently beginning to come back, I had been taking the opportunity to take care of some organization as well as taking on a few personal projects. It’s been over a year now and in my flow, I have come to realize that I never did post this particular set. The Main Squeeze performing live and direct at Revolution Live just a month shy of the Corona Virus shutdown. In fact, they were the Beast and I’s  Valentine’s Day date.

I really love the energy these guys bring. Thankfully I get so lost behind the lens that I’m able to focus on capturing the performance without dancing too much until after the work is done. Then, of course, it is on to dancing and with the Squeeze, it is always a party. It has been some crazy times and with all that has gone on in the last year or so, and I am thankful that it is returning. 

I will say it again and again, never in my life would I have been able to guess or imagine all the firsts that I would encounter such as I have in such a short period of time but I adapted and so did the artists. I loved how they would stream performances or collaborate with each other via video conferencing. I was thankful to still have music despite the limitations that it had been placed under. Still, I missed this. Being in the crowd, seeing the fans dance, sing, enjoying life. There is no comparison to attending live music. None whatsoever. 

No more digressing, let me bring to you my top 10 because it is always better late than never. And yes there are definitely some great shots in this set so make sure you check the full gallery on my Facebook page. I would greatly appreciate it. They are so choice. 

Thank you all and I will be back soon. Let the music play on. 

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Now, let me tell you the why. Not only did it feel oh so damn good to be back out on the scene taking in live music but here’s the catch, this time I did my thing but the Beast stayed home. I shot this night only with my iPhone and let me say I was although I was apprehensive I was without a doubt, up to the challenge. 

You see, I love playing with shadows, textures, moods. I had never actually done those things with my phone though so I was unsure what to expect. I did it though. The epitome of packing light. It was just me, my red boots, and my phone and we were in for one fantastic night of tribute to Stone Temple Pilots courtesy of Crackerman. Which by the way you must give them a listen if they happen to be in your area. 

These guys were great, awesome energy and they played all the right songs, especially my favorites so yes, I was a bit partial. It was a great time indeed not only because I love me some live music, but I am definitely big on that era of music. Truth be told and it is my opinion, that’s when music was music. Speaking of which, let’s get back to just that. 

There was no photo pass, no fancy camera, just me capturing what I saw with my mind’s eye. You know what they say, it’s not the gear. I pushed it. I know that I did and while I am my own worst critic, I did come away with some images I’m fond of so here I am sharing with you my top 10 of the evening with a few more to be seen on my Facebook page. Please, go on and check them out. I’d love to get some feedback. 

Now, I don’t know when I’ll attempt another iPhone-only shoot because to be honest, my Beast and I vibe oh so lovely together. Nevertheless, it was still a great experience that I am thankful to have had. Here’s to you Crackerman, thank you for the invite. 

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That being said, one thing that I’m missing for sure is being able to take in live music. Yes, I have kept busy with clients behind the lens however there is a piece of my heart that belongs to music. There is just a certain euphoria I feel watching artists on stage and passionate. Granted, yes, there are studio and practice sessions that I enjoy as well. Watching the art be created and come together is amazing. Yet to be out in the crowd, the take in that energy both on and off stage, there is no comparison.

This is why I’m taking a quick break from my other endeavors to share with you a bit of new material. No, sadly it wasn’t shot recently though it is a collection I haven’t posted yet. I actually took the time to rework this set a little bit just to give it a fresh look in my eyes and now it’s time to share them with you. 

It’s of one of my last gigs at Revolution Live on Valentine’s Day with the Honey Hounds opening for The Main Squeeze and while it was five months ago, it was still a great time. Then again, any night with the Squeeze is no exception and these guys followed right in line. I picked my top ten with a few more to be seen on my Facebook page. Go ahead and check them out, let me know what you think.

Until the next time, 

This is the Queen signing off. 

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