Kenny Chesney’s 2009 Sun City Carnival Tour rolled into town and hit the stage with all guns blazing to the customary sold-out crowd. This is a crew that clearly lives for the show – and an ENORMOUS show it is!
A full cast of musicians performs including horns, drummers, percussionists, and up to 4 guitarists up front. This is coupled with a light and video spectacle surpassing the largest arena rock tours. Throughout the show Chesney and company manage to harmoniously blend the grandest of rock shows, intimate acoustical performances as if delivered from an oceanside tiki bar, and classics as if being played for you and your friends at the local watering hole.
From a shooting perspective the biggest challenge was the size of the stage and the consistent energy of the performers. No leisurely stroll through the pit here. Indeed the pace and focus needs to be kicked up a notch as if you blink, your are certainly going to regret it. Three cameras at all times would have been a blessing to always have the wide, mid, and tele’s available from any positioning. The action is indeed that fast.
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OMG…allen you are amazing….these are great…
LS
I have been to a lot of Kenny concerts,I have seen a lot of pictures, and have taken a lot of pictures. I love these. Kenny is my favorite artist of all time. In these photos, you bring out the high energy that Kenny and his band gives to the fans over and over again. Thanks
Mary – Thank you so much for the compliment. Kenny Chesney such a fabulous artist to shoot with all band members being stars in the their own right as well. It is always such a high energy show and I love the interaction on stage amongst the band and with the fans. They never stop! It is clear they enjoy performing together and for the fans and it is no wonder Kenny is awarded entertainer of the year so frequently. Thanks for stopping by.
Allen Thanks for sharing the pictures, they are amazing!! I totally agree they capture the high energy of Kenny’s show. I haven’t been to a concert in a couple years and being Kenny is my favorite artist the pictures made my day….
Lori – thank you much for the comment. These guys are always such a pleasure to photograph! One of the most amazing tours running, year after year, they never fail to step it up and deliver!
Wow these are great shots! I like to take concert photos and Kenny is so hard to shoot because he moves so fast!
Love these!
Thanks much Monica. Its a great show I always look forward to – and it definately keeps you on your toes for shooting!
Hi-
I just wanted to say I came across your site and you have captured some awesome moments from the show. Nice work!
Mike Swinford
Production and Lighting Designer for Kenny Chesney
Hi Mike -
It is a pleasure to meet the one to “blame” for the exceptional production and lighting on this tour! I am glad you enjoy the photos, I certainly enjoyed shooting against your canvas.
-A
Hi Nick, Remember me? I have a lot of early videos of you, would you like me to post them?> Call us sometime, it would be nice to hear from you. Ron & Rosie Tonga
Cambridge MN
Hi Ron/Rosie -
Thank you for stopping by. I covered this tour on their tour stop in Atlanta on the Sun City Carnival tour. Glad you enjoyed the photos.
You may try to reach Nick through the artists website: http://www.nickhoffman.com/