Fugazi - Photo for the cover of Repeater album on Dischord Records ©Jim Saah
Join the DC Street Photography Collective and Chris Suspect in presenting the work of Jim Saah’s In My Eyes - Photographs 1982-1997 and Matt Cabani’s Anthem at Slash Run in Washington, DC, on Friday, November 10 at 9:00 pm.
Jim Saah’s career in photography started when he documented the punk scene in Washington, DC in the early 1980’s. His photographs have been featured on many books and records, including Our Band Could Be Your Life and the cover of Fugazi’s Repeater album.
Cover for In My Eyes Photographs 1982-1997 by Jim Saah
Jim will be presenting In My Eyes - Photographs 1982-1997, a massive hard cover art book of his early music photography featuring hundreds of never before seen photos of Fugazi, Minor Threat, Void, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Dead Kennedys, Jawbox, Government Issue, The Faith, Iron Cross and more.
Jim’s work has been featured in the Washington Post and Rolling Stone, and he has been the principle photographer for two feature films, Salad Days: A Decade of Punk In Washington, D.C. and CREEM: America’s Only Rock & Roll Magazine.
Cover for Anthem by Matt Cabani, courtesy of King Koala Press
Jacopo Buranelli from King Koala Press in Milan, Italy, will be presenting Anthem by photographer Matt Cabani and published by King Koala Press. From Milan, Italy, Cabani is the founder of Hellfire Booking Agency. He has shot his way through every corner of the music world over the past three decades. His work can be spotted on album covers, international fanzines, books, music videos, and even hardcore fans’ bedroom walls.
Call for Entries
In celebration of Jim Saah and King Koala’s Anthem by Matt Cabani, we have a call for entries for your best music photography shots. We are looking for anything associated with music, whether it’s the ultimate stage dive image, a candid of audience members, a band setting their drums on fire, or a contemplative portrait of a band or artist. All music forms are welcome.
Please send no more than 5 photos 2000px on the long edge at 72dpi to gratuityincluded1@gmail.com by Midnight EST on November 3rd. Please label your files in this manner. First Name-Last Name_Band/Artist_Name-Date_Shot-Number.jpg.
E.g. Chris-Suspect_Taylor-Swift_021423_1.jpg
About the Event
On Friday, November 10 selected photos will be shown live in front of an audience to a jury of artists and professional photographers. Jury members include Cynthia Connollly (curator, photographer, and one of the authors/publisher of Banned in DC), Lisa Walker (House photographer for Anthem, 9:30 Club and Merriweather Post Pavilion), Jim Saah, and Jacopo Buranelli from King Koala. Each judge will briefly comment on the image and give it a rating from 1-5. The winner, who must be present in person, will receive a copy of In My Eyes - Photographs 1982-1997. Second place will receive Anthem.
Following the photo slam, Jaco from King Koala will give a presentation on Matt Cabani’s Anthem and Jim Saah will discuss In My Eyes - Photographs 1982-1997.
To top off the evening, we will have a special performance from one of DC’s most currently beloved hardcore bands. For now, it’s a secret. The band will be announced the day before the show.
Also, books will be available for purchase from Jim Saah, King Koala Press, Cynthia Connolly, and Chris Suspect.
Schedule
9:00 - 10:00 pm Music Photography Judging
10:10 -10:40 pm Jacopo Buranelli presents Anthem
10:45 - 11:30 pm Jim Saah presents In My Eyes - Photographs 1982-1997
Tickets are $20. All ages. Arrive early as there is limited seating.
Location
Slash Run is located at 201 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011
Did you know?
Slash Run has some of the best burgers in DC (including vegan options). It’s true - just ask Washingtonian Magazine. It also has an ample supply of micro brews and top shelf quality booze.