Here is the magazine’s website, IMAGE Chicago
You can view the magazine straight from your very own home through your computer if you don’t get the chance to pick one up… just go on the website and view it and also view other issues you might have missed like Black Eyed Peas, Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy, etc.

Here are photos from the magazine!

IMAGE Chicago; Model: Lori Higham, Stylist: Christine Matsunaga, Ass't Photographer: Tracy Ellen

IMAGE Chicago Magazine Sept/Oct 2009 The Fall Fashion Issue Cover

IMAGE Chicago, Table of Contents of Sept/Oct 2009

Tracy Ellen is Stoked!

]]> http://tracyellenphotography.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/image-chicago-magazine-septemberoctober-2009/feed/ 0 tes IMAGE Chicago, Lori Higham IMAGE Chicago TOC Tracy Ellen Stoked! http://tracyellenphotography.wordpress.com/2009/07/08/upcoming-dates/ http://tracyellenphotography.wordpress.com/2009/07/08/upcoming-dates/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:57:44 +0000 tes http://tracyellenphotography.wordpress.com/2009/07/08/upcoming-dates/ ]]> Here is a list of upcoming shows if you are in the Chicago land area! I am going to be out of town for some shows so it would be nice if you could make it, if you’re free. Head to the band’s MySpace page for more info about the show as well.

7/10 Just Left @Mojoes [out of town] www.myspace.com/justleft
7/12 Plunket @Subterranean [out of town] www.myspace.com/plunket
7/10-14 Las Vegas, Nevada
7/19 Hotel Ahead @Schubas www.myspace.com/hotelahead
7/24 Demi Lovato @Allstate
7/25 Bright Like Japan @Metro www.myspace.com/brightlikejapan
7/25 Treaty of Paris @Wicker Park Fest www.myspace.com/treatyofparis
7/29 Mark Rose @Subterranean www.myspace.com/markdanielrose
8/1 Warped Tour @Tinley Park, IL
8/15 Mitchel Musso/Metro Station/Mayday Parade @HOB

These are all the dates I have for now, I will update later again.

-Tracy

I’m finally going to be updating my glue account daily/weekly blogs! With this blog, you’ll find out what I’m doing, what’s new with me – new haircuts, CD releases, upcoming shows, stuff like that! Feel free to email me about music and concert suggestions too! (Email: tracy.schatzel@gmail.com)

I’m so glad I got my Glue account up and running, Talk to you guys later!

Peace,
Tracy

Happy 4th of July Everyone!

A rainy day in Chicago, where it cancels the barbeque plans for most of us.
Hope everyone has a good one.

Go safely blow something up! :]

Nineteen Ninety Seven, local Chicago band, signed my Victory Records played a show at Schubas with the Mathletes (Chicago, IL), No Really (Detroit, MI), and Truman & His Trophy. 1997 pulled together another night of good music by playing songs from their first and second CDs but also a few new songs for the fans.

I’ve noticed, shows likes these more friends and family tend to come out more and support but that doesn’t mean we don’t want new fans, every band loves new fans and all their fans. Come out and support 1997!

I could not find a video on youtube taken from that night but this video was taken from Michigan (that I pulled from 1997 MySpace page, Enjoy!

Go over to 1997 MySpace and listen, leave a comment and support!
www.myspace.com/nineteenninetyseven

And Mathletes FREE downloadable EP is on their MySpace!
www.myspace.com/mathletes

Support your local scene!

Photo by: Tracy Ellen

Cavashawn E-Interview with Jesse Feister
By: Tracy Ellen

Cavashawn, Chicago’s local band really gets the word out by online promoting and spreading the word on the street really well. Of course with the help of family, friends, and fans, and the band rely 100% on their fans and their determined street team called the Cavashawn Caravan.
There are four members of Cavashawn- Scott Salmon on lead vocals, Jesse Feister on drums and backing vocals, Christopher Hellmann on guitar, and Benton Kubicki on bass and also backing vocals. These are four friends from Cincinnati, Ohio and currently residing in Chicago, continuing to make a living in the music industry.
Luckily, I was able to interview the drummer Jesse Feister himself to get the inside scoop (through our e-mail chat.)
Tracy Ellen: What inspires the band and the type of music you guys write?
Jesse Feister: We’re inspired by the music that we listen to, the people we’re constantly around, and by other artists we know or love. We really make a point of listening to classic records, music that has stood the test of time and is still considered “great”. Some of our favorites are The Beatles, Elvis Costello, and The Who.

Tracy Ellen: What made you decide to become musicians?
Jesse Feister: We started playing music because we liked the way it made us feel. Eventually, as circumstances presented themselves, we started a band.

Tracy Ellen: How long have you guys been a band?
Jesse Feister: We’ve been playing music together since we were 14. Some of us are 24 now so that’s about 10 years. Cavashawn is a relatively new band – about a year old.

Tracy Ellen: What genre of music does you guys put yourself in and what does your audience put you in?
Jesse Feister: We don’t really categorize our music beyond rock. Everything else is really just perspective. And as for our audience, well I guess you’d have to ask them!

Tracy Ellen: I hear you guys have a second EP coming out in June; can you share with us about it?
Jesse Feister: Yep, and it’s going to be great! We recorded in Santa Monica, CA with a producer by the name of Jim Wirt. He’s worked with some of our great bands, including Incubus, Jack’s Mannequin, No Doubt, Hoobastank, and Fiona Apple. The songs are all upbeat, for the most part, and they are rockin’. It’s definitely a fun release. We’re looking forward to getting it out.

Tracy Ellen: Any thoughts on a full-length album?
Jesse Feister: We would love to do a full-length. Hopefully we can turn this EP into a full-length album down the line. At this point it’s too expensive.

Tracy Ellen: Are there any upcoming shows in Chicago?
Jesse Feister: Mojoe’s, March 28th! We’ll also be playing a number of shows this spring, probably at Beat Kitchen & Metro.

Tracy Ellen: Do you like your job, being in a local band? Do you think this can become a full time job for all of you?
Jesse Feister: It really pretty much is a full job for us. We work random temporary jobs to make money on the side, but for the most part, we’re all putting as much of our time as possible into the band, whether its practicing, promoting, or traveling around the Midwest for shows.

I have decided to try something new and different, cool and fun… I am starting to interview bands and musicians – adding a new twist to just photography, like photojournalism. Be on the lookout for interviews from your favorite bands!!!

Click here to view interviews!

~Tracy Ellen

I announced a new service, Children and Teens Portraiture are now available. For rates please contact me via email.
I also posted my first publication under Press from local Chicago band, Just Left.

Tune in for more!!!

~Tracy Ellen

January 6, 2009
Christine Matsunaga from tristinstyling and I did a quick little photo shoot in a parking lot for her lookbook.

Here’s a few of the shoots we took, and to view more go to my flickr.

Here’s my end of the year project. Enjoy and see all of next year for more bigger and better things heading your way!

Love,
Tracy Ellen