Chicago Chapter of the Grammys
Annual Membership Celebration
Hotel Sax, Chicago
October 8, 2008
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Wednesday night, I was given the amazing opportunity to photograph the Grammys event for the Chicago chapter at Hotel Sax. Not only did I photograph the event, but I was able to network with some amazing people. A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to chat with me - I truly hope to keep in touch with each of you!

Here are some pics from the evening:

STEVE COLE (and guest performers)

ALICE PEACOCK and ANNE HARRIS

DAN WILSON

Unfortunately, permission was not granted to post these images, so I'll briefly talk about one of the key moments of the evening, in my mind :)

Dan took a moment from his performance to teach those in attendence a portion of the chorus. Once that part of the song was to be sung, he had everyone join him. I was personally expecting to hear what I always hear at a show: an off key barely melodic noise, cringing to the ear. What I heard made me so happy - it was musical! Harmonies could be heard with each note. It was so beautiful :)

DONALD LAWRENCE

STEVE "SILK" HURLEY and guest, FAST EDDIE