Articles by Mike Paquin

About Mike Paquin

Mike is an enthusiast photographer in the Raleigh, NC area with a specialization in live sports, music, and street photography. Mike has photographed in cities and in music venues around the world with some of his work appearing in local publications and band publicity.

Siamese at Local 506 in Chapel Hill, NC

March 2, 2026 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Danish powerhouses Siamese and Cabal brave the North Carolina cold to deliver a high-energy heavy music showcase at Chapel Hill’s Local 506.

Ellise at Motorco Music Hall in Durham, NC

January 29, 2026 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Ellise brought her newly released “Sexxxtapes” to the Motorco Music Hall stage and held the crowd spellbound during an intimate night of pure captivation.

Agnostic Front at The Pour House in Raleigh, NC

December 22, 2025 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Christmas may be canceled in Raleigh because Agnostic Front made such a noise that Santa may be too frightened to visit.

Pixel Grip at Motorco in Durham, NC

October 4, 2025 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Pixel Grip’s Percepticide Tour stop in Durham stripped down electronic music, unleashing a raw, primal energy that proved their explosive, cathartic power.

Castle Rat at Chapel of Bones in Raleigh, NC

October 4, 2025 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Castle Rat’s triumphant return to Chapel of Bones delivered a heroic and theatrical spectacle of epic proportions, once again expanding and defending the Realm.

Poppy at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC

September 13, 2025 Mike Paquin Comments Off

A heavyweight voice in a featherweight body, Poppy delights in Raleigh with a metal sing-along with hundreds of excited young voices.

Die Spitz at The Pinhook in Durham, NC

June 15, 2025 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Die Spitz ignited The Pinhook, unleashing a scorching wave of punk rock fury and leaving a sweat-drenched, electrified crowd begging for more.

Teddy Swims at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC

May 21, 2025 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Teddy Swims’ sultry Raleigh performance has locals speculating about a future population spike in nine months of babies named “Teddy.”

Napalm Death and Melvins at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, NC

May 5, 2025 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Savage Imperial Death March Part II Tour, showcasing Napalm Death and Melvins, delivered a catastrophic onslaught obliterating all semblance of societal tranquility from Carrboro, NC.

Denzel Curry at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC

April 14, 2025 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Locked in and unstoppable, Denzel Curry and a crowd of a thousand danced seismic shockwaves felt throughout the mischievous South.