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.

They Might Be Giants at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC

March 12, 2023 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Celebrating a seminal album, They Might Be Giants once again proves the birdhouses in their souls are still aflutter with energy thirty years later.

Weyes Blood at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, NC

February 28, 2023 Mike Paquin Comments Off

An indie-pop vocalist extraordinaire and a worldwide known whistling talent team up for a special evening that lit hearts aglow.

Cory Wong at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC

February 23, 2023 Mike Paquin Comments Off

When one crazy talented musician brings along a dozen of his crazy talented friends, it’s a must-see show for every lover of music.

Bleed From Within @ The Ritz, Raleigh | Photo by Mike Paquin

August Burns Red at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC

February 19, 2023 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Raleigh burned red with metalcore titans August Burns Red and a powerful supporting bill as their twentieth-anniversary tour leveled The Ritz.

High on Fire and Municipal Waste at The State Theatre in Greenville, NC

December 13, 2022 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Municipal Waste and High on Fire tear through Greenville, NC with a hardcore punk and metal show for the ages.

Omar Apollo at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC

November 23, 2022 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Omar Apollo sold-out the venue, stole a thousand hearts, and proved without question he is a superstar in the making.

Corrosion of Conformity @ Lincoln Theater, Raleigh | Photo by Mike Paquin

Corrosion of Conformity at Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, NC

November 21, 2022 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Like Godzilla returning to Tokyo, Corrosion of Conformity returns to Raleigh and levels the town with their unstoppable destructive force.

Joe Satriani @ Carolina Theater, Durham | Photo By Mike Paquin

Joe Satriani at Carolina Theatre in Durham, NC

October 22, 2022 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Joe Satriani continues to set the gold standard for instrumental guitar rock with his epic Earth Tour stop in Durham, NC.

Bloodywood @ Local 506, Chapel Hill | Photo By Mike Paquin

Bloodywood at Local 506 in Chapel Hill, NC

October 1, 2022 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Don’t add Bloodywood to your list of bands you could have seen in a small club before they become huge. You’ll regret it.

The Black Keys @ Coastal Credit Union Music Mark at Walnut Creek | Photo By Mike Paquin

The Black Keys at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, NC

September 3, 2022 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Boogie all you want, The Black Keys deliver too much energy and fun to blackout and miss even a moment of their stellar performance.