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@ Everybody Loves Our Town: An Oral History of Grunge
Grunge-era photographer Karen Mason-Blair Photography’s show The Flannel Years opens at The Piranha Shop in Seattle this Saturday, June 4. Featuring images of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden & Mother Love Bone, some of which have never been released. Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/785408398225862/
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@ Everybody Loves Our Town: An Oral History of Grunge
More on the Karen Mason Blair | The Flannel Years photo show opening this Saturday: It will feature five never-before-seen photos of Pearl Jam's first show (back when they were Mookie Blaylock). Karen tells me they're the only known photos of the gig. Here's one of them.
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Here are the photos with prices: http://treasongallery.com/shop/theflannelyears/
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Karen Mason-Blair Photography
June 4 – June 12
Jun 4 at 7 PM to Jun 12 at 7 PM in PDT
The Piranha Shop
1022 1st Ave S, Seattle, Washington 98134
http://www.king5.com/entertainment/television/programs/evening/new-exhibit-includes-only-known-photos-of-pearl-jams-first-concert/238218495
SEATTLE – A new photography exhibit showcases never-before-seen images from the grunge movement, including the only known still photos of Pearl Jam’s very first concert.
They were taken by professional photographer Karen Mason-Blair – but at the time, she was an amateur.
"I would definitely say I was a fan girl with a camera,” she said. "I was just like, ‘I'm going to try to take some photos, maybe this will work out.’"
At shows where crowds sometimes totaled less than 20 people, Mason-Blair snapped images of musicians who would become the biggest names in grunge.
"Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Screaming Trees, My Sisters Machine,” she said, looking around her gallery show at The Piranha Shop in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood.
The Flannel Years, presented by Treason Gallery, showcases 33 of her insider images.
Most of them were stashed away in her personal collection for 25 years, including shots she took at Pearl Jam’s first concert on October 22, 1990.
She had gone to support two of her friends in the new band and didn’t expect much.
"Next thing you know, Eddie starts singing and you're like, ‘Oh my gosh, this guy can sing!" she said.
There are also studio shots of Mother Love Bone and Soundgarden, as well as a rare shot of Kurt Cobain, smiling.
"People didn't see it often, but this is really who he was,” Mason-Blair said.
The Flannel Years is free and open to the public through June 12.
Mason-Blair’s work is also available for purchase.
Edition of 100 that's 16x20.
$1000 US.
Been wanting to see this photo exhibit for awhile and this Saturday it opens at Rotie Cellars in SoDo! Karen Mason Blair was one of the most important photographers of the Seattle music scene in the 90's. She documented a cultural movement from the front row: Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Screaming Trees, etc.
The exhibit showcases rarely seen photos of Seattle luminaries, including Nirvana (photo of Kurt Cobain smiling) & Pearl Jam (photos from their 1st show on 10.22.90).
By the way, all her prints are available for purchase. Might make a great Xmas gift.
Check out her website: www.karenmasonblair.com & Facebook page Karen Mason-Blair Photography.
-Marco
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Flannel Years at Rotie Cellars
Oct 22 at 5 PM to Nov 5 at 5 PM PDT
Rotie Cellars
3861 1st Ave S, Seattle, Washington 98134
karenmasonblair
Hanging out at the taken selfies with this guy! Come on down to my Holiday Pop up show at Easy Street! ❤️🖤 Black Friday! I will be there from 4-7 signing photos. There will be sale pricing and I will have some crates with one of the kind prints! 🤘🌟 #blackfriday #shoplocal #easystreetrecords #grunge #flannelyears #90sgrunge #karenmasonblairkarenmasonblair
Stoked to announce I’m partnering with @easystreetrecords December 1st for an exclusive on-going pop-up exhibit showcasing some of my favorite work from the 90s! And yes – these are original prints packaged and priced FOR SALE!Full length video coming soon!!! Big thanks to these cool cats @easystreetguy for the kind words and the opportunity and to @ryan.cory for a rad awesome video!!!!
#theflannelyears #loudlove #grunge #kurtcobain #chriscornell #karenmasonblair #seattle #90s #seattlegrunge #rockphotography #coolcandles
Covering some of the biggest acts in grunge and rock and roll, including Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden, Karen Mason Blair captured the music scene that turned 80s rock on its head.
Living in Seattle in the early 90s had one clear advantage: access to the emerging grunge scene. The new wave of music coming from these incredible bands in this unique city led to a complete overhaul in rock and roll and Karen Mason Blair was there, front row, capturing everything the Emerald City threw at her. Watch Episode 3 of “Through the Lens” to meet one of the most prominent photographers in rock and roll, Karen Mason Blair.
Check out more from Karen Mason Blair in her self-published book, The Flannel Years. A backstage pass to the early 90s Seattle music scene with a foreword by Krist Novoselic, this book features never seen images of pre-fame Nirvana, Mother Love Bone, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and more.
To pick up a copy, visit: https://www.karenmasonblair.com/