9 years ago, my friend John forced his headphones into my ears once upon a time in the darkroom days of photography college. My life would be forever changed at that moment, because it was the first time I heard Howie Day. His genius voice and music became such a huge part of my life- this is a very special photo to me- it was the first time I've photographed him in concert as press (9 years after discovering him) :) More to come.....