Tamara Grayson
@tamaragraysonphotography
The Natural Light Allstars perform at Parkview Tavern for the beloved bar’s last call before closing permanently on May 29.
Top: Sunny War performs at The Broadside during BlackAmericana Fest on September 27, 2025.
Steven Hatley
@requiemofnoise
Boyfriend and dancers Mamie Dame (left) and Miss Angie Z perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival as part of her farewell tour on April 26.
Mike Dillon performs as part of the lineup of Kris Myers, Brian Roy Haas, Chris Senac, and Joe Marcinek
at Le Bon Temps Roule on April 27.
Temple Blacksnake
templeblacksnake.com
Olivia “Livi” Lapeyrouse, a fighter based out of Houma, with trainer Morgan Fitch. Lapeyrouse won the women’s lightweight division title at Friday Night Fights in Central City in August 2025.
British-born, New Orleans-based electronic punk and visual artist Tashi Delay performs at Gasa Gasa on October 20, 2025.
Dalton Spangler
@daltonspanglerlivephotos
Shane Wesley (bass) and Sammy Duet (guitar) of Acid Bath perform at the UNO Lakefront Arena on November 15, 2025. It was a historic night as it likely was the first time a Louisiana metal band ever headlined an arena in New Orleans.
New Orleans post-hardcore band Portia performs on Mardi Gras Day at StudioBE.
New Orleans grindcore artist Shitload (a.k.a. Bobby Paranoize) performs in the parking lot outside UNO Lakefront Arena on November 15, 2025, one of many impromptu “sets” he did before Acid Bath and company performed.
Tammie Quintana
TammieQuintana.com
Lillian Aguinaga poses for a mini session of self-expression in City Park on January 14. Shot on a medium format Mamiya RB67 with Ilford HP5 Plus 400 speed film, pushed 1 stop.
