Chuck Spang

Rocky Mountain High

chuck spang — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:01:16 +0000

Travelog from a recent trip to Rocky Mountain National Park with family and friends — big alpine views, wildlife around every bend, and wildfire scars from 2020 are being filled in with wildflowers and new tree growth forging the new landscape. Kicked things off with a stop at the Denver Art Museum before heading up into the park. Good times were had by all.

The Hamilton Building at the Denver Art Museum — that unmistakable angular architecture.

“Rocky Pool, New Hampshire” by Albert Bierstadt (about 1860), part of the Denver Art Museum’s collection.

Storm clouds building over the high peaks from one of the park’s overlooks.

A rocky creek bed cutting down through the forest, peaks fading into the mist beyond.

One of our wranglers leading the way on a backcountry horseback ride.

Lisa taking in the view — the whole valley spread out below.

Framed by pine boughs: high peaks under a big Colorado sky.

Trail Ridge Road country — rolling alpine tundra above the treeline.

More big sky over the high country.

A curious little friend on the trail — a golden-mantled ground squirrel.

A mountain stream tumbling over granite boulders.

The same creek, wider view, choked with deadfall from past winters.

Success! Daniel with a nice rainbow trout on the fly.

Ghost forest — white and orange trunks left behind by wildfire, new growth filling in below.

A mule deer buck, antlers still in velvet, keeping a close eye on us.

Fireweed in full bloom, thriving in the wake of the burn.

A bull moose ambling through the burn scar meadow.

Standing dead timber marching off into the distance.

Making our way through the burn zone on foot, storm clouds building overhead.

More of the burn scar, high peaks rising beyond the standing dead timber.

Lisa heading down the trail through the burn as the weather rolls in.

A bull moose grazing through the tall grass.

Wildflowers blooming right where the fire came through.

Aspen trunks, that unmistakable eyes-in-the-bark pattern.

A moose and her calf bedded down in the tall grass.

A quiet lily-covered Cub lake, burn scar climbing the hillside beyond.

Daniel taking a break in town.

A cow moose wading through the lily pads on Cub lake.

Ponderosa pines holding on among the boulders.

A mountain chickadee perched on a lichen-covered rock.

Cub Lake Trail, Moraine Park — evening storm light over the meadow.

The whole gang. Fun was had by all.

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The Rolling Stones No Filter Tour

chuck spang — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:54:25 +0000

What a great time was had by all attending the July 19, 2019 Rolling Stones No Filter Tour stop at TIAA filed in Jacksonville Fl. Met a lot of great people, a friendly staff and laid back crowd. After an opening set from The Revivalists, 75 year old Mick Jagger took the stage with his band of musical bad boys. On a beautiful night the Rolling Stones launched into “Street Fighting Man” and never looked back. The sound was loud and crisp, lighting and imaging top notch, and amazing energy everywhere around. Mick, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Charlie Watts, Daryl Jones, Chuck Leavell, Bernard Fowler, Sasha Allen,Karl Denson, Tim Ries, and Matt Clifford delivered a stunning non stop two hour set of the bands most famous songs from their past 40 year recording carrier.

Rolling Stones Stage TIAA Field Jacksonville Fl.

Ronnie Wood, Charlie Watts and Keith Richards havin a ball in Jacksonville!

Ronnie Wood on the Fender Strat as Chuck Leavell holds down the keys

Mick Jagger did not hold back!

Keith Richards with his Gibson Les Paul on “Satisfaction”

Rolling Stones

Classic Keith Richards

Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood Enjoying the time on Stage!

Keith Richards all smiles with his vintage Gibson ES 355.

Keith Richards

Rolling Stones Take a Bow

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30th Annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

chuck spang — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:10:00 +0000

Well Warren Haynes has done it again with a four night music spectacle in Asheville NC, benefiting the local Habitat for Humanity. Pre show at the Orange Peel on Thursday night with many surprise guests led into the larger venue of the US Cellular Center Friday. Mike Gordon, Marco Benevento, Jamey Johnson, Grace Potter, Dark Side of The Mule, along with many unannounced guests.
Saturday night Haynes was back at it while a snow storm buried the streets of Asheville. Inside the crowd was entertained to great performances by Joe Banamassa, Jim Janes, Eric Church, Dave Grohl and Friends, and Gov’t Mule. Sunday night featured an unscheduled pop up show of Grohl and Haynes and friends playing back at the Orange Peel. Wow!

Warren Haynes kicks off the 30the Christmas Jam

Marco Benevento

Karina Rykman

Grace Potter

Ron Holloway and Grace Potter

Mike Gordon of Phish

Jamey Johnson

Dark Side of The Mule

Dark Side of the Mule

Warren Haynes with 12 string Dan Electro

Warren Haynes with Jack Mascari “Soulshine”

Joe Bonamassa

Warren Haynes and Joe Bonamassa

Eric Church

Eric Church with Warren Haynes and Audley Freed

Dave Grohl plays “Play”

Dave Grohl

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Cowboy Camping in the Desert Southwest

chuck spang — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 21:26:46 +0000

Here is a photo travelog from a recent trip with family and friends to the desert southwest. Starting in Las Vegas, on to Utah, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Camping at Kodachrome State Park, then to Capitol Reef National Park and back again. Good Times were had by All. Thanks Gang!

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Christmas Jam 2017 Asheville, NC

chuck spang — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 19:22:55 +0000

Warren Haynes brought the Christmas stage to life with the 29th annual Xmasjam, to benefit the Habitat for Humanity in Asheville NC. Featuring Ann Wilson, Gov’t Mule, Trey Anistasio, The Avett Brothers, Les Bros., Blackberry Smoke, Marcus King, and many more.

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28th Annual XmasJam

Chuck — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:18:15 +0000

Warren Haynes put together one of the best Christmas Jam lineups in years for the 28th Annual Christmas Jam Dec 10, Asheville NC at the US Cellular Center. Gov’t Mule, Bob Weir. Michael McDonald, Jamey Johnson, Allison Krauss, The Last Waltz Band,George Porter Jr. Band with Branford Marsalis, and many special guests graced the stage til the wee hours of the morning.

Warren Haynes gets the festivities going with Van Morrison’s, “And it Stoned Me”

Jamey Johnson

Jamey Johnson is joined by Allison Krauss

Allison Krauss

Holly Bowling played beautiful Grateful Dead Piano between sets.

Michael Mcdonald

Bob Wier

Allison Krauss joins Bob Wier for the tune “Peggy O”

Bob Wier with Don Was and Branford Marsalis

The Last Waltz 40 Band, Warren Haynes, Don Was, John Medeski.

“Steady Rollin” Bob Margolin. with the Last Waltz Band.

Warren says “Good Night”

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Franklin’s Tower Live with Montana Mountains Time Lapse

Chuck — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 15:00:00 +0000

DSO, The Dark Star Orchestra delivers a excellent performance of the Grateful Dead’s song “Franklin’s Tower”. On the second night of a two show stand at the Pisgah Brewery Outdoor stage in Black Mountain, NC, 8/6/16. Concert footage is mixed with my breathtaking time-lapse and drone footage of the beautiful mountains of Montana.

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Chi Town Studio Fashion Photo

chuck spang — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:51:55 +0000

Short clip from a few years back while shooting a Wintersilks on figure fashion catalog in Chicago. Good times with a great crew!

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Location Fashion Photo Shoot

chuck spang — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:06:57 +0000

On Location in Manchester VT with the Kevin Lowes crew and Tin Roof Productions. As the digital tech on the job I kept the files flowing and the monitors bright. Christmas time in August! Super client, beautiful location and a great cast of characters.

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War — “Why Can’t We Be Friends?”

chuck spang — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 23:56:36 +0000

Here is a video that I shot of the 1970’s classic funk soul rock band War at Pack Place Park in downtown Asheville NC on 7/30/16. Enjoy

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