Author: Jim Mimna

Capturing life in various forms is what I do. I consider myself an archivist by nature. It is not a career choice that I consciously made, but it is something that has called me. I strive to freeze a moment in time with every frame, a moment that can retell its story with each viewing, forever. I also have a deep passion for music and have been photographing and recording live music for years. Capturing the energy and magic of a live performance in a photograph is one of my passions. In addition, I enjoy photographing in a wide variety of settings, from wildlife scenes to family portraits and everything in between. I am a lover of the earthscapes that we see all around us every day, both natural and manmade, and aim to make unique images that do justice to their beauty. Where others see darkness, I see streaks of light through long exposures. I shoot a very wide variety of subject matter including individual/family portraits, event coverage, landscapes, live concert/performance, HDR, product and commercial photography, architectural, weddings, food, and editorial photo journalism. With artistic expression, I aspire to create visual art that speaks volumes.
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Matador! Soul Sounds Debut Video For “Go On, Love” and Announce Fall U.S. Tour Dates

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Matador! Soul Sounds has released a live video recorded at Eddie Roberts’ new creative hub Color Red Studios in Denver, CO. They also will be back in the US after their European Summer dates in the Fall. If you aren’t familiar, the band consists of the dream team of Eddie Roberts (New Mastersounds) and Alan Evans (Soulive) alongside keyboardist Chris Spies and bassist Kevin Scott. Rounding out the already killer line-up are vocalists Kimberly Dawson (Pimps of Joytime) and Adryon de León (Orgone) bringing their soulful and powerful energy to the mix.

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Widespread Panic – June 23rd – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

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Widespread Panic returned to Red Rocks for their 59th, 60th, and 61st shows last weekend and, after a solid outing on Friday night, the band returned to celebrate the big six-oh on Saturday with a blistering three set affair that showcased some gems from their vast catalog.

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My Morning Jacket – December 30th – 1stBank Center

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My Morning Jacket returned to the 1stBank Center in Broomfield for night two of their three night New Year’s run and upped the energy level a bit from the deep cuts and mellow vibe of night one. Opening with “Circuital” and “Off The Record” the band gave a foreshadowing of what was to come on New Year’s Eve. The show was highlighted by originals like “The Way That He Sings,” “Wonderful (The Way I Feel),” and “I’m Amazed” alongside a pair of glorious covers in Simon & Garfunkle’s “America” and Prince’s “Purple Rain” and left fans wanting more.

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Queens of The Stone Age – October 10th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

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Queens Of The Stone Age brought their Villains Tour to Red Rocks Tuesday night to a sold-out audience. This late in the season, Red Rocks can be an unpredictable host, but that didn’t stop loyal fans from packing the joint and letting it all hang out in cold mountain air. For most of the fans in attendance, this was the last show at the church of music for the season, a bittersweet but powerful end to a great summer on The Rocks.

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JJ Grey & Mofro, The Magpie Salute, North Mississippi Osborne – September 22nd – Red Rocks

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Red Rocks played host to yet another perfectly billed afternoon of guitar-driven Rock and Roll. Don’t get us wrong, there was no shortage of great songwriting and singers too, but at the end of the day it was a guitar lovers dream. The day started out with North Mississippi Osborne who set a very high bar but Black Crowes spin-off Magpie Salute was up to the challenge and the night was rounded out by the southern soaked Soul of JJ Grey & Mofro.

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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats – August 28th – Red Rocks

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Nathaniel Rateliff has had a meteoric rise with his Night Sweats project that many in the music world dream of but never achieve. A good benchmark of that success was the fact that AEG had to add a second show at Red Rocks due to massive demand. Rateliff and The Night Sweats lived up to the billing with smashing success. His energetic stage presence, coupled with great song writing delivered in Rateliff’s unique style is the formula that he and the band has used to get here, and hopefully will carry him for a long, long time.

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Dweezil Zappa – August 8th – Arvada Center

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Dweezil Zappa returned to the Front Range last week to pay tribute to his father’s monumental legacy. The crowd was fairly sparse, and with Dweezil performing Frank Zappa’s epic catalog the audience has certain expectations in the music, and meeting those requirements is paramount to delivering a satisfying show. While his artistic attempts to make these songs his own to some degree is commendable, some hardcore Frank fans were left with a bad taste in their mouths.

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Santana – July 10th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

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Carlos Santana played Red Rocks last Monday like he has so many times before. Billed as “A Night with Carlos Santana,” the overcast, wet night was filled with the hits, giant guitar solos, and the epic American songs that define Santana’s legacy. The night was truly a treat for fans and Carlos alike, as his love of the hallowed venue is no secret as he elaborated in his forward written for the new book Red Rocks – The Concert Years by G. Brown.

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The Avett Brothers – July 7th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

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The Avett Brothers kicked off their annual three-day weekend at Red Rocks last Friday. They have always brought quality opening acts with them to Red Rocks, and this year was no different as Dr. John kicked-off the weekend. What a treat to see an iconic legend at such an iconic venue, it was a perfect match. But not to be outdone, The Avett Brothers brought their commanding stage presence and energy to the stage, and even to the seats as they jumped the rail and ran into the audience to really touched their fans one-on-one.

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Widespread Panic – June 25th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

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Last Sunday marked the 54th sold-out show for Widespread Panic at Red Rocks. It’s a record they have owned for years and with each year’s run of three shows at the end of June, they just keep pushing it out of other band’s reach. The tradition has not only created an untouchable record for the books but, more importantly, an annual family reunion for some of the best fans in the music world. Sunday’s shows was nothing short of a love fest for this colorful group of people.