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October 24, 2009, 7:08 pm
C’est la Vie
The portfolio of photographer Ro Tam
The portfolio of photographer Ro Tam
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May 12, 2009, 4:35 pm
Thanks to everyone who made it out for my show at East End last month about Music Photograpy. I just added more photos to the site and am working on some new projects so check back soon.
January 31, 2009, 11:36 pm
words: Amy J Gauthier
photos: Ro Tam
Dressed for a funeral, the Silver Jews took the stage for their final show. About 300 lucky fans gathered not six feet under, but 333 feet underground to pay their respects. The performance was held at Cumberland Caverns, an underground cave in McMinnville, TN. Mr. Berman played his 15 favorite songs with no encore. He opened the show by letting his fans know that “If you’re in a position in your life, where you need to make a change, this is the best time. If you’re stuck, try saying no.” As ‘We Are Real’ opened the show, David told his fans, “I’m saying yes for the last time.”
From the moment they started to play, the crowd knew this was a different Silver Jews show. People were very humbled by the decision David Berman has made to quit the music business. It was more of a celebration of the life of the Silver Jews than a funeral. Many stood with tears in their eyes, and even David got emotional as he started to play, ‘Room Games And Diamond Rain’.
The band played better than ever. David’s voice lifted the walls of the cave in perfect harmony. It was the most focused and serene Silver Jews show the fans had ever seen. The usual shouting of favorite lines was kept to a low whisper. Many of these fans had come a long way to say good-bye.
Bob Nastanovich revisited the drums one last time, as they played ‘Trains Across The Sea’. Bobby Bare Jr. also made a quest appearance singing backing vocals on ‘I’m Getting Back Into Getting Back Into You.’
As the show was coming to an end, Cassie’s stunning bass rang through our ears the intro to, ‘Smith & Jones’. The excitement of the fans was boundless, even within the walls of the cave. Although this was the last show, the fans knew it was the Silver Jews forever, and ever, and ever and ever!
July 28, 2008, 4:36 pm
I’m participating in a first Thursday event at City Hall on August 7. It’s a group show titled “Picturing: Portland, People, and Places.” It’ll be in Commisioner Sam Adams office. Although he’s a hip politician, the photos will be appropriate enough for a government institution. The reception is from 5-7PM. City Hall is located at 1221 SW 4th Ave near the Giant Elk statue. The Oregonian wrote a feature about my neighborhood and Capsule, it was on the front page of the Living section last month. I can’t seem to find it online but have extra copies if you want one.
April 28, 2008, 7:09 pm
I’m opening up an Art Gallery and Studio with two other female artists. The studio will feature photography, custom painted portraits and some mixed media items. For the first exhibit we’ll be showing a series about Masturbation that Marie Peller, one of the curators, and I have been working on for a year and a half. Our opening party will be Friday, May 9 at 8PM. Join us for art and booze! Just Out wrote an article about the exhibit, read about it here.
December 31, 2007, 7:09 pm
I can’t believe that 2007 is over already. Its been six months since I’ve updated the website. Since then I’ve had a couple more shows, had some photos published, coordinated the photography for Siren Nation music festival, got high score on Buckhunter at Coasters bar and worked with the Slants on their debut album “Slanted Hearts and Slanted Eyes,” which the Willamette Week named one of the best local albums of 2007. I added a bunch of new photos to all the galleries. Thanks to everyone for all the support, enjoy!
June 15, 2007, 12:00 am
My Shifty-eyed dog photo won a contest in Just Out newspaper.
Look for it around town.
Also, I’ll be showing some of my work at the Matchbox Lounge on 3203 SE Division St in Portland during the month of July. Come check it out, have a scotch and try their delicious food.
Oh, and I got a new website.
