Asheville photographer Simchock wins award

Jason Sandford July 8, 2013

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

Congratulations, David! Press release here:

Asheville freelance photographer, David Simchock, has taken a top prize in the 12th Annual Independent Music Awards (IMA). Simchock’s colorful and captivating image of New Orleans emerging superstar, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews was nominated for the award earlier in the year, along with photos from three other photographers. A panel of industry judges recently announced the IMA winners in a diverse range of categories, with Simchock’s capture coming out on top in the Artist Concert Photography group. …

The award-winning shot was captured at the 2011 Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival in Elmer, New Jersey, not far from Simchock’s roots in Central New Jersey. This was not the first time, nor the last time, that he had the chance to photograph “Shorty” in concert. “The first time I saw Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue perform was at the 2010 New Orleans Jazz Fest. Though they weren’t performing on the stages that I was covering (for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Archives), there was a buzz about the festival grounds that this was a ‘must see’ local band, so I broke away from my designated stages to see what was in store from the local heroes. I was blown away! Since then, TS&OA’s stature has sky-rocketed around the world, but I’ve been able to cover them quite a few times, including the Appel Farm gig in New Jersey, with the most recent performance being at the annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam in my new home town of Asheville, North Carolina.”

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Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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5 Comments

Melissa July 9, 2013

One of the BEST photographers in WNC…

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1. David Simchock July 10, 2013
  
  Thank you, Melissa!
  
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chuck brodsky July 8, 2013

Congratulations to a great photographer!

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1. David Simchock July 10, 2013
  
  Thanks, Chuck! Glad I’m able to be part of the local art and music scene! Hope you’re well. We need to catch up!
  
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David Simchock July 8, 2013

Thanks for sharing this news!

Fans of AshVegas are welcome to follow me and my photography on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/david.simchock.photography

Thanks for your interest!

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