Theory of a Deadman Plays The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics
Posted by Stephen on
February 22, 2010
Although I was stuck in the very back row, I was able to fire off a few shots that turned out OK thanks to my Nikon 70-200 f/2.8. I was able to move down to the balcony for a few of the shots, but I was still nowhere near the band. The 22 buck cheap seats just don’t give you that sort of access.
Unlike last Monday’s Victory Ceremony headlined by a guy named Gregory Charles, Theory of a Deadman managed to keep the audience from leaving en masse. They really started to gather a crowd when they started playing their more and more Nickleback-like songs. They even attempted to cover Gun’s and Roses “Paradise City” but they were just kidding. Of course the crowd knew all the words.
The band showed their Olympic Spirit by donning the Hockey Jerseys of their favourite Team Canada members.
Overall, Nickle…I mean…Theory of a Deadman put on an excellent show for the masses. Of course, more pictures after the jump.
Yet Another Victory Ceremony at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics
Posted by Stephen on
February 21, 2010
Canada didn’t get to jump on the podium this past Friday evening like it did last Monday thanks to the efforts of Alexandre Bilodeau. However, Friday’s Victory Ceremony was just as exciting for the Aussies and Yankees. But before hardware was given out, we had to raise a flag, and celebrate the Northwest Territories.
Sitting way up in the nose bleeds in the cheap 22 buck seats, here’s what my Telephoto lens and I captured…
Before any hardware was given out, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, better known as the RCMP, brought in the colours of the Olympics and hoisted them up high for all to see.
Next, the Northwest Territories did their thing with some dancing…
Then they did a little singing for us in. Oddly enough, it wasn’t in Inuit so everyone could understand…
And they also showed us what a real Winter Olympics looks like. Apparently, it has to do with sitting on your ass and kicking a seal pelt among other things.
They also showed off some Inuit Rap and Hip Hop. If Ice Cube is from the US, then this guy must be IceBerg.
After the cultural exchange, it was time to give out the medals. Australia’s Torah Bright took home the Gold in Women’s Half Pipe while the US’s Hannah Teter grabbed the Silver, followed by Kelly Clark also of the US for the Bronze.
Of course, a ton more pictures can be found after the jump. Stay tuned for more pictures from the evening starring Theory of a Deadman in a post coming up.
