Welcome to the life and times of Sooz where I've been documenting my work and life adventures since 2002. Work = Sooz Media, my consulting business for web marketing, website project management, event planning and event photography. Life = shooting concert videos + photography, cooking for friends at The Granitorium, and scheming with my favorite Boston bands.
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Third annual Soozapalooza at TT's with Good Night States, The Phil Aiken Army, Somerville Symphony Orkestar and The People's Karaoke on Friday, January 20th

Third annual Soozapalooza at TT’s with Good Night States, The Phil Aiken Army, Somerville Symphony Orkestar and The People’s Karaoke on Friday, January 20th

Soozapalooza, an annual party I host featuring some of my favorite bands is almost here. This year the v3 installment is happening on my 39th birthday this Friday, January 20th at TT"s in Central Square, Cambridge. The night features three of my favorite bands: Good Night, States (from Pittsburgh), The Phil Aiken Army and Somerville...
Event Photography: Science Club For Girls Catalyst Awards at the Broad Institute

Event Photography: Science Club For Girls Catalyst Awards at the Broad Institute

Science Club For Girls held their annual Catalyst Awards ceremony and rundraising event at the Broad Institute on November 9th.
Event Photography: Cointreau and Blackbook Magazine Spooky Chic Halloween Party

Event Photography: Cointreau and Blackbook Magazine Spooky Chic Halloween Party

BlackBook Magazine and Cointreau hosted a Halloween party at Flann O'Brien's in Roxbury on October 29th.
Event Photography: The Nation's Report Card and 12th Grade Academic Preparedness Regional Symposium

Event Photography: The Nation’s Report Card and 12th Grade Academic Preparedness Regional Symposium

The National Assessment Governing Board's symposium in October featured remarks from Governor Deval Patrick and regional leaders in government, education, business, and civil rights.
Concert Photos: Hey Mama and Girls Guns & Glory at the Middle East Downstairs

Concert Photos: Hey Mama and Girls Guns & Glory at the Middle East Downstairs

Before officially moving on to new projects, Hey Mama reunited for two "Bring It Back Home" shows in Burlington, VT and Boston.
The Sooz List: Spotify playlists for Boston bands and other favorite music

The Sooz List: Spotify playlists for Boston bands and other favorite music

Spotify has become my favorite music listening service. I love how easy it is to make and share music playlists.
Photos: OldJack on the main stage at 33rd Annual Oktoberfest in Harvard Square

Photos: OldJack on the main stage at 33rd Annual Oktoberfest in Harvard Square

There are few things more awesome than making your way through Harvard Yard while hearing the old soul rock and roll sounds of OldJack hitting you from from Harvard Square. The band performed on the main stage at this year's 33rd Annual Oktoberfest in Harvard Square.
Retweetable and true: A quote from Chris Anderson about doing what you need to do

Retweetable and true: A quote from Chris Anderson about doing what you need to do

I've spent the past month (aka my first month after job layoff) rethinking and remodeling my consulting business and my website projects. It's as if it was Spring cleaning in July/August!
Event photos of the Hungry Tiger Street Festival in Union Square

Event photos of the Hungry Tiger Street Festival in Union Square

I doubt I could possibly mention enough how much I love living so close to Union Square in Somerville. It's somehow managed to stay a "real" neighborhood with an emphasis on local first.
Event photos of OUTSPOKEN 2011: Queer Women of Color & Trans POC spoken-word and live music showcase

Event photos of OUTSPOKEN 2011: Queer Women of Color & Trans POC spoken-word and live music showcase

I shot event photography at OUTSPOKEN, part of Queer Women of Color and Friends annual QWOC Week.
A photo walk through the Minuteman National Park in Lincoln

A photo walk through the Minuteman National Park in Lincoln

When a friend with a car says he wants to take photos at a location you can't generally get to -- you know it's going to be an awesome day. As a result of my friend Mike visiting from New Jersey, I finally made it out to Minuteman National Park outside Lincoln, MA a few...
Live concert video of The Rationales and OldJack at the Lizard Lounge

Live concert video of The Rationales and OldJack at the Lizard Lounge

Now that I've got the site rocking a new layout (cheers to the "Sight" theme from WPShower!) I'm inspired to catch up on photos and videos for Sooz TV. Back in May, I shot video at The Rationales album release party for "The Distance In Between" at the Lizard Lounge. They were joined by old...