As a teenager, I would take disposable cameras to concerts to capture the bands on stage. I spent time around stages before shows, photographing setups, instruments, and the space before the room filled.
I didn’t know anything about technique. I learned by watching roadies, musicians, and photographers at live events over many years.
I attended PASIC regularly from 2017 through 2022 and photographed concerts across Eastern Iowa venues—including the Englert Theatre, Paramount Theatre, and the U.S. Cellular Center—between 2009 and 2018.
As access and experience improved, the work became more consistent, particularly from 2013 onward.
Living with early-stage dementia (ARD) and what lies ahead for me is uncertain. Some days are harder than others, and the process requires patience, adjustment, and support. I don’t know exactly how this will progress, but I do know that staying engaged—with music, images, and meaningful work—matters. This site reflects that effort to keep moving forward, even as the landscape changes.
Today, photography and writing exist in an archival form—slower and more deliberate. I spend time revisiting, organizing, and presenting work made over many years. What changed was the pace, not the intent. This site exists as a record of that work and as a way to stay connected to music and the people who make it.
George Burrows
January 24, 2026