Michael Campanile | Editor in Chief & Photojournalist
Michael is an Asbury Park-based photographer, graphic designer and the owner of Campanile Creative. He has been shooting shows since he moved to our little city by the sea, and is a former online music magazine editor. The past few years have seen him covering bands from his college mix tapes while also working the Sea.Hear.Now, North to Shore, and Light of Day festivals. He treats every show like it's a special event, whether its a local indie band or some guy named Bruce.
Michael is known for his artistic style that tugs at your nostalgia. While in the photo pit, he tries to capture moments and emotions that make you feel like you were right there in the crowd. Two of his photos were published in the book Photofantasm: Soundgarden, and his work has been used by bands such as Bad Religion, The Bouncing Souls, +Live+, Blind Melon and Almost Queen. He can be found selling his art at a number of artisan markets throughout his beloved Garden State.
Notable Musicians Covered:
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, The Black Crowes, Jane's Addiction, Jerry Cantrell, Alice Cooper, Judas Priest, The Pretenders, Dave Matthews Band, Noah Kahan, 311, Gary Clark Jr., The Hives, The Interrupters, Flogging Molly, The Bouncing Souls, The Vandals, The Gaslight Anthem, Streetlight Manifesto, Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls, +LIVE+, Stone Temple Pilots, Our Lady Peace, Everclear, The Darkness, The Revivalists, Dinosaur Jr., Melvins, Sublime with Rome, Mammoth, Less Than Jake, The Menzingers
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, The Black Crowes, Jane's Addiction, Jerry Cantrell, Alice Cooper, Judas Priest, The Pretenders, Dave Matthews Band, Noah Kahan, 311, Gary Clark Jr., The Hives, The Interrupters, Flogging Molly, The Bouncing Souls, The Vandals, The Gaslight Anthem, Streetlight Manifesto, Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls, +LIVE+, Stone Temple Pilots, Our Lady Peace, Everclear, The Darkness, The Revivalists, Dinosaur Jr., Melvins, Sublime with Rome, Mammoth, Less Than Jake, The Menzingers
A Band You Need to Check Out Right Now:
best dressed ghost
best dressed ghost
Favorite Genres:
90s Grunge Rock, Punk, Ska
90s Grunge Rock, Punk, Ska
Favorite Concert Moment:
Going to see The Pietasters at the Black Cat in Washington, DC, only to find out later that it was a secret Rancid show.
Going to see The Pietasters at the Black Cat in Washington, DC, only to find out later that it was a secret Rancid show.