Ruben V at Fiesta Deco District in 2016

Ruben V and his band played at Fiesta Deco District on July 24, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander
Ruben V and his band played at Fiesta Deco District on July 24, 2016. – photo by Joe Alexander
South Texas guitar legend Ruben V and his band played at Fiesta Deco District on July 24, 2016. The show at a venerable neighborhood Fredericksburg Road was originally scheduled to go on during Fiesta San Antonio but was pushed back because of bad weather.

Girl in a Coma at Texas Heritage Festival

Girl in a Coma at the Texas Heritage Festival in San Antonio on July 3, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander
Girl in a Coma at the Texas Heritage Festival in San Antonio on July 3, 2016. – photo by Joe Alexander
San Antonio indie punk rock band Girl in a Coma playing at the Texas Heritage Festival on July 3, 2016.

The band features Jenn Alva and sisters Nina Diaz and Phanie Diaz.

Ruben V’s July 4th show at Market Square in 2016

Ruben V band at Market Square in San Antonio on July 4, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander
Ruben V band at Market Square in San Antonio on July 4, 2016. – photo by Joe Alexander
South Texas guitar legend Ruben V and his band played a 2016 Fourth of July show at San Antonio’s Market Square.

Isis Queen at Whisky A Go Go in 2016

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander
Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. – photo by Joe Alexander
Isis Queen has been involved in a few bands, including as the lead singer for Greek/American punk band Barb Wire Dolls.

She and the Barb Wire Dolls were part of the 2017 Vans Warped Tour and made a number of appearances at the historic Whisky A Go Go, including this one on May 16, 2016.

Profile of Barb Wire Dolls in Charleston City Paper

Interview with Isis Queen in IndyBandGuru.com

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in 2016

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander
Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. – photo by Joe Alexander
The Whisky A Go Go on the famous Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California, has been a pivotal part of the American rock n roll scene since it opened in 1964.

Barb Wire Dolls have played a number of times at The Whisky including this show on May 16, 2016.

Will Owen Gage live at Sam’s Burger Joint in 2016

Will Owen Gage on stage in San Antonio, Texas, on Feb. 20, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander
Will Owen Gage on stage in San Antonio, Texas, on Feb. 20, 2016. – photo by Joe Alexander
San Antonio rock ‘n roll and blues guitarist Will Owen Gage was part of a show at Sam’s Burger Joint on Feb. 20, 2016, that included legendary South Texas musicians like Spot Barnett and Frank Rodarte.

Will Owen Gage official website

Will Owen Gage (from left) with Spot Barnett and Frank Rodarte on stage in San Antonio, Texas, on Feb. 20, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander
Will Owen Gage (from left) with Spot Barnett and Frank Rodarte on stage in San Antonio, Texas, on Feb. 20, 2016. – photo by Joe Alexander

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in 2015

Lead guitarist Pyn Doll and Barb Wire Dolls in concert at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on Aug. 24, 2015. - photo by Joe Alexander
Lead guitarist Pyn Doll and Barb Wire Dolls in concert at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on Aug. 24, 2015. – photo by Joe Alexander
The Greek punk band Barb Wire Dolls were making regular appearances at the legendary rock n roll venue Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood around the time of this concert on Aug. 24, 2015.

Barb Wire Dolls on Facebook

Isis Queen at Whisky A Go Go in 2015

Isis Queen and Barb Wire Dolls in concert at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on Aug. 24, 2015. - photo by Joe Alexander
Isis Queen and Barb Wire Dolls in concert at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on Aug. 24, 2015. – photo by Joe Alexander
Anyone who has every photographed a concert has a favorite performer – someone you can just point your camera at, push the button, and they seem to make your photos come alive.

That was my experience on the rare occasions when I was at the Whisky A Go Go on nights that Isis Queen was performing.

This is from a Barb Wire Dolls concert on Aug. 24, 2015.

Jimmy Spacek at Sam’s Burger Joint

Jimmy Spacek and his band at Sam's Burger Joint on Jan. 31, 2015. - photo by Joe Alexander
Jimmy Spacek and his band at Sam’s Burger Joint on Jan. 31, 2015. – photo by Joe Alexander
Local guitar legend Jimmy Spacek and his band played at Sam’s Burger Joint in San Antonio on Jan. 31, 2015.

Ruben V and Catherine Denise also joined in.