Hollywood Boulevard at night

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander
The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander

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

Mission San Juan Capistrano in California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander
Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander
Official site: Mission San Juan Capistrano

Website: California Missions Foundation

Surf City USA: Huntington Beach, California

A fall afternoon in Huntington Beach, California – also known as Surf City USA. – photo by Joe Alexander
One of the locals hanging out at the pier on a fall afternoon in Huntington Beach, California – also known as Surf City USA. – 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.