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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

There’s going to be some of my live music photos in a digital gallery (w others) as part of MODE in Minneapolis. Music of MN Photography Gallery (gallery) ◦ Locations: City Center / Room: MODE Gallery E2+D1+D2 ◦ When: Sat 9/19 from 9:00am to 5:00pm

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Margo Price and her band last night at MN State Fair.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Sometimes I remember that I went to art school. A very long time ago.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

A couple of images from The Cedar Cultural Center last night; Sleepytime Guerrilla Museum. Photos for the venue.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A few recent photos, from shows around the metro (Mpls/St Paul). The Cedar (twice), The Fine Line and @first-avenue.com. All captured for the venues.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Haven’t been on here for a bit. Lots of stupid stuff going on in real life, but still photographing shows, thankfully.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

.@gogolbordello.bsky.social last week @first-avenue.com; completely sold out show. Photos for the venue.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The other night at Amsterdam Bar and Hall; @pumablue.bsky.social photographed for @first-avenue.com.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Sometimes you just need a brass band and a crowded venue. Also, #fuckICE

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Yeah, I’m hanging on. By my fingernails, like the rest of Minneapolis (and the rest of MN).

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

A packed “all ages” show last night at the Fine Line; photos for @first-avenue.com.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

It’s officially “shovel your sidewalks” season in Minneapolis.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Was lucky enough to see and hear Dr. John over the years; none like him. A memory pic or two on his birthday. 2015 at CHS Field with a P&S breaking the rules and 2010 at the Dakota, shooting film.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Galactic in the Mainroom; instant post photos for @first-avenue.com.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

I actually shot a whole roll of film, for the first time in a long time. First time to ever use an autofocus SLR; fun. A walk around my Minneapolis neighborhood.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

New Orleans Suspects at The Hook in Minneapolis on 10/30/25.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

A Tuesday night this week @first-avenue.com; Mike Kota opening for headliner Elbow. Packed and happy crowd.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

The Damned, the other night for and @first-avenue.com. Just a blazing set!

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

@dessadarling.bsky.social , to a packed and locked in Fine Line in Minneapolis. August 17th; photos for @first-avenue.com.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

K Camp, to a very sold out @first-avenue.com , on the 30th of August. Photos for the venue.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Just now at the Minnesota State Fair; with one of the greatest bands out there STILL DOING IT. Los Lobos; from Los Angeles to Falcon Heights.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

The last “Summer at The Cedar” for this season; Ukrainian Village Band on the plaza, on a lovely Minneapolis night, in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood. Photos for @thecedar.bsky.social.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Last night @thecedar.bsky.social, for another fun “Summer at The Cedar” show on their lovely plaza. A free series of Wednesday early evening shows; last one for the season is 8/20/25. Come out!

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

This is what 64 looks like, after a day in retail, and photographing an early evening outdoor show.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Another Wednesday of “Summer at The Cedar”; photographed for @thecedar.bsky.social.

The band Combo Daguerre, outside on the plaza at The Cedar Cultural Center, in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Tonight @thecedar.bsky.social ; Week 3 of “Summer at The Cedar”; photographed for the venue. Free shows every Wednesday from 6-8pm, through 8/20/25. Different artists each week.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Earlier tonight at Taste of Minnesota. Cheap Trick.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Dr Mambo’s Combo at The Parkway Theater in Minneapolis ; June 4th of ‘25.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Chasing angles; for and @firstavenue.bsky.social. Opener, of a sold out, all ages show. Packed with the youth.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Any other photographers forget troll through their own posts and notice they actually made some images they like? Just me? Cool. 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Blasting music that takes me back and helps keep the darkness at bay.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

@sharonvanetten.bsky.social; Palace Theatre St Paul on May 10, 2025. The Attachment Theory.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

New phone. Not fully operational. Meaning the stupid eSIM install screwed up and I’ve got to call an 800# during business hours. So it’s not actually a phone yet 🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Keep hoping the Tangerine Turd and his ketamine addicted puppet master were in a plant crash together. Meanwhile, I’ll keep photographing shows, to hang on to my sanity🤷🏻‍♂️.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

My idea of “dinner and a show”; the Depot and then 📷 @firstavenue.bsky.social.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

If you fail to vaccinate your children, and they get sick (or much worse from a preventable disease), you’re an unfit parent. Signed, a parent (of now adult children).

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

“Masters of Hawaiian Music” at The Dakota, in Minneapolis. So good.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

If I’d have bet in 1981, when I bought this David Johansen album, that I’d still be alive in 2025, I’d have said the odds were…poor. Surprise, suprise; I’m still here (and still in 32” waist jeans), and the record still rocks.

Me, in front of the turntable spinning “Here Comes The Night”.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Tonight at The Dakota in Minneapolis. BeauSoliel avec Michael Doucet. Son and father, on the violin.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

“The morons in this country elected an idiot, and now we are all gonna pay the taxes for his billionaire puppet masters”.

A black and white self portrait; closeup with a 40mm f 2 lens. Wearing a The Suburbs (band) merch woven beanie.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

“When would you like to retire ?” (March of 2020). “When are you going to be able to retire?” (When I’m dead).

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Out to a soldout show with a photo pass last night; pics for @firstavenue.bsky.social. (Which I would post if the app didn’t take longer than my patience to actually upload them) 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Mood today is 🤬. I had way more patience for idiocy in the White House in 1983, because I figured I’d never make 30 anyway (and I was having fun being a fucking disaster) 41 years on, I’m much more “can he just choke to death on breakfast, and soon?” Meanwhile, this is on blast at home

“More Fun In The New World” by X the band spinning on a turntable, with posters on the wall behind.

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Trying to make a point of following folks who have completely moved here from Twitter (especially bands or photographers I’ve already been following over there).

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Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

I would post more here, but adding photos takes forever (or never) to load; and I’m a photographer with ADD🤷🏻‍♂️😂

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