Bleachers
- Jeff Kulis
- Jun 17
- 2 min read
Tour: The Bleachers Forever
Date: June 17, 2026
Venue: MGM Music Hall Fenway
City: Boston, Massachusetts
Bleachers rocked the MGM Music Hall Fenway on Night 2 of their stop in Boston on 6/17/26. The energy that Jack Antonoff and the rest of the band gave was similar to what I think a Springsteen concert in the mid 80’s would have felt like. He worked that multi level stage to the fullest. Watching the band transition from instrument to instrument was really impressive to see. It’s not every night you see 6 pianos, 2 drums, 2 saxophones, and a guitar line. Jacks dad even joined them on stage to play guitar. You never knew what was coming next.
Biggest Lighting Challenge: Rapid, theatrical lighting and constant stage movement to include multi‑level staging, switching instruments (six pianos, multiple drums and saxes) and sudden strobes meant exposure and white balance were changing by the second. Balancing sharp action shots with the dramatic backlighting without blowing highlights was the night's biggest technical hurdle.
Favorite Shot of the Concert: A wide, floor‑level frame that captured Jack Antonoff mid‑stride on the multi‑tier stage with the full band lit behind him and the crowd silhouetted in the foreground with the beam of light hitting in the background.
Lens Used the Most: 100–500mm — The telephoto let me isolate intense moments across the arena; such as guitar faces, vocal expressions, sax solos and the fleeting movements that made the night feel impossibly fast & memorable. FULL GALLERY BELOW.
Bleachers are a Brooklyn‑born outfit led by frontman and songwriter Jack Antonoff whose glossy, heart‑on‑sleeve brand of indie‑pop fuses ’80s/’90s pop‑rock with punk and electronic textures. Built on singable hooks, emotional storytelling, and high‑voltage live shows, Antonoff—joined by Mikey Freedom Hart, Evan Smith, Michael “Riddles” Riddleberger, Sean “Hutch” Hutchinson and Azemobo “Zem” Audu—turns personal narratives into anthemic moments heard on hits like “I Wanna Get Better,” “Rollercoaster” and tracks from Strange Desire, Gone Now and Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night. With Antonoff’s acclaimed production work shaping their expansive sound, Bleachers pair irresistible melodies with earnest vulnerability, making each performance a cathartic communal experience.
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About the Photographer
Jeff Kulis is a photographer and creator who uses his lens to capture the authentic, electrifying pulse of live music and the moments around it. With a focus on evocative imagery, he pairs a sharp eye for detail with a personal touch that makes every show, portrait, and scene feel intimate and vital. Through his work, he invites viewers to experience the energy of performance and the beauty in fleeting moments, balancing artistic expression with genuine human connection.
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