This week on the Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast, hosts Mike Orfanos (Misquitos), Mike Dermont (Coterie), and Pete Jansons chat with acclaimed local photographer Jim Knobbe (aka Obi-Wan Kenobi)! Jim shares his journey from wedding photographer to one of the most sought-after music photographers in Chicago. From shooting epic band gigs to dealing with tricky lighting and mic stands, Jim gives us a behind-the-lens look at capturing Chicago's vibrant live music community.✅ Topics Covered:✅ Celebrating Hogpod’s one-year podcast anniversary✅ Jim's early days photographing weddings and transitioning to music photography✅ Behind-the-scenes stories from shooting bands like Pino Farina Band, Rumor Has It, and Tom Sawyer✅ Tips on managing difficult concert lighting and stage setups✅ How Jim became known as "Pino’s guy"✅ Why black-and-white photography stands out in music shoots✅ The best and toughest local venues for live music photography✅ Jim’s photography gear recommendations and AI retouching tricks✅ Favorite local food spots: Sporty's, Portillo's, and more tasty talk🔥 About the Guest:Jim Knobbe is a talented photographer known throughout the Chicago music scene for capturing memorable moments at live performances. He has worked extensively with bands and venues across Chicagoland and continues to make musicians look their absolute best.✅ Follow Jim Knobbe on Facebook:   / james.knobbe.94  Key Moments:0:001:30 HOGPOD has been going for over a year with Mike Orfanos    • Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene: ...  2:07 First HOGPOD with Mike Dermont as guest 8-19-24    • Hog Pod with Mike Dermont: From Frict...  6:16 Portillo's Top Dawg boat8:34 Sporty's Bloomingdale shout-out https://www.sportyscatering.com/14:18 Wolfgang Paul Drum Solo courtesy of Beth Miller   / 3008495396018800  21:13 Black Diamonds Broken Oar April 5   / 1648111639428552  22:19 Mosquitos show Sundance April 19   / 952020253570749  22:58 Photographer Jim Knobbe joins the show32:05 Pino Farina Band clip shout-out    • Pino Farina on Band Reunions, Origina...  34:20 Jeff Kleinschmidt Vixen shout-out clip    • 🎶 Jeff Kleinschmidt, Talent Buyer at ...  36:20 Jim Knobbe—message him on Facebook38:40 Which band member is the most photogenic?41:15 Rumor Hazit clip shout-out    • 🔥 RUMOR HAZIT Joins HOGPOD Chicago Lo...   Happy Birthday David Eakens!42:54 How light plays a role in photography48:12 What was the biggest technological advancement that has helped photographers?56:33 Mic Stands🎧 Support the Podcast:Support the Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast:👉   / hogpodsupporters  👍 Like, Subscribe, and Share to support the Chicagoland music community!Hashtags:#JimKnobbe #ObiWanKenobi #ChicagoMusic #ChicagoBands #MusicPhotography #LiveMusic #LocalMusic #HogpodPodcast #MikeOrfanos #MikeDermont #PeteJansons #Misquitos #Coterie #ChicagoPhotographer #PinoFarinaBand #RumorHasIt