The Kid Stays in the Picture

By Paige Richmond
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Silent Pictures
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WW: Has Modest Mouse changed since you first toured with them in 1997?
How long does it take until a band feels comfortable having a camera around?
In Silent Pictures, none of the photos have captions. Why only use the index to list what bands are pictured?
Is there a story behind the photograph of Elliott Smith at the Black Cat club in Washington, D.C. (above)?
Graham will discuss Silent Pictures at the Ace Hotel on Monday, Sept. 17. 5:30 pm. Free. All ages. Photo: Elliott Smith at the Black Cat, taken by Pat Graham. Read the extended Q&A here.

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