Authors and photographers Paul Miles and Jason Obrotka went backstage at more than 60 concerts in New York City during 2013 to document what artists do before a rock show these days. What they saw is now released in their long-awaited rock photography book "Before I Hit The Stage: Backstage Rock 'N' Roll Moments in New York City" published by Outskirts Press — and it's the world's first book of rock stars on tour in one city during one year.
This book includes hundreds of candid and insightful images from concert dressing rooms and hallways that capture the artists in the intimate moments before their performance, presented as a unique and compelling collection of pre-show rituals and backstage antics in New York City.

There have been countless books telling of backstage antics and debauchery, often mimicking a press release or depicting an image of what's expected. Before I Hit The Stage... is a photographer's fly-on-the-wall peek at the more accurate reality of a band playing the NYC circuit. The candid moments and pre-show rituals of a wide gamut of artists over the course of a year. As a New Yorker, I might favor the venues featured - and as a photographer, am likely influenced by letting the images tell the story. I love the concept for the collection and the images shared. My only critique is that content would've been done more justice with some heavier stock glossy pages.