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Lightning Seeds - Roadmender, Northampton
4 October 2025

Liverpudlian indie-pop legends Lightning Seeds have been out on an a 35-th anniversary tour and returned to Northampton to headline the Roadmender. Of course, to many Broudie is the man behind the greatest football anthem ever written – one which has topped the UK singles chart on three different occasions. However, to others, he’s the songwriter responsible for some of the best indie-pop of the early 1990s. Emerging before Britpop and its flagbearers took hold, The Lightning Seeds released their debut...

Public Image Ltd - Roadmender, Northampton
29 July 2025

After about a decade away, Public Image Ltd returned to Northampton to headline the Roadmender. It'd only been about a month since I last photographed John Lydon and the rest of PIL at the Forever Now festival. Joining PIL were Trampolene, fronted by singer songwriter Jack Jones. Once again, limited to what I can share here because of PIL's photo contract. However, more photos and some words are running over on the Northampton Chronicle & Echo website here. More photos of gigs from the Roadmender are...

Electric Six - The Roadmender, Northampton
4 July 2025

Detroit rockers Electric Six returned to Northampton to headline the Roadmender as part of the band's latest jaunt across the UK. More than 700 packed inside the Roadmender to see the band, fronted by Dick Valentine. This was another one where it'd been more than 20 years since I'd last seen the band - who released their 16th album Turquoise in 2023. It was great to see Electric Six still on top form playing some of their biggest hits from throughout their career. Support was by Vanity Fairy and The Enjoyable...

Hugh Cornwell - Roadmender, Northampton
30 November 2024

Former Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell headed to the Roadmender as part of his UK tour. Joining Hugh were EX-TC - fronted by former XTC frontman Terry Chambers. Only a few photos from this one. Long story which isn't for here! More photos of gigs at the Roadmender are available on this site here. A full review of the show is available on the Chronicle & Echo...

Peter Doherty / Babyshambles - Roadmender, Northampton
28 August 2024

A Peter Doherty solo show turned into an impromptu Babyshambles reunion at the Roadmender when The Libertines frontman was joined by Drew McConnell and Adam Ficek for the final third of the gig. Rumours were rife that the quartet had meet for a meeting earlier in the day in Northampton with three quarters of the band taking to the stage for the first time in a decade. There's a full review of the gig show running over on the Northampton Chron here For more information about Doherty visit...

Kiefer Sutherland - The Roadmender, Northampton
13 August 2024

Actor and musician Kiefer Sutherland headlined the Roadmender as part of the singer's Chasing The Sun UK tour. Sutherland is best known for his roles in 24, Designated Survivor and The Lost Boys. Busiest I've seen the Roadmender for a long time with hundreds packed into the venue to see Kiefer play tracks from his three album as well as preview some new material. Support was by Colin Andrew. More photos of gigs at the Roadmender are available on this site here. For more information about Kiefer, visit...

Paul Draper - Roadmender, Northampton
24 April 2024

Mansun's Paul Draper has been touring across the UK playing the band's 1999 album Six in full. Probably the less I say about this gig the better. We chose not to publish our review of it over on the Northampton Chronicle & Echo as it felt unfair to deliberately criticise a gig to the extent it would have been necessary to. For more information about Paul Draper, visit https://pauldraperofficial.com There's more photos from gigs at the Roadmender...

Fozzy - Roadmender, Northampton
26 February 2024

WWE royalty headed to Northampton on Monday night when Fozzy headlined the Roadmender. The band is fronted by wrestling legend Chris Jericho who has been playing in the hard rock band for 25-years. A daft photo release form restricts what I can share here, here's a link to the review which is running over on the Northampton Chronicle & Echo. For more information about Fozzy visit https://fozzyrock.com More photos from gigs at the Roadmender are available on this site...

The Zutons - Roadmender, Northampton
24 February 2024

The Zutons are back with their first new album in 16 years and on Saturday, their UK tour rolled into Northampton for a sold-out gig at the Roadmender. After forming in the early 2000s, the Liverpudlians released three albums in four years before disbanding in 2009. Their new album, The Big Decider was produced by Lightning Seeds main-man Ian Broudie and disco funk legend Nile Rodgers. For more information about The Zutons, visit https://thezutons.com More photos from gigs at the Roadmender are available...

Maddox Jones - Roadmender, Northampton
26 October 2023

Maddox Jones returned to the Roadmender to play his first headline solo gig at the venue. The singer songwriter released his debut single Not Cool Enough For LA this month, one of a series of singles which have followed his 2022 debut album Believe It. Joining Maddox Jones was Great Adamz and Napps. For more information about Maddox Jones, visit https://www.instagram.com/itsmaddoxjones More photos from gigs at The Roadmender are available on this site...

Sarpa Salpa - Roadmender, Northampton
13 October 2023

Sarpa Salpa played an emotional farewell show in front of hundreds of fans at the Roadmender in Northampton. After 238 gigs and 21 songs, the Northampton indie-pop quartet have decided to call it a day. At the Roadmender, they played a every song they have released. Support was by Balter. More photos of gigs at the Roadmender are available here. For more information about Sarpa Salpa, visit...

Johnny Marr - Roadmender, Northampton
20 July 2023

Johnny Marr returned to Northampton to headline the Roadmender as part of the former Smiths guitarist's UK tour. You can find a full review of this gig on the Northampton Chronicle & Echo website here. More photos of gigs from The Roadmender are available on this site...

Editors - Roadmender, Northampton
14 June 2023

Editors headed to the Roadmender for a sold-out warm-up gig ahead of their first summer festival dates. Amazing booking by The Pad Presents & Juicebox Live and it was an incredible gig. Editors' sonic shift from gloomy post-punk band to (almost) all out electronic has been great to see and material from their latest album sounded really good. More photos of gigs at the Roadmender are available on this site here. A full review of the gig is available on the Northampton Chronicle & Echo website...

Cherie Currie - Roadmender, Northampton
25 March 2023

Runaways legend Cherie Currie has been out playing a run of UK shows and headlined the the Roadmender. Currie released her latest solo album Blvds of Splendor in 2019. Support at the Northampton venue was by Blue Ruin. More photos of gigs at the Roadmender are available on this site here. You can keep up with all of Cherie's work on her Facebook...

Inspiral Carpets - Roadmender, Northampton
23 March 2023

The Inspiral Carpets returned after a eight year hiatus, kicking off their UK tour at the Roadmender. The band, stalwarts of the 'Madchester' movement, were also playing their first gig since the death of drummer Craig Gill. Support was by Deja Vega. More photos of gigs at the Roadmender are available here. For more information about the Inspiral Carpets, visit...

Frank Turner / Lottery Winners - Roadmender, Northampton
6 February 2023

Frank Turner returned to the Roadmender for the first 'post Independent Venue Week'. He was joined by The Lottery Winners who were back for their third gig in Northampton in recent years and the Wilswood Buoys. More photos of Frank Turner and Lottery Winners are available on this site via the links. The Lottery Winners have a new album coming out, which you can pre-order...

Sikth / Drownd, Roadmender, Northampton
24 November 2022

Sikth headed to Northampton this week for an intimate warm-up gig at the Roadmender before gigs in London and Manchester. The acclaimed progressive metallers were marking the 20th anniversary since the release of their first EP and were reuniting the original line up for the run of gigs. They were joined by Northampton / London based industrial quartet Drownd. More photos of gigs at the Roadmender are available on this site here. For more information about Sikth visit https://sikth.co.uk/ and Drownd visit...

Warmduscher - Roadmender, Northampton
2 November 2022

Warmduscher are on the road touring in support of their latest album At The Hotspot and headlined The Roadmender this week. The band were joined by Opus Kink. There's a full review of the gig running on the Northampton Chronicle & Echo website here. More photos of gigs at the Roadmender are available on this site...

FFSYTHO?! - Roadmender, Northampton
10 September 2022

Following a summer appearances at festivals including Kendal Calling and Shambala, rapper FFSYTHO?! headlined a hometown gig at the Roadmender. Photos below include support by L3O Robinson, Napps, Nevmore, Deadboi and other familiar faces from across the NN scene and beyond including Nehanda. Photos of other gigs at the Roadmender are available on this site here. For more information about FFSYTHO?!, visit...

Miles Kane, Brooke Combe, Eli Smart - Roadmender, Northampton
17 May 2022

Miles Kane is touring in support of his latest album Change The Show and headlined the Roadmender on Tuesday night. It was a great performance by the singer songwriter who brought along a ton of mirrors to line the back of the stage. There's a review of this gig by Jeremy Casey running over on Chronicle & Echo. Support was by Brooke Combe and Eli Smart. More photos of gigs from the Roadmender are available on this site here. Miles Kane, Roadmender, Northampton, May 17, 2022Miles Kane, Roadmender,...

Supergrass - Roadmender, Northampton
2 April 2022

Supergrass made their live return after seven months without a gig at the Roadmeder on Saturday night. Really impressive set by the Oxford trio (whose line up was actually boosted to seven for certain songs which featured a brass trio and keyboard player). Literally felt like hit after hit after hit. Supergrass played to a sold out Roadmender of 800-ish fans as a warm up ahead of a headline gig at the O2 Academy in Brixton the following Monday. Support was by Matt McManamon. I'll add some photos of him when I get...

Anti!i, ghostofblu, Remieworld, Vince Law - Roadmender, Northampton
27 March 2022

Anti!i and T1t4n marked the forthcoming release of the EP Anti!il!fe with a headline gig on the Roadmender's Underground stage. Mid set, the pair were joined by Debe making - I think - his first Northampton appearance. Support was by ghostofblu and Remieworld x Vince Law. You can read a recent interview with her and T1t4n I did for the Chronicle & Echo. More photos from gigs at the Roadmender are available on this site here. For more information, visit https://linktr.ee/antiiilife Anti!i,...

Sarpa Salpa, bloody/bath, Maddox Jones, Roadmender, Northampton
9 October 2021

Northants indie quartet Sarpa Salpa have been out on a UK tour and returned to Northampton for a homecoming headline gig at the Roadmender. The band has been busy since lockdown restrictions lifted and release their new single You House in October. Joining Sarpa, were bloody/bath and Maddox Jones. There's some past photos of Sarpa Salpa on this site here. Sarpa Salpa's new single will be available on...

The Vaccines, Roadmender, Northampton
24 September 2021

The Vaccines have been playing a series of gigs at intimate venues across the UK in support of their latest album Back In Love City. While the Northampton show wasn't part of the national #ReviveLive initiative, it was still another sold out night at the venue. Support was by Icelandic duo BSÍ. A review of the gig is running across on the Chronicle & Echo's website. More photos from gigs at the Roadmender are available on this site...

Bombay Bicycle Club, Roadmender, Northampton
23 July 2021

The second sold out gig at the Roadmender in three days saw indie giants Bombay Bicycle Club headline the venue. This was one of two dates the band was playing ahead playing the Latitude Festival and were joined by Mr Jukes and Barney Artist. There's a review of the show running on the Northampton Chronincle & Echo's website which you can read here. The gig came two days after Fontaines D.C marked the first gig at the venue in nearly 500 days. You can see photos from that gig...

Fontaines DC, Roadmender, Northampton
21 July 2021

Fontaines D.C. provided a stunning return for live music at the Roadmender with a headline gig as part of the Revive Live series. The band was due to go on and play at the Latitude Festival, however, sadly someone of them tested positive for covid the following day. JPI reviewer Alison Bagley was on hand to review, which you can read here. It was the second time Fontaines D.C. had played in the region, having played at the Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes in...

slowthai, Roadmender, Northampton
2 January 2020

slowthai capped off an amazing year at the Roadmender last week with an early New Year's Eve Party. There's a review and a couple of photos running over at www.northamptonchron.co.uk if you want to read more about my thoughts on the show. Ty wasn't on until midnight and was joined by a host of special guests including ASH, Max Frith, Mike Skinner, Kelvin Krash & Kasien and P-rallel. Spent a lot of time photographing the Northampton native this year, previously covering gigs at the O2 in Birmingham, Craufurd...

Billy Lockett, Roadmender, Northampton
1 January 2020

NN native Billy Lockett has been out on tour promoting his latest EP Reset. Having previously played the Derngate's Royal, this time Lockett headlined the Roadmender. Photos were to accompany a review for jpimedia which you can read here. Support was by Northampton’s Francisco Iannuzzi and Essex’s...

Sarpa Salpa, Elijah Miller, Baby Lung, Krankhead, Roadmender, Northampton
28 December 2019

Every year there's some great gigs over the festive period and Friday night was no different. Sarpa Salpa launched their new EP Say Something at the venue, headlining the Roadmender's main stage playing in front of hundreds of fans. Joining them were Bedford's Elijah Miller and fellow Northampton acts Baby Lung - who also recently released their debut LP Shoetown Blues - and Krankhead. It was a great turn out for the gig and great to see another NN band playing the main room - a second for Sarpa. It was the...

Gary Numan, Roadmender, Northampton
1 October 2019

The most lights I've ever seen at the Roadmender with virtually no space to shoot due to the barrier being so close to the stage and there being a box for a monitor cutting the pit in half. Support by the excellent Kanga. Always good to see Numan's bassist and Northampton native Tim Muddiman  back in...

Stormbringer, Roadmender, Northampton
6 September 2019

It's been great to see a run of local bands stepping up to headline the main room at the Roadmender, the latest being Stormbringer. First gig for the metallers with their original singer Mikey Stockley back in the fold. Support by Still Remains UK and Parallax. For more details, visit...

Sleaford Mods, Roadmender, Northampton
18 April 2019

A couple of photos from Sleaford Mods' return to Northampton. Ahead of their gig, Andrew and Jason did an in-store signing at Spun Out. SBD Promotions main main Phil Moore was on hand to write a review of the show for the Northampton Chronicle & Echo which you can read...

Skindred, Roadmender, Northampton
14 December 2018

It's always great fun photographing Skindred who returned to the Roadmender as part of their Big Tings tour. Below are a few of the band from the pit and balcony. Support was by Sonic Boom Six and The Wax Lyrical Sound. I wrote a review of the gig for the Chronicle & Echo which you can read...

Peter Murphy & David J, Roadmender, Northampton
2 December 2018

Bauhaus legends Peter Murphy and David J played to a sold out Roadmender on Sunday night performing the band's debut album In The Flat Field in full as well as a selection of other hits. It was the first time the duo had played Bauhaus material together in the county since the early 1980s. This was the first of two gigs at the venue as part of their UK tour. As expected, there was a huge amount of buzz around this gig which didn't disappoint. Phil Moore from New Boots wrote a few words to accompany theses photos which you...

The Lovely Eggs, Roadmender, Northampton
22 October 2018

It's been a cracking year for The Lovely Eggs with their latest LP, This Is Eggland featuring praise from fans and critics alike. Third time playing in Northampton I think, and first time on the Roadmender's main stage. The lighting last night was very red for the headliners, so photos of The Lovely Eggs looked best in black and white. Support was by Ill and The Len Price Three. You can read a review of the gig over on the Northampton Chronicle & Echo's website. The Len Price...

Marmozets, Black Peaks, Roadmender, Northampton
9 May 2018

Not a lot to say about this one. Black Peaks who opened were excellent. Headliners Marmozets less so. I'd seen Marmozets open for someone like Funeral For A Friend at some stage and they were great.  For some reason, they just didn't do it for me this time unfortunately. ...

Don Broco, Roadmender, Northampton
3 May 2018

Bedford rockers Don Broco headlined the Roadmender this week as part of the second leg of their Technology Tour. Joining them were Yungblud and The LaFontaines. The take home from this gig - keep an eye on your kit, as a 24-70 rolling off a ledge onto a concrete floor ain't cheep to...

Gary Numan, Nightmare Air, Tim Muddiman and the Strange, Roadmender, Northampton
26 March 2018

Gary Numan brought the latest leg of his Savage world tour to the Roadmender last night. Numan was joined by Nightmare Air and Northampton's Tim Middiman, who as well as opening the show with his band The Strange, is Numan's long time bassist. Challenging lighting, but I didn't really expect anything less. I've previously photographed Gary Numan when he headlined the Kentish Town Forum in 2015 For more details, visit www.garynuman.com Gary Numan:   Nightmare Air   Tim Muddiman &...

British Sea Power, Roadmender, Northampton
24 October 2017

Here's a few photos of British Sea Power who headlined The Roadmender on Sunday night. The band are out touring in support of their latest album Let The Dancers Inherit The Party. Support was by Ill. There's a review running over at the Northampton Chron written by Phil...

The Jesus & Mary Chain, Roadmender, Northampton
27 September 2017

Having photographed The Jesus & Mary Chain in Birmingham a few days previously, the band headlined The Roadmender in Northampton on Wednesday night. Playing, unbelievably enough, with even more smoke on stage. Support was by Brix and The...

UFO, Roadmender, Northampton
17 September 2017

Classic rockers UFO headlined the Roadmender in Northampton last night as part of their UK tour ahead of the release of a covers album called The Salentino Cuts. The LP follows A Conspiracy Of Stars which was released in 2015. The band features guitarist virtuoso guitarist Vinnie Moore, picture...

DMAs, Roadmender, Northampton
6 August 2017

DMAs can't stay away from the UK, or the Midlands and were back at the Roadmender for the second time in two years this...

Skindred, Roadmender, Northampton
10 November 2016

Here's a few pics of Skindred who headlined the Roadmender in Northampton tonight. Great gig and some nice lighting at the venue. There will be a full review online at the Northampton Chron tomorrow and I'll add a few pics of the mighty Raging Speedhorn as well. Benji has better shoes than...

Jazzy Jeff, Roadmender, Northampton
23 October 2016

DJ Jazzy Jeff headlined The Roadmender in Northampton on Saturday night. Main support was by Symphonica who are also pictured...

Grandmaster Flash, Roadmender, Northampton
31 January 2016

The legendary Grandmaster Flash headlined the Roadmender last night, continuing a string of sold out shows at the venue. A great night featuring a mixture of soul, hip-hop and 70s disco among other...

Travis, Roadmender, Northapton
25 January 2016

Another sold out gig at the Roadmender tonight. This time from indie rockers Travis, playing the venue for the first time since 1997. Pictured below is singer Fran Healy. More photos and a review will follow at www.northamptonchron.co.uk in the next day or...

Eliza And The Bear, Roadmender, Northampton
22 January 2016

Eliza And The Bear played a sold out gig on the Roadmender's Underground stage in Northampton on Friday night. The band release their debut album in April. Here's a couple of photos from the gig.  More will follow on www.northamptonchron.co.uk in the coming...

Lucy Rose, Roadmender, Northampton
11 November 2015

A few pics of Lucy Rose at the Roadmender in Northampton last night. Great gig, if - as Rose conceded - a bit of a strange one. Lesson of the night - don't annoy her mid set or she'll get you thrown out - as one audience member discovered. Review to follow across some Johnston Press titles...

Johnny Marr, Roadmender, Northampton
21 October 2015

Great gig by the legend that is Johnny Marr at the Roadmender tonight. The place was absolutely packed. Only minor gripe was the lack of front facing...

Palma Violets, Roadmender, Northampton
29 April 2015

Palma Violets headlined the Roadmender on Tuesday night. Support was by Ming City Rockers who put in a cracking support slot. Good to see another busy night at the...

Adam Ant, Roadmender, Northampton
27 April 2015

Adam Ant returned to the Roadmender on Saturday to headline a sold out gig. Can't say much about his set as I'm not going to pretend I know much of his back catalogue, but some nice...

Therapy?, Roadmender, Northampton
22 April 2015

Therapy? returned to the Roadmender in Northampton on Monday night. Here's a few pics from the gig. I wrote a few words about it for the Northampton Chronicle &Echo.         ...

Sleaford Mods, Roadmender, Northampton
28 February 2015

The excellent Sleaford Mods headlined the Roadmender in Northampton on Friday. In short, a great night. There's a review on the Northampton Chronicle & Echo...

Peace, Roadmender, Northampton
15 February 2015

Peace played at the Roadmender in Northampton on Valentine's day. Pictured is singer / guitarist Harry Koisser. There's a review of the show and a couple more pictures on the Northampton Chronicle & Echo...

Mallory Knox, Roadmender, Northampton
20 November 2014

Mallory Knox headlined a sold out gig at the Roadmender in Northampton this week. Here's a review I wrote about it for the Chronicle & Echo. As usual, not an awful lot of front facing light at the venue, but still ended up with a few nice...

Frank Turner, Roadmender, Northampton
30 September 2014

Frank Turner headlined the Roadmender in Northampton this month.  The gig marked the 10th anniversary since his first solo show. The lighting at the venue is never great but here's one of my favourite photos from the...

Yungblud - Utilita Arena, Birmingham
23 April 2026

It was a bit of an emotional return to Birmingham for Yungblud at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. Having won the hearts of rock and metal fans over at Villa Park last summer at Back To The Beginning, the singer-songwriter was back in town on the latest leg of his Idols tour. And, needless to say, when his cover of Black Sabbath's Changes came around, it was clear emotions were running high among both fans and singer. Overall, it was an incredible set by Dominic Harrison and his band. It's kinda crazy thinking...

Yungblud - The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
27 May 2025

Yungblud is bringing Bludfest back to The National Bowl in Milton Keynes next month and ahead of the festival headed to the Craufurd Arms to take part in a Q&A session about the festival and his new album. The Doncaster singer-songwriter will release his new album Idols the day before Bludfest and at Craufurd, chatted to fans and press about the record and this year's festival. The inaugural Bludfest last year was excellent and it's great to see it returning for a second year. You can check out some photos from...

Gary Numan, Divine Shade - Royal & Derngate, Northampton
14 May 2022

Gary Numan returned to Northampton for his third gig in four years as part of his Intruder UK tour. The electronic and industrial pioneer was playing at Royal & Derngate for the first time, having previously played at gigs at the Roadmender. Numan put on an amazing show and being able to scale up the production values of the gig thanks to the bigger stage made a huge difference. Support was by French trio Divine Shade. A full review of this show is running online over at Northampton Chron. Photos from...

The Lovely Eggs, Rob Auton, The Bug Club - The Black Prince, Northampton
14 April 2022

The Lovely Eggs returned to Northampton for the fourth time and their first headlining The Black Prince. The Lancashire duo have been on the road touring in support of their 2020 album I Am Moron. Support was by comedian Rob Auton and The Bug Club. There's more photos of The Lovely Eggs from past gigs at The Roadmender and The Lab in Northampton and Esquires in Bedford on this site here. For more information about The Lovely Eggs, visit https://www.thelovelyeggs.co.uk...

The Lottery Winners, The Black Prince, Northampton
15 December 2021

Indie pop quartet The Lottery Winners headlined The Black Prince as part of a run of UK dates in support of their album Something To Leave The House For. Great gig by the Leigh natives, who returned to Northampton having previously supported Sleeper at the Roadmender. Joining The Lottery Winners was Maddox Jones, playing with a full band for the first time as a solo artist featuring NN natives Adam Gammage, Dave Crawford and Phil Clarkful. For more information, visit...

Bauhaus, Alexandra Palace, London
30 October 2021

Bauhaus headlined a triumphant headline gig at Ally Pally on Saturday night. The reformed post-punk goth icons headlined the London venue as one of only a handful of gigs across the world. A full review of Bauhaus' Ally Pally gig is online at Chronicle & Echo and other JPIMedia titles. You can see a few photos of Peter Murphy and David J's gig at the Roadmender in Northampton in 2018...

NN Archives – March 2020 – 2008
31 March 2021

The music industry is still in lockdown, but it finally feels like there's light at the end of the tunnel. March marks the penultimate post in the NN Archives series over on New Boots. As explained in a previous blog post, the NN Archives is a month by month look back at some of the acts who have played in Northamptonshire over the years. I'm working with this with New Boots which his hosting the bulk of the photos. It's being done month by month to give a more immediate dive into the county's music past over the...

From The Archives: Gallows / Alkaline Trio, Northampton
22 August 2020

As I continue my trawl though tens of thousands of photos as part of the NN Archives which is running over on New Boots, I thought I'd share a few more shots of Gallows and Alkaline Trio - two gigs which will be included in August's feature. Both of these gigs were on the same day. Gallows was at The Soundhaus on August 22, 2007, with Alkaline Trio on the same day the following year at the Roadmender - both Northampton venues. Opening for Gallows, and then joining the band for their cover of Staring at The...

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