NN Archives – March 2020 – 2008
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…
NN Archives – February 2020 – 2003
It's February and New Boots is now 10 months into its NN Archives series. As explained in a previous blog post, the NN Archives is a month by month look…
Grandmaster Flash
NN Archives – January 2020 – 2003
It's January and the music industry is still on lockdown due to the coronavirus. Over on New Boots, the NN Archives is continuing to churn its way through consecutive months…
NN Archives – December 2020 – 2007
December always seems to be a month of great hometown gigs. Peter Murphy, slowthai, Sarpa Salpa and Rolling Thunder are just a few of the names featured in this month's…
Skindred
NN Archives – November 2019 – 2002
It's November and there's still no change in the hiatus of the live music scene because of the coronavirus. With that in mind, here's the latest installment of the NN…
NN Archives – October 2019 – 2004
It's October, another month has passed and there's little change in the live music scene because of the coronavirus. With that in mind, here's the latest installment of the NN…
Sarpa Salpa, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
Sarpa Salpa were the first band to headline the Craufurd Arms on Saturday night, more than six months since the music industry was plunged into crisis following Government restrictions on…
NN Archives – September 2019 – 2004
Another month has passed and there's little change in the live music scene because of the coronavirus. With that in mind, here's the latest installment of the NN Archives -…
NN Archives – August 2019 – 2004
Another month has passed and there's little change in the live music scene because of the coronavirus. With that in mind, here's the latest installment of the NN Archives -…
From The Archives: Gallows / Alkaline Trio, Northampton
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…
Empyre, The Black Prince, Northampton, August 14, 2020.
Empyre / The Big Dirty, The Black Prince, Northampton
Can't stop the (acoustic) rock. Northants rock duo Empyre and The Big Dirty became the latest NN bands to play on The Black Prince's outdoor stage on Saturday night. The…
NN Archives – July 2019 – 2008
It's mid August and music industry is virtually completely in lockdown because of the Coronavirus. As a result, I'm working with New Boots on the NN Archives project. As explained…
Maddox Jones, The Black Prince, Northampton
This gig by Maddox Jones was a bit of a significant one this. Recently, the Government gave the green light to outdoor performances. The gigs need to be quieter and…
NN Archives – June 2019 – 2008
While the music industry is still unable to put on gigs due to Government restrictions cause by the Coronavirus, I'm working with New Boots on the NN Archives project. As…
Tinie Tempah, Roadmender, Northampton, May 16, 2010
NN Archives – May 2019 – 2009
There's no gigs - and it looks like this is going to be the case for the rest of 2020. While I'm luckily enough to have corporate filming and photography…
Steve Pilgrim, The Playhouse Theatre, Northampton
Steve Pilgrim headlined The Playhouse Theatre last night. Regularly seen drumming for Paul Weller, Pilgrim is currently playing gigs across the UK to mark the 10th anniversary of his solo…
Thumper, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
After an amazing headline set in Northampton at The Black Prince last year, Thumper headed to Milton Keynes to headline the Craufurd Arms. Not the best attended show I've ever…
Ho99o9, Esquires, Bedford
US hardcore hop-hop duo Ho99o9 headlined Esquires in Bedford the day before opening for Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes at Ally Pally in London. Ho99o9 spent last year opening for…
Sorry, Esquires, Bedford
One of the latest hotly tipped and highly rated post-punky outfits Sorry headlined second room, Holy Moly's, at Esquires. The band's debut album 925 has received a lot of hype…
Warmduscher, Esquires, Bedford
Despite being in February, Warmduscher's headline gig at Esquires in Bedford I'm pretty certain will be a contender for gig of year come December. The band were playing the venue…
Working Men's Club, The Black Prince, IVW, Northampton, February 1, 2020.
Working Men’s Club, The Black Prince, Northampton
One of the best gigs from this year's Independent Venue Week was Working Men's Club at the Black Prince. The band is pretty unrecognisable from the one which opened for…
IVW 2020, The Black Prince, Northampton
The Black Prince had a great run of gigs to mark this year's Independent Venue Week. Although I didn't manage to get to all of them, there I managed to…
Phantom Isle, The Black Prince, Northampton
Here's some photos of Phantom Isle headlining The Black Prince to mark the release of their latest single I Am Urs. Another Northants band doing great things. You can check…
Dry Cleaning, Sinead O’Brien – Esquires, Bedford
First gig of 2020 was Dry Cleaning at Bedford Esquires. The band, currently on the front cover of this month's DIY Magazine, are out on tour with Sinead O'Brien. Good…
slowthai, Roadmender, Northampton
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…
Billy Lockett, Roadmender, Northampton
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…
Sarpa Salpa, Roadmender, Northampton, December 27, 2019.
Sarpa Salpa, Elijah Miller, Baby Lung, Krankhead, Roadmender, Northampton
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…
Andy Crofts, The Playhouse Theatre, Northampton
Moons man Andy Crofts headlined two nights at The Playhouse Theatre in Northampton as part of a short acoustic Christmas tour this week. The Northampton native and regular in Paul…
New Template – New Look
After a few years with the same Wordpress template, I've finally changed things up a bit with something new. Why? Well, the old temple was no longer supported by or…
Thrice / Refused, O2 Academy, Birmingham
A few from Thrice and Refused at the O2 Academy in Birmingham recently. A great set by both bands, playing to a pretty undersold venue.
slowthai, Brixton Academy, London
Another sold out gig by slowthai. This was the final show of the Northampton rappers' Bet Ya A £5er tour before Ty headed over to Europe and then America to…
Mallory Knox, Esquires, Bedford
Emotional scenes at Bedford as Mallory Knox played their final show before disbanding. The sold out venue was packed with fans, friends and family of the band.
Phobophobes, The Black Prince, Northampton, October 12, 2019
Photophobes, The Black Prince, Northampton
Phobophobes, The Black Prince, Northampton, October 12, 2019 Another great gig at Northampton's Black Prince, courtesy of London six piece Photophobes. I didn't know anything about this band before they…
The Murder Capital, Esquires, Bedford
One of the contenders for gig of the year. An amazing set by Dublin's post punk five-piece, The Murder Capital.
Look Mum No Computer, The Black Prince, Northampton
Another packed night at The Black Prince for Look Mum No Computer. Featuring Game Boys, so many wires and some great electronic tunes.
Temples, HMV, Kettering
Temples returned to Kettering to mark the release of their third album Hot Motion with an in-store signing and set. It was the second time the alt psych quartet had…
Gary Numan, Roadmender, Northampton
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…
Thumper, The Black Prince, Northampton, 25.09.19
Thumper, The Black Prince, Northampton
A few photos of Dublin six piece Thumper. Without doubt, one of the loudest gigs of the year. For more details, visit https://www.facebook.com/hellothumper
Pixies, O2 Acadmey, Birmingham, September 16, 2019
Pixies, O2 Academy, Birmingham
Alt rock legends Pixies headlining The O2 Academy in Birmingham. This was a super frustrating one to shoot - with the band almost entirely back lit for the duration of…
Childcare, Phantom Isle, Honey Lung, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
Not much in the way of front facing lighting for Childcare, but some nice shots and great support by the excellent Phantom Isle and Honey Lung.
Roadmender, Northampton, September 6, 2019
Stormbringer, Roadmender, Northampton
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…
Bodega, Esquires, Bedford
Photos of US art-punks Bodega headlining Esquires in Bedford. Opening Was Working Men's Club who were on their final run of shows before a planned switch-up of their line up.…
Pottery / Egyptian Blue, Esquires, Bedford
Another one of those gigs with quite a bit of buzz behind it but in all honestly, didn't quite do it for me. Good turn out for it and as…
Basement, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
Proper good one this. Basement playing to an absolutely packed Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes. The band was in town to headline the venue either side of gigs at the…
Cropredy Convention, August 8, 2019
Cropredy Convention 2019
Cropredy Convention, August 9, 2019 It was another great three days at Fairport's Cropredy Convention. The festival is one of the highlights of the folk callander and this year was…
Rolling Blackouts Costal Fever, Esquires, Bedford
Tons of hype be hind this show at Esquries and another which sold out well in advance of the gig. The Australian indie rockers released their latest LP Hope Downs…
Rammstein, Stadium MK, Milton Keynes
German metal giants Rammstein's headline gig at Stadium MK was simply stunning. From the stage set up, to the theatrics and pyrotechnics to the sheer number of people packed into…
Nile Rodgers, Franklin's Gardens, Northampton, June 30, 2019
Nile Rodgers / Sigala, Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton
The second of two summer gigs at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton saw Chic main man Nile Rodgers headline the venue. Joining him was DJ and producer Sigala. Another great turn…
Madness, Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton
Madness returned to Northampton to headline Frankln's Gardens as part of a series of outdoor gigs across the UK. Opening for Madness was The Lightening Seeds. Photos were for jipmedia…
Bon Jovi / Manic Street Preachers, Ricoh Arena, Coventry
Some photos of Bon Jovi and Manic Street Preachers playing the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Probably the first time the two bands have been on tour together since 1993. Photos…