Paul Weller, Genting Arena, Birmingham
Here's a few more photos of Paul Weller who headlined the Genting Arena in Birmingham on Friday night. The gig was rescheduled after the 'best from the east' caused the…
Iron Maiden, Genting Arena, Birmingham
Iron Maiden celebrated front man Bruce Dickinson's 60th birthday in style at the Genting Arena in Birmingham on Wednesday night. A spectacular show to a sold out audience featured tracks…
Cropredy Convetion 2018
OK, this is one of those posts with loads and loads of photos. Probably too many, but there we go. Folk stalwarts Fairport Convention were back hosting their annual Cropredy…
The Schizophonics, The Garibaldi, Northampton
I almost didn't bother leaving the house last night. Too hot, Monday night etc etc. However, I'm glad I did because The Schizophonics were flipping amazing. A definite contender for…
Bedford River Festival 2018
The Bedford River Festival celebrated its 40th anniversary at the weekend with tens of thousands of people descending on the town's river and surrounding area to enjoy a whole range…
Tom Grennan LP launch gigs and signings, Esquires, Bedford
Tom Grennan celebrated the launch of his debut album Lighting Matches with two shows and signing sessions at Bedford Esquires. Hundreds queued to see Grennan play in his hometown, two…
The Lovely Eggs, Esquires, Bedford
A few of The Lovely Eggs who headlined Esquires as part of their jaunt around the UK supporting their new album This Is Eggland.
WordPress vs this theme
Things aren't right. The latest version of Wordpress isn't playing ball with the theme / skin I've been using for a few years on this website and there's no simple…
Slam Dunk Festival, Midlands, Birmingham NEC
Just a few for now from the Slam Dunk Festival at the NEC in Birmingham.
Billy Lockett, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
This was a fantastic homecoming gig for Billy Lockett, virtually selling out the Royal & Derngate's Royal stage. Some fantastic lighting during the show which saw Lockett perform, unaccompanied, on…
Marmozets, Black Peaks, Roadmender, Northampton
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…
Don Broco, Roadmender, Northampton
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…
Manic Street Preachers, Arena Birmingham
The Manic Street Preachers brought their Resistance Is Futile tour to the Arena Birmingham this week. Joining them were The Coral. Another great set by Wales' finest, even if the…
Arcade Fire, Genting Arena, Birmingham
Arcade Fire were back in Birmingham to headline the Genting Arena. Their latest album Everything Now may have received a few mixed reviews but live, they are still fantastic. Their…
We Are Scientists, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
We Are Scientists, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes, 30.03.18 A great intimate show by NYC's We Are Scientists at the Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes. This is another 'retrospective upload', so…
Gary Numan, Nightmare Air, Tim Muddiman and the Strange, Roadmender, Northampton
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…
Therapy?, The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
A few from Therapy? who played a one off gig at the Craufurd Arms before heading out on tour with The Stranglers. Bit annoyed to see Andy Cairns lurking in the…
Liam Gallagher, Rat Boy, Trampoline, Arena Birmingham
Some photos of Liam Gallagher headlining Arena Birmingham as part of the Oasis frontman's headline tour supporting his debut LP As You Were. Joining Liam were Rat Boy and Trampoline.…
Royal Blood, At The Drive In, Black Honey, Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham
Having seen and photographed Royal Blood play to a couple of hundred of people at Esquires a few years ago, you can't help but admire what they've achieved. Their headline…
Metallica, Genting Arena, Birmingham
Metal legends - not much more to say really! Not a massive fan but another incredible show at the Genting.
Amy Macdonald, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Amy Macdonald kicked off her acoustic tour at Royal & Derngate in Northampton last night. Billed as an 'intimate' run of gigs, Macdonald played to a pretty much sold out…
British Sea Power, Roadmender, Northampton
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…
Dream Wife, Esquires, Bedford
Following the somewhat lackluster gig by Cabbage a few days before, Dream Wife headlined Esquires on Friday and were excellent. Below are a few photos from the gig, with support…
Cabbage, Esquires, Bedford
Cabbage brought their headline UK tour to Esquires in Bedford on Wednesday night. There's been a sizeable amount of hype around the band since they broke through last year and…
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
In 20 years of watching live music, Nick Cave's headline gig in Nottingham was without doubt the best thing I've ever seen - let alone been lucky enough to photograph.…
The Jesus & Mary Chain, Roadmender, Northampton
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…
Paul Draper, O2 Institute, Birmingham
Paul Draper brought his UK tour to a close at the Institute in Birmingham on Saturday night. I was joined by Peter Ormerod who reviewed the show for Johnson Press…
Beyond The Tracks, Eastside Park, Birmingham
Below are a few photos from the final day of the inaugural Beyond The Tracks festival in Birmingham. Headlined by Editors, it also featured The Jesus & Mary Chain, Slowdive,…
UFO, Roadmender, Northampton
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…
DMAs, Roadmender, Northampton
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 month.
Allusondrugs, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
A few photos of Allusondrugs who headlined the Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes last night.
Flashpoint Festival, Rockingham Castle, Corby
The Flashpoint Festival returned to Rockingham Castle in Corby in July for two days of live music. Here's a selection of photos from the opening day. Former Saturday Una Healy…
Olly Murs, Louisa Johnson, Northants County Cricket Club
Olly Murs and Louisa Johnson headlined Northants County Cricket Club in July. Below are a few images from the show, with the review by Kate Owens. More photos are available…
Bat Sabbath, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
Cancer Bats kicked off their Bat Sabbath tour at the Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes. Here's a few photos from the gig, as well as a review I wrote for www.northamptonchron.co.uk…
Women’s Tour 2017, Stage One – Daventry to Kettering
Here's some photos from the first stage of the 2017 Women's Tour. The race started in Daventry and finished in Kettering.
The King Blues, Picturedrome, Northampton
The King Blues headlined the Picturedrome in Northampton on Saturday. Led by singer Itch, the band is out on the touring in support of their new album, The Gospel Truth…
Honeyblood, Esquires, Bedford
The hugely hyped Honeyblood headlined Esquires in Bedford as part of the band's jaunt across the UK. Support was by Doe. Honeyblood released their second album, Babes Never Die last…
PINS, Esquires, Bedford
Manchester's PINS brought their Bad Thing tour to Esquires on Thursday night. Wrote a few about it which you can read here.
My Baby, Esquires, Bedford
Dutch trio My Baby headlined Esquires as part of their Prehistoric Rhythm tour. An amazing night of psych infused blues. This was a bit of a last minute dash over to the…
My Vitriol, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
So, I desperately hoped this would be a good night. Unfortunately, it wasn't. When on form, My Vitriol are amazing, but this was far from it. I hate writing negative…
Paul Weller, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Paul Weller headlined a sold out Royal & Derngate on Sunday night. Joined by former Northampton men Andy Crofts on bass and Ben Gordelier on percussion, Weller went down a…
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, KOKO, London
Just a couple from last night's Frank Cater & The Rattlesnakes gigs at the KOKO. Nightmare nightmare lighting and the busiest photo pit I've been in at the KOKO -…
Black Honey, Esquires, Bedford
Black Honey headlined Esquires in Bedford last night. Great gig and absolutely packed. The Brighton four piece are currently playing across the UK, touring in support of their latest single…
Idles, Esquires, Bedford
Idles kicked off their UK tour at Esquires last night. Easily the best gig I've seen this year so far and I'm pretty certain come December, this'll be in the…
Legends of GLC, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes, #IVW17
Another Independent Venue Week gig, this time Goldie Lookin Chain. Three legends from the Welsh rap collective are out on tour and played to a pretty much sold out Craufurd…
Amber Arcades, Esquires, Bedford #IVW17
Amber Arcades headlined Esquires as part of Independent Venue Week. Pictured front woman Annelotte de Graaf.
Estrons / Indian Queens, Esquires, Bedford
Not strictly Independent Venue Week this one, but two great bands at a great Independent venue, just before #IVW17. Estrons, pictured above and Indian Queens below. Both were ace, with…
Avenged Sevenfold, Genting Arena, Birmingham
Here's a few photos from Avenged Sevenfold who headlined the Genting Arena in Birmingham on Friday. There's more photos of all the band on the bill and a review running…
Devil You Know, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
First gig of 2017. Devil You Know kicked off their UK tour at the Cruafurd Arms on Tuesday. The band is fronted by former Killswitch Engage singer Howard Jones and…