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, December 22, 2019
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…
slowthai – Birmingham / Milton Keynes / Northampton
In recent months, slowthai has well and truly been putting Northampton on the map. The rapper released his debut LP Nothing Great About Britain in May to critical acclaim. Rather…
Rod Stewart, Stadium MK, Milton Keynes
Following Take That’s triumphant gig at Stadium MK recently, it was Rod Stewart’s turn to wow audiences at the venue. Photos were for Total MK, who are running a full…
Slam Dunk Festival 2019, Hatfield
Slam Dunk was back this month for another amazing day of live music. The festival is one of the best one day rock festivals the UK has to offer. It…
Take That, Stadium MK, Milton Keynes
Take That brought their 30th Anniversary Tour to Stadium MK in Milton Keynes tonight. Despite being down to three members now, it looked a pretty spectacular show with the band…
Black Honey, Esquires, Bedford
Black Honey were back at Esquires in Bedford this month. The band released their self titled LP last year and returned to the venue for the first time in more…
Billy Lockett, O2 Empire, Shepherd's Bush, London, April 25, 2019.
Billy Lockett, O2 Empire, Shepherd’s Bush, London
This was a bit of a landmark one for Northampton native Billy Lockett. His biggest headline gig to date the London's O2 Empire. Was covering this one for the Northampton…
Indian Queens, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
Indian Queens back at the Craufurd Amrs, joined by the Enjoyable Listens. This is another retrospective upload and it's great to see that in the months since this gig, the…
Sleaford Mods, Roadmender, Northampton
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…
Hands Off Gretel, The Black Prince, Northampton
Another retrospective upload. This time of Hands Off Gretel who headlined The Balck Prince. The band played here prior to the release of their album I Want The World. Great…
The Orielles, Esquires, Bedford
This is a another 'retrospective upload' and I'm honest, not one I remember that much about! Can't recall much about The Orielles, but they were supported by the excellent Enjoyable…
INHEAVEN, Esquires, Northampton
Inheaven, Esquires, Bedford, UK, Independent Venue Week, 02.02.18 Second time at Esquires for Inheaven who were headlining the venue as part of Independent Venue Week.
Enter Shikari, Roadmender, Northampton
A few of Enter Shikari headlining the Roadmender. The band was on tour supporting their latest LP, The Spark.
Fontaines D.C. Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
This one was excellent. It's a retrospective upload and post as for some unknown reason, I must have totally forgotten to sort a galley of Fontaines D.C. at the time.…
Tim Burgess, Esquires, Bedford
Another from Independent Venue Week at Esquires. Headlined by The Charlatans legend Tim Burgess. Support was by Average Sex who I'm pretty sure joined him for his set as well.…
Skindred, Roadmender, Northampton
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…
Peter Murphy & David J, Roadmender, Northampton
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…
Bring Me The Horizon, Fever 333, Yonaka, Arena Birmingham,
Rock behemoths Bring Me The Horizon kicked off their UK tour at Arena Birmingham, joined by Fever 333 and Yonaka. It was an absolutely incredible show by the headliners who…
Jonah Matranga, Oxygen Thief, The White Hart, Corby
It was great to have former Far front man Jonah back in the county as part of his tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the album Water & Solutions. While…