Greg Coulson – The Charles Bradlaugh, Northampton
Greg Coulson launched his new EP with a sold-out gig at The Charles Bradlaugh. The blues singer-writer released Live at Crescent Records Studio this month and to mark its release,…
Japanese Television – The Black Prince, Northampton
Self proclaimed 'space surf outfit' Japanese Television headlined The Black Prince as part of a short UK tour this month. The band released their latest album Automata Exotica last year.…
High Vis – XOYO, Birmingham
Following the release of their third album Guided Tour last year, High Vis have been playing gigs across the country and headed to Birmingham to headline XOYO. High Vis are…
Snow Patrol – bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham
Snow Patrol are out on a sold-out UK tour and headed to the bp pulse LIVE arena in Birmingham. One of those bands which needs no introduction, Fronted by Gary…
Fish Narc – The Shacklewell Arms, London
A few days after playing to a few thousand people at The Troxy with Gothboiclique, Fish Narc headed to The Shacklewell Arms with his own band for another headline gig.…
IVW – Caoilfhionn Rose, The Black Prince, Northampton
The eight and final day of Independent Venue Week in Northampton concluded with a headline set by singer songwriter Caoilfhionn Rose. Joining Rose was Harrison Hood, playing his first gig…
IVW – Heavy Lungs – The Black Prince, Northampton
Day four of Independent Venue Week saw Heavy Lungs headline The Black Prince. Great set by these guys who I'd previously seen playing over at the Craufurd Arms as part…
IVW – The Miki Berenyi Trio – The Lab, Northampton
The first of two gigs on the same night, The Miki Berenyi Trio, headlined The Lab on the third day of Independent Venue Week. Miki is best known as the…
IVW – The Clause – The Black Prince, Northampton
Apparently the busiest gig of Independent Venue Week for The Black Prince, I raced over to The Black Prince to catch Birmingham indie rockers The Clause having first popped into…
IVW – The Bug Club – The Black Prince, Northampton
The Bug Club returned to Northampton on the fourth day of Independent Venue Week to headline The Black Prince. The Welsh duo released their latest album On The Intricate Inner…
IVW – The Emerald Dawn – The Black Prince, Northampton
Independent Venue Day got off to an early start in Northampton with The Black Prince kicking off proceedings a day early on the Sunday with headliners The Emerald Dawn. This…
Sam Fender – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
Sam Fender is gearing up for the release of his third album People Watching which is due in February and ahead of its arrival has been out on a UK…
Fountain – The Garibaldi, Northampton
Fountain brought their UK tour to a close with a hometown headline gig at The Garibaldi on Friday night. The rock duo which comprise of singer and guitarist Jordan Noon…
Idles – O2 Academy, Birmingham
Idles were back in Birmingham for two sold out dates as part of their UK to to support their fifth album Tangk. It was somehow the eighth time seeing the…
Hugh Cornwell – Roadmender, Northampton
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…
The Horrors – Esquires, Bedford
After a bit of hiatus, The Horrors are back with a new album and kicked off a short underplay tour at Esquires in Bedford. The two recent singles building up…
Michael Kiwanuka – HMV Vault, Birmingham
Award winning singer songwriter Michael Kiwanuka marked the release of his new album with an in-store performance and signing at the HMV Vault in Birmingham. A couple of hundred fans…
The Black Doldrums – The Black Prince, Northampton
The Black Doldrums have been out touring in support of their new album and returned to The Black Prince on Friday. The trio who mix elements of post-punk and goth…
Woahgetter – The Black Prince, Northampton
Avant-garde pop nine-piece Woahgetter returned to The Black Prince in Northampton for the final gig of their recent run of dates across the UK. The band, who played both the…
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – BP Pulse Live, Birmingham
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds returned to Birmingham to headline the BP Pulse LIVE arena on the final date of their UK tour to support their latest album Wild…
Bradley Simpson – O2 Institute, Birmingham
On the same day he announced details of his debut album, Bradley Simpson played a hometown gig at the O2 Institute in Birmingham. The Sutton Coldfield native headlined a sold…
Bloody / Bath – The Garibaldi, Northampton
Bloody / Bath celebrated the release of their debut album, In An Empty Place I'm Screaming, with a headline gig at The Garibaldi in Northampton. The post-punk goth five piece…
Raging Speedhorn – The Black Prince, Northampton
Raging Speedhorn played their first headline gig in Northampton for a long time on the day new single Night Wolf was released. The Corby metal act were playing two 'almost…
Northampton Market Square Re-Opening
After spending an ungodly amount of money on its renovation, Northampton's Market Square celebrated its official reopening with two days of live music, events and activities, Despite the cost, it…
Soft Play – O2 Institute, Birmingham
Punk duo Soft Play headlined an absolutely crazy headline gig at Birmingham's O2 Institute as part of their UK tour supporting their latest album Heavy Jelly. It was impossible to…
Health – O2 Institute, Birmingham
LA industrial rock trio Health headlined the O2 Institute 2 as part of the UK leg of their Rat Wars tour. Fans crammed into the sold out gig and you…
PleasureInc. – The Black Prince, Northampton
A retrospective upload this one - and not a gig I remember much about - other than it being a headline gig by PleasureInc. with support from Thistle! I think…
The Fierce & The Dead – The Black Prince, Northampton
The Fierce And The Dead headlined The Black Prince as part of a short run of UK dates. The band, which originate from London, melds elements of psychedelic rock, post…
The Libertines – O2 Academy, Birmingham
The Libertines were back in Birmingham to headline the O2 Academy as part of the band's latest jaunt around the UK to support their album All Quiet On The Eastern…
The Subways – The Black Prince, Northampton
Punk rock trio The Subways returned to Northampton to headline The Black Prince as part of their latest jaunt across the UK. Never see these guys put in a band…
Azealia Banks – O2 Institute, Birmingham
This was a bit of a wild one - when it eventually got going! Azealia Banks had already played several dates across the UK by the time she arrived in…
Phantom Isle – The Black Prince, Northampton
For the last time! The members of Phantom Isle brought the band to an end with a hometown headline gig at The Black Prince. The trio, led by Peter Marchant,…
NMF – Northampton Music Festival 2024
The Northampton Music Festival returned at the weekend, headlined by Mae Stephens. For the second year, the main stage was located away from the Market Square due to ongoing redevelopment…
Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage – The Black Prince, Northampton
Jeffrey Lewis returned to Northampton with his band The Voltage to headline The Black Prince. The acclaimed US anti-folk singer-songwriter was back in the UK as part of a tour…
Torus – The Garibaldi, Northampton
Torus' debut album isn't out until September but they played a headline LP launch at The Garibaldi in Northampton. The MK rock trio have been picking up plaudits from national…
Peter Doherty / Babyshambles – Roadmender, Northampton
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…
Cat Garden – The Garibaldi, Northampton
Indie duo Cat Garden headlined The Garibaldi to celebrate the launch of their debut EP. Cat Garden released six-track record The Most Luxurious Escape earlier in August following a series…
Defenestration – The Black Prince, Northampton
Defenestration played their first headline gig at The Black Prince on Saturday night. The Kettering five piece returned earlier this year supporting Raging Speedhorn at a fundraising gig in aid…
Billy Lockett – The Black Prince, Northampton
Billy Lockett played an intimate sold out headline gig at The Black Prince to celebrate his birthday. The singer songwriter has recently supported Sam Ryder and played in front of…
Kiefer Sutherland – The Roadmender, Northampton
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…
Bludfest – The National Bowl, Milton Keynes
Doncaster's Yungblud headlined the inaugural Bludfest at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes, joined by a host of other acts playing across two stages. Yungblud did a great job putting…
Cropredy Convention 2024
Cropredy Convention returned to Williamscot for Fairport Convention's annual three day festival. I could only attend the opening two days of the festival this year, however, still manged to photograph…
Multitude Festival – Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
The Multitude Festival returned to the Craufurd Arms for its annual new music all-dayer. For the first time Multitude was taking place across two days, with bands playing across three…
Blood Club – The Lab, Northampton
US post-punk trio Blood Club headlined The Lab as part of a handful of dates in the UK. Great set by the band who were joined by Northampton acts bloody/bath…
Noel Gallagher – Warwick Castle – Warwick
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds played the final of a run of gigs at the historic Warwick Castle. Gallagher was joined by Smiths legend Johnny Marr and The Weave -…
Darnell Cole – The Black Prince, Northampton
US rock and soul act Darnell Cole & The Vibe headlined The Black Prince as part of their UK tour. Support at the Northampton venue was by Woof. More photos…
Kings Of Leon – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
Kings Of Leon returned to Birmingham to headline the Utilita Arena as part of their Can We Please Have Fun world tour. The US rockers released their latest album in…
A Perfect Day Festival – Delapre Park, Northampton
James Arthur headlined the inaugral A Perfect Day Festival at Delapre Park in Northampton. Joining Arthur were a host of acts from Northants as well as a few national names.…
Let’s Rock – Delapre Park Northampton
Retro festival Let's Rock headed to Northampton for the first time as part of a weekend of live music at Delapre Park. The festival was headlined by Billy Ocean and…
The Smashing Pumpkins / Weezer – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
90s alt icons The Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer kicked of their UK tour at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. Both bands played great sets, packed full of hits. Weezer opened…