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…
The Lovely Eggs, Roadmender, Northampton
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,…
Echo & The Bunnymen, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Echo & The Bunnymen are out on tour in support of their latest record, The Stars, The Oceans & The Moon. Despite the LP being reinterpretations of some of their…
Billy Lockett, O2 Arena, London
Billy Lockett is out on a huge arena tour across the UK and Europe opening for for ELO. Incredible to see the Northampton singer songwriter doing so well. Here's joined…
Level 42, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Bass legend Mark King brought Level 42 to Northampton on Saturday night. While not touring in support of anything in particular, the band played in front of a sold out…
Mercury Prize Winners – Wolf Alice
Here's the 'support your local venues' post. Last night, Wolf Alice walked away winners of the Hyundai Mercury Prize. Promoters The Pad Presents brought the band to Esquires in Bedford and the…
Rocked Up Hootenanny 2018
The Rocked Up Hootenanny saw one of the best one day festivals in the region take place at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday. Among some well established names from rock, alternative…
Craig David / Rita Ora, Northamptonshire County Cricket Club
Craig David headlined the County Cricket Ground in Northampton on Saturday night. Joining the award winning, chart topping, singer songwriter was Rita Ora, Samantha Harvey and Bobii Lewis. Below is a…
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.…