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Strange Bones brought their UK tour to The Black Prince as part of the national Revive Live series of shows. Cracking gig by the Blackpool electro-punks. Support was by Calva Louise and Deaf Trap. Scalping's debut album England Screams is out...
Indie pop quartet The Lottery Winners headlined The Black Prince as part of a run of UK dates in support of their album Something To Leave The House For. Great gig by the Leigh natives, who returned to Northampton having previously supported Sleeper at the Roadmender. Joining The Lottery Winners was Maddox Jones, playing with a full band for the first time as a solo artist featuring NN natives Adam Gammage, Dave Crawford and Phil Clarkful. For more information, visit...
Photos from Kinships' EP launch at The Black Prince. The quartet's new record, Vice, is out now and available on all regular streaming platforms. Support by Afreine and Little Bitboy. For more information about Kinships, visit https://www.facebook.com/kinshipskinships More photos from gigs at The Black Prince are available on this site here. Kinships, The Black Prince, Northampton, December 3, 2021.Kinships, The Black Prince, Northampton, December 3, 2021.Kinships, The Black Prince, Northampton, December 3,...
Phantom Isle returned to The Black Prince for their first gig at the venue since it's overhaul to headline Stalkers Night. Support was by Rolling Thunder and Krankhead. More photos from gigs are The Black Prince are available...
While Northampton venue The Black Prince has hosted a number of gigs since its major revamp, The Sherlocks was probably its biggest test and both the band and venue didn't dissapoint. It was a great turn out for the gig and a great set bv the South Yorkshire natives. Support was by The Keepers and Naked Next Door. The Sherlocks are gearing up for the release of their new album World I Understand which is released in November and is available to pre-order here. More photos from The Black Prince can be viewed...
Hull quartet LIFE headlined The Black Prince as part of series of #ReviveLive shows across the UK. Revive Live is a partnership between the Music Venue Trust and The National Lottery to support venues, artists and others working in the industry following the coronavirus pandemic. For more information about LIFE, visit https://www.lifeband.co.uk More photos of gigs at The Black Prince are available on this site here. LIFE The Black Prince, Northampton, September 16, 2021.LIFE The Black Prince, Northampton,...
Maddox Jones returned to The Black Prince on Saturday night for the venue's first live outdoor gig since coronavirus restrictions were relaxed. The singer songwriter had a busy 2020 establishing himself as a solo artist having previously performed in Born Stranger and The Departure. He released the EP Headspace last year and his latest single Can't Wait For The Summer is out now. It was great return for Jones who had headlined the Northampton venue last summer as one of the first acts to play a socially distanced...
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 gig was the latest of the venue's Garden Music series taking place while it can't use its main room due to the coronavrius restrictions. Great turn out for the gig, with everyone nicely socially distanced. It's obviously awful to see the impact which Covid is having on the music and creative industries. Northampton is really lucky to have...
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 still be socially distanced, however it meant The Black Prince could set about bringing live music back. The 200-cap venue has a huge covered back garden and a permanent outdoor stage and can comfortably fit as many outside with socially distanced restrictions as it can inside. Former Departure and Born Stranger man Maddox Jones was the first to...
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 Bodega last year, shifting towards a far more electronic set up. The band's debut album is available to order now via Heavenly...
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 see shows by SPQR, ROAM and King Purple. Here's a selection of photos from the gigs also featuring The Keepers, Skyflood, Superlove, Naked Next Door, No Music and Crawlspaces. For everything about Independent Venue Week, check out their...
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 out more by them here. Joining them were Baby...
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 were recommended by the promoter as one of those gigs to just get along to. Yo u can check them out over on Soundcloud. Dark, synth heavy weird rock and roll. Support by EGO and Naked Next...
Sam Battle - AKA Look Mum No Computer - brought his UK tour to The Black Prince in what was an amazing night of electronic madness. Battle's set was part structured, part improvised and part controlled chaos all held together by an amazing self-built set-up powered by a - among others parts - a load of Nintendo Game Boys. Once Battle had finished his set, he gave fans the chance to get up on stage and have a go on the equipment themselves, to see how the plugins and patches all worked together. Not often at all you...
A few photos of Dublin six piece Thumper. Without doubt, one of the loudest gigs of the year. For more details, visit...
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 last year. I won't lie, it didn't really do it for me but other were proclaiming it was going to be in the venue's top gigs of the year. Support by...
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 than two years for another cracking...
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 turn out for it and a great set by the band. For more details, visit...
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 some stage and they were great. For some reason, they just didn't do it for me this time unfortunately. ...
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 gig at the Barclaycard Arena was pretty special, sounded great and included a great live show. Along for the ride was post-hardcore rock icons At The Drive In and Black Honey. the latter who played Esquires last...
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 Somebody Better. These guys have some cracking tunes, full of pop hooks. Absolutely worth checking out if you can. For more information,...
The amazing Godspeed You! Black Emperor at the Warwick Arts Centre on Thursday. Besides the rear projection, they played in pretty much darkness, so this was pushing my D3s' ISO capabilities to pretty much its maximum. Pretty happy with the results. Having not seen the band for about 15 years, this was a pretty special...
It’s been a LONG time since AFI had played a headline gig on these shores – and even longer since I last photographed them. So, it was amazing to have them over in the UK to play at the Outbreak Festival and also a series of gigs across the UK. I don’t think I’d seen the band since their Decemberunderground tour in 2006 so to see them twice in two days was pretty special. Their latest album Silver Bleeds The Black Sun is their best in ages so it was great to hear tracks from it live alongside some of their...
The inaugural Circuit Break festival brought some of the best new alternative acts on the music scene to venues across Northampton. The new multi-venue festival featured gigs at The Black Prince, The Picturedrome, V&B and The Lamplighter. Dozens of bands headed to Northampton for the day – joined by some of the best acts from across the county. It was great to see such a good turn-out for the event and – from a snapper’s perspective – it was a huge success and a festival I hope to see return in future...
It was a bit of an emotional return to Birmingham for Yungblud at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. Having won the hearts of rock and metal fans over at Villa Park last summer at Back To The Beginning, the singer-songwriter was back in town on the latest leg of his Idols tour. And, needless to say, when his cover of Black Sabbath's Changes came around, it was clear emotions were running high among both fans and singer. Overall, it was an incredible set by Dominic Harrison and his band. It's kinda crazy thinking...
Bludfest returned to The National Bowl in Milton for the second edition of Yungblud's festival. The Doncaster musician, who released his fourth album Idols the day before the festival, again headlined his festival while also bringing a host of talent to play on its two stage. Joining Yungblud on the main stage were Chase Atlantic, blackbear, Denzel Curry, JXDN Luvcat and Erin Hall. The second stage was headlined by Rachel Chinouriri who was joined by Master Peace, The Cliffords, Nieve Ella, Nxdia, Peach PRC and...
Black Country duo Big Special returned to Bedford for their inaugural all-dayer which saw more than a dozen acts play across the venue's two main stages, Joining headliners Big Special on the Main Stage were Grandma's House, Alien Chicks, Sounds Mint and KEZ. Downstairs in Room 2 were Enjoyable Listens, The Pill, Gans, Shortstraw, The Battery Farm and Tarmac. In recent years, Esquires has put on some great all-dayers - primarily its Ceremony festival. At the end of the night, Big Special - who were introduced on...
The Northamptonshire Music Awards returned for the third time to honour musicians, venues and others involved in the county's music scene. Hosted by Kerrie Cosh from BBC Introducing, there were 18 awards which were handed out as well as a presentation for the Outstanding Contribution To Local Music. A full gallery of photos from the night and details of all the award winners are available over on the Northampton Chronicle & Echo website via the link and the bottom of this article and there's also photos of...
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 God. Third time seeing and photographing Cave and unsurprisingly, he didn't disappoint. I went into this gig probably not knowing the new album well enough, but it was a great set. I was honestly, a little disappointed by Black Country New Road who were supporting. Love their two albums but live - I just don't think it translated. I'm limited to what I can...
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 dozens of acts who performed. The opening day was headlined by Rick Wakeman and the second by Richard Thompson. Below is a bit of everything from the opening two days including: Rick Wakeman, Tony Christie, Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening, Feast Of Fiddles, Fairport Acoustic, Richard Thompson, Spooky Men's Chorale,...
Black Country duo Big Specials played their biggest gig of their career at Birmingham's XOYO on Thursday, the night before the release of their debut album Postindustrial Hometown Blues. Having first seen Big Special open for Benefits a couple of years ago, it's great to see how far they've come. I'm certain their debut is going to be one of my albums of the year. Joining Big Special Birmingham's Gans and Fergy LHmaking while Foka Wolf and Tat Vision took to the stage for some antics which included a game of 'duck or...
Twinfest is one of the highlights of Northampton's music calendar and it was back for another year last weekend for four days live music at venues across the town. This year, The King Billy, The Lamplighter, The Garibaldi, The Charles Bradlaugh, V&B and The Black Prince all hosted gigs. Our visiting bands from Poitiers in France and Marburg in Germany were Electrik Girl, Hyll and LDMR. I managed to get along to a couple of the days to photograph Beings, Canyons, Pavilion, Beaucats, Hyll, LDMR, Elektrik Girl,...
Tens of thousands of music fans returned to The National Bowl in Milton Keynes for the first time in about six years on Sunday to see Muse. The band has been touring in support of their latest album The Will Of The People. Support was by Royal Blood and The Warning. The National Bowl has hosted some iconic gigs over the years (David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Black Sabbath, Metallica, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Green Day, The Prodigy) and it was great to see it full again. Hopefully, with MK Dons...
slowthai held a signing session at HMV in Northampton to mark the release of his new album UGLY. Fans queued up hours to meet the Northants native who was back in town to play a sold out gig at The Black Prince. Also in attendance was slowthai's popstar partner Anne-Marie. More photos of slowthai are available on this site via this link. slowthai. For more information about slowthai, visit...
Frank Turner returned to the Roadmender for the first 'post Independent Venue Week'. He was joined by The Lottery Winners who were back for their third gig in Northampton in recent years and the Wilswood Buoys. More photos of Frank Turner and Lottery Winners are available on this site via the links. The Lottery Winners have a new album coming out, which you can pre-order...
Dozens of musicians headed to Northampton for the inaugural Town Takeover Festival. The multi-venue festival was organised by the pair behind The Scratched Record Podcast, Elliott Farrar and Joe Edwards. Hundreds of people attended gigs at The Black Prince, The Lab and at the Albion Brewery Bar. It was impossible to get around to everything throughout the day, but below is a flavour of the day. More photos of gigs at The Black Prince and The Lab are available on this site here, Prince - Lab. You can subscribe...
Dozens of acts took to stages across Northampton for the return of the annual Northampton Music Festival. The main stage in the Market Square was headlined by Sarpa Salpa and there were some great performances throughout the day by the likes of Phantom Isle, Lite Sleeper and many more. Musicians played across eight stages across with Northampton Museum hosting the classical stage, the Guildhall Hotel the jazz stage, the Guildhall Courtyard the world music stage, The Black Prince the New Boots stage and Element...
Moons guitarist Chris Watson played a sold out solo gig at The Lampligher pub on Friday, joined by Lee Irons playing his first solo show as Self Defence. Watson was showcasing tracks from his forthcoming solo album. His new single Across The Sky is out this month. For Lee Irons, former guitarist in OhBoy!, The Depature and Forever Until October, the night marked not only his first solo show as Self Defence, but - as he explained mid set - his first live performance in about five years and his first solo show in about...
The Big Dirty and GiantDwarf have launched their long awaited video, Swine. The project has been about four years in the making and as well as the formal screening at The Picturedrome on Wednesday night, The Big Dirty were joined by Karl Phillps and White Raven Down who all played sets. You can check out the trailer for Swine here. It was the first full gig by The Big Dirty since they played an acoustic gig at The Black Prince in Northampton last year, photos of which you can check out...
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 been to - but also, far from the worse! Fair play to Thumper for putting on a great gig regardless. Joining them were Northampton's Deaf Trap and Tragic who were both great. You can check out a few photos from the band's Black Prince gig...
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 the show. Managed one clean pic featuring Black Francis and Paz Lenchantin. Pixies were touring in support of their latest album Beneath The Eyrie but their 39 (!!) song set dipped into tracks from across their career. Support was by Big...
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 emerging from a giant black sphere in the middle of the stage. Along for the ride was Rick Astley. There’s a few photos below which were done for the MK...
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, and first time on the Roadmender's main stage. The lighting last night was very red for the headliners, so photos of The Lovely Eggs looked best in black and white. Support was by Ill and The Len Price Three. You can read a review of the gig over on the Northampton Chronicle & Echo's website. The Len Price...
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 At some point, you’re going to have to accept you’re (probably) never going to see Black Sabbath again. Bat Sabbath are on tour in the UK throughout June. Yes, hiatuses and splits all too often just result in lucrative reformations years down the line, but in the case of the aforementioned Brummie heavy metal icons, the chance of seeing...
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 reviews, but it had to be done. My review which appeared on the Northampton Chron follows. On paper (quite literally), this should have been a great opening night to My Vitriol’s ‘Secret Sessions’ tour. Armed with a set littered with a mix of new and old material, the ‘nu-gaze’ alternative trio (more on that later), are back with their longest run...
The Road Not Taken BY ROBERT FROST Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing...
Headings Header one Header two Header three Header four Header five Header six Blockquotes Single line blockquote: Stay hungry. Stay foolish. Multi line blockquote with a cite reference: People think focus means saying yes to the thing you've got to focus on. But that's not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully. I'm actually as proud of the things we haven't done as the things I have done. Innovation is saying no to 1,000 things. Steve Jobs -...