David Jackson
Liverpudlian indie-pop legends Lightning Seeds have been out on an a 35-th anniversary tour and returned to Northampton to headline the Roadmender. Of course, to many Broudie is the man...
Read MoreAfter about a decade away, Public Image Ltd returned to Northampton to headline the Roadmender. It'd only been about a month since I last photographed John Lydon and the rest of PIL at the...
Read MoreDetroit rockers Electric Six returned to Northampton to headline the Roadmender as part of the band's latest jaunt across the UK. More than 700 packed inside the Roadmender to see the band,...
Read MoreFormer 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 photos from...
Read MoreA 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 of the...
Read MoreActor 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 The Lost...
Read MoreMansun's Paul Draper has been touring across the UK playing the band's 1999 album Six in full. Probably the less I say about this gig the better. We chose not to publish our review of it...
Read MoreWWE royalty headed to Northampton on Monday night when Fozzy headlined the Roadmender. The band is fronted by wrestling legend Chris Jericho who has been playing in the hard rock band for...
Read MoreThe Zutons are back with their first new album in 16 years and on Saturday, their UK tour rolled into Northampton for a sold-out gig at the Roadmender. After forming in the early 2000s,...
Read MoreMaddox Jones returned to the Roadmender to play his first headline solo gig at the venue. The singer songwriter released his debut single Not Cool Enough For LA this month, one of a series...
Read MoreSarpa Salpa played an emotional farewell show in front of hundreds of fans at the Roadmender in Northampton. After 238 gigs and 21 songs, the Northampton indie-pop quartet have decided to...
Read MoreJohnny Marr returned to Northampton to headline the Roadmender as part of the former Smiths guitarist's UK tour. You can find a full review of this gig on the Northampton Chronicle &...
Read MoreEditors headed to the Roadmender for a sold-out warm-up gig ahead of their first summer festival dates. Amazing booking by The Pad Presents & Juicebox Live and it was an incredible gig....
Read MoreRunaways legend Cherie Currie has been out playing a run of UK shows and headlined the the Roadmender. Currie released her latest solo album Blvds of Splendor in 2019. Support at the...
Read MoreThe Inspiral Carpets returned after a eight year hiatus, kicking off their UK tour at the Roadmender. The band, stalwarts of the 'Madchester' movement, were also playing their first gig...
Read MoreFrank 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...
Read MoreSikth headed to Northampton this week for an intimate warm-up gig at the Roadmender before gigs in London and Manchester. The acclaimed progressive metallers were marking the 20th...
Read MoreWarmduscher are on the road touring in support of their latest album At The Hotspot and headlined The Roadmender this week. The band were joined by Opus Kink. There's a full review of the...
Read MoreFollowing a summer appearances at festivals including Kendal Calling and Shambala, rapper FFSYTHO?! headlined a hometown gig at the Roadmender. Photos below include support by L3O Robinson,...
Read MoreMiles Kane is touring in support of his latest album Change The Show and headlined the Roadmender on Tuesday night. It was a great performance by the singer songwriter who brought along a...
Read MoreSupergrass made their live return after seven months without a gig at the Roadmeder on Saturday night. Really impressive set by the Oxford trio (whose line up was actually boosted to seven...
Read MoreAnti!i and T1t4n marked the forthcoming release of the EP Anti!il!fe with a headline gig on the Roadmender's Underground stage. Mid set, the pair were joined by Debe making - I think - his...
Read MoreNorthants indie quartet Sarpa Salpa have been out on a UK tour and returned to Northampton for a homecoming headline gig at the Roadmender. The band has been busy since lockdown restrictions...
Read MoreThe Vaccines have been playing a series of gigs at intimate venues across the UK in support of their latest album Back In Love City. While the Northampton show wasn't part of the national...
Read MoreThe second sold out gig at the Roadmender in three days saw indie giants Bombay Bicycle Club headline the venue. This was one of two dates the band was playing ahead playing the Latitude...
Read MoreFontaines D.C. provided a stunning return for live music at the Roadmender with a headline gig as part of the Revive Live series. The band was due to go on and play at the Latitude Festival,...
Read MoreAs I continue my trawl though tens of thousands of photos as part of the NN Archives which is running over on New Boots, I thought I'd share a few more shots of Gallows and Alkaline...
Read MoreWhile the music industry is still unable to put on gigs due to Government restrictions cause by the Coronavirus, I'm working with New Boots on the NN Archives project. As explained in my...
Read Moreslowthai 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 if you...
Read MoreNN 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...
Read MoreEvery 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...
Read MoreThe 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 for a monitor cutting the pit in half....
Read MoreIt'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 their original...
Read MoreA 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 was on hand to write...
Read MoreA few of Enter Shikari headlining the Roadmender. The band was on tour supporting their latest LP, The...
Read MoreIt'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 was by Sonic Boom...
Read MoreBauhaus 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 a selection of other hits. It was...
Read MoreIt'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...
Read MoreNot 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...
Read MoreBedford 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 gig...
Read MoreGary 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 opening the show with...
Read MoreHere'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 The Party. Support was by...
Read MoreHaving 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...
Read MoreClassic 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 follows A Conspiracy Of...
Read MoreDMAs can't stay away from the UK, or the Midlands and were back at the Roadmender for the second time in two years this...
Read MoreHere's a few pics of Skindred who headlined the Roadmender in Northampton tonight. Great gig and some nice lighting at the venue. There will be a full review online at the Northampton Chron...
Read MoreDJ Jazzy Jeff headlined The Roadmender in Northampton on Saturday night. Main support was by Symphonica who are also pictured...
Read MoreFox Chapel headlined the Underground stage of the Roadmender on Friday night to mark the release of their new single Ice Cream. Support was by Ginger Snaps and Honey Lung. A few pics from the...
Read MoreThis man looks both angry and a bit upset. Was a great set though. He's still got that menacing...
Read MoreThe legendary Grandmaster Flash headlined the Roadmender last night, continuing a string of sold out shows at the venue. A great night featuring a mixture of soul, hip-hop and 70s disco among...
Read MoreAnother sold out gig at the Roadmender tonight. This time from indie rockers Travis, playing the venue for the first time since 1997. Pictured below is singer Fran Healy. More photos and a...
Read MoreEliza And The Bear played a sold out gig on the Roadmender's Underground stage in Northampton on Friday night. The band release their debut album in April. Here's a couple of photos from the...
Read MoreA quick shot of Keith and Chris from last night's gig at the Roadmender in...
Read MoreA few pics of Lucy Rose at the Roadmender in Northampton last night. Great gig, if - as Rose conceded - a bit of a strange one. Lesson of the night - don't annoy her mid set or...
Read MoreGreat gig by the legend that is Johnny Marr at the Roadmender tonight. The place was absolutely packed. Only minor gripe was the lack of front facing...
Read MoreStarsailor's frontman James Walsh, from the band's gig at the Roadmender in...
Read MoreA couple of pics of Beartooth and The Color Morale who played at The Roadmender in Northampton tonight. A few thoughts will follow on www.northamptonchron.co.uk in the next day or...
Read MorePalma Violets headlined the Roadmender on Tuesday night. Support was by Ming City Rockers who put in a cracking support slot. Good to see another busy night at the...
Read MoreAdam Ant returned to the Roadmender on Saturday to headline a sold out gig. Can't say much about his set as I'm not going to pretend I know much of his back catalogue, but some nice...
Read MoreTherapy? returned to the Roadmender in Northampton on Monday night. Here's a few pics from the gig. I wrote a few words about it for the Northampton Chronicle &Echo. ...
Read MoreMoose Blood returned to the Roadmender on Friday. Pictured is singer / guitarist Eddy...
Read MoreThe excellent Sleaford Mods headlined the Roadmender in Northampton on Friday. In short, a great night. There's a review on the Northampton Chronicle & Echo...
Read MorePeace played at the Roadmender in Northampton on Valentine's day. Pictured is singer / guitarist Harry Koisser. There's a review of the show and a couple more pictures on the Northampton...
Read MoreMallory Knox headlined a sold out gig at the Roadmender in Northampton this week. Here's a review I wrote about it for the Chronicle & Echo. As usual, not an awful lot of front facing...
Read MoreFrank Turner headlined the Roadmender in Northampton this month. The gig marked the 10th anniversary since his first solo show. The lighting at the venue is never great but here's one of...
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