May
05
I was invited to see Uli Jon Roth last night at South Shields Unionist Club and jumped to the chance. As a massive Scorpions fan and with the prospect of hearing a load of Tokyo Tapes tracks played by the master guitarist Uli, I knew it was going to be a great night. The club was packed with fans and after a great set by local band The Force, we were treated to a show to remember.
Click here to see the full set from Uli.
Click here to see photos from The Force’s set.
May
04
Last year was my first time at Crookfest and it was a fantastic day out. I was invited back to take photographs again and jumped to the chance. The main thing about festivals is the variety of acts that are there to entertain the public and this year we had 3 different stages at Crookfest, all very well supported throughout the day by music fans out for a drink and to be entertained. The photographs hopefully capture the atmosphere and the enjoyment had by both the visitors and the bands.
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Dec
30
As a huge KISS fan I had this gig in the diary long ago. Trillians was the venue and knowing it can get busy I decided to get there pre 8pm, just as well as by 9pm the place was as full as i’ve ever seen it. The band performed for close to 2 hours and were brilliant both visually in their KISS costumes and also with their KISS style mannerisms. Add a great sound to the equation and it meant we had a night to remember. They promised to come back next year, lets hope they do.
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Nov
14
4 bands, 3 burlesque dancers and plenty of sparks flying, all in aid of a brain cancer charity. Bands are Reet Hot Chilli Peppers, Twister, Van Hailen and Bigfoot. Thanks to Trillians in Newcastle for hosting the event.
See the rest of the images here
Oct
30
The Queen Vic in South Shields was a gig I knew was going to be a pleasure to shoot and the evening didn’t dissapoint. The pub was packed with witches, demons and all manner of people in fancy dress out to celebrate Halloween and with the band dressed up too the atmosphere was perfect.
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Oct
14
A band I had been looking forward to seeing were in the area the day before my holidays but despite an early start next morning I decided I had to see them. So pleased I did, this band not only can play but they are true posers in front of the camera and I loved them ! They are back in December, go see them if you like UFO, Schenker or just live music.
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Sep
09
Stormin’ is the highlight of the local music calendar and the highlight of mine too !
Live music in a fantastic atmosphere, always loads of friends around, camping, Jack Daniels and beer, who could ask for more. This year it rained on the Saturday, so what, nobody cared, we still partied hard and loved every minute. Enjoy the photos !
Oh if any band wants copies of their own pics, just ask and i’ll send them to you.
Click on the band name to see the images 🙂
- Toxic
- Alex Fawcett Band
- Stone Deaf Forever
- The Pistoleros
- Gerry Jablonski Band
- Skinny Molly
- The Loft Boys
- Bessie and the Zinc Buckets (Parental Warning – may contain women flashing boobs !)
- Ma Kelly’s Boys
- Fickle Lilly
- Tubesnake
- Sticky Fingers
- Hair of the Derg
- Bernie’ Torme
- Gary Grainger
- Bikes and Crowd Shots
Jul
14
This is the 2nd year i’ve been to Corbridge Festival to shoot the bands and once again it was a fantastic weekend. The weather just about held out and the occasional light shower didn’t dampen spirits at all. Lots of great bands means lots of photos to look at. You may even be in a crowd shot. Take a look.
See all of the images by clicking here
May
31
Crookfest is a festival held in Crook in County Durham. Not much to say other than this was a brilliant day with lots of bands to see. Enjoy the photographs.
See the rest of the photos here
May
31
I was invited to Blackfriars in Newcastle to shoot the CD launch for Paris Dancer. The frontman Norman McGlenn is the singer with local band This Machine and is therefore very well known on the scene. The band were supported by Siege UK. A very entertaining night was had with the band playing for a full hour, all originals, all great songs. Go see them soon and buy their CD, it’s very good !
See the rest of the images here
There is a video of the setup from empty stage to ready to rock – see it here