"There are places I remember"

Monday, March 05, 2007

Babyshambles

Despite Pete Doherty trying to kick lager into the photographers pit, it was still a great gig. Although more notorious than famous, he has an obvious talent, both punk and poet and the audience were not let down.

ps this gig was from 26th Feb 2006 but a post was never made

Friday, August 11, 2006

James Morrison

Even if you manage to make it to the venue in time to catch the support act, you usually only photograph them half-heartedly, saving your battery power and memory space for the main event. The lighting is also generally subdued, to allow the main act to 'shine'.

So in April, when James Morrison's only claim to fame was having the same name as The Lizard King, arriving too late to go into the pit meant grabbing a couple of sneaky shots from the edge of the stage. Then he was supporting the up and coming Corrine Bailey Rae. Today he has surpased her and is No. 1 in the UK album charts.

Funny what difference a few months make.... Congratulations to you.

Leeds Met Events, 8th April 2006

Tuesday, August 08, 2006

The Big Chill

Security was much tighter this year. Despite obtaining a couple of wristbands from some early departees, an 'Eagle-eyed' guard spotted our fumbled attempts of wearing them properly. However an hours stroll to the main gate and some sleepy stewards enabled our 5th consecutive visit to the Eastnor Festival!

1. Fat Tuesday's
2. Castle Stage
3. Open Air Stage

Monday, July 31, 2006

Across The Tracks : Day One

A unique festival by the canal, under the railway station, in a city centre car park with two very different stages.

Thank you to Bar Home for the perfect vantage point.

In (almost) chronological order, here are the peformers:

The Chalets

Lovely.

The Acutes

Paolo Nutini

Very talented singer/songwriter....

Terry Callier

This Et Al

Challenging lighting....

The Pigeon Detectives

Was up a tower block taking 'aerial' shots when they came on stage. By the time I got down, 'Under The Arches' was packed.

Young Knives

The Sugars

The Research

Lively, fun, upliftling local band. Very refreshing....

Jose Gonzalez

Class act. Highlight of the 'Canal Stage'.

Black Wire

Wired....

Yes Boss

Great set - full of energy. During Sunshine Underground performance, one of the singers did some crowd surfing - they threw him into the pit but security 'forgot' to catch him and he split his head open. Everyone thought it was hilarious until he was dragged to his feet with blood pouring down his face.