Dillinger Escape Plan – Birmingham Academy 2, 28th October ’10

Oh wow, oh yes….one of the best live bands on the planet and I got to photograph them – Dillinger Escape Plan.

Rolo Tomassi – Birmingham Academy 2, 28th October ’10

Next up on my Thursday night, Sheffield’s latest addition to an already impressive roster of good bands – Rolo Tomassi.

The Ocean – Birmingham Academy 2, 28th October ’10

Thursday was an evening of loud metal for me, and kicking things off were Swiss band The Ocean.

Architects – Birmingham Academy 2, 1st October ’10

Headlining the Rock Sound Presents tour, Brighton’s excellent metal/hardcore crossovers Architects.

Norma Jean – Birmingham Academy 2, 1st October ’10

Direct support on the Rock Sound Presents tour came from the A-MA-ZING Norma Jean.

Devil Sold His Soul – Birmingham Academy 2, 1st October ’10

Second on the Rock Sound Presents bill, the excellent Devil Sold His Soul.

Lower Than Atlantis – Birmingham Academy 2, 1st October ’10

Rocktober is a much better name than October for music photographers, as it’s the month when gig season really gets going. Kicking off my Rocktober experience for 2010 – Lower Than Atlantis.

Ellie Goulding – Birmingham Academy 2, 27th March ’10

The only headliner I shot in March? Only Ellie Goulding, the official next big thing – no pressure there then Ellie!

Primary1 – Birmingham Academy 2, 27th March ’10

Opening for the official next big thing last month was Primary1.

2008 – The Year That Was

Happy New Year everyone, and a warm welcome to 2009! I thought I’d post a review of my photographic year, including some of my favourite shots of 2008.