The Answer – Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall, 2nd December 09

Back at the start of the month, I popped up to Wolverhampton to photograph Northern Ireland’s finest band – The Answer.

The Saturdays – Wolverhampton Civic Hall 20th June 09

Making a much welcome change from sweaty blokes in heavy metal bands, I was very fortunate to photograph the girl group The Saturdays last weekend.

Jessie Malakouti – Wolverhampton 20th June 09

Before The Saturdays took to the stage on Saturday (concentrate now), Los Angeles’ Jessie Malakouti warmed the crowd up with a four-song set.

Rude Boys! The Specials show us how it should be done

Last night I was back at the Birmingham O2 Academy, feeling very privileged to be photographing Coventry’s best ever band The Specials as part of their 30th anniversary reunion tour. I was the only photographer, which was quite surprising really.

Keep Runnin’ Your Mouth – ADTR Blitz the Barfly

Last Friday I was down at the Barfly to cover the show by the pop moshers A Day to Remember. I was covering it for both Powerplay Magazine and Birmingham Live.

The Priest Feast

Last Saturday I headed off the the LG Arena at the NEC to photograph Priest Feast, featuring three legends of metal – Judas Priest, Megadeth, and Testament.

Everybody’s Doing the Fish!

Last Friday I was back at the Academy to photograph my first ska show, featuring Suburban Legends and the masters of the genre, Reel Big Fish.

Defenders of the Faith

Last Thursday night I made my first trip to the Academy since it has been rebranded by O2, all to witness the second Defenders of the Faith tour.

The first gig of 2009…Shinedown in Brum

Last Thursday I finally got to shoot my first live action of 2009 when the excellent Shinedown played the Barfly. I was reviewing and photographing the gig for Birmingham Live, and it should go online soon.

Status Quo! De Dun De Dun De Dun De Dun…

Merry Christmas everyone! Last Monday I shot my final gig of 2008, and chose a great one to finish on – the mighty Status Quo, who played the LG Arena as part of their 40th anniversary tour.