Foxy Shazam – Birmingham HMV Institute, 4th November ’10

At the start of this month I finally got to watch and photograph a band I’ve been following for some time – the excellent Foxy Shazam.

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.

Joe Satriani – Birmingham Symphony Hall, 23rd October ’10

Without doubt one of, if not, the greatest guitar virtuosos ever, it was a thrill and an honour to photograph Joe Satriani at the weekend.

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.