O2 Academy 2, Newcastle – Tuesday 27th October 2009 Ended up being asked to shoot Alphabeat last minute – I didn’t want to turn it down and a little different to what I’m used to so I was more then willing to go along and shoot the show. Thought it would have been in the main academy but was quiet surprised to find out it was in the Academy 2. It was sold out and a different crowd to what …
Newcastle Students Union – Monday 26th October 2009 Four bands on the bill tonight, not really knowing what to expect from any of them I walked into the show with an open mind. Fist band who’s name I have forgotten now featured Charlie Simpson’s younger brother – they were tight as a band but really not my cup of tea. Next up was The young Guns, aband I had heard a lot of hype about but never actually listened to …
Sonic Boom Six – O2 Academy2, Newcastle – Sunday 25th October 2009 This quiet Sunday evening in Newcastle saw and EPIC line up of some of the country’s best ska bands passing though the O2 Academy. Opening was a local (Sunderland) ska band called The Difference Engine – never heard of these guys before only there 3rd show but they are tight with a great sound, can’t wait to catch these guys again in December when they are playing with …