Fyfe Dangerfield

This was an 'intoxicating' gig- he really is a top performer live. Fyfe put so much into it - I enjoy these photos.

Celtic Connections festival Glasgow 2010

A selection of my images from the wide variety of gigs at Celtic this year - such diversity and such fun. I am sure the collaborations that go on here broaden everyones experience. My favourite festival - my photos this year were especially colourful.

Angelique Kidjo Old Fruitmarket Glasgow 21 January 2010

Angélique Kidjo had the Old Fruitmarket dancing on Friday night. Kidjo and her band brought rhythmic delights and the vibrancy of Africa's sun- with songs such as 'Hush Now Child,' several rumba's, and afropop dance tunes. Kidjo is a grammy award winning Beninoise singer-songwriter. Later during the concert Kidjo danced through the packed audience, and it was surprising to note how tiny she was, as on stage she has a big presence. She then invited around 15 audience members up to dance behind her on stage, and along to her drummer's exciting dance beats. An exhilarating and upbeat gig.

The Magic Hat Ensemble

I took photos for this very accomplished and fun jazz band from Manchester at the Bar Brel (Ashton Lane Glasgow) and the Jazz Bar Edinburgh in November 2009. They mix it up and also play recognizable jazz tunes. I enjoyed their gigs very much. All accomplished musicians. Steve Chadwick on turmpet, Tony Ormesher guitar, Andrzej Baranek piano, Nick Blacka on double bass and Rob Turner on drums.

QUOTE 'The Magic Hat Ensemble take tunes from the standard jazz repertoire and use them as a vehicle for high energy, elaborate arrangements often delivered with a tongue in cheek approach. Tipping their hat to the jazz greats along the way the band are renowned for re-workings of many classic jazz tunes employing the use of metric modulations, odd time signatures and blistering solos.' 

Check out their new album 'This Conversation Is Over' - they are touring in 2010. They invited me along to take shots - and Nick Blacka on double bass is one of my portfolio images - well double basses are such sexy instruments!

Kirsty and Mat

James Steele

James Steele of The Brute Chorus rock band was fun for photos at the live album shoot Manchester. 

Chris Gundy

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Chris Gundy was often sitting read Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment' during the rehearsal sessions - he was a very interesting guy to chat with. He also plays with Fyfe Dangerfield (of the Guillemotts) band the Gannets. Chris is a self taught clarinet payer - and very good he is too!

Kirsty McGee's Hobopop Collective 'Live Album No 5' Manchester

This gig was so much fun - having the whole day to shoot, from the live session in the afternoon through to the 'Live album recording' in the evening. I took the train down very early. I loved taking at the rehearsal and having artists willing to ignore my being there! - thank you guys. Kirsty has the most soothing caressing vocal, quite mesmerising. Her band were top quality with Cris Gundy on clarinet, James Steele guitar, Nick Blacka double bass and Rob Turner on drums. Exhausting but exhilerating day!

Fleetwood Mac SECC October 2009

--> A huge thrill for me to see this band live! Fleetwood Mac played the SECC Glasgow 22^nd October 2009 as part of their ‘Unleashed Tour’ of Europe. The line up included Lindsay Buckingham on lead guitar, Stevie Nicks vocals, John McVie bass guitar, and Mick Fleetwood drums. They were minus Christine McVie. The packed stadium enjoyed hearing their hits from Rumours and other albums – Don’t Stop, Go Your Own Way, Rhiannon, and more. Lindsay Buckingham plays with the energy of a guy half his age. They prove you are never too old to rock!

Edinburgh festival high street Colours 2009