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I have added a couple more Photo-Montages to the Galleries featuring recent gigs that I have photographed. These Montages are a great way to remember a special event or gig that you have been involved with. Each Montage is individually designed and will include your chosen pictures.
If you would like to consider having a Montage designed for you just drop me an e-mail CONTACT ANDREW LE POIDEVIN or call me on 07781 144525.
Montages are printed on large A2 size paper and look fantastic when framed. Take a look at the Gallery to see some previous designs...
VIEW A SELECTION OF MONTAGES

The U.K. Subs played a fantastic gig at The Fermain Tavern, Guernsey on 3rd June 2011.
This gig must feature in my Top 10 ever and I highly recommend that you get to see this band if they appear in a town near you.
If you ever need to convince yourself that music is 'best taken live' this band will prove it to you!
The re-designed Fermain Tavern has really done justice to it's heritage as a live music venue and I would encourage you to support Chris, the landlord, in the coming months. Great Bands like the U.K. Subs don't come cheap and you guys (and gals) need to support 'The Tav' if it is to continue with these top promotions.
See you next time?
A new Gallery of pictures has been added.
PICTURES OF THE LEGENDARY U.K SUBS
TEASPOONRIVERNECK SUPPORTED U.K. SUBS

The Vale Earth Fair Collective returned with 'Beach Life 2011' held in Petit Bot valley last weekend. This venue is perfect for an event like this as it provides an 'intimate' atmosphere which must be unique to Guernsey.
As always these events begin very low key and chilled and gradually build as the sun goes down. Rumour has it that full capacity was reached and many party-goers had to queue to gain access.
Beach Life is a warm-up and fund raiser for the Vale Earth Fair Collectives main event of the year which is of course the Earth Fair itself. This is happening in Vale Castle at the end of August... see you there.
I have added a new gallery of pics...
VIEW PICTURES OF BEACH LIFE 2011

So much has been happening over the weekend that it seems ages since I photographed a great gig by Sugar Slam at Pieces Bar. But, having re-checked the calendar, it really was only last Friday!
Sugar Slam are one of my favourites and they stormed through a tight set - including a couple of new songs.
I have now added pictures of the gig to the Gallery.
SUGAR SLAM AT PIECES BAR

I have looked up the meaning of the word - and 'Frenzy' can mean craze, delirium, hysteria and manic disorder.
Now I won't claim that these descriptions could be used for the state of behaviour at The Fermain Tavern when Frenzy played last week but the Band did their best to excite such riotous fun!
Unfortunately there was a general lack of people which is a great shame and their loss as this was a great night out.
Supporting Frenzy were Peppered Ant Legs (one of my favourite bands - says something about my age I think) and The Crowman.
I have added picture Galleries for the bands.
VIEW PICTURES OF FRENZY
VIEW PICTURES OF PEPPERED ANT LEGS
VIEW PICTURES OF THE CROWMAN

The Crowns played a Folkal Point evening at the Fermain Tavern yesterday. The event was a sell-out and signals another successful Sark Folk Festival - this was the last Folkal Point event before the Festival.
Photographing the band was a challenge under the very low level of lighting. For any photogs reading this a common setting using ISO-3200 at F2.8 would only give about 40th second... not ideal for sharp pics!
The pictures have now been added to a new Gallery
VIEW THE CROWNS GALLERY

One of the 'perks' I have in my job is that I get invited to capture Bands for their 'Promo' pics.
I guess I am best known for my 'Live Performance' photography but it is always nice to have a bit more time to capture the character of a Band in the studio or on location. A real treat for me is when I have the chance to do a bit of 'fly on the wall' photography of a Band during recording or practice sessions.

If you are a Solo Artist or in a Band and you would like me to shoot you (not literally!!) please e-mail me and we can chat about your ideas.
E-MAIL ANDREW LE POIDEVIN WITH YOUR IDEAS
You can view a few recent photoshoots by following this link:
VIEW GALLERIES OF PROMO SHOOTS

The Skore recently played a couple of gigs in the Channel Islands. These were promoted by Derrick Williams. The first was a charity night in his home Island of Alderney followed by a gig at the Fermain Tavern in Guernsey. Local band 'The Risk' supported on both nights... and they were feeling the pain when they returned to Guernsey. Something to do with the Alderney's famous hospitality!
Take a look at the Galleries here.
THE SKORE
THE RISK

Liberation Day in Guernsey came to a lively end in 2011 when 'Lib Rock' did what it says on the tin... it rocked a big crowd with a line-up of four bands.
First on stage where The Barlows followed by Breaking the Silence who had a large group of fans making the best of the mild evening. Next up were one of my favourite local bands Last of the Light Brigade with visiting tribute band the Killerz headling.
A new Gallery of pictures has now been added.
VIEW THE LIB ROCK 2011 GALLERIES

It was billed as a 'Stadium Show' and - given the confines of the Fermain Tavern - it was about as close as you are going to get in Guernsey!
Nemesis held their launch gig for their new recording 'Forever in Metal' at the Fermain Tavern last Friday and produced the goods... as expected. If you are into Metal you missed a treat as this band knows all the moves, writes a good line of Metal and can play a bit!
The performance was aided by Mark Guillou's great sound and lighting set-up. This all goes to make a photographic treat. So I was there to capture the atmosphere. Take a look at the new picture Gallery.
NEMESIS STADIUM GIG AT THE TAVERN

King Rat and the Soul Cats returned to one of their old haunts to play two farewell gigs last Saturday & Sunday. The new Fermain Tavern played its part in making the occasion memorable for a responsive audience - many of them were there (like me) to remember the many great King Rat gigs that we have enjoyed in the past.
The band were fantastic. It is hard to believe that they won't play again but Chris Dean insisted that this is the end. We live in hope that there will be a comeback one day!
I have added new pictures to the King Rat Gallery. This Gallery must be one of my biggest featuring 'Bands'... but there are a lot of them, eh!
Check-out the new pictures by following this link - the latest pics start on page-7!!
KING RAT AND THE SOUL CATS FAREWELL GIG

If you judge the success of an Event by the number of people attending then Mark Guillou's Rock of Ages-9 has to be the best so far!
But of course the real success is made by the quality of the Bands playing. And here again many will consider this the best so far.
Mark is a great supporter of young new talent and once again most of the Bands were still of 'school age' but performed like they had been doing this for years.
With Rock of Ages getting bigger all the time you will have to arrive early for the next one to avoid the disappointment of not getting into a 'full house'.
If you missed the latest, why not check-out my picture Gallery to see what you missed. The first three bands of the six that played are now on-line - MX2, China Aster & Re-Discovering Pluto.
MX2 at ROCK OF AGES-9
CHINA ASTER at ROCK OF AGES-9
RE-DISCOVERING PLUTO at ROCK OF AGES-9

The Bonneville Barons were supported by no less than four Bands when they played at The Fermain Tavern last weekend! Three of the four were mostly formed from different combinations of members of Rawcuz Crowzz - Alderneys very own Band. These guys (and Gal) had a busy night!
I have now updated the Gallery to include a few pics of each of these support acts.
Take a look at Coalbox Generals, Rawcuz Crowzz, Gent's Outfitters & Crash n Slide.
BONNEVILLE BARONS
COALBOX GENERALS
RAWCUZ CROWZZ
GENT'S OUTFITTERS
CRASH N SLIDE

The Fermain Tavern continue to put great Bands on their stage.
This time it was a Band that, to be honest, I hadn't heard of before... sorry guys! The Bonneville Barons were headlining at the 'Tav' last weekend supported by Coalbox Generals, Rawcuz Crowzz, Gent's Outfitters & Crash n Slide.
I arrived not knowing what to expect and left 'well impressed' by the 'Barons'... good to listen too with great stage presence. They could play a bit too! Hopefully we will see them back in Guernsey soon. Don't miss them if they return.
I have added a new Gallery of Bonneville Barons pictures. A selection of pics featuring the other Bands will follow.
A GALLERY OFF PICTURES FEATURING BONNEVILLE BARONS

I was reminded how well The Doghouse can work as a live music venue when I watched the tribute band AC/DC-UK play last week. There was a good sized crowd who were clearly 'up for a bit of AC/DC'. The Band were great. My only complaint is made as a photographer... the lighting wasn't particularly good for me. Not enough to spoil a great gig though.
Take a look at a small Gallery of pictures here:
AC/DC-UK PLAY AT THE DOGHOUSE

My ambition to update this new web site with my archive of pics continues. The 'Bands' Galleries are now up to the letter F (only 20 letters to go!). The latest pics show Fade to Grey playing at 'The Best 80s Party in the World' at Beau Sejour and a gig they played at the Fermain Tavern. If you're into 'Glam Rock' then this is the band for you!
Check-out the new pictures here:
FADE TO GREY GALLERIES

One of my 'most photographed' bands have had their Gallery filled even further! Brutus Stonefist play quite a few gigs each year and I seem to end up at many of them. Inevitably, I have many pictures of these guys!
The latest additions were from last weekends fundraising gig at the Fermain Tavern to raise funds for the next Guernsey Arts Commission/Twist Records/GBG CD which will feature tracks from many Guernsey Bands.
The Gallery has now been updated.
By the way, have you tried viewing the pics using the 'Slideshow'. Click on this option at the top of the page when entering a Gallery.
Another way to navigate through the various pictures is to use the arrow keys on your keyboard.
THE LATEST BRUTUS STONEFIST PICTURES

The list of Bands that still need to be added to this new web site remains very long, but I have just ticked another off with the addition of a Gallery featuring John Wesley Stone.
A few weekends ago I photographed the Band at a gig in the Grande Rock Bar & Bistro. As always it was a lively one! The problem for me was that it was really dark... no exageration! I have to thank Nikon for getting me a few 'keepers'. The D3s is a star performer in low light conditions.
I have also played around with a few of the pics - I think the 'grungy' style suits the band. I very rarely have time to make any changes to pictures and almost all those you see on this site are straight out of the camera. It has been fun to get back into Photoshop.
The JWS Gallery also features pics from my archives.
VIEW THE JOHN WESLEY STONE PICTURE GALLERIES

Beechy Colclough, a name that has been associated closely with the music heritage of the Fermain Tavern, returned to the stage last weekend with his classy band and he entertained a good crowd of followers and friends.
Beechy featured on the Guernsey scene for a number of years before leaving the Island. People of my age probably regard that period as the 'Golden Age'... oh, bring back our youth!
Well, for a short time on Saturday we could share some time with this charismatic performer who was so well connected in the music industry he was once able to give Elton John a call and get him to appear on stage at this 'out of the way' local pub venue. Surely the thing of legends!
I have added a new picture Gallery featuring the Beechy Colclough Band on stage at the Fermain Tavern.
VIEW THE BEECHY COLCLOUGH GALLERY

Another box has been ticked with todays update completing the Gallery of pictures featuring Bands that played on the main stage at Jersey Live 2008. There is also a Gallery featuring some of the crowd and an Elevated Photo Gallery with pictures taken from my 26 Metre Photo Mast.
The new Bands featured are The Courteeners, Foals, Black Kids, Goose, The Music & The Go! Team. Incidentally, The Go! Team are due to play at the new Guernsey Festival of Performing Arts this Summer.
JERSEY LIVE 2008 PICTURE GALLERIES