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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

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VIEW A SAMPLE GALLERY OF MONTAGES

It always amazes me how a picture can bring back the memories and emotions of a past event or special occasion. I have been 'reliving' a highlight for me in 2008 when I photographed Jersey Live.
This was the year when The Zutons & Prodigy headlined. Photographing Prodigy 'from the pit' was something special! I loved the high energy of their performance and the way these guys new how to 'work for the camera'. This is something that I have noted with many of the biggest names - they understand the power of a well captured 'moment' and will work hard for us photogs by 'throwing shapes and making eye contact'.
The result should be to the benefit of both the Artist and the Photog - an image that defines the performance for both parties.
I always encourage local bands to try and understand that there can be more to a performance than simply playing and singing and some of my favourite pics are of the local guys and gals that work hard at 'total performance'.
But I digress! I have been updating the Jersey Live Galleries for 2008. New band pics include: The Prodigy, The Zutons, We are Scientists, Velofax, These New Puritans & The Valentines.
NEW JERSEY LIVE 2008 GALLERIES

I have added a few more of the bands that played at Rock of Ages-8 to the picture Gallery. This time it is Anders' Riddle, Breaking the Silence & MX2. The final couple of Bands should be added by tomorrow.
UPDATE: The final two Galleries have been added with pictures of Feedback & Plan of Attack. That's it for RoA-8... phew!
Take a look by following this link.
ROCK OF AGES-8 PICTURE GALLERIES

The Fermain Tavern in Guernsey can add another big star of the music scene to its list of 'greats' that have played in this intimate venue. It is unlikely that any 'pub' of similar size has had so many established names on its stage... even Elton John has played there!
Last Friday saw Georgie Fame take his turn and the comment from all the attentive audience was that he was well worth seeing.
I was particulaly interested to see the wide spread of ages and also the varied 'musical background' of the audience... this is surely a testiment to the fact that a great musician can transcend across all.
I have added a new Gallery of pictures featuring Georgie Fame.
GEORGIE FAME AT THE FERMAIN TAVERN

I only managed to catch the last few songs of their set but I was impressed again to hear this fairly new band when they played at the Fermain Tavern last weekend... She Haunts the Roads is one to watch.
The last time I photographed She Haunts the Roads was at Rock of Ages7 and they are in the line-up for Rock of Ages8 this weekend. Search on Facebook for details.
VIEW THE SHE HAUNTS THE ROADS GALLERY HERE

I didn't think how much time it would take to bring my archive of pictures over to this new web site but the task continues!
I have collected a huge number of pictures of Bands playing many venues in the Channel Islands. Today there has been a big update to the Jersey Live Gallery.
Featured Bands include: Basement Jaxx, Dizzee Rascal, Passion Pit, The Whip, Frank Turner, Golden Silvers, The Antlers, Brave Yesterday, The Dirty Aces, The Valentines, The Kooks, Doves, Jack Penate, The Temper Trap, The Boxer Rebellion, Fight Like Apes, Black Stats, Marvel, Kap Bambino, Chew Lips, The Antlers, Gable, Emily Loizeau & Oneofakind.
That's twenty-four new Galleries.... phew!
JERSEY LIVE 2009

Jersey Live in 2010 presented six Stages of entertainment for the two days. That allowed a huge choice of Bands to perform. I left the Festival completely 'wacked' having photographed twenty-seven of those Bands!
I have just completed the updates by bring those pictures over from my old web site. The last of these updates include pictures of: The Centeniers, The Hype, The Magic Numbers, The View, Tinie Tempah, We are Enfant Terrible & We Have Band.
VIEW JERSEY LIVE 2010 GALLERIES

With a new year comes the new season of Festivals and Events. I always look forward to the Spring months as the longer days help you look optimistically at the year ahead. With the Vale Earth Fair making a welcome return and a bigger Chaos Festival already lined up the year was already looking a bit special.
But now it looks as though a new festival is going to happen in the form of The Guernsey Festival of Performing Arts in July. This all looks positive. THE GUERNSEY FESTIVAL
The biggest and most established Festival in the Channel Islands is definitely Jersey Live... and again this promises to be bigger and better for 2011. JERSEY LIVE HOME PAGE
I have been lucky to be invited to photograph Jersey Live for several years and have made some major updates to the Galleries to showcase some of these pictures. These include pictures of: Chase & Status, Emily Loizeau, Fenech-Soler, Groove Armada, Jamaica, Kate Nash, Peggie Sue, Pirate Video Company and Professor Green.
A picture Gallery showing the great atmosphere at Jersey Live 2010 has also been added.
MY JERSEY LIVE 2010 PICTURE GALLERIES

That's it! I have photographed eight events during the last weekend and all the Galleries have now been updated. The last two additions can be viewed by following these links.
First are the new pics of Sugar Slam playing at The Fermain Tavern. This was a great gig...
VIEW THE NEW SUGAR SLAM PICTURES
The other updates show the latest Autocross Banger Racing by the Guernsey Autocross Club on Chouet Beach
VIEW THE LATEST AUTOCROSS RACING

Karen Solway's 'Things to do Guernsey' promoted The Snooker Legends Tour at Beau Sejour in front of a sell-out crowd last Saturday.
The Tour consisted of players Jimmy White, Dennis Taylor, John Parrott and Cliff Thorburn with John Virgo as commentator/host.
A relaxed and informal evening of entertainment showcased the talented ex-World Champions and top-ranking players with plenty of humour and crowd participation. Main sponsors of the event were Rihoy & Son and Slattery Decor.
VIEW THE SNOOKER LEGENDS PICTURE GALLERY
Whilst in the Island, Jimmy White also played a private exhibition match against the Guernsey Snooker team for a local business family. Pictures of this Event have been added to a password protected Gallery.
VIEW JIMMY WHITE PRIVATE GALLERY

I have just updated the Galleries to include the pics that I have taken of Gay Army. This Band remains one of my favourite local groups.
They are certainly a Band for the 'big occasion' and have played many of the Channel Islands biggest Festivals including Jersey & Guernsey Live, The Vale Earth Fairs & The Greenman Chaos Festivals. Take a look at the Galleries by clicking on the link... you will find further links to the other Festivals.
CHECK-OUT THE GAY ARMY GALLERIES

As expected, it is taking quite some time! But I am continuing to bring more pictures across from the old web site. Today it has been another update to the Bands Gallery. I have added pictures of a Band that probably had the biggest fan base of any Guernsey Band before they disbanded. However, like so many of the 'old timers', they have reformed in the last few years for a few nostalgic gigs. There is no shortage of 'fans' to support King Rat & the Soul Cats whenever they play. I have have added a Gallery of pics of one of these gigs
KING RAT & THE SOUL CATS

The Fermain Tavern continued 2011 with another big named act following Eddie and the Hot Rods. Paul Jones & Dave Kelley were the latest visitors to take to the stage. Paul Jones has a much more laid back style than Eddie, in fact the Blues pairing performed whilst seated!
However this suited their set perfectly with the Blues songs interspersed with stories. The refurbished Fermain Tavern proved again that the new layout works really well... can't wait for the next gig. Take a look at the new pictures here.
DAVE JONES AT THE FERMAIN TAVERN

Established Guernsey Band, The Nelkons, can now add 'supported Eddie and the Hot Rods' to their CV!
The band were lucky enough to be asked to support Eddie and the Hot Rods, along with The Risk, when they played at the new Fermain Tavern. These two great local bands did a great job and played their part in what was a fantastic night.
I have now added new pictures of The Nelkons to the Galleries
VIEW THE NELKONS PICTURE GALLERIES

I have continued with the development of this new Web Site by making improvements to the 'PRICES & OPTIONS' page.
It now has several illustrations to help you understand the various options that can be supplied.
Please take a look here NEW PRICES & OPTIONS PAGE
You will see from the descriptions that each Print, Bevelled Mount, Montage, Panorama or Canvas is individually optimised, printed and hand finished to ensure the highest quality.
I can also produce alternative designs & sizes if requested.
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We are so lucky on this little 'rock'! The local music scene continues to produce a stream of new bands which join our established acts to keep the whole thing alive and healthy.
Then we have people who are prepared to support the 'scene'. There is no better example at the moment than Chris Staples at the Fermain Tavern. The venue has just had a fantastic 'make-over' and now represents a facility that lives up to its musical history.
And a new chapter was written on Saturday when Eddie and the Hots Rods played (again)!
As support, the Island did us proud in the form of The Risk and The Nelkons. I have added a new Gallery for Eddie and the Hot Rods... take a look. You should of been there.
EDDIE AND THE HOT RODS AT THE FERMAIN TAVERN

The latest updates include additions to the Archive Galleries.
Each year I photograph many events and aspects of life on Guernsey and have a huge archive of pictures that show how 'us Guernsey Donkeys' go about the task of entertaining ourselves and others.
One Event that always entertains is the Hogwash. I have added a Gallery which shows some of the action from 2009 including Tractor Mower Racing, a Moto-X Display, Burn-outs and Bands.
There will be many more Galleries to follow featuring many other Events. Keep a regular check on this Web Site as it is updated most days.
THE LATEST HOGWASH GALLERY