nick pickles music photographer

music photography by nick pickles in Leeds, and wherever else it takes me

Razorlight live at Leeds Academy, November 2008

November 18th, 2008 by nick

Razorlight (6)

totally mad in the photo pit - told to wait for songs 5, 6 and 7, only to be told go in for the first three, then not to….madness, but what can you do?!

well, i went home to bed.

Ryan Adams live at Leeds Academy, November 2008

November 17th, 2008 by nick

Ryan Adams (4)

this shot kindov sums up the gig - amazing musical, wonderful songs, but a little bit reluctant. he’s probably the best singer/songwriter i’ve ever seen live, genuinely up there with dylan or buckley, and for all people say he did seem to be enjoying himself on stage.

the shots turned into an exercise in shadow to some extent, but the challenge was good - bit more exciting than just straightforward wash lighting.

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This week is looking busier - Razorlight, Dizzie Rascal, the Zutons and the Script - so much more blogging to come!

Goldfrapp live at Leeds Academy, November 2008

November 4th, 2008 by nick

Goldfrapp

funny gig - really ambient for the first hour, then it kicked off and the last 20 mins was blinding. plus, nice to go to a gig where they asked people not to use flash in the audience, and people didnt. actually helped the atmosphere more than i expected, so good one there.

Cascada live at Leeds Academy, October 2008

November 2nd, 2008 by nick

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Not my usual gig, or my kindov music, i think it’s fair to say…still, a bit of variation never hurt anyone…too seriously.

Hot Chip live at Leeds Academy, October 2008

October 28th, 2008 by nick

Hot Chip (4)

over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over

much, much better than the last time i saw them, a much more complete sound and the new song, alleycats, was one of the best tunes I’ve heard in ages.

Terrorvision live at Leeds Academy, October 2008

October 28th, 2008 by nick

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Bradford’s own Iggy Pop comes back to Yorkshire.

The Streets live at Leeds Academy, October 2008

October 28th, 2008 by nick

The Streets

oops - i forgot to blog this. canny gig, as the man says, everything is borrowed. apart from my camera. i paid for that.

Elbow live at Leeds Academy, October 2008

October 20th, 2008 by nick

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a bit strange to see a gig finish by half nine on a saturday, but what a top live band. if you don’t have a copy of the seldom seen kid, go and buy it. NOW!

The Courteeners live at Leeds Academy, October 2008

October 20th, 2008 by nick

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as they say, not nineteen forever.

Status Quo live in Harrogate, October 2008

October 19th, 2008 by nick

Status Quo (7)

cant believe i forgot to blog this haha! wont grumble too much about the band - decent tunes, tightly executed - but when you’re surrounded by middle aged people trying to re-live their youths (in some cases literally fighting their way past 2 whole rows of people) it’s just a bit odd.

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