Jun 24

Cometh the hour, cometh the man. The Love Revolution is in town, and after a 45 minute wait, Lenny Kravitz has finally returned to Newcastle to show us the way.
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Jun 24
Posted by john on Wednesday Jun 24, 2009 Under Past gigs

Anna F is providing support this evening and although her band is tight, I think she’s a poor choice as a warm up for Lenny Kravitz.
I wanted someone to grab me more by the balls, and dissapointingly, I didnt get it.
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May 27
Posted by john on Wednesday May 27, 2009 Under Past gigs

After unexpectedely postposting their last round of UK touring in December, the Counting Crows graced the boards of the Academy tonight instead of the planned Metro Radio Arena.
Never one to complain about photographing a band this large in a more intimate environment, I was quite the happy little bunny
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May 01

Things are getting pretty exciting, and the world is going to change a lot on 1st November 2009 for the mrs and me
Apr 28

“Wind her up and watch her go, where she stops, nobody knows”
Quite appropriate lyrics for Pinks appearance at Newcastle Arena tonight – a sell out months in advance, theres little wonder why as Pink puts on probably the best stage show I’ve seen (bar ACDC), and covers every inch of the floor and catwalk in front of her!
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Apr 21

“Mr Burrows – Its Sony Music here. We would like to invite you to be one of four photographers at the ACDC gig in Manchester tomorrow night. Would you be interested?”
Would I be interested? WOULD I BE INTERESTED?
Oh go on then
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Dec 11

Well here I am again. Stood in front of a very large curtain, smoke seeping underneath, wondering what to expect. The trickles of Iowa descend from the speakers and the curtain rolls back to reveal Joey Jordison, three foot long finger nails illuminated by an eerie gold spotlight.
What in gods name comes after this???
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Dec 11
Posted by john on Thursday Dec 11, 2008 Under Past gigs

“Lets Go Fuckers – we’re trying break the tour record for simultaneous circle pits tonight – show me how you doooooooo it!”
Hahahaha, Machine Head are in town
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Dec 07
Posted by john on Sunday Dec 7, 2008 Under Past gigs

It seems like I’ve been waiting forever for Apocalyptica to roll into town – 4 Fins – playing Metal – 3 of them on Cellos.
As far as ‘being a bit different’ goes, I’m thinking this gig should qualify, no?
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Dec 06
Posted by john on Saturday Dec 6, 2008 Under Past gigs

Next up is another band who have benefitted from a Download appearance this year – blending Southern Rock roots with furious metal riffs, Black Stone Cherry made their debut headline gig in Newcastle a memorable one.
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