Radio Riddler photo set – Bearded Theory 2018
Winning over new fans with every song, Radio Riddler proved a sure-fire festival hit.
Show of Hands at Bearded Theory 2018
You know what you’re going to get and Show of Hands always come up with the goods…
The Jesus and Mary Chain at Bearded Theory 2018 – photoset
Out of the dark and into the light – The Jesus and Mary Chain’s performance at Bearded Theory 2018 was another tick on the bucket list of many festival goers. A truly memorable moment…
The Membranes at Bearded Theory 2018 – photo gallery
Perennial festival favourites The Membranes never fail to inject energy into any event they play. Miss them at your peril. Photos by Sara Bowrey.
Bearded Theory’s Spring Gathering 2018 – Thursday
After a late arrival (more on that elsewhere) we finally made it in time to see the smiles on the faces of the crowds at one of the friendliest festivals on the circuit. Bearded Theory 2018 is well under way… Photos by Sara Bowrey
The Magic Numbers and Penelope Isles: Brighton Old Market
Opening up for The Magic Numbers at Brighton’s Old Market are a starry-eyed young band called Penelope Isles. Somewhat confusingly none of the band members are called Penelope Isles – but two of them are called Jack. One of the Jacks is the brother of Lily, and then there’s Becky to make up the magic…
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Skinny Lister – Salty Dog Cruise 2018
You can’t fault them – Skinny Lister are the ultimate party animals… and as the Salty Dog Cruise has to be the ultimate party, this was a match made in heaven. Photos by Sara Bowrey
Flogging Molly – kings of the Salty Dog Cruise 2018
It’s their party – and you’re all invited! Flogging Molly let rip with another series of stellar performances on board their floating festival liner for another resounding edition of the Salty Dog Cruise. Photos by Sara Bowrey
Blood or Whiskey on the Salty Dog Cruise 2018
Blood or Whiskey blew the crowds away every time on the Salty Dog Cruise 2018. Photos by Sara Bowrey
Punk Rock Karaoke on the Salty Dog Cruise 2018
Living the dream – get behind the mic with the backing of some top musicians for a riot of classic punk rock renditions on the salty Dog Cruise 2018. Photos by Sara Bowrey
Mickey Rickshaw – Salty Dog Cruise 2018
Mickey Rickshaw took the crowd by storm on the salty Dog Cruise 2018. Photos by Sara Bowrey
The Broilers – Salty Dog Cruise 2018
Cooking up a storm, The Broilers turned up the heat under what was an already scorching line-up on the Salty Dog Cruise 2018… Photos by Sara Bowrey.
The Attack – Salty Dog Cruise 2018
The Attack took no prisoners on this year’s Flogging Molly Salty Dog Cruise – prepare to be boarded! Photos by Sara Bowrey
Beans on Toast on the Salty Dog Cruise 2018
Beans on Toast was a firm favourite with many of the sailors on this year’s Flogging Molly Salty Dog Cruise – and there’s no question about it, he’s a class act! Photos by Sara Bowrey
The Adolescents – Salty Dog Cruise 2018
Taking no prisoners, The Adolescents got straight down to business and rocked the boat on the Salty Dog Cruise 2018. Photos by Sara Bowrey.
Brogue Wave – Salty Dog Cruise 2018
Man overboard! There’s a Brogue Wave approaching fast – man the lifeboats or be swept away with the Salty Dog Cruise 2018… Photos by Sara Bowrey.
Mad Caddies – all at sea on the Salty Dog Cruise 2018
Mad Caddies were amongst the hand-picked crew of punk stalwarts who delivered an exceptional three-day extravanagza aboard the luxurious liner chartered for the Salty Dog Cruise. Photos by Sara Bowrey.
The Offspring – Salty Dog Cruise 2018 (photos)
The Offspring were one of the most anticipated bands of the Salty Dog Cruise 2018, and they didn’t fail to deliver. Photos by Sara Bowrey.
The Go Set – great from the get-go on The Salty Dog Cruise, 2018
The Go Set were a force to be reckoned with as they stormed the stage on the Salty Dog Cruise 2018. Snapped in action by Sara Bowrey.
Celkilt on the Salty Dog Cruise 2018
Celkilt went down an absolute storm on the Salty Dog Cruise 2018 Caught in full flight by Sara Bowrey
The Vandals – tearing it up on the Salty Dog Cruise 2018
The Vandals totally wrecked the joint and were caught in the act by Sara Bowrey on the Salty Dog Cruise 2018.
Lagwagon – Salty Dog Cruise 2018
Here’s the mighty Lagwagon, captured by the camera of Sara Bowrey aboard the Salty Dog Cruise 2018.
Pinata Protest on the Salty Dog Cruise 2018
Pinata Protest on board the Salty Dog Cruise 2018. Photos by Sara Bowrey
Flogging Molly’s Salty Dog Cruise 2018 – a riot on the high seas
We’ll go to the ends of the earth to bring you back tasty morsels from festivals of all shapes and sizes – and just to prove how dedicated we can be, here’s the evidence to show how we toughed it out on a cruise liner out of Miami alongside some of the best punk acts…
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It’s no Wonder how this Stuff never ages – and it’s far from time for the Dustbin for Neds
Ladies and gentlemen – The wonder Stuff and Neds Atomic Dustbin are firmly in the house! Stourbridge’s finest are on the road again with a truck-full of Froth Blowers Brewery Co. ‘Ned’s Wonder’ chilled and waiting for the discerning gig-drinkers amongst us. As Miles Hunt explained to us as he prepped for his set outside…
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Why are Alabama 3 still able to be so good?
On paper a 20-year-old hash-up of country styled techno tunes delivered by nine blokes of a certain age doing occasional choreographed dad-dance routines should be growing tired – some might question how it ever worked in the first place. But far, far, far from it. What The Alabama 3 have held on to over two…
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Ruckus at Vault Festival – a true treat for the senses
We’re ashamed to say we only stumbled on Vault Festival because it looked like the best bet in town for St Patrick’s Day. And with the always-exhuberant NECK headlining the 17 March night of this extended festival (hosted by ‘The Irish Mob’) we were bang on as far as that decision went. The team behind…
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Buddah Triangle – Hastings Fat Tuesday 2018
Buddah Triangle really impressed us with a short and totally acoustic set in the corner of a friendly pub. They are one of those bands who you just dream of stumbling across playing at a campfire late on a warm summer’s night at your favourite festival. Photos by Sara Bowrey
The Haystingers – Hastings Fat Tuesday 2018
Proper bluegrass hillbilly mayhem done the old school way – but with original tunes that will turn your head and open your eyes to a whole world of musical possibilities. Photos by Sara Bowrey
Mr Wilson’s Second Liners – Hastings Fat Tuesday 2018
Mr Wilson’s Second Liners prove that when it comes right down to it virtually every genre of music sounds better when played with gusto on brass instruments. Fact! Photos by Sara Bowrey
Earl Grey – Hastings Fat Tuesday 2018
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Cheap Dates – Hastings Fat Tuesday 2018
Cheap Dates are a proper skiffle outfit who always manage to get the house swinging with their infectious sense of fun. We love ’em… Photos by Sara Bowrey
Shady Pines – Hastings Fat Tuesday 2018
Photos by Sara Bowrey
40 Shillings on the Drum – Hastings Fat Tuesday 2018
Born out of idea for a folk-based musical project that was sparked under the Florida skies whilst out on the high seas during one of Flogging Molly’s infamous ‘salty dog cruise’ festivals, 40 Shillings on the Drum are set to take on the world one town at a time. This week it was the turn…
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Luvia – Hastings Fat Tuesday 2018
A little bit of pop and a slice of indie Americana – that’s Luvia’s thing. She’ll be appearing next at SXSW and The Great Escape. Don’t miss her…we didn’t. Photos by Sara Bowrey
Harry Osborne – Hastings Fat Tuesday 2018
There must be a word that describes the feeling you get when you watch a local musician on the cusp of fame – that’s how we feel every time we see Harry Osborne perform (check out his full band, someone/anyone) Photos by Sara Bowrey
Silverhill – Hastings Fat Tuesday 2018
Photos by Sara Bowrey
Strum’n’Bass – Hastings Fat Tuesday 2018
Americana and blues was the name of the game as Stum’n’Bass offered up a mix of original tumea and slightly unexpected covers at the year’s Hastings Fat Tuesday. Photos by Sara Bowrey
The Second Line Band – Hastings Fat Tuesday 2018
When it comes to musical institutions Hastings’ infamous Second Line Band is second-to-none! Led by the flambouyant Dr Savage, these itinerant revellers are the very spirit of Mardi Gras. Photos by Sara Bowrey
The United Stoats of America – Hastings Fat Tuesday 2018
Bringing a smile to even the most jaded of souls, The United Stoats of America had Hastings Fat Tuesday revellers wrapped around their little fingers. The Stoats know that tunes by Mary Hopkins, Atomic Kitten, U2, Roberta Flack and Queen are really only rollicking hillbilly tunes ruined by being played with the wrong instruments and…
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