Articles written by Andrew Lock

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  • 4TH LABYRINTH
  • ABBA Chique
  • ABI ROWBERRY
  • AC/DC and Whitesnake tributes: Live/wire +. Whitesnake UK
  • AC/DC tribute: DirtyjACkDC
  • ANDY BEGLIN
  • Abi Rowberry
  • Al Stewart
  • Alan Reed & the Daughters of Expediency
  • Amit Dattani
  • Andi Wolf
  • BEN ROBERTSON
  • BETH BROOKS
  • BOB PHILIPS DYLAN RYTHMN BAND
  • Bananarama
  • Bandwagon
  • Barnabus
  • Bass, Birds & Beats
  • Belinda Carlisle
  • Ben Taylor
  • Beth Hart
  • Blackfield
  • Blues Extra
  • Bob Phillips plays Dylan
  • Breaking Glass film and live performance: Hazel O'Connor
  • Brian Wilson
  • CAITLIN McCARTHY
  • CAROLINE WATSHAM
  • CHARLIE BLACKWOOD
  • Caleb Murray
  • Canned Heat
  • Caravan
  • Chantel McGregor
  • Chantel Mcgregor
  • Chaos
  • Clemency
  • Coffee House Brew
  • Cregan & Co
  • Crockodile Tears
  • Cydonia Knights
  • DEAD FREQUENCY
  • DIRTY SOUND MAGNET
  • DOS GUITARRAS
  • DR BENNETT
  • Daisybell
  • Dan Sealey
  • Deco
  • Demi Marriner
  • Despot Rads
  • Dirt Road Band
  • Doris Brendel
  • Dr Feelgood
  • Dr. Feelgood
  • Duckworths
  • ELLES BAILEY
  • Easy Company
  • Elles Bailey
  • Ellie Gowers
  • Fairport Convention
  • Firedaze
  • Fish
  • Folly Brothers
  • Four Snakes One Charm
  • Frank Turner
  • Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls
  • Freaky Karma
  • Godsticks
  • Granny's Attic
  • HEART OF ENGLAND CO-OP CONCERT ORCHESTRA
  • HOO HAA CONSPIRACY
  • Hayseed Dixie
  • Holly & The Hounds
  • HunkyDavy
  • IO Earth
  • Ian Bland
  • JAZZ APPLES
  • JEZ LOWE
  • JIMMY ALDRIDGE AND SID GOLDSMITH
  • JOE ASH TRIO
  • JOE DOLMAN
  • Jack Blackman
  • Jack O' Bones
  • Jellyheads
  • Jessie May
  • Jim Thomason
  • Jo Ash
  • Joanne Shaw Taylor
  • John Coghlan's Quo
  • Johnny Winter
  • Jolly Rogers
  • Josh Kemp
  • Josie Field
  • Just Us
  • KC Jones (duo)
  • KEIRAN TAYLOR FEAT. JORDAN TAYLOR
  • KEITH DONNELLY
  • KRISTY GALLACHER
  • Kate Rusby
  • Kate and the Mooncats
  • Kazabian
  • Keith Donnelly
  • Kitty Macfarlane
  • Kristy Gallacher
  • LAURENCE JONES
  • LIL' JIMMY REED
  • LIVE/WIRE
  • LOVEDAY
  • Last Flight To Pluto
  • Lauren South
  • Laurence Jones
  • Le Vent Du Nord
  • Limehouse Lizzy
  • Live/Wire
  • Lizzie Walley & David Duqemin
  • London African Gospel Choir
  • MAN MADE MOON
  • MARILLION
  • MATTHEW HERNANDEZ
  • MOSTLY AUTUMN
  • Magnum
  • Malc Evans
  • Man Made Moon
  • Mara Falls
  • Marillion
  • Martin Barre Band
  • Martin Cure
  • Matilda Pratt
  • Matt Hernandez
  • Megson
  • Midnight Skyracer
  • Midweek Jazz
  • Miss Songbird Duo
  • Mostly Autumn
  • NASH UKE ENSEMBLE
  • NO MORE MOANING
  • Nazareth
  • ORANGE RIVER REMEDY
  • Oas-Is
  • Old Smokehouse Band
  • Oliver Wakeman
  • Orange River Remedy
  • Oysterband
  • PAUL ENGLEFIELD & CLAIRE GLASBEY
  • Paris Adams
  • Park Lane
  • Paul Gibson
  • Paula Darwish and the Country and Eastern'
  • ROOM17
  • ROWAN GODEL
  • RYTHMN STREET
  • Rebbeca Downes
  • Rebecca Downes
  • Rebecca downes
  • Richard Thompson
  • Rob Halligan
  • Robinson-Stone
  • Ronan Keating
  • Royal Spa Brass Ensemble
  • SEVEN HOURS BEHIND
  • SHE SHANTIES
  • SONG-BIRD GEBBY
  • STYLUSBOY
  • Sam Powell
  • Sambassadors of Groove
  • Satsangi
  • Seth Lakeman
  • Singe
  • Smith & Brewer
  • Soul II Soul Soundsystem
  • Speak, Brother
  • Steve Walwyn
  • Stupid Boots
  • Synthmachine
  • THE DIRT ROAD BLUES BAND
  • THE EXMOUTH SHANTY MEN
  • THE MISSION CHOIR
  • THE SPA STRUMMERS
  • THE SWAPS
  • TITINE LAVOIX
  • TOM YOUNG
  • TRAVELLING WANNABES
  • Taylor-Louise
  • That Joe Payne
  • The 4 of Us
  • The Beatles Dub Club
  • The Blurtones
  • The Bon Jovi Experience
  • The C:LIVE Collective
  • The Christians
  • The Doors Alive
  • The Elements
  • The Ellipsis
  • The Folly Brothers
  • The Hanksters
  • The Harvesters
  • The Intruders
  • The Iron Maidens
  • The Jaykays
  • The Jaykays 60's Band
  • The Jazz Apples
  • The Jellyheads
  • The Jolly Rogers
  • The Levellers
  • The London African Gospel Choir
  • The McGills
  • The Milk Men
  • The Pineapple Thief
  • The Record Covers
  • The Rolling Stones
  • The Rooters
  • The Rushmore
  • The Session
  • The Shady Bunch
  • The Specials
  • The Trevor Burtonless Band
  • The Waterboys
  • Thin Lizzy
  • Thirteen Stars
  • Toploader
  • Twisted Minds
  • UK GUNS N' ROSES
  • Ubergine
  • Under The Influence
  • Uriah Heep
  • VENUS VOICES
  • Visitation
  • Voodoo Vegas
  • WHOLE LOTTA LED
  • WILDWOOD KIN
  • Walter Trout
  • Warren and The Magpies
  • Warwick Folk Festival: Show of Hands
  • Wes Finch
  • When Rivers Meet
  • Whitesnake UK
  • Whole Lotta Led
  • Wildwood Kin
  • Will Ball
  • Will Pound & Eddy Jay
  • Wilson & Wakeman
  • h.eldrich
  • notorious J.I.G

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Elles Bailey - You Can't Take Her Story Away

The scene was set 2 stools, candles all around, light subdued, books with the new album song titles on the spine (so clever) more candles, yes the ...

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The Dirty Milk Tour comes to town.

An amazing night of Rhythm & Blues, two cracking bands, two fabulous sets of high energy, top quality, foot tapping rock & roll and all at a ...

 [10 images]

The music of Neil Young comes to life at the Stratford Playhouse (30/11/24)

My second gig of the day had a hard act to follow after the Paris Adams set at the Old post office this afternoon but this matched it in some ...

 [5 images]

An afternoon in the pub with Paris Adams (30/11/24)

This was a rare double-header of gigs for me and both were absolutely wonderful performances, starting at The Old Post Office in Warwick for a ...

 [5 images]

When Rivers Meet "Red Rum Duo" Tour - Live at Temperance

This was my first live look at When Rivers Meet and boy was it worth the wait, and I am now completely sold on this band, tonight at Temperance ...

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A brace of gigs for Chantel McGregor at Temperance

Chantel is a regular artist at Temperance but this time was a little different with her bringing her solo acoustic show to the basement, 2 shows ...

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LIL' JIMMY REED BRINGS OLD SCHOOL BLUES TO TEMPERANCE


What an absolute honour to be at this performance in the Temperance basement watching maybe the last of the old school Blues masters ply his ...

 [6 images]

CVFolk take over Temperance


CVFolk took over the Temperance basement for the venues regular monthly Folk night with 6 acts given a hand full of songs to entertain the ...

 [10 images]

Man Made Moon & Stylusboy triumphant at Temperance

This was a fab evening of local live music down in the basement which began with a set by Coventry singer-songwriter Stylusboy whose heart-warming ...

 [6 images]

ELLES BAILEY (TRIO) ROCKS TEMPERANCE

This was a hot sultry evening in Leamington Spa as Elles Bailey stepped onto the stage of the iconic basement venue at Temperance for the first of ...

 [6 images]

Local gigs so far in 2024

Hi as mainly just take photos these days have not put much up on here so thought I would show you all what I have been up to so far this year with ...

 [12 images]

Napton Music Festival 2023 (Saturday) - Fun, Great Music and a Downpour

Saturday at the Napton Music Festival had it all, wonderful live music, a fantastic vibe but unfortunately also traditional festival weather which ...

 [12 images]

Bananarama Top the Bill on the Opening Day of Pub in the Park 2023 Leamington Spa

My first ever visit to a Pub in the Park Festival which was held this year at Victoria Park, and I was lucky enough to get a pass for the Friday ...

 [12 images]

LEAMINGTON PUB IN THE PARK IS HERE TO BRIGHTEN UP OUR SUMMER

Victoria Park comes alive this summer with great food, chef demos, pub set ups and fabulous live music a perfect combination happening over the ...

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Another fab Abi Rowberry Open Mic at the Oak House 16/4/23

An afternoon of quality performances graced this Sunday afternoon and here are a few photos.

 [8 images]

JOSIE FIELD - " MIAMI" new single coming this May

Like a breath of fresh but warm air this single with it's summer vibe extolling the virtues of South Beach, Miami with it's gloriously poetic ...

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GIRLS & GUITARS TAKE CENTRE STAGE, THE BENN HALL, RUGBY 30/3/23

This was a wonderful showcase for some of the areas top female singer/songwriter talent all ladies with contrasting styles put together by David ...

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ABI ROWBERRY OPEN MIC, OAK HOUSE LEAMINGTON SPA

Perfect entertainment for a Sunday afternoon in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere with the wonderful Abi Rowberry running the show, she began the ...

 [12 images]

Rebecca Downes , Stripped Back at Temperance

The perfect venue for an evening of stripped back blues courtesy of Rebecca Downes with her also stripped down band of right hand man Steve ...

 [4 images]

Rebecca Downes visiting Temperance early in February

Birmingham based queen of the blues Rebecca Downes along with her outstanding band visits Leamington Spa's intimate live music venue Temperance ...

 [2 images]

Chantel Mcgregor - Temperance, Leamington Spa 6/10/22

What a fab evening as one of my favourite performers returned to Leamington, this was only my second visit to the wonderful Temperance music venue ...

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Chantel Mcgregor Rocking Temperance in October

One for your diaries for sure, the remarkable Chantel Mcgregor returns to Leamington Spa to perform at Temperance on Thursday 6th October.

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Leamington Unlocked 2021 - Leif and The Oak House

What a weekend of live music put together by Peter Drew (with a little help from his friends) and all put on to to raise money for Guide Dogs For ...

 [9 images]

Barnabus - The Nelson Club, Warwick

What a night at The Nelson Club in Warwick for this the final ever gig by Leamington's very own rock legends Barnabus on the 50th Anniversary of ...

 [12 images]

LEAMINGTON SPA ART IN THE PARK 2021 (SATURDAY)

It's been a long two years but I finally got back to a little live music photography on the Saturday of Leamington's Art In The Park Festival, had ...

 [11 images]

LEAMINGTON PEACE FESTIVAL YEARS 2008-10

I really only started going along to the Peace Festival in 2008 after the purchase of my first DSLR camera, have always loved my music both live ...

 [10 images]

LEAMINGTON ASSEMBLY MEMORIES - PART 2

The lockdown has given me the opportunity to have a second look back over my favourite gigs/memories from the Assembly, along with a selection of ...

 [8 images]

Barnabus Album Launch Gig

***RESCHEDULED TO FRI 16TH OCTOBER***

With Leamington rock band Barnabus, formed way back in 1970 having an Album ...

 [3 images]

Leamington Assembly Memories

With the return of the Leamington Assembly it seems a good time to take a look back over my years covering gigs at this excellent venue and look ...

 [8 images]

LEAMINGTON BEER + MUSIC FESTIVAL 2019

A few of my images from the music stages at this years Leamington Beer + Music Festival, another success both in the music and a wonderful ...

 [10 images]

HOLLY & THE HOUNDS AND STRIPCLUB STREETFOOD

This was a fine Bank Holiday Sunday evening in the canal side setting of the Tom O' The Wood in Rowington, glorious weather the chilled out jazz, ...

 [8 images]

CROPREDY 2019 GALLERY

Loved my visit to Cropredy again this year, fab to see Wildwood Kin on the big stage going down a storm while other highlights on and my visit ...

 [9 images]

WARWICK FOLK FESTIVAL 2019 - A GALLERY

Here is a selection of my images from this years Warwick Folk Festival, many of them taken at fringe events around the town, this year as with ...

 [9 images]

A LOOK AHEAD TO CROPREDY 2019, 8th -10th August

Looking forward to my visit to that friendliest of festivals Cropredy again next month to take in the great atmosphere, overall vibe and of course ...

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THE WARWICK FOLK FESTIVAL 2019 25th -28th July - Preview

The Warwick Folk Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with a stella line-up of Folk talent, with an opening night concert on the ...

 [6 images]

DODGING THE SHOWERS AT THE NAPTON FESTIVAL 2019 - SATURDAY

The showers meant plenty of time at the indoor Lounge Stage for me, no hardship as the line-up was quality from start to finish, opening with star ...

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A LOOK AHEAD TO THE NAPTON FESTIVAL 2019 - 5th and 6th of July

Only just over a week before Napton brings rock and roll (as well as just about every other musical genre!) to life in the grounds of the Napton ...

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TRINITY 4 - A PROG/CHARITY EXTRAVAGANSA

A day of both wonderful music prog style and generosity raising money for Scope, Mind and Help Musicians UK.

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KRISTY GALLACHER AND ROB HALLIGAN AT TEMPERANCE

What a wonderful night of live music this was, a fine set by Rob Halligan followed by a wonderful performance by one of my favourite ...

 [3 images]

TRINITY 4 - LEAMINGTON ASSEMBLY SATURDAY 11th May 2019

The Prog world gets together again next month at The Leamington Assembly when on 11th May Trinity the prog rock music festival returns to its ...

 [7 images]

KRISTY GALLACHER - TEMPERANCE BAR, Friday 3rd May

Kristy Gallacher will be performing at Temperance, in Leamington on May 3rd with Rob Halligan & Lisa Nowak.

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LIVE/WIRE & WHITESNAKE UK - A DOUBLE DOSE OF CLASSIC ROCK

A quality classic rock double header this one with regular Assembly visitors and top AC/DC tribute Live/Wire joined by another fine rock tribute ...

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CLASSIC ROCK SOUNDS OF AC/DC AND WHITESNAKE SET TO SHAKE THE ASSEMBLY

Yet another very welcome return to Leamington for tribute band extraordinaire Live/Wire and their explosive tribute to both the Bon Scott and ...

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2018 - My Live Music Highlights

What a fab year this has been for me on the live music front with amazingly 3 gigs making my all time top 10, namely The Rolling Stones rocking ...

 [8 images]

HAZEL O' CONNOR LIVE AT THE LEAMINGTON ASSEMBLY 2018 - MORE PICS

Thanks very much to HML's very own Alan Moores for his wonderful review of Hazels recent very special Assembly Breaking Glass themed show which ...

 [4 images]

"ROCK AND ROLL DREAMS COME TRUE" RAISES £393.50 FOR "THE CINNAMON TRUST"

Just had the receipt back from The Cinnamon Trust and the amount raised for them by my recent "ROCK AND ROLL DREAMS COME TRUE" live music photo ...

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"ROCK AND ROLL DREAMS COME TRUE" RAISES £415.85 FOR "ZOE'S PLACE" BAB

Just had my first certificate from the one of the charities that benefited from my recent "Rock and Roll Dreams Come True" live music photo ...

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STEVE WALWYN - UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL AT THE CATALAN

Wonderful stories from Mr Walwyn prompted by well set questions from our very own Holly Hewitt along with a few from the audience started this ...

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ROCK AND ROLL DREAMS CAME TRUE

THANK YOU'S

Special Thank You's To

The Oak House and in particular Jeff & Sarah for the use of the function room and for looking after ...

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WILDWOOD KIN -SIMPLY STUNNING

To steal a well known phrase (from a program I admit is a guilty pleasure!) FAB-U-LOUS, Wildwood Kin were simply stunning and after just a single ...

 [5 images]

DR. FEELGOOD - BACK IN TOWN AND DELIVERING IN STYLE

Always a highlight of the Leamington live music scene when Steve Walwyn brings the boys to town for a hometown gig (well for Steve!), a night of ...

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ROCK AND ROLL DREAMS COME TRUE - THE FINAL UPDATE

Less than 2 weeks to go now so here is my final update on my upcoming charity photo exhibition and sale.

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DR. FEELGOOD - STEVE WALWYN AND THE BOYS BACK IN TOWN

An autumn treat is in store for the many local blues and rock fans as our very own Steve Walwyn brings the feel-good factor back to the Leamington ...

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FISH BACK IN TOWN - CLUTCHING AT STRAWS & A FEW NEWBIES

Thanks to The Classic Rock Society this was the third show I have managed to catch while Fish is saying a live goodbye to his final (a masterpiece ...

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LEAMINGTON BEER + MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018 - THE SATURDAY AFTERNOON LIVE MUSIC

Had not originally planned a visit this year as a little snowed under but to answer a request (was chuffed to be asked of course!) I made my way ...

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HENLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018 - MY BLINK AND YOU'LL MISS IT VISIT

Afraid to say the weather for my proposed Sunday visit to this years event in the beautiful town of Henley-In-Arden put me off but I did get over ...

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CROPREDY 2018 - MY TWO DAYS IN THE COUNTRY, COME RAIN AND SHINE

After my first ever visit to Fairport's Cropredy Convention last year on the Saturday I was pleased to be invited back with my camera again this ...

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ART IN THE PARK 2018, 4TH/5TH AUGUST 2018 - THE MUSIC

This summer the outdoor live music scene in Leamington and Warwick has been pretty much non-stop with it seems events most weekends and last ...

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ROCK AND ROLL DREAMS COME TRUE - PHOTO EXHIBITION/SALE UPDATE

Hi all latest news on my charity photo/exhibition taking place in Leamington Spa this Autumn.

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WARWICK FOLK FESTIVAL 2018 - 3 VISITS, PLENTY OF RAIN AND GREAT MUSIC

This years festival was a little weather affected (after all these weeks of constant sunshine as well!) but the folkies are a hardy bunch and the ...

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CANNED HEAT - RAISING THE TEMPERATURE AT THE ASSEMBLY

One of the shorter sets I have seen but what it lacked in length it more than made up for it in quality and of course it was a chance to see one ...

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CROPREDY FESTIVAL 2018 - A BRIEF PREVIEW

As I have mentioned before I had a wonderful experience at my first Cropredy Festival last year when I managed to get a pass for the Saturday ...

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NAPTON FESTIVAL 2018 - ROCKING IN THE SUN

Hottest ever Napton Festival weather wise (in my years covering the festival anyway) and the music was just as hot this year with possibly the ...

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THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE BRING THE NEW JERSEY SOUND TO LEAMINGTON

An extremely hot and packed Zephyr and a tribute band up there with the very best I have ever seen playing a blinder.

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A LOOK AHEAD TO THIS YEARS WARWICK FOLK FESTIVAL 26th - 29th July

The beautiful town of Warwick always comes to life for its annual Folk Festival which as well as at the main Warwick School site spreads its wings ...

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MY BRIEF VISIT TO THE LEAMINGTON PEACE FESTIVAL 2018

For this years festival it was the early shift for me from just after 11am (for the first band) until around 2.

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NAPTON FESTIVAL 2018 (6th & 7th July ) - A PREVIEW

Getting close to that time of the year again when the beautiful village of Napton puts on its wonderful annual music festival in the grounds of ...

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THE STONES ROCK THE RICOH WITH ‘SPECIAL' GUESTS

A bucket list gig this one for me being a Stones fan of many years standing but having never seen them on stage.

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WARWICK FOOD FESTIVAL 2018, THE MUSIC, A FAREWELL & A DOWNPOUR

As usual for this festival I made my way to Warwick Market place to see what was going on music wise and yet again Leamington's 14 Records did a ...

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LAURENCE JONES - TELLING THE TRUTH AT THE ZEPHYR

No support just two hours of the finest modern blues around curtesy of our local boy Laurence and his red hot, explosive band and talking of his ...

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ROCK AND ROLL DREAMS COME TRUE - THE LIVE MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY OF ANDREW LOCK 2008-2018

I have the first details of my photo exhibition taking place in Leamington Spa this autumn and hope some of you will put it in your diary and ...

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PLANET ROCK BRINGS LAURENCE JONES BACK TO THE ZEPHYR

One of our very best local blues men Laurence Jones is back on home turf this May when he performs at The Zephyr Lounge on Friday 4th in ...

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MAGNUM / REBECCA DOWNES - TWO FAB SETS

I was reviewing this show for The Classic Rock Society Magazine and wanted to share with you a few of my photos and say a few words about this fab ...

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BON JOVI EXPERIENCE - RESCEDULED ZEPHYR LOUNGE GIG

Due to the bad weather tonights (2nd March) gig by the Bon Jovi Experience at The Zephyr Lounge in Leamington Spa has been cancelled but the good ...

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THE JOLLY ROGERS ROCK THE OAK HOUSE

First live music of the year for me took place at The Oak House (formally The liberal Club for us oldies) and was a night of classic rock by a ...

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My pick of the 2018 Leamington Assembly/Zephyr Lounge gigs announced so far.

Happy New Year All
Of course very early days so plenty more to be added to the venues 2018 schedule but here are a few of the shows announced ...

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FISH - A stunning Assembly performance on a cold winters night

Thrilled to have the opportunity to review this amazing show for The Classic Rock Society Magazine which for a while looked like a ‘will it go ...

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THE LIZARD KING HITS TOWN

Despite a couple of line-up changes since The Doors Alive amazed me at The Leamington Assembly back in 2012 the magic was definitely still there ...

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FISH CLUTCHING AT STRAWS (AND MORE) AT THE ASSEMBLY - SUN 10TH DEC

A must see this one as Fish returns to town to celebrate both the 30th anniversary of his final (and absolute masterpiece) album with Marillion ...

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The Doors Alive bringing the Morrison spirit to The Zephyr Lounge (Fri 1st Dec)

One of the finest tribute bands I have ever seen in action, this band amazed me upstairs at The Assembly back in 2012 by capturing both that ...

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The London African Gospel Choir bring joy (and Graceland) to The Assembly

A change from my usual rock/blues gigs this one by the renowned gospel choir who had a full electric band as well as brass section to back them up ...

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JOHN COGHLAN'S QUO - 12 BAR BOOGIE TIME AT THE ZEPHYR

For me one of my most memorable nights at the venue for several reasons, it brought back memories of my regular visits to see Quo in action at the ...

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PAUL SIMON'S GRACELAND ALBUM CELEBRATED AT THE ASSEMBLY

One of the most acclaimed albums in music history is celebrated this Sunday (12th November) at The Leamington Assembly with a full performance of ...

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THE IRON MAIDENS - RUNNING FREE IN LEAMINGTON SPA

Ever since spotting this show on the Assembly listings earlier this year I have been looking forward to this gig by the Californian all female ...

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LIVE/WIRE ROCK THE LEAMINGTON ASSEMBLY AGAIN

The mighty sounds of AC/DC once again rang out from the Assembly stage as Live/Wire one of the top rock tribute acts in the country returned to ...

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HEADS DOWN & BOOGIE TIME - JOHN COGHLAN'S QUO, ZEPHYR LOUNGE FRI 3RD NOVEMBER

Status Quo are high up on my most attended gig list with at least 6 shows over the years dating back to 1982 and all at the Birmingham NEC and ...

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LAURENCE JONES BACK IN TOWN SUPPORTING KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD - LEAMINGTON ASSEMBLY MONDAY 30TH OCT

Another welcome return to town for one of our very own (Shipston-on-Stour, close enough!) and after his fabulous show at the smaller Zephyr Lounge ...

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THE IRON MAIDENS TROOP INTO LEAMINGTON FOR ASSEMBLY SHOW ON FRI 27TH OCT

As a long time Iron Maiden fan (still remember the incredible show they put on back in the mid 80's at the Birmingham Odeon on the World Slavery ...

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BELINDA TRIUMPHANT AT THE ASSEMBLY

A rare show at the venue for me without my camera (did feel a little naked!) but what a night it was with Belinda rolling back the years in ...

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LIVE/WIRE - TIME TO ROCK OUT ONCE AGAIN AC/DC STYLE AT THE ASSEMBLY (SAT 21ST OCT)

Live/Wire are one of a number of top draw bands that return to the Leamington Assembly on an annual or at least every other year basis and I have ...

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MOSTLY AUTUMN - 2 WONDERFUL SETS AT THE LEAMINGTON ASSEMBLY

Mostly Autumn live always give value for money but this show (along with two others on the tour) gave even more as they performed two full sets, ...

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BELINDA CARLISLE - COMING TO TOWN AND SOLD OUT AT THE ASSEMBLY

Really pleased that Belinda one of my favourite female singers has included Leamington as one of the dates on her tour celebrating the 30th ...

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MOSTLY AUTUMN KEEP UP THEIR REGULAR VISITS TO LEAMINGTON WITH A SHOW AT THE ASSEMBLY ON SAT 16TH SEP

One of my favourite bands Mostly Autumn return to the Leamington Assembly on Saturday September 16th for what seems to be coming a regular venue ...

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A SUNNY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND AT THE HENLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL & THE TOM O' THE WOOD

Over the hottest August bank holiday for a long time I took in a couple of local (for me in the sticks!) music events, on the Saturday I went ...

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MY FIRST VISIT TO THE FAMOUS FAIRPORT'S CROPREDY CONVENTION

This was my first ever visit to this iconic festival (nice and close to us in this neck of the woods as well!) and I was blown away by the whole ...

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THE DIRT ROAD BLUES BAND - DEBUT GIG

As soon as I heard about this new upcoming band from Steve Walwyn himself I was to say the least interested, for one it involved Steve one of my ...

 [3 images]

MY VISIT TO THE WARWICK FOLK FESTIVAL 2017

I like to when possible get along to the main festival site to soak up the atmosphere, listen to some great music and take a few photos (and ...

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NAPTON FESTIVAL 2017 - PART 2 (SATURDAY)

NAPTON FESTIVAL 2017 - PART 2 (SATURDAY)

For a sad reason this year my Saturday at Napton was cut short so I missed the headliners and the ...

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NAPTON FESTIVAL 2017 - PART 1 (FRIDAY)

The Friday of this years festival started with one of my highlights of 2016 and another rock/blues set with plenty of Doors references by the ...

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HAYSEED DIXIE/ THIRTEEN STARS LEAMINGTON ASSEMBLY

**FOR PERSONAL REASONS THIS MAY BE MY LAST PIECE FOR A WHILE, THANK YOU TO THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE GIVEN ME POSITIVE FEEDBACK AND HOPE TO BE BACK ...

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MUSIC FOR MYTON, LILLINGTON CLUB - SATURDAY REVIEW

I only made it to the Saturday of Peter Drews latest ‘Music For Myton' event which took place at The Lillington Club over the weekend of Friday ...
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MUSIC FOR MYTON, LILLINGTON CLUB - PREVIEW

Peter Drew is back raising money for Myton Hospice with a two day music event at the Lillington Club taking place on Friday 30th June/Saturday 1st ...
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LEAMINGTON PEACE FESTIVAL 2017 - SATURDAY

This year must have been the hottest weather I can remember at the festival in all of my years attending but as I had my first ever attempt at live ...
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LEAMINGTON PEACE FESTIVAL 2017 - SUNDAY

More of a flying visit for me on the Sunday of this years festival but the music I caught was certainly top draw.
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NAPTON FESTIVAL 2017 PREVIEW

The Napton Festival always one of my highlights of the local live music calendar returns to its now long standing home on the grounds of the Village ...
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HAYSEED DIXIE - IN TOWN FOR AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

American bluegrass rockers Hayseed Dixie will be celebrating their countries independence day this year by playing the Leamington Assembly on (of ...
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WARWICK FOOD FESTIVAL 2017 - A FEAST OF GREAT MUSIC

Last Sunday (28th May) the Warwick Food Festival returned to the towns Market Place and once again the musical part of the proceedings was supplied ...
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TRINITY 2 LEAMINGTON ASSEMBLY - A WONDERFUL DAY

The prog rock community joined together once again at the Assembly for the return of the Trinity charity event, another great success which this time ...
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RIVERSIDE - PROG MAGIC AT THE ASSEMBLY

I had another trip to the Leamington Assembly on Sunday 21st of May to review and photograph an amazing show by Polish prog rockers Riverside for The ...
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KING KING & BAD TOUCH ROCKING THE BLUES AWAY AT THE ASSEMBLY

Last Thursday (18th May) I was really pleased to have been sent by The Classic Rock Society Magazine to review the show by the fabulous classic ...
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Getting closer to Trinity 2 at the Leamington Assembly on Saturday 27th May

Just another shout out for what should be an amazing day and night of live music and fund raising on Saturday May 27th at The Leamington Assembly ...
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THE OAK HOUSE DEMENTIA UK FUNDRAISER

There was a diverse selection of (for the most part original) live music on offer at this fundraising event for Dementia UK put together by local ...
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WALTER TROUT ROCKS THE ASSEMBLY AGAIN

Two of the best shows I have seen over my 8 years covering gigs at The Assembly have come curtesy of this great man and masterful purveyor of the ...
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TRINITY 2 - PROG ROCK CHARITY EVENT AT THE LEAMINGTON ASSEMBLY ON SATURDAY 27TH MAY

Back in 2014 the inaugural Trinity event took place at The Leamington Assembly with the aim to both put on a day of top quality progressive rock ...
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WALTER TROUT ROARS BACK TO THE LEAMINGTON ASSEMBLY ON WED 10TH MAY

Blues legend and ex Canned Heat/John Mayall's Bluesbreakers member Walter Trout returns to the Assembly on Wednesday 10th May.
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LAURENCE JONES - HOME TURF GIG, NEW BAND LINE UP, LIVE ALBUM RECORDING AND ROCKING UP A STORM

Yet another spectacular performance by this amazing blues artist and another on home turf (he regularly looks after what he calls his family of local ...
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LAURENCE JONES - LOCAL BLUESMAN IS BACK IN TOWN AT THE ZEPHYR LOUNGE, LEAMINGTON SPA ON WED 19TH APR

Be it jamming on stage with Steve Walwyn and Joanne Shaw Taylor, supporting King King, headlining his own shows at the Zephyr Lounge and Leamington ...
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MY EARLY LOCAL LIVE MUSIC MEMORIES

I was born in Leamington Spa at the (long closed now) Warneford Hospital in September 1963 and for a little music trivia The Beatles topped the UK ...
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LIMEHOUSE LIZZY TO ROCK THE ZEPHYR ON SATURDAY 25TH MARCH

Hot on the tails of one of the countries top classic rock tribute bands at the Zephyr Lounge in Leamington Spa (Whole Lotta Led) comes another as ...
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WHOLE LOTTA LED - ZEPHYR LOUNGE

Just over a year after the bands debut Zephyr Lounge show Whole Lotta Led bought their Zep magic back to the venue, unfortunately vocalist Lee was ...
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WHOLE LOTTA LED RETURN TO THE ZEPHYR LOUNGE ON SATURDAY 11th MARCH

Making a welcome return to the Zephyr Lounge here in Leamington Spa on Saturday 11th March are top Led Zeppelin tribute band Whole Lotta Led who last ...
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MY PERSONAL PICK OF THIS YEARS (so far) ASSEMBLY/ZEPHYR LOUNGE GIGS

Looking through the listings for the year so far at the Leamington Assembly and it's smaller sister venue the Zephyr Lounge there are plenty that for ...
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LIVE/WIRE TO ROCK LEAMINGTON

On Friday 11th November the sounds of the mighty AC/DC will thunder inside the Assembly as one of the finest tribute acts around make another welcome ...
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LIVE/WIRE & FEDERAL CHARM - LEAMINGTON ASSEMBLY

Back once again at the Assembly, the Live/Wire boys and their AC/DC show looked to me an even bigger production than ever with larger speaker ...
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MOSTLY AUTUMN LEAMINGTON ASSEMBLY

An epic Assembly show by one of my two favourite bands (luckily for me the other Marillion playing the same venue 3 days later) and Mostly Autumn ...
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MARILLION ‘NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WARM UP SHOW' AT LEAMINGTON ASSEMBLY (12th October 2016)

I am being spoiled next week at The Assembly with my two favourite bands both performing.
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UK GUNS N' ROSES - LEAMINGTON ASSEMBLY

I last enjoyed a night of Guns N' Roses style magic performed by these guys back at the Assembly in 2010 and the lads sure still have it.
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MOSTLY AUTUMN - LEAMINGTON ASSEMBLY 9TH OCTOBER PREVIEW AND LOOK BACK AT THIER LOCAL (LEAMINGTON SPA

Not many artists mean as much to me as York based rock band Mostly Autumn who make a very welcome return to Leamington for their biggest show of the ...
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PLOUGH BEER FESTIVAL 2016 MUSIC

Saturday at this years beer festival at the Plough and Harrow in Whitnash had on offer along with the usual well chosen selection of real ales and ...
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GRISTFEST 2 The Grist Mill, Leamington Spa (19th-21st August)

For the second time this year The Grist Mill in Leamington Spa played host to a weekend-long live music charity event and despite the weather meaning ...
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LAURENCE JONES, 4TH ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW -THE TOWNSEND HALL, SHIPSTON ON STOUR

Laurence was on fire for this homecoming show in his beloved Shipston On Stour which was also the official launch gig for his 4th album Take Me High, ...
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MY VISIT TO THE WARWICK FOLK FESTIVAL 2016

The Warwick Folk Festival has come around again and I paid a couple of visits this year to take in some of the folk sounds.
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WARWICK BEER FESTIVAL 2016 MUSIC

Along with a few halfs of great cider and ale enjoyed some of the music on offer at this years festival which was once again organised by the ...
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NAPTON FESTIVAL 2016 - AN OVERVIEW

My favourite local festival came around again this year with as usual it's set of top draw performers both local and from further afield and speaking ...
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Laurence Jones Album Launch Show

For the launch of his new album ‘Take Me High' local blues sensation Laurence is going back to his roots on Friday 5th August and playing where his ...
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NAPTON FESTIVAL 2016 PREVIEW

Not long to wait now for one of my favourite local musical events The Napton Festival, this year the two day festival takes place on Friday 8th and ...
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LEAMINGTON PEACE FESTIVAL 2016

As this event was the start of my attempt at live music photography back in 2008 I made my usual (if short) visit to the Pump Room Gardens in ...
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A CRACKING NIGHT AT STEVE WALWYN'S 60TH BIRTHDAY GIG

A fabulous night for our wonderful local musician and all round great guy Steve Walwyn with a packed room of friends, family and fellow ex and ...
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WARWICK FOOD FESTIVAL 2016

As I did last year made a visit to this years Warwick Food Festival for a look around and of course to check out some of the music on offer.
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WHITSTOCK 2016

Here are a selection of my images from some of the bands performing on the Saturday of the Whitstock event which took place at the Plough and Harrow ...
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LAURENCE JONES, THE BLACK CIRCLES, LEVI WASHINGTON LEAMINGTON ASSEMBLY

Another very welcome show on home ground by our very own blues sensation Laurence Jones an artist who still unbelievably seems get better and more ...
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LOCAL BLUES WONDER IN HOMECOMING GIG

Local blues maestro Laurence Jones (pictured above at the Napton Festival 2014) plays the Leamington Assembly on Friday 8th April with support by ...
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GRISTFEST 2016

I made visits to this years Gristfest at The Grist Mill on Sydenham on all 3 days of this years event spread over the bank holiday weekend 30th April ...
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OPEN MIC - DRAPERS BAR AND GRILL - 24th APRIL 2016, HOSTED BY KRISTY GALLACHER

My first impressions on entering the venue ‘Drapers Bar and Grill' in Coventry city centre were promising, a very high ceiling, two floors for ...
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ROBINSON-STONE - REPORT ON THE LAUNCH GIG FOR THIER SECOND ALBUM, CATCH THEM AT THE NAPTON FESTIVAL

Possibly just outside of this web site gig review permit but as this band are previous inhabitants of Warwick and as they are set to perform for the ...
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WHOLE LOTTA LED, ZEPHYR LOUNGE, LEAMINGTON SPA

A few more of my images from this fantastic show by Whole Lotta Led..
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WHOLE LOTTA LED, ZEPHYR LOUNGE, LEAMINGTON SPA

A late in the day change from the spacious Assembly to it's smaller sister the Zephyr Lounge did nothing to hinder this full blooded tribute to the ...
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