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I was an official photographer for Manchester In The City 2008 during the festival in October. I shot photos of the following bands: Saturday Little Engine, Lead Balloons Sunday John Head, Loose Salute, Edwyn Collins, Romeo Stodart, Cherry Ghost Monday Lord Auch, Circus Electric, The Cordels, Josh Weller, Keith, Ray Summers Band Tuesday The Mood, [...]

Tonight I’ve uploaded photos of The Jessie Rose Trip‘s ITC showcase gig at Manchester Chicago Rock Cafe (which took place on the last night of the festival – Tuesday 7th October 2008) The band were voted as one of the hottest bands of the In The City weekend (attracting the attention of Jarvis Cocker, who [...]

I’m afraid to say I missed all but the last 60 seconds of Little Boots‘ set at Manchester Bar 38 during In The City (Tuesday 7th October). By the time I pulled out my camera Victoria Hesketh (aka ‘Little Boots’) was already on her way offstage. Luckily she was kind enough to pose for me [...]

Run Toto Run at In The City… here is my review in 2 words: utterly spellbinding. and here are a few more observations… I don’t think I’ve ever been so affected by a girl’s smile in my life. As lead singer (Rachael Kichenside) stares down the lens during the opening number, and cracks a smile [...]

Run Toto Run played their second gig of Manchester In The City at Manchester Moho on Tuesday 7th Oct (the final night of ITC 2008). The show was recorded for Channel M, and apparently will be broadcast on Monday 8th December 2008 at 10pm. If you can’t wait that long, here are a few shaky [...]