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Live Music Pix / John W. King Photography – Mini Portfolio

Posted by John W. King | Monday 11 February 2019 | Portfolio

Hi, I’m John W. King, thanks for checking out my mini-portfolio. I specialise in Live Music photography at gigs and festivals, from rising stars playing small venues, to massive international stars. I am based in Liverpool but often travel further afield for the right events. All the photos on this site (with the exception of News/Previews) were taken by me. I always aim to give 110% to any event I photograph, and am always happy to write previews on this site and https://urbanistamagazine.uk as well as reviews and promotion via my social media channels. If you have any questions, please contact me via direct message on any of the social media channels above. ...

2018 Roundup – Music Recommendations

Posted by John W. King | Tuesday 1 January 2019 | Music Recommendations

If you caught Jools Holland’s annual Hootenanny on New Year’s Eve, then you could be forgiven for thinking that music in 2018 was pretty bland. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a bit of Nile Rodgers Chic as much as anybody, and I suppose on a general audience mainstream tv channel you need the likes of Michael Buble to keep the granny’s happy. But there was just nothing to get excited about. Comfortable slippers rather than palpitations! Fortunately, the internet has made it easier than ever to discover music that suits your tastes. Here’s a roundup of some tracks...

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The Sweet Blockbuster Chistmas Show / The Jokers @ Parr Hall, Warrington – Photo Review

Posted by John W. King | Saturday 22 December 2018 | Gigs

The Sweet’s “Blockbuster” Christmas show at Warrington Parr Hall with Support from The Jokers.

Wilko Johnson Band + Glenn Tilbrook to play Warrington Parr Hall

Posted by John W. King | Wednesday 19 December 2018 | News & Previews

WILKO JOHNSON BAND featuring Norman Watt-Roy (Bass) & Dylan Howe (Drums) with special guest GLENN TILBROOK announce March 2019 shows playing WARRINGTON – Parr Hall on Friday 1st March! Following Wilko’s cancer recovery, the original Dr Feelgood guitarist has enjoyed a rousing return to the live arena recently, including a number 1 album with Roger Daltrey and playing a sold out show at The Royal Albert Hall to mark his 70th birthday. Heavily influenced by Mick Green, Wilko employs a finger-style, chop-chord strumming action (the ‘stab’, as he describes it). This allows for chords and lead to be played...

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