The Gaslight Anthem - 29 August 2015, Shepherd's Bush Empire
I first became aware of The Gaslight Anthem when Bruce Springsteen joined them on the John Peel Stage for a couple of songs at Glastonbury 2009.
In 2011 they had progressed to the Pyramid Stage, which was where I first saw them. I really like the albums "American Slang" and "'59 Sound". They have evolved a harder edge to their sound on their latest album "Get Hurt".
This was a joyous set containing songs both old and new. This gig filled a "rest day" between dates at the Reading-Leeds Festival.
Brian Fallon and the boys came up with a great show with a fabulous mix of new and old stuff, Frank Turner guested for a rendition of Great Expectations.
Support was from Against Me! who manifested very loud emo-rock. They proudly announced that they were against most things (sorry, I got bored with the list with started with sexism and included racism, fascism and many others ). I may not be convinced, but the punters seemed to like them.
A good night, especially for the crowd surfers.
All photos taken on my trusty Canon Powershot SX240HS.
In 2011 they had progressed to the Pyramid Stage, which was where I first saw them. I really like the albums "American Slang" and "'59 Sound". They have evolved a harder edge to their sound on their latest album "Get Hurt".
This was a joyous set containing songs both old and new. This gig filled a "rest day" between dates at the Reading-Leeds Festival.
Brian Fallon and the boys came up with a great show with a fabulous mix of new and old stuff, Frank Turner guested for a rendition of Great Expectations.
Support was from Against Me! who manifested very loud emo-rock. They proudly announced that they were against most things (sorry, I got bored with the list with started with sexism and included racism, fascism and many others ). I may not be convinced, but the punters seemed to like them.
A good night, especially for the crowd surfers.
All photos taken on my trusty Canon Powershot SX240HS.
Note regarding the pictures:
I took these photos at the gig, if you would like to use them please contact me and give credit.
Thanks.
(August 2015)
I took these photos at the gig, if you would like to use them please contact me and give credit.
Thanks.
(August 2015)