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James Crisp

About James Crisp
I am a self taught Photographer and an aspiring reviewer.
I have been in and out of bands for the past 15 years and some, so thought it only makes sense to stay in the scene that has been the most important aspect of my life since I can remember, live music.

Available for:
I am available for small gigs, larger concerts, recording sessions and festivals.

First attended gig:
The first proper gig that went to that I can actually remember was Muse supported by a then lesser known Elbow and I think the main reason I remember that is because it was the first big concert that I was allowed to go to with just my friends. Obviously Muse were fantastic by the way.

First gig shot:
Im pretty sure the first gig I shot was for a friends band at a local social club with some sort of £30 Argos camera. You can only imagine the fantastic quality of the shots.

Dream gig:
My dream gig to shoot would most definitely be either Tool, not just because they are amazing but their stage and lighting is magnificent. Or I would love to shoot another one of my favourite bands which is Explosions In The Sky and that’s just because they are incredible.

Review – New Years Day, The Thekla, January 27th

January 31, 2025 Phoebe Messenger and James Crisp 0

New Years Day have been around for quite some time—twenty years this year, to be exact. But if you weren’t aware of this and were […]

Review – Conquer Divide, The Thekla, January 27th

January 31, 2025 Phoebe Messenger and James Crisp 0

There are few greater joys than going into a show unfamiliar with a support band and leaving with a new addition to your regular listening […]

Review – Better Lovers, Marble Factory, 17th January

January 21, 2025 James Crisp 0

17th January 2025: A Night of Beautiful but Brutal Music at Its Peak We found ourselves packed into a very hot and sweaty Marble Factory […]

Review – Double Headliner Delta Sleep & And So I Watch You From Afar, Marble Factory, 14th December

December 19, 2024 James Crisp 0

We are once again at Bristol’s beautiful Marble factory for a night filled with jumping, chanting, odd time signatures, crowd surfing, incredible music and a […]

Review – Baroness & Graveyard, Marble Factory, November 20th

November 25, 2024 James Crisp 0

On a freezing cold night here in Bristol, we find ourselves once again in the beautiful industrial surroundings of the wonderful Marble Factory. Arriving early […]

Review – Soft Cult, The Lanes, November 10th

November 14, 2024 James Crisp 0

Winter has definitely made an appearance here in Bristol, and it was very much felt on Sunday while waiting in what seemed like an endless […]

Review – Chelsea Wolfe, Marble Factory, November 2nd

November 5, 2024 James Crisp 0

Touring her most recent album and coincidentally one of my personal top three albums of the year, She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to […]

Review – Cradle Of Filth, Bristol O2 Academy, 27th October

November 2, 2024 James Crisp 0

Stepping out of the Trenchard Street car park and instantly being met by a sea of black T-shirts, long hair, and spikes—lots and lots of […]

Review – China Bears, The Exchange, October 11th

October 16, 2024 James Crisp 0

It is 2 pm on a Friday when I find myself at a loose end, unsure of what to do with my evening. I check […]

Review – James Bay, The Fleece, 8th October

October 13, 2024 James Crisp 0

Motorways, bridges, and roads may be closed due to immense flooding, but that did not stop myself and 450 other fans from packing out the […]

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