The boys did not disappoint with a fantastic sounding set which finished on my favourite song – The Ripples. When you get the album later this year, you’ll know why. Think of Pink Floyd’s The Great Gig in the Sky meets Led Zeppelin! I get goosebumps just thinking about it.

Since my job as a producer and engineer is done now the album is finished, I get to spend more time with a camera taking photos at gigs. My Canon 5D MkIII was on me to take these snaps. Hope you like them!

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The guys are on top form as I sneak around the front taking photos with my trusty Canon 5D MkIII with a Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens. I’m particularly happy with the way Joe’s hair action came out Not too bad even for a good shampoo advert or Vella sponsorship!

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String sections are always fun. It’s organic, real, sympathetic. When the playing is right, all the pieces fall beautifully into place. Today we’ve had the added pleasure of Drew playing piano with the quartet live in the same room, while Andy is producing the performance and myself engineering.

I took the opportunity to take a few photos of the boys and girls. Andy’s face is full of stories and mystery much like the great man himself.

The Vaults Quartet are a function band with plenty of pedigree both individually and as a group. You can find out more about them by visiting their website at www.vaultsquartet.co.uk

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Westminster University’s sound department provided FOH support who I must mention as they have done a superb job! It is the first time that I’ve heard this particular room sounding this good! The brilliant audience of students, friends and fans are a phenomenal mix for a great night. In many ways, it’s like preaching to the converted, but there are plenty of minds to win over nevertheless.

Refusing to give back the out-of-this-world Canon 5D MkII to my dear friend, I’ve been privileged to use it again to snap a few action shots and another few of the pre-show dinner.

The girls were on top form, giving the 300-strong sold out event a reason to jump and rock! The show went smoothly without any technical glitches. Rouge’s guitar tech, Tobias (Toby) Edward Hawthorne, was on-site flawlessly setting up Becky’s, Simone’s and Ruby’s guitars and bass rigs. Also assisting is the exceptionally talented Luke Crawford on merchandise. Between performing as Freddy Mercury with Rhapsody – Queen Tribute, Luke has been an incredible friend and rescued us on quite a few occasions with indispensable help.

I was particularly excited about this gig because I had a little secret weapon of my own – a Canon 5D MkII with three spectacular lenses which were graciously lent to me by a dear friend. My first attempt to shoot a live gig wasn’t without its hiccups, but I think I did get some delicious shots – especially of the Rouge Bear which made its debut at this show!

Due to the unusual placing of the stage, I finally had an opportunity to get close enough to Nicole the drummer and take a couple of snaps with my iPhone. With most venues having the lights down during a show, it is difficult to get a decent shot with a phone so far at the back of the stage.