Damon Deville

Kit Podda

Chris Nordeng

Caught The Vivians for the first time on Saturday night and they delivered their music without any holds barred.  A full on performance delivered to an expectant crowd, none of whom could have been left disappointed.  Passionate about what they do and it comes across in the photographs.

To hear The Vivians and to find out where to catch them perform next visit http://www.myspace.com/theviviansdivided

To download photographs from this set visit my music stock archive here

Dan Clews, of whom George Martin said "He is too great a talent to ignore..", played his very first gig in the candlelit venue The Barge in Gillingham last night.

Working with a heavy cold, Dan played his music to a very appreciative audience and even though the low light meant photography was difficult, some really atmospheric shots were captured of this talented Kent musician.

To find out more about Dan and to listen to his music visit www.myspace.com/danclews

For more information on My Revival, visit their MySpace page www.myspace.com/myrevival

To download more images from this set, visit my stock music photography archive here

James Hoare photographed performing at the Half Moon, Putney. (C) Mick Buston | music photographer

Oliver Kampshoff on lead guitar for Tan Hauser Gate at Half Moon, Putney. (C) Mick Buston | music photographer

For more information on Tan Hauser Gate visit their MySpace page www.myspace.com/tanhausergate

To view and download more music photography from their set at The Half Moon, Putney - please visit my stock music photography archive

A candid image of Wes Wren, lead singer with Medway band The Deccas, photographed as he prepared to sound check prior to performing a rare acoustic gig at The Barge, Gillingham.

Saturday night saw The Good Ship Band play their first public performance in 2010 and the night could not have got off to a worse start.  Documenting their progress over the next year to create a photoessay means I get to spend a lot of time with the guys, including the hours of waiting and setting up that is involved that fans never see.

5.15 Saturday night and the resident drum kit is a pile of junk with rips, tears and bits missing.  Simon, The Good Ship Band drummer, calls Ed to tell him his car is making ' funny noises ' and he doesn't trust it for the trip so heads home to catch the train up and Jez, lead singer, is on his way back from Notting Hill after picking up a spare bass guitar for Jim after he found his other basses locked away in Tonbridge.

The candid image above is Ed Bingham trying to co-ordinate things whilst waiting to set up and sound check.

As with all these things, the best laid plans sometimes fall to bits but nobody who watched these guys put in a polished performance of new and old material would have been any the wiser.

Ross and the Wrongens image by Mick Buston | music photographer

Nils from Ross and the Wrongens. (C) Mick Buston | music photographer

Ross and the Wrongens kicked off a lively night of rock and roll at its best at The Forum, Tunbridge Wells alongside Give Get Given supporting Rev 78.

Ross and the Wrongens were minus guitarist Billy for the night but the set was not comprised by this and was easily made up for with the pure energy of front  man Ross, bass guitarist Nils and Sam on drums.

This is band photography at its hardest - low light and a lead that is harder to capture than an eel with wet hands but the experience was the greater for the challenges this awesome band threw up.

To find out more about Ross and the Wrongens visit www.rossandthewrongens.com.

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Teddy Quick - Rev 78. (C) Mick Buston | music photographer

Lead singer Teddy Quick led a full energy set by Rev 78 at The Forum, Tunbridge Wells 05-02-2010.  This band was a delight to photograph with the enigmatic front man, think Ian Curtis / Morrisey,  leading a stunning performance to round off what was a great night of rock and roll with supporting performances by Give Get Given and Ross and the Wrongens.

But this band is more than just a charasmatic lead singer.  David Gritzman puts in a stunning performance on guitar, at one point bent double lost in his instrument.  On bass, James Laff could be mistaken for Eric Clapton for his relaxed style contrasting with the full power performance from Dan Gritzman on drums.

David Gritzman - Rev 78. (C) Mick Buston | music photographerJames Laff - Rev 78. (C) Mick Buston | music photographer

To find out more about Rev 78 visit them at www.myspace.com/revolution78music

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