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Introducing the incredible Sinead O’Brien opening up for the Brian Jonestown Massacre at Concord 2 Brighton. One to watch. Photo by Chris Lopez

Sinead Obrien performing at Concord 2 Brighton 11/10/18

On 16th Nov I had the immense pleasure of photographing Fink at the O2 Forum, Kentish Town, London. Copyright Chris Lopez 2017

Fink performing at the O2 Forum, Kentish Town. 16/11/17 Photo by Chris Lopez

Reef rocked Oxford last month with new guitarist Jessie Woods embracing the enormity of being in one of the greatest rock bands these isles have ever produced.  Pure Rock with a dollop of Happy Days.

Ive worked with Reef for the past 16 years and totally love their music, their vibe and spirit!

Rock on guys!

Reef performiong at Oxford O2. 05/03/16 Photo by Chris Lopez

The Hidden Charms performed to a great crowd at the BBC Introducing stage, Reading Festival 2015. This was the bands first Reading experience and they rocked it!   You can check out my pics on their Facebook Page below.

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Hidden Charms Performing at Reading 2015 Photo by Chris Lopez

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MasterCard presented Paloma Faith for the fourth Priceless event at the Savoy Ballroom in London 26/08/15.  Guests were  provided with free nibbles and drinks whilst the incredibly quick witted Paloma entertained the crowd with a varied set of old classics and some of her own amazing tracks.  I have to say that in 25 years of shooting gigs this really was one of the best gigs I’ve ever been too mainly due to the intimate vibe but not taking anything away from Paloma who was truly amazing.

Nikon D4s – 50mm

Paloma Faith is pictured performing at an exclusive MasterCard Priceless Gig at The Savoy Hotel, London. Fans can find out about the gigs series by visiting pricelesssurprises.co.uk Photo by Chris Lopez

The past 4 weeks have been mental.  Due to non disclosure agreements I can’t even tell you the highlight of the last few weeks but it I will soon.  In short, I shot interiors for James Wallis in Beaconsfield, Gruff Rhys at Koko, I directed and shot a viral ad for Gumtree, more watch videos for Christopher Ward, shot the Hidden Charms supporting the Mavericks at the Eventim Apollo, a press shoot for Ballin’ Jacks, The Brits after show for Sony Music at the incredible Samba Sushi, and finally the Sony Music International Directors meeting including signings with Paul kalkbrenner and an album playback tonight with Miguel.

Gruff Rhys performing at Koko, London as part of his American Interior Tour 2015

Hidden Charms – Eventim Apollo – Copyright Chris Lopez 2015

Fink returned to London in November 2014 and performed a sell out gig and blessed fans with new tracks from their latest album Hard Believer as well as old tracks from their catalogue. It was an awesome gig in such an awesome venue and has to be one of my highlights of 2014.

Camera – Nikon D3 & D800.

Copyright Chris Lopez 2014

One of the best bands I’ve worked with in years! The Hidden Charms performing at The Macbeth pub in London 03/10/14.  Its all happening for these boys right now having just finished a UK tour with XFM’s This Feeling and features in Tatler and Loaded  magazine.  They’re set to fly back to L.A next month to record their next single with legendary producer Shel Talmy who worked with The Who and The Kinks back in the 70’s.

Copyright Chris Lopez 2014

The Session 58 Collective hosted a brilliant night of raw music talent at the prestigious Jazz Cafe venue in Camden, London last night.  The fabulous Ilana Lorraine and brilliant Nate James introduced some outstanding talent including Dawson, Josh Kyeot, Miss Baby Sol, Alex Vargas and Ruth Royall.  Who needs mundane TV talent shows when you can absorb a night of pure talent just down the road.

The incredible Alex Vargas – Photo by Chris Lopez