Martin Bone Photography

Tuesday, 3 May 2011

Thomas Lieser the founder and creator of Digital Bluebells Band Promotions, bassist with Gypsy MOJO contacted me earlier this year and asked me come along to a gig at the Ivory Blacks, Glasgow. On the 5th of March 2011.

I have to say was an amazing night and also playing was Watershed who I also built up a friendship and took few pictures and Video of the Night. Also playing was a Band Called ' Rebel 69'

Lead singer Marty McGregor giving the Thumbs up to the crowds .

Thomas had put together a Charity CD for Yorkhill Hospital Glasgow which he Called 'Glasgow Unsigned Volume 1' which pulled together talent around Scotland on one CD which i have to say is truly amazing, I had noticed by chance that one of my photographs was on the Artwork which Thomas had created himself which in itself is a genius piece of work.

Artists on the album provided a track for free and also Artwork. Bands and Artists included ; GypsyMOJO, WATERSHED, THE GIROBABIES, ANNIE STEVENSON, COLOUR-CELLS, WE'RE WITH MCREEDY, EIGHTBALL, WE ARE JAWBONE, PLAIN-ALLIS, BARELLA LIGHTS, THE BUCKY RAGE, THE KOSHER PICKLES, ALIEN PIG, DEAR STARS, KONTROBAND.

The album can still be downloaded and also purchased at www.digitalbluebells.co.uk/ for £3.00 on the digital download or a hard copy of the CD for £7.00 includeds P&P which is a brilliant album as Thomas provided me with and I have it playing constantly on my car stereo. All the funds will go directly to the Charity Yorkhill Children's Foundation (Registered Charity Number SC007856). You can also watch a video with snippits of music from the Album on You tube below.

On the Night of the Ivory Blacks gig he told me his plans to do another charity CD and would I be interested in helping out with photographs and Artwork. I was honoured that he had asked me to be part of such a worthwhile cause. The Glasgow Unsigned CD Volume 2 would be for a charity close to Thomas's heart which is a condition which effects many women Pre-Eclampsia.

Glasgow Unsigned Vol.2 is now actively seeking bands from the west of Scotland to put together a compilation Album to raise awareness and funds for Action on Pre-Eclampsia. Registered Charity No: 1013357

Pre-eclampsia
Hypertension or high blood pressure is the most common medical problem that is encountered in pregnancy. In general gestational hypertension complicates 10-15% of all pregnancies. Mild pre-eclampsia affects up to 10% of first time pregnancies with severe pre-eclampsia affecting about 1 or 2 in a hundred pregnancies.
Pre-eclampsia is the most common of the serious complications of pregnancy. It is caused by a defect in the placenta, which joins the mother and baby and supplies the baby with nutrients and oxygen from the mother's blood. While we do not know yet exactly what is the root cause of pre-eclampsia, medical science is expanding our knowledge every day. By definition, pre-eclampsia cannot occur before you are 20 weeks pregnant and the majority of cases occur in the third trimester.
In its early stages pre-eclampsia is symptom-less and is only detectable by regular antenatal checks on the mother's blood pressure and urine. Pre-eclampsia is known as a multi-system disorder which means it can affect different parts of your body such as your liver, your kidneys, your cardiovascular system or your clotting systems.

As we gather the Bands look out for details of this fantastic Album and for a worthwhile cause I will create another Post when its all finalised.

Monday, 2 May 2011

The Underdog Theory on Tour Scottish Rock Collective

Scottish Rock Collective - Ivory Blacks Glasgow - (29/04/2011)

I haven't' seen the The Underdog Theory since the gig at Fury's Ayr on New Years Eve 2010 . So I thought It was about time I got in touch with them again as they have now told me I am their official Photographer I felt obliged to try and get along to one of their gigs to Photograph and video them once again.

I have also noted that they have been photographed by some talented Photographers by
Rob Nugent and Shona Cutt who have provided some outstanding Photographs and Artwork.

The lads are touring with other bands so it was good opportunity to meet with other bands on the tour Sound of Silence, MAIR, Millsyeck, Hiromisha Blackout.
I met with Shinty aka Paul Thomson who introduced himself to me and is part of the band Sound over Silence . I had noticed some of Shona Cutt's Photographs his band and are certainly would be challenge to get photograph the band to have them in focus as they are so active on stage.

Paul told me about his little orange Amp and how it rocks the roof of at venues. It was really nice to meet him and hopefully we will meet again and maybe get some photographs and video arranged in the near future, who knows even a Promo Shoot.

I couldn't wait long at the venue so I managed to shoot some video of the set-up and the band MAIR who were outstanding.

check out just some of the Photographs and Video I took on the Night .