Stephen Fretwell - Silver Apples, Manchester (21/12/2008)
The intimate surroundings of a cosy café bar proved a superb venue as Manchester's favourite beatniks gathered to raise money for a great cause.
Fee Fie Foe Fum Christmas Party, London Cargo (16/12/2008)
A plethora of up-and-coming folk artists take to the stage for a delightful night of banjo-strumming and accordion-playing.
Amy Macdonald - Carling Academy, Newcastle (16/12/2008)
The Scottish singer-songwriter showed she's more established artist than teen sensation as she wound up a year of excessive touring in Newcastle.
Will And The People - Hoxton Bar and Grill, London (03/12/2008)
Will And The People are the perfect warm-up act, serving up their genre-mixing modern take on ska-pop, thrown in with a bit of reggae and a pinch of indie rock.
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Have Heart - The Phoenix, Manchester (07/12/2008)
Have Heart play an inspiring set in Manchester, with support from Carparthian and Cruel Hand.
Fat Freddy's Drop - Roundhouse, London (5/12/2008)
The New Zealand dub/reggae/soul masters drop into Camden and perform a blistering set, filled with moments of musical perfection.
Eskimo Joe - London, Electric Ballroom (04/12/2008)
Aussie import Eskimo Joe hit London last night on the second leg of their first ever UK tour, proving they definitely have what it takes to make it on the UK indie scene.
Panama Kings - Liverpool Barfly (02/12/2008)
The Panama Kings played a charming set at the Liverpool Barfly, while headliners Dodgy just seemed old and out of place.
Dodgy - Camden Barfly, London (05/12/2008)
Ten years after their original batch of chart hits, including 'Staying Out For The Summer' and 'In A Room', Dodgy reunite, taking in London's Camden Barfly on their nationwide tour.
Coldplay - Birmingham NIA (01/12/2008)
After what seems like an eternity, Coldplay finally return to Birmingham and manage to keep very warm and upbeat, despite the bitterly cold weather.
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis - Deaf Institute, Manchester (28/11/2008)
The sibling swing sensations hit the North for a rare Manchester appearance.
Imelda May - Bodega Social Club, Nottingham (28/11/2008)
On a wintry night in Nottingham, Imelda May dazzled the crowd at the Bodega with her charm and her incredible voice.
Those Dancing Days - The Other Rooms, Newcastle (28/11/2008)
The Swedish Indie-pop five-piece give an impressive technical performance in Newcastle. Who said girls can't play guitars?
The Minions - Green Windmill, Stretford (20/11/2008)
The Green Windmill plays hosts to an organised stage invasion and Killaflaw prove that the Northwest is home to another two-piece on the move.