James emerged from their native Manchester in the mid-'80s playing a brand of urgent, ringing guitar pop distinguished by Tim Booth's keening, insistent vocals. Booth's dramatic stylings and James' dedication to textured guitars earned the group the designation of "the next Smiths," a connection strengthened by Morrissey's endorsement of the band. By the dawn of the '90s, James shook off these comparisons by embracing acid house, the first of many adventurous left turns the band took over the decades.
These are photos from concerts where James played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Kitty, Daisy and Lewis, The Ridge Stage
Black Deer Festival Jun 17 - 19, 2022 Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Craig Hatfield
The Ridge (Stage 2)
Amy Montgomery, Main Stage
CAM, The Ridge Stage
Wilco, Main Stage
Willi Carlisle, Jackson Social Stage
Declan O'Rourke, The Ridge Stage
Alexander McKay, Supajam Stage
Irish Mythen, Haley's Bar
Supajam Stage
Darlingside, Main Stage
Jack Broadbent, The Ridge Stage
The Orange Circus Band, Jackson Social Stage
The London African Gospel Choir perform Graceland
Josiah, Roadhouse Stage