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.
Irish Mythen, Haley's Bar
Black Deer Festival Jun 17 - 19, 2022 Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Craig Hatfield
Ben Ottewell, The Ridge Stage
Alexander McKay, Supajam Stage
Amy Montgomery, Main Stage
Main Stage
The Waterboys, Main Stage
Irish Mythen, Main Stage
True Strays, Haley's Bar
Dylan Earl, Roadhouse Acoustic Stage
Noble Jacks, Main Stage
The Powerhouse Gospel Choir, The Ridge Stage
Roadhouse Acoustic Stage