G2

G2d
Originally uploaded by Peter Rea 13

In November, The Guardian G2 magazine were asking for people to submit photos with 'G2' included in them... so I gave it a go. They didn't get chosen, but here they are (click photo for more).

Cobbles

Cobbles
Originally uploaded by Peter Rea 13

I spent my lunch break yesterday photographing Manchester's back streets, where the snow hadn't been turned to sludge by heavy traffic. The tyre tracks and footprints created interesting compositions, especially with the cobbles and double yellow lines peaking through the ice.It turned into a texture and composition investigation (as usual).

Matthew Halsall at Band On The Wall

Matt Halsall, Band On The Wall
Originally uploaded by Peter Rea 13

DJ Set at the Step Up! night as part of Gondwana Records Christmas Party.

Placebo at Manchester Central

Gig review at CityLifers.co.uk

Envelope B

Ready to be sent to Caralyn in Indianapolis. I just need to find somewhere to put the address.

Black and White Jazz

Sound Check
Originally uploaded by Peter Rea 13

More photos from the Matthew Halsall Maida Vale session, but in classic jazz monochrome.

Matthew Halsall at Maida Vale

Matthew Halsall at Maida Vale 26
Originally uploaded by Peter Rea 13

I took photos of Matthew Halsall and his jazz band as they recorded a session for Gilles Peterson's Radio 1 show. Maida Vale is an amazing place, the studio sounded incredible and the music was superb. I think it's being aired in January so listen out for it.

Broadcast

Broadcast
Originally uploaded by Peter Rea 13

I've just got in from this incredible gig at The Deaf Institute. Drum machines and synths with occasional guitar and beautiful vocals in front of a projected psychedelic kaleidoscope. Fantastic.

A full review is at CityLifers.co.uk

Envelope A

One down, 25 to go. I'm posting this tomorrow to William (c/o shouldhavezagged) in Indianapolis.

If you're on the list and haven't already forwarded your delivery address to me, please do so to rea.peter@gmail.com

Six Organs of Admittance

My first review for CityLifers is online. Six Organs of Admittance with Cyril Snear, Gnod and Irma Vep.
City Lifers

A-Z Free artwork envelopes

I enjoyed making the 10 free artwork envelopes and I've got a stack of spare blank envelopes sitting on my desk... so if the demand is there, I'll send out 26 more. Comment on this blog if you want one and send a delivery address to rea.peter@gmail.com.

*CLOSED*

Cafe from outside

Cafe from outside
Originally uploaded by Peter Rea 13

No, I've not turned to graphic design. This is a photo of Manchester's Civil Justice Centre from the street, with authentic tree reflection... and my legs.

Mouldy old bricks

The Deadheads
Originally uploaded by Peter Rea 13

I'm a sucker for mouldy old brickwork and graffiti. Manchester's old railway bridge, which runs across the city, supplies plenty of hidden archways for drunks and vandals to express themselves. Some 'well to do' students laughed at me when they saw me take this photo, giving me a taste of how a punk with pink mohican and safety pins might feel.

The Deadheads are a Manchester band, I found their Myspace page... I prefer their artwork to be honest.