Philamonjaro

Interviews

Ranking Jnr talks to Philamonjaro about carrying on his late father Rankin’ Roger’s legacy with the Beat.

Steve Wynn

The Dream Syndicate's Steve Wynn talks to Philamonjaro about his new live CD 'Journeyman' and his recent European acoustic tour.

Profiles

Philamonjaro previews this year's big names Mad Cool Festival in Madrid in Spain.

Tuts Chicago

Philamonjoro reflects on short-lived but influential Chicago music venue Tuts in its 40th anniversary year.

Live Reviews

London Afrobeat Collective - 16 Toneladas, Valencia, 21/2/2024

London Afrobeat Collective
Philamonjaro enjoys a sublime set from the London Afrobeat Collective at 16 Toneladas in Valencia

Steve Wynn - Fun House, Madrid, 25/10/2023
Larkin Poe - La Riviera. Madrid, 6/11/2023
Paul Weller - Razzmatazz, Barcelona, 18/9/2023
Who - Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona, 14/6/2023
Mission - Sala Repvblicca, Valencia, 30/4/2023
Magnetics - 16 Toneladas, Valencia, 13/4/2023
Nick Lowe - 16 Toneladas, Valencia, 5/10/2022
Dream Syndicate - Loco Club, Valencia, 19/10/2022
Glenn Tilbrook - City Winery, Chicago, 21/9/2022
Roger Waters - Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, 8/9/2022
Heaven 17 - Park West, Chicago, 22/9/2022
Sting - Plaza de Toros, Murcia, 3/8/2022

Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr - Sala Jerusalem, Valencia, 18/2/2024

Rod Stewart - IFEMA Palace, Madrid, 14/12/2023

Music of Big Star - Sata Moon, Valencia, 19/11/2023

Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr

Rod Stewart

Music of Big Star

Philamonjarp watches and photographs The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr play an energetic set in Valencia.

Philamonjaro watches and photographs Rod Stewart play an age-defying and visually stunning set at the IFEMA Palace in Madrid.

Philamonjaro is impressed by supergroup tribute to Big Star which features original member Jody Stephens as well as The Posies’ Jon Auer, R.E.M.s Mike Miles, DB’s Chris Stamey and Wilco’s Pat Sansome.

Photography

Philamonjaro photographs pioneering alt.country group The Long Ryders at The Loco Club in Valencia in Spain.

Philamonjaro takes photos of Fantastic Negrito at 16 Toneladas in Valencia.

Philamonjaro photographs The Who with the Orquestra Simfònica del Valles at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona.

Philamonjaro photographs LA punk legends Bad Religion at at Republicca in Valencia, Spain.

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