Tankus The Henge, Scala Club

“Bigger, Brighter, Bolder than ever... Its full steam ahead for the Tankus boys.”

I've been crazy busy with commercial work for the last 3 months ... so it was a welcome change to see my old (but young!) friends ... Tankus The Henge last night at The Scala. They were headlining the gig with a new line up, new tunes and a different sound ...!?

I've photographed these lovely lads for a few years now and have become a massive fan of their music and themselves! Top lads, massively talented, and more energy than a nuclear reactor on meltdown! I was apprehensive to hear the new tunes, with new members and new sound, but these thoughts were swiftly blown away within the first minute of them kicking off!

All I can say is ... if these boys are playing near you anytime soon ... GO SEE THEM!! Check out their site here for dates!

Tankus The Henge - Music Photography on The Thames

What can I say .... other than I LOVE these boys!!!! ... Everytime I meet them and work with them, I leave with a big smile on my face .... they are just loveable, bonkers, creative TALENT!! They always make my photography look good because they are just so colourful and interesting!! Check out their facebook page here and lookout for a gig soon .... I promise you will LOVE them! _0035.jpg _0027.jpg _0028.jpg _0029.jpg _0030.jpg _0031.jpg _0032.jpg _0033.jpg _0034.jpg _0036.jpg _0037.jpg _0038.jpg _0039.jpg _0040.jpg _0041.jpg _0042.jpg _0043.jpg

Sneak Peek - Music Promo Photography with Tankus The Henge

Today I met up with my crazy friends - Tankus The Henge! I've known and been photographing these lovable lads for the last 4 years now and there has never been a dull moment. With the arrival of their new Drummer, their manager thought it about time we got some new promo shots done... so we headed to the wonderful floating Dutch Barge that is 'Tamesis Dock' on the London Southbank of the Thames... Apart from being a great location, Neema the lovely lady who runs this ship (literally) provides some lovely food and drinks....! get down there and check it out! its magical! :)

The Tankus boys were in fine form, even if it was an early start... and we soon got going with some cheeky antics....

These are just a couple of tasters from the shoot. Hope you like them, and if you fancy coming along to listen to these chaps.... have a look at their facebook page here and come along!! I challenge you to not be able to love them!! ;)

[caption id="attachment_2699" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Music Photography by Simon Harvey on the Southbank with Tankus The Henge[/caption]

Tankus The Henge ~ "the most fantastic band in the world" ... On a Boat !

[slideshow]Wowza, my good friend TANKUS THE HENGE  invited me down to their latest gig, aboard a beautiful old barge moored up on the embankment of the Thames. I haven't seen the boys play live since they took on 3 new members. Tim Fulker - Guitar, Vocals. Seb Laverde - Drums and Louis Schultz-Wiremu - Saxophone. For anyone who hasn't seen this band, i can only say you must!! I defy anyone, and i mean anyone to not find themselves jigging along to these boys eclectic beats. They are truly a sight to behold and the energy they give off is infectious to say the least! Jaz Delorean - Keys, Lead Vocals, squeeze box, Trombone and Table tapper was in hight spirits, and gave me a wink when he said, wait till you hear us now with the new boys on board! He was so right!! Dan Mason - Bass, Vocals and crazy Jake Stoddart - Trumpet complete the line up. I am looking forward to going along with the boys to their amazing appearance they have confirmed at the HOP FARM FESTIVAL on the 1st-3rd July. Prince, Iggy and the Stooges, The Eagles, 10cc, Lou Read, Bryan Ferry, Morrissey and many more all playing!!

Big congrats to Tankus for getting onto this line up. They are def going places, so get along to a gig of theirs while you can still get  to enjoy them up close and personal, at their very most craziest!

See you there!! ;-)

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