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Gig Photos: Tom Walker at LKA Longhorn, Stuttgart (December 2018)




Hey guys!

Last year I was invited to interview a promising up and coming artist,
his name was Tom Walker and after hearing just one song of his, I knew I wanted to chat to him.

The interview was definitely one of my favourites because of how relaxed and fun it was.
In case you've missed it, you can check it out here.

So when we I saw Tom annouce his tour dates, I definitely wanted to photograph the show for you.
I'm super sure you either already know and love Tom's sound, or if this is your introduction, you'll end up finding a new favourite artist.


Feel free to say hi on social media:
website | twitter | facebook | instagram


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Date: 4th December 2018
Venue: LKA Longhorn, Stuttgart (GER)

Support Act: Maisie Peters

Maisie Peters took the stage together with her backing band mate Tina who played the keys, violin and sang backing vocals.

From the first chord on it was obvious that the crowd was excited to hear Tom Walker's support act.
A lot of fans in the crowd were already familiar with Maisie's sound and we heard them sing along proudly.
Maisie made standing on stage look so easy and natural, giving off the vibes that she's done this millions of times.
Her songs told the stories of broken hearts and of personal struggles, allowing the fans in the crowd to identify with the honesty and vulnerability of her songs.

The cheering and singing was loud enough to surely say that the crowd loved her.




 Maisie Peters online: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | YouTube | Instagram



















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Headliner: Tom Walker

We have seen many Stuttgart crowds over the years,
but this particular one definitely stood out.

At your usual gig, you'll always find a bunch of people who will be chatting during songs or when the acts are tuning their instruments.
Not at this Tom Walker show though - instead, everyone in the room was so quiet, you could've dropped a pin - which is very impressive for around 800 people in one room.

But of course this doesn't mean that everyone stayed quiet during the songs, because that wasn't the case. The fans had the best time singing and shouting the lyrics back at Tom and his band.

Tom took the time to chat about the title of his upcoming debut album, "What A Time To Be Alive" (out on March 1st 2019), which overall was a positive speech - but of course nobody can ignore today's political state, so the crowd was asked to shout "Fuck It" during his track "Rapture".

If you are somewhat familiar with Tom's sound, you'll know that his voice is one hell of a remarkable instrument; he's got so much control and technique, and during the parts in which his voice goes raspy, you just end up speechless.
But we  n e e d  to mention Tom's band as well; each member was on top of their game and made the night incredibly enjoyable for fans of instrumentals and solos.

The crowd was on fire during "Leave A Light On" and it might've given us goosebumps as we experienced the show instead of just observing it.
What more can reviewers ask for?




Tom Walker online: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | YouTube | Instagram







































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Credits // Words & Photography: Vanessa Jetwash

Video Interview: Tom Walker



Hey guys!

Interviews are probably always going to be my favourite kind of content.
You never really know what you'll get and that's what makes them so interesting.
Meeting new people just never gets boring.

The most recent interview I filmed was actually brilliant. I got to sit down with the incredibly talented Tom Walker who was a lot of fun to talk to.
Let me introduce you to Tom, in case you haven't heard of him yet.


Tom Walker is a singer/songwriter born in Scotland, raised in Manchester, UK and is now based in London, UK.

Tom is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist who grew up listening to his father's record collection which consisted of a lot of Ray Charles, The Police and Bob Marley.
He also draws inspiration from acts such as Jack Garratt and Ed Sheeran.

Tom Walker's sound combines hip hop and electronic elements with traditional songwriting and soulful vocals.
Once you listen to his music, you won't be surprised to find out he's been getting attention from the BBC and other powerful music influencers.


Check out the little interview we filmed in Stuttgart before Tom went on stage to support Walking On Cars on tour.
We had a chat about tour life, German toilettes, fans on stage and a lot more. 

You're in for a treat!





Curious what Tom's music sounds like?
Listen to "Play Dead" below.






Tom Walker online: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Soundcloud | YouTube | Instagram




Thank you to Tom for the lovely chat.
And special thanks to Sony Music GER for organising this conversation.




Thank you for your visit!
















Credits // Text, Image & Video: Vanessa Jertschewske

Gig Photos: Walking On Cars at Im Wizemann, Stuttgart




Hey guys!

I think I've mentioned this before, but I am absolutely fascinated by all the talent in this industry.
Once you dig a little deeper, you find so many unique and intersting musicians; and it's so exciting to randomly stumble upon another great find.

I truly love that fact that this website, house in the sand, is filled with those acts.
To me, this is my personal collection of music I love, and getting to share that with people, who are keen to find new music, is super exciting.

In case you are not familiar with the acts I got to photograph the other day, then I'm extremely convinced you'll find a new favourite.

Check it out!

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Date: 7th March 2017
Venue: Im Wizemann, Stuttgart (GER)

Support Act: Tom Walker





Tom Walker is a singer/songwriter born in Scotland, raised in Manchester, UK and is now based in London, UK.

Tom is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist who grew up listening to his father's record collection which consisted of a lot of Ray Charles, The Police and Bob Marley.
He also draws inspiration from acts such as Jack Garratt and Ed Sheeran.

Tom Walker's sound combines hip hop and electronic elements with traditional songwriting and soulful vocals.
Once you listen to his music, you won't be surprised to find out he's been getting attention from the BBC and other powerful music influencers.





Tom Walker online: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Soundcloud | YouTube | Instagram

































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MAIN ACT: Walking On Cars





Walking On Cars are a five-piece outfit from Dingle, Ireland.
Their sound combines Folk, Pop and Rock and settles down for Alternative.

The band got together in 2010, all members being school friends.

Walking On Cars are:
Patrick Sheehy (vocals, guitar)
Sorcha Durham (piano, backing vocals)
Dan Devane (guitar, backing vocals)
Paul Flannery (bass, backing vocals)
Evan Hadnett (drums)

The band once rented a cottage in Dingle, Ireland where they focussed on writing and recording demos.
In 2012 Walking On Cars celebrated their first success with their single "Catch Me If You Can" which got radio play and also went to number 1 on the iTunes charts.

In 2013 they released their debut EP "As We Fly South" and in 2016 their debut album "Everything This Way".

And currently they are on tour.
Check out the photos from their gig in Stuttgart, Germany below.






Walking On Cars online: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Soundcloud | YouTube | Instagram




























































And that's it.
If you went to the gig, let us know how you enjoyed it in the comments!






Thank you for your visit!



















Credits // Text & Photography: Vanessa Jertschewske | **photo pass and tickets have kindly been provided**