The evening started with Jocie Adams and her troupe Arc Iris. It seemed a pretty prog rock, Gentle Giant influenced set tonight. Just still trying to get my head around these songs that do still to me anyway, sound better recorded than keeping up with the live show, and just what is the cat suit all about? Still it all gave people something to talk about at half time.
8.30pm sharp and Jeff with son Spencer on drums and friends, Jim Elkington on guitars, Darin Gray on bass and Liam Cunningham on keyboards take to the stage and proceed to entertain, enthrall and enlighten us over the next two and a half hours.
The first hour was all about the album Jeff made with Spencer, ‘Sukierae’ (nickname of Jeff’s wife and Spencer’s Mum). I have really enjoyed the album and the live renditions did not disappoint. One new song (from the next album) and a cover of Diane Izzo’s ‘Love Like a Wire’ were also included.
Almost sixty minutes exactly and the band depart for Jeff to perform a solo set of classic Wilco, Uncle Tupelo and even Loose Fur songs. Just Jeff on a darken stage with acoustic guitar for another hour. Nice chat and an intimate performance.
The band return for the encore making this just a brilliant night. Dates on sale now for Dublin, Glasgow and Manchester at the end of January. Don’t miss out!
Tweedy Set List
01 - Nobody Dies Anymore
02 - Flowering
03 - Summer Noon
04 - World Away
05 - New Moon
06 - Honey Combed
07 - Desert Bell
08 - Why Why Why
09 - High As Hello
10 - Fake Fur Coat
11 - Diamond Light Pt. 1
12 - Wait For Love
13 - Love Like a Wire (Diane Izzo cover)
14 - Low Key
15 - I Am Trying to Break Your Heart
16 - One Wing
17 - New Madrid [Uncle Tupelo]
18 - Hummingbird
19 - You And I
20 - Passenger Side
21 - The Ruling Class [Loose Fur]
22 - Please Tell My Brother
23 - Born Alone
24 - Jesus, Etc.
25 - I'm the Man Who Loves You
26 - A Shot in the Arm
Encore:
27 - Please Don't Let Me Be So Understood
28 - Only The Lord Knows (Mavis Staples cover)
29 - You Are Not Alone
30 - Give Back The Key To My Heart (Doug Sahm cover)
31 - California Stars