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!

 

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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