![]() Weller followed up with the new ‘Nova’, a Bowie-esque tune presumably written for his eighth child, a daughter of that same name born earlier this year. Weller has surrounded himself with a crack band for the tour featuring longtime sidemen Steve Cradock (guitar), Andy Crofts (bass), Steve Pilgrim (drums), and Ben Gordelier (percussion) as well as new addition Tom Van Heel (keys) and kicked things off with 2015’s ‘I’m Where I Should Be’, a song which encapsulated The Modfather’s confidence in still finding his place in today’s musical landscape and also echoed the sentiments of the thousand people in attendance cheering him on. Finishing with ‘Shiver’ and ‘Is This Called Home’, the demure songstress certainly won over those in the crowd that arrived early enough to enjoy her.Īfter the intermission, lights dimmed as the intro music of The Beatles’ ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’ announced Paul Weller and his band taking the stage for a breathtaking two and a half hour headlining set that would touch on all points, of his over four-decade long career. She snuck in a lovely ‘Moirai’, a reward for the quietly attentive audience, mentioning she’d only played it once so far, at the show her dad attended, as it was his favorite song of hers. Rose plays a delicate blend of indie folk, similar to Laura Marling and inspired by Joni Mitchell and though her musical style may be a polar opposite of the headliner’s, it was Weller himself that confessed to be a fan, texting her directly to ask her to open this tour- “I’m just as shocked as you” Rose said. The evening began with a well-received, charming half-hour opening by London-based singer/songwriter Lucy Rose, in support of her third full-length, Something’s Changing (Communion Records) playing acoustic guitar and keyboards, and supported by a couple sidemen (Ben and Andrew) for her set. Paul Weller’s current tour of North America in support of his 13th solo album, A Kind Revolution made a recent local stop at the Pantages Theatre in downtown Minneapolis for a raucous three-encore show. Now this is a kind of revolution that we can all get behind. New England Metal & Hardcore Fest - Worcester, MA Show up early to check out Sanction, Enterprise Earth and Rivers Of Nihil (touring in support of their third album Where Owls Know My Name). and they’ll be in town this March 22nd at the Skyway Theatre in Minneapolis. ![]() The Dying Fetus and Thy Art Is Murder co-headlining tour started a few days ago. + Sanction, Rivers Of Nihil, Enterprise Earth The b-side was recorded at Black Barn Studios during rehearsals for a radio appearance.03/19 Salt Lake City, UT Grand At The ComplexĠ3/22 Minneapolis, MN Cedar Cultural Center A limited edition 7″ of “ Woo Sé Mama” includes the b-side live cover of Eddie Floyd’s “I’ve Never Found a Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)”. The song was released as a single in August. The song features 60’s soul sirens PP Arnold and Madeline Bell on backup vocals which add to the R&B and Soul magic that sets the tone and energy for the entire album. “ Woo Sé Mama” is Track 1 from Paul Weller’s recent album, A Kind Revolution, which was released earlier this year, in May. It is 16 days until I get to see Weller live for the first time, so it seems fitting to spend the next few Weller Wednesday’s indulging in some live music goodness. This Week’s Weller Wednesday we take a Look and Listen to, a Track from Weller’s most recent album, A Kind Revolution, performed live on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, recorded live in New York City – “Woo Sé Mama”. It’s here again! Weller Wednesday! The day we Listen to, Learn about, and Turn Up the Volume to the Quintessential Music of Paul Weller, in all of his many Musical incarnations.
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