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PAUL WELLER
o2 Newcastle City hall
16.04.22
Photo: David Weddle
The Stroppies
Photo: D.Weddle
As with most musicians recently, Paul Weller has had to postpone his tour for the last two years. Following on from the release of his highly anticipated album "Fat Pop".
Fear not, however, as the MOD Father himself has not lost any of his style or talent during this time. His musical prowess is as apparent now as it ever has been.
With support from Australian rock quartet The Stroppies, who put on a stunning performance and warmed up the crowd nicely for Paul Weller. Showcasing their own unique sound, including tracks like "Entropy" and "Cellophane Car", the band went down well with the audience, which continued to flow into the historic music hall.
Taking to the stage on the first of a two-night stint at O2 Newcastle City Hall, Paul made it clear to the sold-out crowd that it was going to be a long set to rapturous applause.
Kicking off the night with "White Sky", with not one but two drummers thumping the tubs and each bass drum decorated with the Ukrainian flag, Paul and his crew showed us all why he is one of the best in the business. Playing a near 30 track setlist with hits like "Wild Wood" and "Start". The Jam and The Style Council rock icon had the audience rocking out from every corner of the room.
While his band gave it their all and created a stunning sound that filled the room and boosted the spirits of the Geordie fans, Paul also showed off his multi-skilled musical abilities as he took to the keys for "Woo Sé Mama" and also "You Do Something To Me" during the encore.
With a 45 year career, it is not surprising that Paul was able to cram so much into 2 hours and still leave the crowd hungry for more. The packed City Hall was not left disappointed, though, after watching the main man belt out classics like "Changing Man", "A Town Called Malice" and the aptly titled "That's Entertainment."
A solid performance from one of the true legends of rock.
For more on Paul Weller and his music, visit www.paulweller.com
Fear not, however, as the MOD Father himself has not lost any of his style or talent during this time. His musical prowess is as apparent now as it ever has been.
With support from Australian rock quartet The Stroppies, who put on a stunning performance and warmed up the crowd nicely for Paul Weller. Showcasing their own unique sound, including tracks like "Entropy" and "Cellophane Car", the band went down well with the audience, which continued to flow into the historic music hall.
Taking to the stage on the first of a two-night stint at O2 Newcastle City Hall, Paul made it clear to the sold-out crowd that it was going to be a long set to rapturous applause.
Kicking off the night with "White Sky", with not one but two drummers thumping the tubs and each bass drum decorated with the Ukrainian flag, Paul and his crew showed us all why he is one of the best in the business. Playing a near 30 track setlist with hits like "Wild Wood" and "Start". The Jam and The Style Council rock icon had the audience rocking out from every corner of the room.
While his band gave it their all and created a stunning sound that filled the room and boosted the spirits of the Geordie fans, Paul also showed off his multi-skilled musical abilities as he took to the keys for "Woo Sé Mama" and also "You Do Something To Me" during the encore.
With a 45 year career, it is not surprising that Paul was able to cram so much into 2 hours and still leave the crowd hungry for more. The packed City Hall was not left disappointed, though, after watching the main man belt out classics like "Changing Man", "A Town Called Malice" and the aptly titled "That's Entertainment."
A solid performance from one of the true legends of rock.
For more on Paul Weller and his music, visit www.paulweller.com