305. The Bluetones: Brudenell Social Club, Leeds [27.9.18]

Artist: The Bluetones

Support: Jordan Allen

Venue: Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

Date: 27.9.18

Sometimes it’s reassuring for a band to announce that they won’t be playing any new material, as they haven’t written any. The resulting set was a selection of flawless former singles and album tracks.

At one point, Mark Morris jokingly stated “This is the part of the show where we shut-up, so you can all have a chat and a catch-up.” – sarcastically but superbly highlighting the fact that everyone rudely talks throughout gigs these days. Followed by commenting “No, seriously, don’t mind us!” (Well said).

Setlist: Cut Some Rug / Carnt Be Trusted / Keep the Home Fires Burning / The Fountainhead / Things Change / Tiger Lily / Marblehead Johnson / Never Going Nowhere / Fast Boy / Bluetonic / Sleazy Bed Track / After Hours / Emily’s Pine / Slight Return // One Speed Gearbox / If…