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220. Embrace: Unity Works, Wakefield [28.5.15]

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Artist: Embrace

Support: Sons of Great Men

Venue: Unity Works, Wakefield

Date: 28.5.15

Wakefield’s intimate and stylish Unity Works hosted this warm-up gig for Embrace’s forthcoming American tour.

A set of singalong anthems from one of the UK’s most consistently brilliant (and underrated) bands.

Setlist: Protection / In the End / Someday / All You Good Good People / Follow You Home / Come Back to What You Know / Save Me / Yeah You / One Big Family / Quarters / Gravity / Total Eclipse of the Heart / Refugees / Ashes // DNA / The Good Will Out.

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185. From The Jam: Black Flag Venue, Wakefield [1.4.11]

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Venue: Black Flag Venue, Wakefield

Date: 1.4.11 [Rescheduled from original date on ticket]

Being a massive fan of The Jam, since the 80s mod revival, I had reservations about seeing ‘Foxton & Co.’ performing such sacred songs live. Such fears were instantly alleviated, as From The Jam proved themselves to be so much more than a tribute band.

Bruce Foxton looked as sharp as ever, living up to his legendary mod status just as much as Paul Weller does. Russell Hastings pays respect to The Jam’s repertoire, performing well known and much loved songs with his own vocal style – never attempting to impersonate Weller.

Face facts; it’s unlikely there’ll ever be a reunion of The Jam. If you want to see their songs performed live with power and passion, From the Jam are one of the best options.