Roger Daltrey band live at the Brighton Centre 22.6.22 (click pic to enlarge!) It is a slower and more reflective piece. ‘Jericho’ is from the earlier ‘Love And Murder’ collection, which is amusingly described as being “a family album”. Steve lives there too, though when pressed he admits to being originally from Hull in Yorkshire. She is from New York City, which is obvious from her accent. Leslie has a good line in between-song banter, which comes in handy whilst tuning. The opening number, which we’re told is new, is a brisk and rather enjoyable piece of bluesy folk-pop. He also adds some impressive backing vocals. She introduces herself and accompanying guitarist Steve McEwan, who launches a catchy riff on a red semi-acoustic with a fairly dirty sound. On stage she sports a patterned dress and a jumbo acoustic, and has a harmonica clamped in a holder. She supported The Who on some American dates earlier this year, and has continued to the UK with Roger. Her album ‘If You Can’t Say Anything Nice’ was released in 2020, right at the start of the pandemic, so doubtless it’s good to have the opportunity to play the songs live. Tour support comes from singer songwriter Leslie Mendelson. He added that if The Who gets an opportunity to get back on tour soon, the band will take it.Leslie Mendelson live at the Brighton Centre 22.6.22 (click pic to enlarge!) Venues and promoters have lost so much money during the shutdowns that they will likely book whatever acts will sell tickets the quickest - those are generally younger acts with younger fans, he explained.ĭepending on how more fiscally conservative fans behave in these uncertain times, that might make it difficult for bands like The Who to make up canceled dates or add new ones. He says the next few years may be difficult for classic acts like The Who. Townshend himself is closely watching the economics of post-pandemic touring. "'I can't use my voice! It's my instrument! If I don't use it, I'll die!'" "When I speak to him, he just goes, 'I just wanna get out there and sing!'" Townshend said of is partner. Longtime bandmate Pete Townshend recently told Rolling Stone that getting back onstage in front of an audience is all the singer can talk about. The pandemic shutdowns have reportedly made Daltrey all the more restless. He explained his general sense of urgency in a 2019 interview with Billboard, saying "within the next five years I think my voice will go. 03 - Washington State Fair, Puyallup, WAĭaltrey has been eager to tour as much as possible in recent years. 01 - Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Spokane, WA 21 - Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys, Stateline, NV Three dates have been announced so far, but more announcements are coming soon.Īug. Roger Daltrey has announced a short run of solo tour dates this summer that will get him back onstage with members of The Who's backing band.ĭaltrey will perform a setlist of Who classics, album cuts and solo favorites during the jaunt.
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