Last year Joanne Shaw Taylor released her fifth and arguably best studio album to date in the shape of Wild.
Following a sell-out show at the Sage Gateshead earlier this year, Joanne Shaw Taylor makes a welcome return to the North East of England whilst at the same time making her debut in the main hall of this beautiful building. This shows also marks the start of JST’s largest UK tour to date.
South African born guitar virtuoso Dan Patlansky opens the proceedings this evening and most certainly makes an impact in the 30 minutes allotted to him. Fan favourites like the rather funky “Heartbeat”, the riff-heavy “Sonnova Faith” and Patlansky’s unmistakable single “Backbite” really stand out in the set.
Earlier this week Patlansky released “Dog Day”, the first single to be taken from his forthcoming studio album Perfection Kills. Tonight the North East faithful are the first to hear the track live and it does not disappoint. On the strength of this number alone Dan’s new record is set to be something very special indeed.
Dan Patlansky closes out his short but sweet set with “My Chana” – an epic instrumental number which truly showcases Patlansky’s skill and flair. This musical explosion is reminiscent in places of Hendrix’s rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” at Woodstock and is enough to render the Sage Gateshead speechless.
Joanne Shaw Taylor’s critically acclaimed new album Wild was recorded in Nashville under the watch of legendary producer Kevin Shirley. Taking to the stage in front of a packed out Tyneside crowd, Joanne wastes no time in delving into her latest offering with both “Dyin’ To Know” and the incredibly infectious “Nothin’ To Lose” kicking off the proceedings. With Taylor’s latest record you can truly hear the evolution of her sound.
Similarly, Joanne Shaw Taylor’s touring line-up continues to evolve also. Joining her long-standing bass player Luigi Casanova and drummer Oliver Perry on this run is former King King keyboard player Bob Fridzema. Throughout the course of the evening, there is some great chemistry between Taylor and Fridzema, the pair play off each other constantly – particularly during the likes of Joanne’s epic blues number “Time Has Come”.
Of course, many old favourites are featured in the show including the likes of the soulful “Diamonds in the Dirt”, a beautifully heartfelt rendition of “Tried Tested and True” and the rather funky “Jump That Train”.
There is also room for the occasional deep cut. Joanne gives a rare airing to “You Should Stay I Should Go” from the album Almost Always Never as well as putting her stamp on “Bones” by British Blues favourites The Hoax. The latter of which also featured on Taylor’s debut album White Sugar.
Joanne Shaw Taylor lights up the stage with her blistering playing all night long. Each number is of course greeted with rapturous applause.
Taylor delivers her stunning homage to David Bowie in the shape of “Wild Is The Wind”. Joanne discusses how she intends to not make the same faux pas which Bowie made when speaking to his North East fan base back in the day and correctly addresses the room as Gateshead as opposed to Newcastle.
Joanne Shaw Taylor’s main set is brought to a close with the groove-heavy “Tied and Bound”, which leaves the audience wanting more. Returning to the stage for a duly deserved encore Joanne closes out the night with “Going Home” and the crowd are clapping along from the off. Taylor leaves the stage to a well-deserved standing ovation.
Joanne Shaw Taylor continues to push her creative boundaries whilst at the same time flying the flag high for British Blues both at home and abroad.
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Joanne Shaw Taylor UK tour with Special Guest Dan Patlansky
Cambridge, Corn Exchange
Thursday 9th November 2017
Venue Box Office: 01223 357 851 or Gig Cartel: 0844 478 0898
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Cambridge Corn Exchange, Wheeler Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QE
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Manchester, Bridgewater Hall
Friday 10th November 2017
Venue Box Office: 0161 907 9000 or Gig Cartel: 0844 478 0898
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Manchester Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley St, Manchester M2 3WS
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Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall
Sunday 12th November 2017
Tickets: £27.50, £25.00, £23.50, £20.00
Venue Box Office: 0141 353 8000 or Gig Cartel: 0844 478 0898
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Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY
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Bristol, Colston Hall
Tuesday 14th November 2017
Tickets: £21.50 to £29.56 incl. booking fee
Venue Box Office: 0117 203 4040 or Gig Cartel: 0844 478 0898
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Bristol Colston Hall, Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
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London, Royal Festival Hall
Wednesday 15th November 2017
Tickets: £20 – £29.50 plus booking fee
Venue Box Office: 0844 875 0073 or Gig Cartel: 0844 478 0898
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Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
www.southbankcentre.co.uk/venues/royal-festival-hall
New Brighton Floral Pavilion
International Guitar Festival
Friday 17th November 2017
Tickets: £32.50
Venue Box Office: 0151 666 0000
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Marine Promenade, New Brighton, Wirral, CH45 2JS
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Birmingham, Symphony Hall
Monday 20th November 2017
Tickets: £23 – £30.50 inc. booking fee
Venue Box Office: 0121 780 3333 or Gig Cartel: 0844 478 0898
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Birmingham Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EA
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Dan Patlansky “Perfection Kills” 2018 UK Tour
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ALL TICKETS: £16.00, EXCEPT LONDON: £17.50
Manchester, Deaf Institute
Thursday 15th March 2018
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24 HR Box Office: 0844 478 0898
Venue Box Office: 0161 276 9350
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135 Grosvenor Street, Manchester, M1 7HE
www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk
Newcastle, The Cluny
Friday 16th March 2018
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24 HR Box Office: 0844 478 0898
Venue: 0191 221 2659
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34 Lime St, Ouseburn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 2PQ
https://thecluny.com/
Leek, Foxlowe Arts
Saturday 17th March 2018
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24 HR Box Office: 0844 478 0898
Venue: 01538 386 112
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Stockwell St, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 6AD
www.foxloweartscentre.org.uk
Bristol, The Tunnels
Sunday 18th March 2018
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24 HR Box Office: 0844 478 0898
Venue: 0845 605 0255
Bristol Ticket Shop:0370 44 44 400, 0117 929 9008
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Arches 31 & 32, Bristol & Exeter Mews,
Temple Meads, Bristol, BS1 6QF
www.thetunnelsbristol.co.uk
Sheffield, Greystones
Tuesday 20th March 2018
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24 HR Box Office: 0844 478 0898
Venue: 0114 266 5599
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Greystones Road, Sheffield, S11 7BS
www.mygreystones.co.uk
London, Borderline
Wednesday 21st March 2018
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24 HR Box Office: 0844 478 0898
Ticket Hotline: 0844 847 1678
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Orange Yard, Manette St, London, W1D 4JB
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Joanne Shaw Taylor
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Dan Patlansky
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Event Date: 07-Nov-2017