Only a week before the show I found out his support act would be The Rival Sons, a California based band who are very Blues Rock N Roll which I love! I am going to see Rival Sons on Tuesday in Wolverhampton for their solo UK tour. For the past couple of years every time I attempt to go an see the band live I'm always either on holiday or at another show. So all our eggs came in on basket with this band seeing them twice in the space of a week! But I am certainly not complaining.
Right the Venue. SSE Wembley Arena is a mix between The NIA and The LG Arena. Outside the front is all lit up and very well organised. Inside the actual concert hall was different. The hall was long and narrow not like the LG where it is wide and long. I would definitely go again without a doubt it was great.
The first act of the night. I could not possibly tell you who he was but I can say he was awful and I was bored stiff, luckily I had my good friend Jack Daniels to knock the edge off.
The main support band of the night as you already know was Rival Sons. Kicking their set off with Electric Man off of their brand new album. The music was brilliant Loud, clear and powerful. Jay's vocals were also superb, so much soul behind his tone. After Electric Man came too a end the crowd clapped and cheered in satisfaction as the night really began to crank up. 'Good Luck' vibrated through the venue next. The old Rock N Roll sound began sending out the groove and I couldn't stop myself from singing and dancing along. The two big highlights of the set was 'Pressure And Time' and 'Open My Eyes'.
I just can't possibly describe how good these guys are. Please look them up and listen to their music they are proper old school Rock N Roll, just phenomenal. And if you are going to their shows in the UK you will not be disappointed I promise!
Right the main act!
"STRUT! LET ME SEE YOU WALK STRUT! LET YOU'RE BODY TALK STRUT!"
I think the first sound out of my mouth when Lenny hit the stage was... "WOOOOOAAAAH!" I think I actually deafened myself. Opening up the fabulous set with 'Dirty White Boots' off of the brand spanking new album 'Strut'. The king of funk and groove was back and ready to party with the rest of us. The venue was packed front to back, seated to the floor. I was on the floor of course breaking out my incredible dance moves!
As the place bounced and grooved to the funky beat Lenny paraded around the stage amongst the many spotlights flashing around the room owning the circular stage he was stood on. As the first song faded out into the background Craig Ross brought back the classic guitar riff that is 'American Woman'. The crowd just grew with energy through the first two songs which made the atmosphere just feel absolutely electric! The three female backing vocalists are amazing! The harmonies they created with Lenny were mind blowing. The whole band behind him are fantastic! Cindy Blackman on the drums always looks as if she is having a wail of a time! Her hair flying her arms hitting those drums for all they're worth. She is truly the woman you would want to party with!
After 'American Woman' one of the greatest songs I have ever heard came through the Marshall amps like velvet. 'It Ain't Over Till It's Over'. The whole room lit up and was dancing and singing the song for Lenny, even from where I was stood I could see the shock on his face looking out at nearly 10,000 people singing his song. The whole venue was lit up underneath the giant disco balls and spotlights, it is a moment I will never forget.
The rest of the Set list just went from strength to strength
4. Strut- A song that just oozes funky music. It is my favourite song off of the new album and I properly filled my boots and danced to every beat of the song belting out the cracking lyrics.
5. Dancin' Til Dawn
6. Sister
7.New York City
8. Always On The Run- The Blues Rock track co written with on of the greatest Guitarists in the world Slash! The track just set the place on fire. Bringing his brass band along with him the trumpets sounded out vibrating loudly around the venue which were extremely loud! But if you are a true rock fan we all know the only way to listen to rock music is Loud!
9. I Belong To You
10.Let Love Rule
11.Fly Away- Finishing off the main Set list after curfew Lenny let his fans sing this incredible song for him. "I WANT TO GET AWAY, I WANT TO FLY AWAY! YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!" It is just an indescribable feeling when he plays music, I get goose bumps every time a note rings out, he is just my ultimate Idol.
After leaving the stage at ten past eleven, Lenny began warming up his Flying V guitar for the huge finale, which all came far too soon. We all cheered for Lenny to make his way back to the stage, I would probably guess you could hear us all from Wembley Stadium over the road. The lights spun around the room as Lenny and the crew made their way back to centre stage starting up 'The Chamber'.
"I GAVE YOU ALL THE LOVE I HAD.
AND I ALMOST GAVE YOU ONE MORE CHANCE.
THEN YOU PUT ONE IN THE CHAMBER
AND SHOT MY HEART OF GLASS
THIS TIME WILL BE YOUR LAST!"
There was so much emotion in one song I never wanted it to end.
Then along came the last song of the night. If you don't know what that is already then shame on you but it is of course 'ARE YOU GONNA GO MY WAY'. And of course we were all thinking the same thing. "I will go anywhere with you Lenny!"
As the Lenny made the Riff come to life the whole crowd began to jump up and down lifting the place off of the floor! I just wanted to live in that moment forever but far too soon it all came to and end. As the lights reflected of his mirror plated guitar the room was in total bright white. I now know why he wears sun glasses inside! As the track died out and the fans applauded the greatness that is Lenny Kravitz I just wanted him to perform the whole set over again. But of course he needed to leave as he was almost and hour over curfew. Not that we care at all but his bank balance would take a slight hit.
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Finishing up I would just like to encourage all of you to listen to this man's work as it is very Old School and inspired by the greats before him. Thank you so much for reading this piece has truly been one of my favourites to write as I feel like I am reliving the night all over again!
Lissy.C
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