Jonny Brown Acoustic Set (& DJ Set), Bar Bliss, Leigh 07/08/09

With what seemed like an endless 230 mile long traffic jam along the M5/M6, I was glad to see the town of Leigh's signpost - at long last.

Bar Bliss is where it all started for Twisted Wheel a couple of years ago. Jonny (& Rick's) old band, The Children were due to play here, but, unfortunately, split up, days before the gig was scheduled, but Jonny, being true to his word, made a triumphant return last night with a rip roaring mega long acoustic set complete with crowd surfers, followed by another (now) legendary DJ set.

Tickets for this gig had sold out weeks ago, so there was no point in just turning up and hopeing to get in, that was never gonna happen. As it was a sell out, the place was packed to the rafters, with the out door stage situated at the rear of the venue, in the decking area. The night started off at 8.20 with Catfish & The Bottlemen, followed by Shallow Call, Romanov and the brilliant Danny Mahon. With the crowd packed tightly into the space, everyone jostled for good position to see Jonny take to the stage at 10.20 with chants of WWWWHHHHEEEEELLLLLLLLLLL.

First up, 'Shes A Weapon', whereupon the crowd went mental, dancing and singing, this was gonna be something special..... Set List 'Shes A Weapon' 'We Are Us' 'Bang of The Beat' 'Let Them Have It All' 'Racket' 'Smash it Up' 'Bad Candy' 'Strife' 'Bouncing Bomb' (with special guest Danny Mahon) 'Big Issue' 'One Night on the Street' 'You Stole The Sun' 'Oh What Have You Done' encoure 'Lucy The Castle'

Yes, Indeed, Jonny's acoustic set was something special. It didnt matter to the audience it was just Jonny and his guitar, to them, it was another brilliant Twisted Wheel gig, with crowd surfers and the odd beer flying now n' then. The great Danny Mahon joined Jonny on stage for 'Bouncing Bomb' which went down a storm. The bouncers really had to struggle to keep the crowd in check.

The 45 minute set came to an end, with an unexpected encoure of 'Lucy The Castle', Jonny obviously enjoyed himself, just as much as everyone else in the crowd. An awsome night of classic hits, proving once again, the front man of the Wheel is not to be missed.

all txt and pix by Jane Following on from Jonny's triumphant acoustic set, came one of his now legendary DJ sets, featuring the sounds of Manchester with a heady mix of punk.

Your next chance to see Jonny play his acoustic set will be at the Movers and Shakers festival, at the Jamm, Brixton, on Saturday 15th August, last few tickets are available using the link below

http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=334007&interface=

you will also get to see Danny Mahon, Jersey Budd, amongst others

be there, or be square

(for more information on Danny Mahon: http://www.myspace.com/dannymahon)

jane

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