In double denim and his signature shades, Leon Bridges stepped onstage as a man who knew exactly who he was and what he was there to do. There was something about the light Summer rain that complimented the gentle soul sound that he’s known so well for. As the natural light dipped on the gardens, the golden glow of Bridges’ Western world took us captive. The Khruangbin collaborations of ‘Texas Sun’ and ‘Mariella’ went down a treat in particular on the night.
Opening the evening was Leeds-based soul outfit Gotts Street Park, whose dusty instrumentals and understated swagger were a perfect match for Bridges’ aesthetic. Their cinematic grooves set the tone for what was to come.
Gotts Street Park photos:
Leon Bridges photos & set-list:
Set-list:
When a Man Cries
Panther City
Better Man
Flowers
Laredo
Coming Home
That’s What I Love
Never Satisfied
Mariella (Khruangbin & Leon Bridges song)
Steam
Ain’t Got Nothing On You
Texas Sun (Khruangbin & Leon Bridges song)
You Don’t Know
Bad Bad News
If It Feels Good – Then It Must Be
Hold On
Can’t Have It All
God Loves Everyone
River (Acoustic)
Peaceful Place
Smooth Sailin’
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Lisa Sawyer (Acoustic)
Beyond
Photos & Words by Myles Dunne – @MylesDunnePhoto
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