Thanks to Freudian over on D for finding this - fabulously honest review from The Bristol Evening Post .

 

Headline: YOUNG CHEEKY CHAPPY

WILL'S JUST A CLASS ACT.

 

"Artists like Will Young show Bristol's shocking lack of suitable music venues up for what it really is. While the Colston Hall looks great after the refurb and is always a pleasant background, it is simply not the place for big pop acts or souls songstresses to strut their stuff.

Most Will Young fans aren't ashamed to proclaim their love from the rooftops, clap wildly and dance in the aisles at at £35 a ticket nor should they be.

While I was one of those hoping for a soothing sit down gig, those full to bursting with Will appreciation should not have been shushed and chided for a bit of whooping and screeched " I love You's" - they deserved an arena for their passion.

I'm not a die hard fan but it is impossible not to like this big chinned cheeky chappy as he cavorts on stage. He has oodles of vocal talent and is clearly a genuine good soul, who has not forgotten his humble beginnings as one of the first ever reality talent show products as shown with his hugely popular choice of encore - his first hit, Evergreen.

He literally oozes energy and a sense of fun, whether it's prancing in jeans so tight 'they made him feel like a Ken doll', bunny hopping to croon excitedly beside his brilliant backing singers or indulging in some Riverdance-esque moves which would make Michael Flatley cringe.

Young is unpretentious, charming and compelling.

His hits are numerous and last nights playlist an accurate showcase of his skill- with the more uptempo numbers like YG, You and I, LTOYW and LRN hauling the audience to their feet.

The look was almost Rat Pack and I was surprised by the big band jazz quality of some of the songs, an authentic style which may be lost in production on cd's.

But Young is clearly at his best when he has reduced the audience to a sea of waving arms and catch in your throat sing-alongs and with WAI and ATL, he did just that.

But I liked him most when he stripped it down to just him and pianist Dave Tench, out in front doing raw impassioned versions of Tears for Fears, EWTRTW, and the Buzzcocks EFIL.

And his take on The Doors LMF was surpringly awesome.

With Ace Support from Bristol band Phantom Limb, this was a night which blew the cobwebs away if the howling gales hadn't already."

 

by Polly March, she gave 8/10

Thanks to Freudian over on D for finding this - fabulously honest review from The Bristol Evening Post .

Good review, I was there!! :cheer:

Thanks Munchkin. Another good'un. :cheer:

 

Must have missed it over the road. I've posted it in the press review thread too.

Edited November 25, 200915 yr by truly talented

Thanks for the ticket sales info Sunday. Just knew there was no need to fret.

 

Glad to read you had a brilliant night munchkin. Don't know how he manages it but he does keep getting better & better. :wub:

 

Looks like most of the buzzjack crew will be at Birmingham. :yahoo:

 

And, apparently, he did ...... the next night. How very dare he :lol:

 

Hehe, I was there, on the 22nd. :dance: Actually, I turned up on the Saturday, too, convinced that my ticket was for that night! :rolleyes: :wacko: :lol: DOH! But he really was fabulous. :yahoo: Loved it. And the sound at the Hammersmith Apollo was awesome, I've only ever had good experiences there. :)

 

It's great to see that he's only had good reviews so far, incl. the London gigs. He deserves that. :wub:

Hehe, I was there, on the 22nd. :dance: Actually, I turned up on the Saturday, too, convinced that my ticket was for that night! :rolleyes: :wacko: :lol: DOH! But he really was fabulous. :yahoo: Loved it. And the sound at the Hammersmith Apollo was awesome, I've only ever had good experiences there. :)

 

It's great to see that he's only had good reviews so far, incl. the London gigs. He deserves that. :wub:

 

Agree he usually gets a hard time from the London press but it's glowing reviews all round this tour. :dance: Glad you had a fantastic time Toni.

Pleased you were able to get along there for the second night Toni - he was a bit good wasn't he :wub: :wub: :heart:

 

I'm loving the positive feedback he's getting this time round. I don't think we've had one bad, snarky comment yet. A couple of silly comments but - hey - par for the course.

Birmingham NIA

 

Light my fire

 

 

Ever fallen in love

 

 

They are still processing so the quality will improve when they have fully finished uploading

 

More to come

Birmingham NIA

 

Light my fire

 

 

Ever fallen in love

 

 

They are still processing so the quality will improve when they have fully finished uploading

 

More to come

 

WOW!!!!!!! The sound is AMAZING :D

Everybody wants to rule the world

 

WOW!! :o the sound is bloody brilliant.. :wub: Ever fallen in love is fast becoming a favorite Will song of mine.. :wub:

It's a Will song to me now anyway. :lol:

Anyone else hooked on watching his tummy going in and out when he sings?... :wub: it's really quite amazing how much it extends. :D :wub:

Thanks Sunday - fabulous vids - :heart:

 

 

Hopes & fears

 

Evergreen

 

More treats this morning. :D

 

 

Thanks so much Sunday. :friends: It's so lovely to be able to relive it all. :wub:

Blimey, your videos are wonderful sunday!! :yahoo: I've been watching the tummy too SWF..

 

Sorry I missed you and suggy at Brum this time - bet you had a wonderful time, great seats too!! :dance:

Blimey, your videos are wonderful sunday!! :yahoo: I've been watching the tummy too SWF..

 

Sorry I missed you and suggy at Brum this time - bet you had a wonderful time, great seats too!! :dance:

 

 

Hi Ros it was lovely to see you and your hubby at Manchester

Hi Ros it was lovely to see you and your hubby at Manchester

 

Hi sunday, I'm coming to Brighton tomorrow but Peter's not well so can't make it now, hope to see you there!

Hi sunday, I'm coming to Brighton tomorrow but Peter's not well so can't make it now, hope to see you there!

 

Sorry to hear that Peter's not well Ros and I hope he's feeling better soon, enjoy yourself at Brighton and that goes for the rest of you as well, bring me all the gossip and highlights on your return, it's ok, I'll be fine here holding the fort on my own. :snif:

Hi sunday, I'm coming to Brighton tomorrow but Peter's not well so can't make it now, hope to see you there!

 

I can't go now :cry: [sorry to hear Peter is not well ] i hope you all have a great time

 

 

Sorry to hear that Peter's not well Ros and I hope he's feeling better soon, enjoy yourself at Brighton and that goes for the rest of you as well, bring me all the gossip and highlights on your return, it's ok, I'll be fine here holding the fort on my own. :snif:

 

 

I will be joining you :P

I can't go now :cry: [sorry to hear Peter is not well ] i hope you all have a great time

I will be joining you :P

 

I thought you were going today sunday? :unsure: but I'm pleased I'm not on my own though. :friends: