Wilko Johnson at The Sage

Wilko Johnson

The Sage, Gateshead

19.10.2012

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This was my third Wilko Johnson gig in a relatively short period of time; the previous two occasions took place at the Shildon Civic Hall and at The Arc respectively. This time they were ready to rock the intimate surroundings of The Sage's Hall 2.

Once again the support act was Virgil and The Accelerators, who left not a single dry ear in the house with their loud and heavy delivery.

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Soon enough it was time for Wilko Johnson to take to the stage, accompanied by Blockhead Norman Watt-Roy (bass) and former Blockhead Dylan Howe (drums).

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80 minutes of bullet-paced rock, rhythm and blues followed, as Wilko uncorked one crowd-pleasing number after another. We were treated to lengthy solos at various points by all three of the group as they hurtled their way through a whole host of Dr Feelgood classics plus one or two other classics, such as the (very) extended version of Bye Bye Johnny.

Chat between the songs was virtually non-existent; nothing was allowed to get in the way of the music. Wilko's trademark guitar machine-gunning of the audience was as entertaining as ever and the whole provided an uplifting experience.

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Set List

All Through The City
If You Want Me You've Got Me
The More I Give
Going Back Home
Roxette
Dr Dupree
You Shouldn't Call a Doctor
Sneaking Suspicion
Keep on Loving You
When I'm Gone
Wooly Bully
Paradise
Don't Let Your Daddy Know
Back in the Night
She Does it Right

Encore

Bye Bye Johnny


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Here's a few more captured moments to conclude with.

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