Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Jimmy Barnes Tues 8th August Carling Academy Islington
So Jimmy Barnes' night two. I get to the venue just as he was finishing the first song which was a little disappointing as he decided tonight to open with three acoustic numbers, 'Stone Cold', 'Catch Your Shadow' and 'Still Got A Long Way To Go'. The venue was just as crammed as last night but not as drunk. I managed to get to a similar position on the right hand side by the bar as before and again was throroughly entertained. A keyboard player has suddenly materialised and we have a long solo during 'Sweet Little Rocknroller'. Roachford again guested but no Mica, However later on in the set Liam Finn of Bethcaduper and son of one of Crowded House appears for a great rendition of the Beatles 'Helter Skelter'. Jimmy also does the Johnny Cash song 'Big River' as also done by Cold Chisel many years ago. 'Khe Sahn' sounds better with the keys and 'Working Class Man' was another huge singalong. The encore was the same as the night before. However, very noticeable was Jimmy's daughter Elle-May's dress. She was doing backing vocals and her outfit was very low cut and more revealing than the previous night!
I regret the decision not to purchase the official bootleg of the night before (which was actually on sale 20 minutes after the gig had finished) but still was a great gig. Hopefully Jimmy won't wait another five years before coming over again.