Jake Bugg - Live Review

Photo by Hudson Taylor

Jake Bugg - First Direct Arena, Leeds (19/10/14)

Callum Thornhill

Jake Bugg for £15 a ticket in an arena. It would be rude not to go to for that price, wouldn't it?

Traveling to Leeds for the first time since the festival, this gig was the perfect excuse for me to return to the city.

This was the first arena I've been to since seeing the Who last year and I didn't know what to expect seeing Jake Bugg in a 13,000 capacity venue. I certainly wasn't disappointed though!

Supported by Hudson Taylor (who were phenomenal) and Skinny Living (who I missed), £15 seemed too good to be true for this event.

It was 100% genuine though!

Playing tracks from both the self titled debut album, and hits from latest LP, Shangri La, the arena was packed from bottom to top.

How has Jake Bugg sold out the First Direct Arena? Simple answer - because he is the best British talent we've had for a long time.

Ballad Of Mr Jones being played was the highlight of my night/life. Easily my favourite track by Bugg, closely followed by opening track Messed Up Kids.

The gig was going from strength to strength with classics Seen It All, Two Fingers, and Song About Love being performed.

The moment most fans had waited for was the final song of the night. Lightning Bolt. The crowd were singing along, dancing, and hugging each other. Marvelous scenes.