Jake Bugg with Support from Georgie

On Sunday night, Nottingham musician Jake Bugg played an intimate, acoustic gig at Leeds Grand Theatre.

All the dates on the tour are at seated venues, creating a relaxed ambiance from the get go. Over the past few years, Bugg has established a prestigious brand for himself. The mainstream commercial success of his debut album has provided him with a wide fan base, which has consequently allowed him to be more creative with his later albums, earning his stripes with the critics.

Kicking the night off was singer-songwriter Georgie. The artist is known for her soulful vocals and witty lyrics. The young artist captivated the room with her charming stage presence.

The highlight of her set was her track 'Too Much TV' (the title track of her upcoming debut E.P.), a gritty, tongue-and-cheek ballad with a punchy chorus.

Bugg then graced the stage, playing a ninety minute, stripped back acoustic set. It was a bold move that highlighted his skilled musicianship and demanded the full attention of the audience.

There was minimal interaction with the crowd, however when Bugg did speak, he dished out funny responses to the more lively or heckling members of the crowd.

The strongest tracks in his sets were all off his debut album, most notably 'Slide', 'Trouble Town' and 'Broken'. These songs best illustrated his intricate guitar playing and vibrant song writing and resonated vividly in the theatre setting.

Although his later works have a mature edge to them, there's something charming and nostalgic about his first album. Every track on the debut is strong and full of character, whereas the other albums work as a collective group of songs. In a nutshell, the debut album is the crowd pleaser and is always going to translate better in a live setting.

Bugg concluded his set with his biggest hit "Two Fingers", uniting the room in an upbeat sing-along.
The beauty of the night was it's simplicity. No frills, no props, no big light show - just a man with his guitar.

To be able to entertain a crowd for that long with minimal embellishment is undeniably impressive. Bugg gave a sincere and personal performance, engaging with enthusiastic fans and revealing glimmers of enigmatic character through quirky anecdotes between tracks. Overall, it was a memorable and entertaining evening.

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