With billions of streams to his name and having more accolades than we’re able to list, English singer-songwriter James Bay is a certified legend of the music industry, and his long-standing successful career only seems to grow as the years go by. James Bay earned his first ever platinum record with ‘Hold be the river’ in 2014, before even releasing his debut studio album! James has had a monumental year in both his personal life and career, after releasing his highly-awaited third studio album “Leap” in July and the superstar also married his childhood sweetheart shortly after in August. The amazing album was incredibly well-received from fans around the world and critics alike and just shows that this talented musician is still continuing to produce and create magical songs, many of which are thanks to his expertise with guitars and his incredible song-writing ability. James Bay has an unexplainable ability to capture the attention of a room with a single strum of his guitar and instantly owns any stage that he touches. After the release of his “Leap”, James Bay announced a string of special shows across the UK and Europe and we were lucky enough to catch the mega star as he took over the Manchester Academy for a super special night. James Would go on to play a range of songs from his entire discography, spanning back to his previously released albums and his newest record. Support for the night came from James’ friend, and equally amazing artist Kevin Garrett.
Setlist
Best Fake Smile
Endless Summer Nights
Give Me the Reason
If You Ever Want to Be in Love
Peer Pressure
Us
Let It Go Play Life
Silent Love
Need the Sun to Break
Save Your Love (with Kevin Garrett)
Fade Out (with Kevin Garrett)
When We Were on Fire
Pink Lemonade
Craving
Encore: Hold Back the River
JAMES BAY
Photos + Review by Lewis Roberts | Exclusively for Music, Why Not!
