MANCHESTER ACADEMY ONE SATURDAY 30th JULY 2011.
TOUR TWO.
Black Country Communion is an English American Hard Rock Band
based in Los Angeles California Formed in 2009 . The Band is a
Super Group Composed of Bassist & Lead Vocalist Glenn Hughes
( Trapeze & Deep Purple ) , Guitarist & Second Vocalist Joe Bonamassa
Drummer Jason Bonham ( Son of John Bonham Led Zeppelin ) &
Keyboardist Derek Sherinian ( He was a member of Dream Theatre
from 1994 -1999 ) After playing together for a while the Group released
It’s Self Titled Debut Album in 2010 & the following Year ” Black Country
Communion 2″ which was Promoted on their First Concert Tour of the US.
& Europe . The Band released It’s Third Studio Album ” Afterglow ” in
2012 . Early next year Bonamassa left & Black Country Communion
Subsequently Broke Up with Hughes & Bonham Forming California Breed.
Shortly thereafter in 2016 Hughes & Bonamassa reconciled & the Band
returned with Black Country Communion released the following year in
2024 . The Group is set to return with it’s Fifth Studio Album 5 . Years
Active ( 2009 -2013 ) ( 2016 -2024 ) Genres Hard Rock & Blues Rock .
Labels J & R Adventures & Mascot . Line Up Glen Hughes Bass & Lead
Vocals ex. ex. ex. Joe Bonamassa Lead Guitar & Second Vocalist ex. ex.
ex. Jason Bonham Drums / Percussion & Occasional B/V ex. ex. ex. &
Derek Sherinian Keyboards ex. ex. ex. Outstanding Talented Musicians.
SONG 1. Black Country ex. ” It’s cold on the mountain ” ” It’s cold in the
Wood ” ” My life is a Fountain ” ” It’s all in the blood ” Amazing playing .
SONG 2. One Last Soul ex. ” You were born in a Jet Stream ” Down in
South Caroline ” ” Got a role in the Big Scheme ” ” Now your ready to
Shine ” Amazing arrangement & Song-writing & Vocals & Harmonies .
SONG 3. Crossfire ex. ” Aragon ” ” I hear them sing ” ” Break the bone ”
” & I will feel the sting ” ” In the morning ” ” They will sail ” ” The Dogs
of Hell ” ” Are on my Trail ” Outstanding overall Sounds Just Love It .
SONG 4. The Battle For Hadrian’s Wall ex. ” Sinners , Monks & Thieves
all share the air we breathe ” ” Smoke , Swords & Fire , Brave Man’s
True Desire ” ” For free men must Fight Tonight all in the Glory of War “
SONG 5. Song Of Yesterday ex. ( With extended Joe Bonamassa Guitar
Solo Intro ) ” I hold the passion ” ” For many years , I would Listen ”
” The heavy weight upon my chest ” ” Like a wailing wall ” Great Song .
SONG 6. I Can See Your Spirit ex. ” Your Automatic ” ” So wild to Thrill ”
” You say you won’t ” ” But I know you will ” ” Your so Dramatic ” ” How
can it be ? ” ” So full of Life ” ” & Energy ! ” Amazing arrangement. Magic.
SONG 7. Save Me ex. ” I cry & a new ” ” Day is dawning ” ” I gave you my
Plea ” ” All Alone ” ” So High & I can’t ” ” Hear the Warning ” ” I breath &
Face the Unknown ” Amazing Lead & Bass Guitars / Keyboards & Drums.
SONG 8. Cold ex. ” Take my Eyes ” ” Burn down the Sun ” ” How can you
be so Clod ” ” You left me Here ” ” All hope is Gone ” ” Where is the Life I
Sold ? ” Another amazing arrangement with outstanding Vocals. Love It.
SONG 9. The Ballad Of John Henry ex.( Joe Bonamassa Song ) ” Who killed
John Henry ” ” In the battle of Sinners & Saints ” ” Who killed John Henry”
” In the Battle of Sinners & Saints Outstanding Playing & Sounds . Magic .
SONG 10 . The Outsider ex. ” I’m the Keeper ” ” You know my Name ”
” Kill the Reaper ” ” Feed the flame ” ” I’m a Rider ” ” Blood Red Sky ”
” The Outsider ” ” Till I Die ” Amazing Guitars / Keys / Drums & Vocals .
SONG 11. Keyboard Solo ex. ( Derek Sherman ) Fantastic arrangement
& outstanding Magical Playing , Crowd going wild with Delight . Love It.
SONG 12. Sista Jane ex. ( C ) ” Sweet Sista Jane ” ” ” Sure like the pain”
” You will remain ” ” Sweet Sista Jane ” Amazing Song writing . Magical.
ENCORE.
SONG 13. Man In The Middle ex. ( C ) ” The Man … , The Man in the
Middle ” ” Someone can … , Now can Cry me a Riddle ” Amazing Song.
SONG 14. Burn ex.( Deep Purple Cover ) ” The Sky is Red , I don’t under-
stand ” ” Past Midnight I still see the Land ” ” People are sayin’ the
Woman is Damned ” ” She makes you Burn with the wave of her Hand”
This has been a wonderful Concert from this amazing Super Band of
Talented Musicians at the Brilliant Academy 1 Manchester Oxford Road.