Paul Heaton And Jacqui Abbott @ Leeds Arena (Gary Mather for Live4ever)
Live4ever was at the big Paul Heaton And Jacqui Abbott gig on October 20th.
Paul Heaton And Jacqui Abbott are currently touring UK arenas after what was of course a miserable 2020 did at least bring them a first UK number one album as a duo with Manchester Calling.
“I’ve lived in Manchester for 17 years now and recording an album here for the first time I was looking forward to cycling to work,” Heaton said of the record.
“That was never possible as Manchester is now being turned into a business centre for the rich, which I can’t stand. If there’s a theme to the record, it’s anti growth, anti greed, against the continuous tearing down of old buildings and sticking up soulless offices, and the disappearance of local accents on TV, along with the creeping spread of Americanese.”
“So, some curmudgeonly moans, plus some hopefully uplifting love songs. Originally it was set up to be a double LP like London Calling but alas the double album has also become a victim of time.”
Photos for Live4ever by Gary Mather.