Sunday 31 October 2021

Saturday 30 October 2021. THE PINEAPPLE THIEF live at Shepherds Bush Empire. The Pineapple Thief is a British progressive rock band, started by Bruce Soord in 1999 in Somerset, England. They are on a tour of the U.K. & mainland Europe. The band has released thirteen studio albums. Their highest UK charting album was "Dissolution " which hit number 36 in 2018. I saw them play good shows at this venue in 2018 and 2019. Support comes from ALEX HENRY FOSTER & THE LONG SHADOWS. He is very popular back home in Canada. His recent album release from April this year , "Standing Under Bright Lights" made the UK charts at number 32. ------------------ Around 1200 folks here as level 2 is half empty and Level 3 is closed off as unsold. Support act arrived on stage at 7.30pm for their 40 mins set. They played a good set as when the two guitars and keyboards rocked out, the wall of sound was really good. THE PINEAPPLE THIEF arrived on stage at 8.30pm for their 1 hour 45 mins set. The band all arrive on stage wearing simple black t-shirts. They are all great musicians. The addition of brilliant drummer Gavin Harrison, from not one but two legendary progressive rock bands in Porcupine Tree and King Crimson, has made a quantum leap in quality and reputation. I do not know any of their songs, but the last four played tonight seemed to be their best. They sound best when they rock out, rather than the slower ones. A good show and the crowd loved it. Full PINEAPPLE THIEF setlist played tonight... Versions of the Truth In Exile Warm Seas Demons Our Mire That Shore Threatening War Far Below Driving Like Maniacs White Mist Uncovering Your Tracks Break It All Wretched Soul Encore: Part Zero The Final Thing on My Mind Nothing at Best

Posted 31st October 2021