Well, what can I say? This eagerly awaited gig definitely lived up to my expectations. It was fantastic. 
The audience was near capacity with people seeking vantage points on the stairs and each number was met with huge applause and hollering (must have been a few US citizens in the audience 
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Davy was genuinely knocked out by the welcome and reaction he received and he seemed quite humbled by it all. Fortunately, not too much that he couldn’t play a blinding set which comprised:
1. Riverbed from Coming Up For Air – one of my favourites from this album and a great way to kick off.
2. Coming Up for Air
3. Messin’ With the Kid – this was quite simply electric. Davy admitted to being a big Rory fan (who isn’t) and set the place alight with his playing. Michael and I exchanged glances of sheer amazement and I thought of Duncan and how he would have loved to have been there for this one.
4. Gotta Leave
5. Tear Down the Walls – love this one for its sheer exuberance.
6. Come Home
7. Almost Cut My Hair – The CSNY number with some amazing guitar and effects from Davy – loved it.
8. Outside Woman Blues – the Cream number that featured some nifty and very fast playing from Davy.
9. Heavy on My Mind – it seems a naked ghost story inspired this one. Spooky. Shame they were male ghosts, said Davy. 
10. Keep on Searching – featuring some nicely improvised keys from new BDS member, Ty Bailie.
11. It’ll all Come Around – the encore that was cut short when Davy blew his amp, or at least a fuse otherwise I don’t think he would have got away this side of midnight. As it was he played for only 75 minutes, which was a tad disappointing having come all the way to the UK. 
In spite of its brevity it was definitely one of the best gigs I've been to this year. Certainly in the top three. (No need to tell you what's number one. 
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At the front of the stage with the best view were, of course, Michael, me, Martin (mbcl), Ian (Icon) and Simon (eldo56). Michael had his video camera for a couple of numbers and Ian was snapping away with his new camera so, hopefully, you’ll see something of the night later.
Needless to say, it was impressed on Davy that he’s been away too long and he must “Come Home” again soon. It can’t come quickly enough for me.
Phil
edited for typo. Can't believe I typed 'it's' instead of 'its' 
Ars Longa, Vita Brevis
“The guy who has helped the blues industry the most is Joe Bonamassa and I would say he is more rock than some rock stuff, so to me blues is whatever you want it to be!”
Simon McBride in my interview with him in Blues Matters! Issue #56
