A few days after having a heart attack and a minor operation I must have been off my head to even attempt photographing a show let alone a huge one! However this was photographing Paul Weller and nothing was going to stop me!

On arrival at the venue I set up the camera and it was time to capture the supporting act Liam Bailey who quickly won me over with his cool sound which infuses reggae, blues, rock and soul. For thirty minutes this guy won over the majority of the audience with his personality and wicked band! One artist to look out for!

After queuing for almost twenty minutes I gave up and headed back to the photo pit to see the Modfather Paul Weller!

From the moment Paul Weller and his band hit the stage I and everyone else knew this was going to be a great show and they didn’t disappoint!

Paul Weller not only looked the part he also delivered his songs in style and from the opening number Paul had most of the audience like putty in his hands!

The last time I saw Mr Weller play was in the noughties but like a fine wine he had just gotten better with age!

Despite my chest playing up a tad I didn’t want to leave. One audience member thought I was joking when I said to him I had a heart attack four days earlier!

Song after song being delivered by Paul Weller left me feeling a tad emotional as I just wanted to sing my head off and dance my ass off but I knew for health reasons I couldn’t!

Paul Weller maybe sixty six years of age but there was no stopping this man from delivering one of the best live sets I’ve seen this year!

Lets not forget Paul’s backing band who were sheer brilliant and complimented Mr Weller. Two drum kits of stage too!

Soon it was time to leave and what I experienced live on the night was a brilliant artist still at the top of his game!

Paul Weller is currently on a UK tour. Check various sites dates as this is one show you don’t want to miss!

Thank you to Warren Higgins at Chuff Media for arranging Tuesday night.

Words / Photos: Kathleen Riot