Songwriting genius Paul Heaton kicked off the first of two sold-out nights at TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall.
In a near two-hour set performing almost 30 songs, national treasure Heaton kicked off the night with Just Another Family from latest album The Mighty Several, before taking a trip down memory lane with The Housemartins Bow Down and The Beautiful South’s Old Red Eyes Is Back.
A man of few words, Heaton greeted the crowd with a brief “Hello Piece Hall, hello Halifax” before treating the crowd to hit after hit alongside guest singer Rianne Downey with the setlist including Bell Bottomed Tear, Sail This Ship, Song For Whoever, Me and the Farmer, A Little Time, Don’t Marry Her, Build, Happy Hour, Perfect 10 and Let Love Speak Up Itself.
Giant inflatable balloons then flooded the historic venue for Good as Gold (Stupid as Mud). Classic anthems One Last Love Song and Keep It All In seemed to bring the night to an end before Heaton gave the crowd a two-song encore with Rotterdam and the much-loved Caravan of Love.
Heaton was supported on the night by special guest Billy Bragg with the fearless recording artist, tireless live performer and peerless political campaigner, performing a one-hour set.
TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall continues Wednesday with a second sold-out show from Paul Heaton.