ALL WELLER - THE UTIMATE TRIBUTE TO THE JAM, THE STYLE COUNCIL & PAUL WELLER
Following his previous incarnation as lead guitarist, vocalist and Paul Weller sound-a-like in the highly acclaimed Paul Weller Experience, Paul Evans has formed a new Jam, Paul Weller and Style Council tribute band called all weller.
After a decade playing to sell-out crowds all over the UK and Europe following the Britpop explosion of 1995, which Weller inadvertently spearheaded following the release of his epic Stanley Road LP, the Paul Weller Experience bought their adventure to a conclusion in 2005 with a tour of the UK and Ireland.
Described as achieving the closest vocal and stage representation of Weller, Evans couldn’t resist the temptation to assemble a new line up after being approached by drummer and Weller fanatic Gary Hunsley. Bassist Charlie Fowler and keyboard player Joe Wright joined to complete the line up.
With Weller’s solo career reaching yet another new peak with release of the acclaimed LP 22 Dreams, which went straight to No.1, and an enduring interest in The Jam, highlighted by former members Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler reforming as From The Jam, which has sold out tours nationwide, Paul felt the time was right to embark on a new tribute project. “I was approached by Gary who knew my old band well. After he saw Paul Weller on tour he really wanted me to do something new. I’ve always been a big fan of Weller so I was keen; especially as all the guys in the band are passionate about his music.”
all weller promises to amaze audiences with its attention to detail and accurate musical representation of the man affectionately, but uncomfortably, known as the Modfather. “For us it’s all about the music. It’s important for us to go out and put on a show that does justice to Weller, as we have enormous respect for him as an artist. If our show was anything less than 100% faithful we wouldn’t be doing it,” says Paul. “We aim to capture a balance between the studio sound and a live Weller sound. This is combined with the energy and high-octane passion Weller puts into all of his live shows.”
Commenting on their image, Evans explains he’s not worried about the fact he’s not a doppelganger of the Mod God. “Weller epitomises cool and anyone trying to emulate his look is a pretender. Our show is about his music, stage performance and style, and we reflect the energy and essence of that. Everyone who compares us to the other Jam/Weller tributes rates us the best by far and it’s the audience's view that counts.”
From the chaos, intensity and rebellion of Punk to his position as the elder statesman of British popular music, all weller faithfully recreates every stage of Weller’s 30-year career.
Songs include:
In the City, Away from the Numbers, Down in The Tube Station at Midnight, In The Crowd, Mr Clean, Saturday's Kids, Going Underground, English Rose, David Watts, That's Entertainment, A Town Called Malice, All Around the World, The Modern World, Eton Rifles, Peacock Suit, Sunflower, The Changing Man, You Do Something To Me, Broken Stones, From the Floorboards Up, Come On Lets Go
great gig last night,sorry it was only a quick chat,but you still nailed the songs as well if not better than last time.see ya in june for the next one.. all the best andy
just to let you know THE MARCH OF THE MODS TOUR open this thursday the 29th of jan at the playhouse theatre harlow featuring wellalive and the small fakers with the music of paul weller and the small faces script read by chip hawkes ex front man with the tremelos cheers keep the faith
