Bryan Ferry – Live at Baloise Session – 2014 – RTS
The inimitable Bryan Ferry this morning. Always a favorite, ever since his days with Roxy Music. He has never delivered less than a completely satisfying performance, and judging by the crowd at this Baloise Session concert, he has no intention of disappointing. His 2014 tour saw him playing packed festivals all over Europe.
In 2014, Ferry toured extensively, with notable performances including Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, as well as an appearance at the Chicago Theatre, which was preceded by a talk with author Michael Bracewell at the Museum of Contemporary Art on the subjects of fame and his creative inspiration. Also in 2014, Ferry collaborated with the Norwegian DJ/producer Todd Terje, providing vocals on a cover version of “Johnny and Mary” (originally recorded by Robert Palmer). The track was released as a single and appeared on Terje’s album It’s Album Time. In June 2014, Ferry appeared at the Glastonbury Festival,[55] and in 2015 he returned to Coachella to perform as a guest artist with Terje.
In November 2014, Ferry released a new album entitled Avonmore, featuring original material and two cover songs (including the aforementioned “Johnny and Mary” with Terje). To support the album, Ferry launched a 20-date tour across the UK and released his first-ever solo live album, Live 2015. Ferry continued to tour Europe and North America in the three years following the album’s release, consistently playing no fewer than 30 shows each year. In 2017, Ferry gave his debut performance at the Hollywood Bowl, backed by the venue’s full orchestra. Music industry critic Bob Lefsetz reviewed the performance, and noted Ferry’s orchestral performance of “The Main Thing” as a highlight. In November and December 2018, Ferry made his second appearance with the long-running concert series Night of the Proms in Germany, along with the Pointer Sisters, Milow, and Tim Bendzko.
In March 2022, Ferry announced, alongside bandmates Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera and Paul Thompson, that Roxy Music would be touring for the first time since 2011. The tour was billed as a celebration of Roxy Music’s 50th anniversary. The tour took place in September and October 2022, across Canada, United States and United Kingdom. In May 2022, Ferry released a cover EP called Love Letters, and a new book titled Lyrics that looked back on his song writing through the Roxy Music and solo years.
Continuing the re-release of his solo vinyl records, in late 2023 Ferry released Mamouna and confirmed an additional unreleased partner album Horoscope, would join the deluxe release. Ahead of Record Store Day 2024, Ferry re-released The Right Stuff as an EP on a limited edition blue vinyl. In March of the same year, Ferry entered a partnership with Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group, which involved the sale of 50% of his catalogue to the company.
Crank it up and enjoy.
Goes VERY well with coffee:
