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BILLY BRAGG IN CONCERT:

British folk-punk icon and all-around agitator Billy Bragg has been rousing fans with his biting wit and galvanizing protest songs since the late '70s. The line between art and politics has never concerned Bragg – he's an outspoken left-wing activist, and he makes no apologies for using his music as a platform to share his message with a wider audience. In concert he keeps things simple, strumming his guitar and delivering songs like "Whose Side Are You On" and "Take Down the Union Jack" with a cheery attitude that belies their weighty themes. Bragg is a man with a message, but he's far cry from a humorless pedagogue – whether he's railing against fascism, promoting a multi-racial Britain, or simply singing a love song, he manages to do it all with a warmth, humor, and poetic sense that leaves ticket buyers wanting more.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Essex-born Stephen William "Billy" Bragg started writing poetry and playing guitar in his teens, but it wasn't until he saw The Clash perform at a 1978 Rock Against Racism event that he developed an interest in social causes. Merging his love of poetry with his newfound political passion, Bragg began penning protest songs and performing them on the streets of London. He managed to get a demo tape to an exec at Charisma Records, and in 1983 the label issued Bragg's debut album Life's a Riot with Spy Vs Spy. Featuring seven politically charged songs and clocking in at just over 15 minutes, the record wasn't expected to be a hit, but listeners loved it – the album cracked the Top 40 on the UK Albums Chart and ultimately went Gold. Bragg followed up with a string of Top 20 albums including Talking with the Taxman about Poetry (1986) and Workers Playtime (1988), the latter of which spawned the No. 1 hit "She's Leaving Home." Since then Bragg has remained both musically and politically prolific, supporting various leftist movements and releasing more than a dozen albums including 2016's Shine a Light, a collaboration with American folk hero Joe Henry.

Over the course of their career, Billy Bragg has played at venues such as the Buckhead Theater in Atlanta and have brought places like Ridgefield Playhouse in Connecticut to maximum capacity.

Setlists

    1. 1.The Milkman of Human Kindness
    2. 2.Must I Paint You a Picture?
    3. 3.The Wolf Covers Its Tracks
    4. 4.There Is Power in a Union
    5. 5.All You Fascists Bound to Lose (Woody Guthrie cover)
    6. 6.St. Swithin's Day
    7. 7.She's Got a New Spell
    8. 8.California Stars (Billy Bragg & Wilco cover)
    9. 9.Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key (Billy Bragg & Wilco cover)
    10. 10.Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted
    11. 11.The Boy Done Good
    12. 12.Sexuality
    13. 13.I Will Be Your Shield
    14. 14.A New England
    15. 15.Levi Stubbs' Tears
    16. 16.Which Side Are You On? (The Almanac Singers cover)
    17. 17.Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards
    1. 1.St. Swithin's Day
    2. 2.She's Got a New Spell
    3. 3.California Stars (Billy Bragg & Wilco cover)
    4. 4.Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key (Billy Bragg & Wilco cover)
    5. 5.Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted
    6. 6.The Boy Done Good
    7. 7.Sexuality
    8. 8.I Will Be Your Shield
    9. 9.A New England
    10. 10.Levi Stubbs' Tears
    11. 11.Greetings to the New Brunette
    12. 12.Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards
    1. 1.St. Swithin's Day
    2. 2.She's Got a New Spell
    3. 3.California Stars (Billy Bragg & Wilco cover)
    4. 4.Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key (Billy Bragg & Wilco cover)
    5. 5.Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted
    6. 6.The Boy Done Good
    7. 7.Sexuality
    8. 8.I Will Be Your Shield
    9. 9.A New England
    10. 10.Levi Stubbs' Tears
    11. 11.Greetings to the New Brunette
    12. 12.Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards
    1. 1.St. Swithin's Day
    2. 2.She's Got a New Spell
    3. 3.The Buck Doesn't Stop Here No More
    4. 4.California Stars (Billy Bragg & Wilco cover)
    5. 5.Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key (Billy Bragg & Wilco cover)
    6. 6.Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted
    7. 7.The Boy Done Good
    8. 8.Sexuality
    9. 9.I Will Be Your Shield
    10. 10.Levi Stubbs' Tears
    11. 11.Greetings to the New Brunette
    12. 12.Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards
    1. 1.The World Turned Upside Down (Leon Rosselson cover)
    2. 2.To Have and to Have Not
    3. 3.The Lonesome Death of Rachel Corrie
    4. 4.She's Got a New Spell
    5. 5.The Buck Doesn't Stop Here No More
    6. 6.Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted
    7. 7.The Boy Done Good
    8. 8.Sexuality
    9. 9.I Will Be Your Shield
    10. 10.There Is Power in a Union
    11. 11.Levi Stubbs' Tears
    12. 12.Greetings to the New Brunette
    13. 13.Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards
    14. 14.Between the Wars

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Reviews

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 79 reviews
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  • Sun, Sea, Socialism

    by ktwoa on 11/25/24The Magnolia - El CajonRating: 5 out of 5

    Brilliant show, tremendous venue. Billy is still bringing the people songs to ignite the soul.

  • Awesome!

    by Shell on 10/15/24Kodak Center - RochesterRating: 4 out of 5

    I was there to see Steven Page who opened for billy Bragg. I was super happy with Page and thought he sounded 10x better than BNL. Billy Bragg was a nice surprise too and I liked his songs even though I wasn’t familiar.

  • Billy Bragg show

    by Billbo on 10/15/24Kodak Center - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5

    Great concert! I love the venue! I've always wanted to see Billy Bragg, I've been a long time fan! Bonus opening act: Steven Page of the Bare Naked Ladies!

  • Amazing, inspiring, entertaining performer

    by svh on 10/15/24Kodak Center - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5

    Billy delivered his activist sometimes punkish folk-rock with great energy and presence, sharing tales and philosophy along the way. Inspiring. For those of us who have been around the last 40 years with him, it is great pleasure to see how a firey, deeply compassionate perspective on the world evolves over time and stays relevant and important. He also really does his homework - if he's been to your town before, he'll have looked it up; he knows who he is and where he's at, and that connection makes for a great show.

  • Feeling the Love

    by Shirley on 10/14/24Massey Hall - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    The concert was incredible! It’s the greatest feeling to listen to Billy’s stories and to be uplifted by his values. I also believe strongly in empathy and compassion for others. Billy’s music has resonated with me for a very long time, and this concert did not disappoint. Listening to Billy’s powerful messages in an audience of like minded people was so inspirational. Billy is timeless! ❤️

  • Bragging About The Magnolia

    by PPK3 on 10/1/24The Magnolia - El CajonRating: 4 out of 5

    I attended the Billy Bragg show at The Magnolia on Saturday, September 28. I drove 6 hours from Tucson to be there. Billy was phenomenal, and charming, and so was his opening act, Raye Zaragoza! The acoustics were great! The courtyard was a lovely way to have a drink and mingle with other concert goers before the show. The seats were comfortable and the venue was intimate. I had a great time! Thank you!

  • 2 1/2 hours of brilliance!

    by San Diego Brit on 10/1/24The Magnolia - El CajonRating: 5 out of 5

    Had always wanted to see Billy Bragg and never had the opportunity till now. He far exceeded my hopes and expectations! Loved every minute of the 2 1/2 hours he was on stage - his songs, his stories, his politics and his English sense of humor! I've been to a lot of shows in US, England, Canada in my long life and this one will be remembered and treasured for ever! All praise to Billy Bragg!

  • A fun night with a fantastic performance

    by KNSJ Rocks on 10/1/24The Magnolia - El CajonRating: 5 out of 5

    Great venue and wonderful show by Billy. Engaging and though provoking. All the classics we know and love and a couple of surprises.

  • Go ahead and Bragg

    by Sam on 10/1/24The Magnolia - El CajonRating: 5 out of 5

    So good. Billy is a legend and master storyteller. Show was 2 1/2 hours and there really wasn’t a dull moment.

  • Awesome evening with Billy Bragg!!!

    by DWD707 on 9/24/24Commodore Ballroom - VancouverRating: 5 out of 5

    Great Concert! Billy Bragg delivered a great show and maintained a good rapport with the crowd throughout the evening. He performed many of his older songs as well as some of his newer material.