Their Greatest Hits album reached Number 1, and their singles continually trouble the charts. but it’s as a live act that James come into their own. Their three-guitars-and keyboards sound is large enough to fill these arena venues. they have a massive bank of hits to draw on and frontman Tim Booth’s voice is strong and urgent. And even in amongst the hits set there’s room for a touch of
improvisation to keep proceedings edgy.
Tickets £16. *****
Hereford Leisure Centre, December 4 01432 278778
Binningham NEC, December 5 0127 780 4133
Plymouth Pavilion, December 7 01752 229 922
Newport Centre, December 8 01633 662 666
Brighton Centre, December 9 01273 290 131
London Wembley Arena, December 11 0781 902 0902
Manchester Arena, December 12 0761 834 2700
Glasgow SECC, December 14 0141 287 7777