Kiefer Sutherland - Live from Oxford’s O2 Academy
Kiefer Sutherland Live in concert at the O2 Academy Oxford. March 2020
© Copyright Stewart Marsden
Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland, Kiefer Sutherland to you and me, is a man of many talents. The Paddington-born Canadian is an accomplished actor, producer, director, has an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Satellite Awards under his belt. He is a real-life cowboy and Rodeo legend, and also a very talented singer and songwriter.
On 2nd March 2020, he was playing live at Oxford’s O2 Academy.
Supporting Kiefer were the country-pop group “The Adelaides” made up of Paris Georgia, Alicia Albanese, and Abi Phillips. They are an awesome trio who deliver fantastic harmonies and powerful vocals. Their overall vibe would have you believe they had come straight from the Appalachian Mountains where generations of musicians had blended English ballads with Celtic and Irish songs, adding influences from various European roots. But no they are from Birmingham and were certainly a superb complement to what was up next.
Keifer’s style of country Americana suits his rich gravely voice and consists of well-crafted, thoughtful autobiographical songs. His performance tells a tale of Whiskey, Rodeo, Life, and The Open Road. The Hollywood actor has an awesome stage presence, he engages with the crowd who is eager to hear what’s up next. Time flies by, and I found myself jigging to his very catchy rhythms. Musically, If you like Bon Jovi's spirit you’ll love Keifer’s soul. He’s always smiling and full of energy, a few songs in the giant white Gaucho hat comes off and the venue is buzzing with energy and those who knew his songs were singing along.
Kiefer is a star that shines with humility his performance was superb. He played well to a very diverse crowd who enjoyed every moment. I would recommend his concerts and both albums to anyone no matter your taste in music, there really is something for everyone
I must confess; it was great to have an opportunity to photograph Jack Bauer from 24, but looking at the screen legend though my lens I heard in my mind the voice of a Vampire - David from ‘The Lost Boys’ - “They're only noodles, Michael”.
