Myles Kennedy chose Hamburg to start his European tour following the release of his third solo album ‘The Art of Letting Go’ this October.

The show at the iconic Gruenspan was opened by the Swedish alt blues rock band Black River Delta who managed to create a great atmosphere to enjoy this misty Sunday evening with a glass of good whisky whilst laying back in a cozy armchair. One might argue a tad too cozy to warm up the crowd at a rock concert, but the people seemed to enjoy the 8 songs nonetheless.

After a short break, Myles Kennedy hits the stage flanked by his drummer Zia Uddin and Tim Tournier on the bass guitar. During their 100-minute-long set they focus on Myles’ solo works and unlike previous performances with his bands Alter Bridge and Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, Myles is even quite talkative between the songs. Sadly this does not deviate from the fact that time has taken its toll on his voice which lacks the power of earlier years. Not to put any blame on Myles – with such a unique voice and singing style, the wearing is just easier noticeable than with a lot of his contemporaries.

Most fans are more than willing to forgive this though, and prove to be quite knowledgeable in the lyrics, even for the songs of the new album already. At the end of the night, most people are released back into the chill October night with smiles on their faces and the feeling of a Sunday evening well spent.

Myles’ tour will take him through Europe and the UK until the 6th of December.