Badly Drawn Boy embarked on an emotional journey during his Manchester homecoming show at the city’s Stoller Hall.
Badly Drawn Boy, 53, lesser known as Damon Michael Gough, has never been one for a big production. As he took to the stage, of course wearing a trademark beanie hat, at the Manchester city centre venue it was just him, a couple of guitars, harmonicas and a keyboard. Sat on the keys was a little wool figure of Badly Drawn Boy giving fans double for their money.
Following support act Liam Frost, the humble headliner’s first exchange with the audience was one of slight nervous embarrassment. Badly Drawn Boy was somewhat taken aback to see a sold out crowd and he spoke openly of the pressure he felt wanting to do justice to his followers and the venue.
