It's been a long time since I darkened the doorstep of Manchester Academy. I used to be there every other week before the unspecified virus took over the world. So coming back to the venue felt like coming home in a sense. I couldn't think of a better show to go to than the man himself Brian Fallon. There has always been a kinship between Brian and the Manchester audiences, with the banter, the laughs and out-loud sing-a-longs. It all feels so comforting and wholesome. Although the odd curse words get thrown around it's always in good jest. I will say walking down Oxford Road to the Academy just felt right, it felt natural, it felt like the warm embrace of an old friend and seeing Brian on stage, it felt like the clocks had turned back. Along for the ride on this great show were singer-songwriters Chris Farren and Jesse Malin. On paper, this was looking like it was going to be one hell of a night. Taking the stage first was Jesse Malin . A performer that I have admired ...